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Mecca · 03-22-2017, 08:38 AM

Considering buying a used BMW, I've driven several and love how they feel and all the features they have. I've read the motors are suppose to last a really long time.

Was just curious if anyone here has any long term experience and if the things I've read about them easily making it over 300k miles are the truth.

MTG#10 · 03-22-2017, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I haven't owned a back seat in 20 years on my main driver.

Do you frequently wear jean shorts during the warmer months?

IowaHawkeyeChief · 03-22-2017, 02:08 PM

I had an X3 and like the acceleration and tight ride, however, they are finicky. The light goes on very many reasons, and it has went into limp mode for simple things which is a pain even during the warranty period. We also had to put a cold weather oil collection kit on it as it was causing a small oil leak. I don't know if this was only on the 3 series, or on the 5 series as well. Also, check out the Takata airbag recalls... My daughter now has it and I bought a scanner to read and clear codes. I enjoyed the car but won't buy another BMW.

beach tribe · 03-22-2017, 02:15 PM

Hey, Mecca?

How's the girlfriend?

Hammock Parties · 03-22-2017, 02:24 PM

Damn, Mecca, I knew you were an asshole but this is taking it too far.

**Rain Man** · 03-22-2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

Do you frequently wear jean shorts during the warmer months?

No, but I also avoid those jaunty little driving berets, too.

**loochy** · 03-22-2017, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

No, but I also avoid those jaunty little driving berets, too.

What about driving gloves?

SBInfinity · 03-22-2017, 02:54 PM

I've heard regular maintenance stuff is $$$ on these things? What does an oil change cost?
Getting brake pads replaced?

MagicHef · 03-22-2017, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

My wife is back wanting a larger car again, which frightens me. She's got access to an Acura crossover right now that her elderly dad owns, and he's likely not going to be a driver in the future. She's making noises about selling the BMW and just taking over the Acura. It's a very nice vehicle, but man oh man, I haven't owned a back seat in 20 years on my main driver.

Is there an issue with having 2 cars? Parking?

**Rain Man** · 03-22-2017, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MagicHef

Is there an issue with having 2 cars? Parking?

Cheapskate, kind of.

We only need the second car maybe five days a year, and it's not worth owning and maintaining a second car. Plus, we can bump the rent in our apartment if we include a garage spot.

BWillie · 03-22-2017, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Considering buying a used BMW, I've driven several and love how they feel and all the features they have. I've read the motors are suppose to last a really long time.

Was just curious if anyone here has any long term experience and if the things I've read about them easily making it over 300k miles are the truth.

I had a 2005 3-series. It was a piece of shit. Burned oil horribly (perhaps the prior owner didn't change the oil, IDK). Tons of shit went bad on it and was always expensive to fix. The interior lights would have issues of going out for no apparent reason. The entire dashboard was lit up by the end. The ABS went out and it turned out to be a $2400 fix. I decided instead of fixing it to sell it because some poor hap would overvalue the brand. I was lucky, I was able to still sell it because it looked really pretty and nice despite all the shit wrong with it. Didn't even really lose much, just detailed it and whammo. So, I guess a + is that they retain their value. Never again. I'm on my second Prius now, and much more dependable, efficient and cheaper to fix.

Chief Pote · 03-22-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I've owned:

07 335i
09 335i
08 135i
10 M5

and now my baby girl - 2010 M3.

Oddly (unlike the Audi's I'd owned) - it's generally very minor stuff such as turn signal bulbs blowing and annoying things like that. Aside from the pricey oil changes, things aren't too rough. I always had worse problems w/ the two Audi's I had.

Here's my little girl (which most of you have seen in the cars thread):

Very nice car SR.

Would you say that your car has enabled you to obtain large quantities of snatch? You know punani, cooter, furburger? Asking for a friend.

**Bugeater** · 03-22-2017, 06:03 PM

SR's charm and wit is all he needs to obtain large quantities of snatch. His fine motorcars are just a bonus.

Oh, and hell no to a used Bimmer.

Demonpenz · 03-22-2017, 08:06 PM

I got rice cooking in the microwave

Chiefnj2 · 03-22-2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

I got rice cooking in the microwave

And a three day beard you don't plan to shave?

I'd say you're doing alright

Miles · 03-22-2017, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

I got talked out of buying a 2012 M3 due to reading about the following two issues:

Common rod bearing failures require proactive replacement at 60k (a major repair)

Common throttle actuator failure

Have you encountered any of those issues? I REALLY liked that car and I still want one.

I have about 54k on my 2012 M3 and haven't encountered either of those issues. I got the feeling the rod bearings were not as common as the message boards made it seem but has been over 3 years since I last checked in on the issue.

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