So who has the highest mileage ? Any Galactic Cruisers ?
04-15-2009, 01:20 PM
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My Ride: E60 530d M-Sport
It struck me that it would be a usefull resource to have a record of the highest mileage cars and the owners experiences.
On that basis you should list the following.
Perishables like worn discs are valid, but I think its pointless to post the pad wear or tyre wear for example unless it was somehow extreme or out of the ordinary ?
1) Mileage - Goes without saying huh ?
2) Modifications if they are of a mechnical nature or possibly related to problems ( Ie chipped, remapped etc for example )
3) Problems you have experienced, or indeed LACK of problems
4) How your car has been looked after, ie do you have a full main dealer service history etc ?
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I bought my car with 80k Miles on the clock and have only had a few niggles so far thankfully, car currently has 84k on it.
My car is a Sept 2005 build 530d M-Sport 231bhp, not currently running any mechanical mods apart from Pads - ran a tuning box for a couple of months however.
One slightly unresolved issue is surging when cruising at around 30mph with or without cruise control, you can see the revs popping up despite maintaining an average speed, almost like a manual car drive popping the clutch in and out.
I have a FMDSH up to date.
On that basis you should list the following.
Perishables like worn discs are valid, but I think its pointless to post the pad wear or tyre wear for example unless it was somehow extreme or out of the ordinary ?
1) Mileage - Goes without saying huh ?
2) Modifications if they are of a mechnical nature or possibly related to problems ( Ie chipped, remapped etc for example )
3) Problems you have experienced, or indeed LACK of problems
4) How your car has been looked after, ie do you have a full main dealer service history etc ?
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I bought my car with 80k Miles on the clock and have only had a few niggles so far thankfully, car currently has 84k on it.
My car is a Sept 2005 build 530d M-Sport 231bhp, not currently running any mechanical mods apart from Pads - ran a tuning box for a couple of months however.
One slightly unresolved issue is surging when cruising at around 30mph with or without cruise control, you can see the revs popping up despite maintaining an average speed, almost like a manual car drive popping the clutch in and out.
I have a FMDSH up to date.
04-16-2009, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Phantom Mark' post='849078' date='Apr 16 2009, 12:13 PM
All you guys on low miles then or what ??? lol
. As for your surging, could it be air-conditioning? I know it'll pop the revs up a couple of hundred rpm at idle. Don't know if it does that while driving (at above idle rpm already). With a regular low power engine you probably wouldn't notice it much, but with a torque monster perhaps you do.
04-16-2009, 03:24 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.
I have an 84 E28 533i, with 207K miles, owned since new, garaged, well maintained, perfect body and interior. No serious problems (two clutches, radiator, minor stuff). It's still my son's daily driver.
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04-16-2009, 03:26 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i Monaco blue/cream beige, light poplar trim, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed manual
My other rides:
Departed: 2006 530xi Silver gray/black, anthracite maple trim, cold, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed steptronic, bluetooth, adaptive xenons
Departed...2002 525i White/beige, 5 sp manual
Maybe everybody leases?
Not a galactic cruiser exactly but the car i just traded was an 02, 525i, 5sp approximately 94,000 miles on the odometer.
I was still running the 2nd set of factory spec Michelins since new.
Only repairs:
First two weeks
New alternator and battery
Last 6 months: New thermostat
Lost count: Broken seat brackets (the cover housing the power seat controls)
No mods, no other problems to speak
Still ran like a top, handled perfectly
Someone will be driving that car in 10 years...
Not a galactic cruiser exactly but the car i just traded was an 02, 525i, 5sp approximately 94,000 miles on the odometer.
I was still running the 2nd set of factory spec Michelins since new.
Only repairs:
First two weeks
New alternator and batteryLast 6 months: New thermostat
Lost count: Broken seat brackets (the cover housing the power seat controls)
No mods, no other problems to speak
Still ran like a top, handled perfectly
Someone will be driving that car in 10 years...
04-16-2009, 03:33 AM
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My Ride: 55 525D Sport
Full Black Leather
Visibility Pack
Media Pack
i do ALOT of motorway driving, reason i bought the car not leased it + reason i went for diesel
its currently on 56k 3k since i bought a month ago LOL
im hoping it does 250+ before i get another 5 series, long as service it when the car wants it, should be ok
its currently on 56k 3k since i bought a month ago LOL
im hoping it does 250+ before i get another 5 series, long as service it when the car wants it, should be ok
04-16-2009, 04:37 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
Model Year: 2005
1. 74,000 miles
2. No mods
3. No problems
4. I follow the Mike Miller maintenance schedule.
2. No mods
3. No problems
4. I follow the Mike Miller maintenance schedule.
04-16-2009, 05:58 AM
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2005 05 Plate 530dA SE with Media Pack & Visibility Pack
1. 150,000 Miles
2. No modifications
3. Only problem to date has been a dead CCC, at 148,000 miles. pads last @ 60k miles and discs 120k. oil change every 18-20K
4. Full main dealer service history, car stays outside all year.
1. 150,000 Miles
2. No modifications
3. Only problem to date has been a dead CCC, at 148,000 miles. pads last @ 60k miles and discs 120k. oil change every 18-20K
4. Full main dealer service history, car stays outside all year.
04-16-2009, 06:32 AM
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My Ride: E60 530d M-Sport
Guys if you could add your model and year to your posts please, that way the relative info you posted will be more understandable if you change cars or leave the forums for any reason in the future, atm we are relying on some of you for model / year details from your sigs alone.
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