100,000 mile plus BMW's - problems?
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Looking at 320d BMW's as a work's car with up to £7k to spend on the right one. All the car's Ive run previously have been high mileage so in principle it doesnt bother me, but everything Ive run before has been nice and bolted together. Not many computers, no 'programming' if something went wrong. Hence, with a decent tool-kit and some ambition Ive been able to fix most things, and if not then friends have always managed to do it.
Im guessing a 2008 onwards 3 series would hardly fit that description, and so does anyone know if there are any issues which appear with mileage?
I know to buy on condition, but also some cars are prone to issues at certain points - Golf's at 100k miles for example have turbo issues for models built around 05...
Im guessing a 2008 onwards 3 series would hardly fit that description, and so does anyone know if there are any issues which appear with mileage?
I know to buy on condition, but also some cars are prone to issues at certain points - Golf's at 100k miles for example have turbo issues for models built around 05...
My dad had a 730d (2006), it had around 100k on the clock. It had nothing but problems. Turbo, earth wiring, idrive problems, alternator, thermostat, you get the idea.
Same happened with my grandads (2002) 5 series. Got to around 100k, and also had endless problems. Turbo being one of them again.
Id say either go for the lowest mileage one you can, or go for one with a bit over 100k, maybe 130k or so, with a lot of the expensive work done.
They're known for being well built cars, and bulletproof, but from my families experience, they seem to hit a wall.
Same happened with my grandads (2002) 5 series. Got to around 100k, and also had endless problems. Turbo being one of them again.
Id say either go for the lowest mileage one you can, or go for one with a bit over 100k, maybe 130k or so, with a lot of the expensive work done.
They're known for being well built cars, and bulletproof, but from my families experience, they seem to hit a wall.
My dad had a 730d (2006), it had around 100k on the clock. It had nothing but problems. Turbo, earth wiring, idrive problems, alternator, thermostat, you get the idea.
Same happened with my grandads (2002) 5 series. Got to around 100k, and also had endless problems. Turbo being one of them again.
Id say either go for the lowest mileage one you can, or go for one with a bit over 100k, maybe 130k or so, with a lot of the expensive work done.
They're known for being well built cars, and bulletproof, but from my families experience, they seem to hit a wall.
Same happened with my grandads (2002) 5 series. Got to around 100k, and also had endless problems. Turbo being one of them again.
Id say either go for the lowest mileage one you can, or go for one with a bit over 100k, maybe 130k or so, with a lot of the expensive work done.
They're known for being well built cars, and bulletproof, but from my families experience, they seem to hit a wall.
I bought an 100k mile E36 this year. I looked at a few and they *all* had knackered drivers seats and interiors, big holes worn in seat squabs etc. I was surprised, it was really disappointing. This is in comparison to my 150k miles Mondeo whose interior still looks almost factory fresh.
Mechanically the E36 is fine, but I can't see BMW increasing the costs of the materials used in the cabins.
Mechanically the E36 is fine, but I can't see BMW increasing the costs of the materials used in the cabins.
stewies_minion said:
E91 330i on about 100k.
In my tenure ~ 20k it's needed new rear shocks, some brakes, tyres, two door solenoids and a cup holder. And plenty of fuel.
Still feels largely like a new car to be honest. Wears it's miles well and feels like it'll stay mostly the same shape for some time.
Sadly hes looking at a 320d.In my tenure ~ 20k it's needed new rear shocks, some brakes, tyres, two door solenoids and a cup holder. And plenty of fuel.
Still feels largely like a new car to be honest. Wears it's miles well and feels like it'll stay mostly the same shape for some time.
E90 seems to be proving as capable of huge mileages as E36 and E46.
I know of a couple of big mileage petrol E90's they have been very reliable. My current 2006 335i is close to 190k miles and all original and no major problems. Have no idea re the 320D diesel model it has the potential for large bills being a modern diseasal.
We also run an old E46 330 sport which is now over 160k miles and it drives as good as when it was 50k miles.
i would stick to a 6 cylinder petrol if going for a big mileage example.
I know of a couple of big mileage petrol E90's they have been very reliable. My current 2006 335i is close to 190k miles and all original and no major problems. Have no idea re the 320D diesel model it has the potential for large bills being a modern diseasal.
We also run an old E46 330 sport which is now over 160k miles and it drives as good as when it was 50k miles.
i would stick to a 6 cylinder petrol if going for a big mileage example.
I've had 4 e36s all 120k plus when I got them.
one blew a head gasket, two had front shocks that needed doing at around 140k and one had a rattly clutch release bearing.
Other than that can't complain at all, BMWs have served me well, especially since all of them were pretty cheap to buy
one blew a head gasket, two had front shocks that needed doing at around 140k and one had a rattly clutch release bearing.
Other than that can't complain at all, BMWs have served me well, especially since all of them were pretty cheap to buy
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