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Thread: Who's E39 has more than 120,000 miles on the clock

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    Quote Originally Posted by morpheoussc400 View Post
    I just got a 98 528i with 171k on it. It runs great, but has a but load of suspension issues due to neglect. It's an automatic, so I've got a question for you guys.... Would you recommend flushing the old fluid or not? I've taken it to Bimmer Rescue here in Richmond and they recommended it, but the BMW dealership recommends against it... Opinions anyone?
    I would have it changed. I would also put more weight into the advice given by an indy shop over a dealer when it comes to an older car. The indy and his staff likely have much more experience working on older models with high mileage than a dealer does. Most dealers see newer models more frequently and do a lot of warranty work. You could almost imply from their advice that they're saying, "Oh, just drive it until it breaks and then we can install a new transmission for you."

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    Thanks for the quick reply. I'll have them do it asap
    Ah yes, this is the life...


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    Fixes/replacements that I remember, many I forgot in last 100k miles:
    Valve cover gaskets 2x
    Rear main seal
    Front main/crank seal
    Thrust arm bushings 3x
    Control arm bushings
    Diff leak/seals
    Guibo
    Transmission mounts
    Snapped swaybar brackets
    Window washer pump
    Hood latch mechanism
    Rear door vapor barrier
    Nav system bugged out/replaced
    Secondary air pump
    Auxiliary fan
    Power steering hoses
    Power sunroof
    Rear sun shades
    Various interior parts, plenty of them
    Fuel pump
    Twisted front seat fixed on both seats multiple times
    More stuff...

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    Quote Originally Posted by easymoney View Post
    360,347 on one of my 99 Touring. Second owner by the way. Original motor but the tranny has been replaced at 315,00. Replaced the rear swaybar with an M5 that came from Terabass (Thanks).
    Wow !! Was the tranny a stick or auto ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mannyf540 View Post
    Wow !! Was the tranny a stick or auto ?
    My question exactly... Wow, someone's got a car with more than twice the miles of mine. Odometer picks please!!!
    Ah yes, this is the life...


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    These 300K+ owners should ping bmw corporate about making longevity commercials with their cars in it. I have only seen longevity commercials from boring car companies. like for toyota corollas and other boring-mobiles.

    They can be along the similar line "We used to make really nice cars.. so buy one of our new ones." lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by wagonboss View Post
    272K 99 528i wagon. other than a randomly malfunctioning abs module, it drives like new.
    That's actually a feature

    1997 M3 (SOLD) :o 2000 528i Sport (SOLD)

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    Quote Originally Posted by EricP View Post
    That's actually a feature
    Based on all the threads and comments I've found about it I'd say it is!

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    2003 525iA with 108k. Oxford Green on sand beige leather. Currently needs diagnosing for a misfire and a stutter when cold, a new hood, headlight adjusters (may go Euro), and other little things.

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    165k 99 528is 5-speed..... 2 radiators, water pump, pulleys, Vanos, 2 Valve cover gaskets, clutch, power steering hoses, numerous suspension parts, headlight adjusters, alternator... The list keeps growing but I have a short memory just ask my wife! Check engine light on now about 02 sensor, but can't replace because I'm not superman in loosing the lower sensors. Forgot ABS module.
    Last edited by tscoll01; 10-08-2014 at 07:44 PM.

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