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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 12:55 AM
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I'm Mike.
Lived in Japan for 13yrs, both in Tokyo and Okinawa.
About to move back to the USA, to North Carolina (which I know nothing about)
Just bought an 08' 550i 6spd.
I also own and operate ziptied.com & forums.
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 06:43 AM
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I'm still sifting around the forum and I'm sure I'll find it, but anyone have links to common issues I should look for? Mine has 90k, but appears perfect inside and out.
Like all BMW, check for little oil leaks, and front bushings?

This is my second BMW btw, I had a fun E36 years ago.

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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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welcome and enjoy the forums.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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can't help you out regarding the common issues, but holy shit dude..90k miles for an 08 is a good amount of miles..
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 06:00 AM
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Haha, yeah it went back and forth between NJ and Texas a few times.
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