My car "anniversary" will be tomorrow. I bought the car with 45K and change on it. It now has 69K Higher Miles UltiM3 has me beat by 2k. I have k on my 95 M3, and you're the first I've heard of with more. No way I'll catch you from here. Nowadays I only drive it every other month when I get stateside on days off.
Probably only put on about 7k a year. Care to share? Also, which SC are you thinking about? I'm looking hard at Race Marque Systems with the aftercooler. StormShadow: Bought it new. IMHO, it's been rock solid. Maintenance History 15k miles - Replaced Differential Under Warranty 80k - Plastic water pump failed common problem 90k - Replaced rear shock mounts common problem k - Replaced windshield washer pump k - Repaired trunk latch spring k - Replaced original battery died while car sat undriven 3 months k - Replaced radiator preventive maintenance.
Old one is still good Recurring nuisances: Driver side window auto-up feature Intermittent fuel guage happens rarely, though Windshield and foglamp replacements 3 and 6 respectively due to highway miles and lotsa construction in Phoenix area Factory CD changer sometimes acts up Plastic underpanels are a bit flimsy, need reinforcing often Bent rims due to low profile tires and the occasional pothole Other notes: Phantom, thanks man, thats awesome.
Really, you think a Japanese economy car will be more reliable than a German high performance car?? No, seriously - youre right. But most are willing to trade off reliability for better engineering, luxury and higher performance. Engine will last, the electronics and power windows not so much. Murphy's Law. Just be prepared for the inevitable.
A month after the warranty period expired, the ABS system broke down. First Lieutenant. Originally Posted by jml. Where the line the represents accumulated maintenance and repair costs crosses the current value of the car or sooner if you are smart. Off warranty, modern BMWs are ridiculous to maintain, especially if you drive them like they were intended to be driven.
My E46 became hideously expensive to maintain post 50K, though it did see some track time. Without an extended warranty, I'd say this point is about K on the early side. My repair costs were approaching about 17K at 65K miles when I sold the car - this is extreme, but all it really takes is one or two major components to fail and you are over 10K.
Originally Posted by bigjae Track time and abusive driving will shorten its life. I would say that a clutch can last well over k.
Thanks buddy. But how about time limitation? Would the pressure plate springs get weak and start slipping after, say, 10 years?
Of course that'd be the case with valve springs as well, which I haven't heard, so hope the answer is no. And yes, I'm glad to hear that figure. All times are GMT The time now is AM. BMW Garage. Mark Forums Read. How long will my M3 last? User Name. Page 1 of 2. Thread Tools. Appreciate 0 Tweet. Find More Posts by rushx The M5 was ranked 5th in cars most likely to reach , miles according to a study by iSeeCars.
It is always a better idea to shop for an M4 with a warranty, the repairs are on the expensive side after all. Still, some models are more reliable than others, a M4 is relatively low in maintenance and repairs compared to other models. Considering that it costs more than the older model to run, the M4 is one of the least reliable.
Those costly repairs can rack up which is why many people choose to opt for the slightly older model instead. BMW is not exactly known for its reliability, but some M4 models can reach , miles with proper maintenance.
Still, these are sporty cars with expensive parts so to reach a lofty mileage, expect it to come at a price. Table of Contents.
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