So who has the highest mileage ? Any Galactic Cruisers ?
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04 525i
82,000 Miles
Car has run great but had a some bumps along the road some:
Problems:
Seat Mat Sensor (Recall)
Batt Term Cable - $400
Battery( Warrenty)
Cyclone Filter - $500
About to replace the Tires and Brakes but that is general maint/cost.
82,000 Miles
Car has run great but had a some bumps along the road some:
Problems:
Seat Mat Sensor (Recall)
Batt Term Cable - $400
Battery( Warrenty)
Cyclone Filter - $500
About to replace the Tires and Brakes but that is general maint/cost.
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From: Dallas
My Ride: 2004 Silver BMW 525i, loaded w/o Nav
2007 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, loaded w/o Nav
Originally Posted by ponnu' post='849351' date='Apr 16 2009, 12:17 PM
Doesn't BMW recommend the oil change interval is around 18-20 K? (or its 15K?), in that case I am not surprised the engine would last for more than 150K.
I'll probably do a synthetic blend like I used to have done on my Acura.
We keep getting a "Right rear turn signal Malfunction". But, it's sporadic. The buld has been changed, but it's still doing it- so it's apparently something more serious than the bulb.
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From: G-town, Ontario
My Ride: 2004 530i 6M
58,000 miles (94,000 km)
Problems:
Engine died recently (fixed now) - overheating led to a cracked head (dealer dropped a piece of plastic in between fan and rad, preventing the fan from kicking-in, car overheated in traffic)... any other problem pales in comparison
Problems:
Engine died recently (fixed now) - overheating led to a cracked head (dealer dropped a piece of plastic in between fan and rad, preventing the fan from kicking-in, car overheated in traffic)... any other problem pales in comparison
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From: Detroit, MI
My Ride: 2011 550i AW - every option
1) 04 545i 6MT
2) Current ODO reading at 111xxx Miles
3) Vehicle purchased in 2007 @ 50k
4) Problems:
- alternator + battery (2 times). Once it fried because I didnt do the battery correctly. Second time was dealer's fault.
- Left lower control arm due to our amazing Michigan roads
- steering wheel tilt noise. Went away on its own after two seasons
- radiator o-ring leak. cheap and easy fix.
- cracked 124's. Annoying.
All maintenance performed by one dealer even prior to my ownership. Car was under warranty & mnt package until 100k.
I love this car to death. I plan on getting at least 200k + out of this machine.
2) Current ODO reading at 111xxx Miles
3) Vehicle purchased in 2007 @ 50k
4) Problems:
- alternator + battery (2 times). Once it fried because I didnt do the battery correctly. Second time was dealer's fault.
- Left lower control arm due to our amazing Michigan roads
- steering wheel tilt noise. Went away on its own after two seasons
- radiator o-ring leak. cheap and easy fix.
- cracked 124's. Annoying.
All maintenance performed by one dealer even prior to my ownership. Car was under warranty & mnt package until 100k.
I love this car to death. I plan on getting at least 200k + out of this machine.
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06 525i CPO with 42000 in 09/2008. Now has 55000.
No mods. No problems at all since I've had it. Original owner had regular service. I will too, but will do mid-term oil changes at 7500mi. 15k between oil changes is just WRONG! I brought it into the dealer last month for the mid-term, and the SA looked at me funny and tried to talk me out of it!
I also have a '86 325 E30 with the M20 2.7l, 5spd manual. I drive it 60mi round trip almost daily. It has 292000mi on the clock, but the speedo was actually out of commission for an estimated 3k. Last year I paid $1700 to have the AC put right, plus a $1500 for some high-mileage work. (t-belt, CA bushings, water pump, rear seal and flex disk) I recently had to replace a relay, as the fuel pump in the tank wasn't working. Just didn't want to start in the cold. All of the hoses have been upgraded, but the wiring is still all original. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
BTW, I use Zaino. Love it!
No mods. No problems at all since I've had it. Original owner had regular service. I will too, but will do mid-term oil changes at 7500mi. 15k between oil changes is just WRONG! I brought it into the dealer last month for the mid-term, and the SA looked at me funny and tried to talk me out of it!
I also have a '86 325 E30 with the M20 2.7l, 5spd manual. I drive it 60mi round trip almost daily. It has 292000mi on the clock, but the speedo was actually out of commission for an estimated 3k. Last year I paid $1700 to have the AC put right, plus a $1500 for some high-mileage work. (t-belt, CA bushings, water pump, rear seal and flex disk) I recently had to replace a relay, as the fuel pump in the tank wasn't working. Just didn't want to start in the cold. All of the hoses have been upgraded, but the wiring is still all original. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
BTW, I use Zaino. Love it!
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My Ride: | 2006 550i | Silver Gray Metallic | Sport Package | 6-speed MT | Logic7 | NAV | CWP | Tan Dakota Leather | Stock 124s | 35% tint |
'06 550, 43K miles
Slightly off-topic, but my mother-in-law sold her 1988 735 (purchased new) last year with over 450K miles. Was still a fun car to drive.
Slightly off-topic, but my mother-in-law sold her 1988 735 (purchased new) last year with over 450K miles. Was still a fun car to drive.
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From: Portugal
My Ride: 2001 BMW 316ti, 2004 BMW 530d, 2006 BMW 530xd, 2013 BMW 320d touring, 2014 BMW 520d touring, 2016 BMW X5, 2020 BMW 320da touring, 2020 BMW 540i
Model Year: 1974
Engine: Flat six
530 xd, auto, 07/2006, 184.000 kms, just regular services, tires, running fine ....
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From: San Diego , CA
My Ride: 2004 530isport packagepremium packageactive steeringxenon hids20mm H&R spacers in the rear6 spd51kpurchase price , 32k back in 2006
Model Year: 2004 530i
my car is a 2004 . I purchased it for 31k with 44 thousand miles. Today I have 104 thousand miles and ran into it's first problem. Still enjoy driving the car but I have my sights set on the new M3. This car is paid off and don't know if I should sell it and have a loss of 10 grand plus.
