I think I win with 156k, and I have done nothing to it so far but I have only had it for 4 months. I just drove it an hour ago and I have a shutter taking off. I need to check my flex joint and cv shafts. Hopefully its just a flex joint.
100k here. I've had clutch, RTABs, motor/engine mounts, subframe, brakes, drive shaft bearing, and countless other things.. lol
Current:
'03 E46 M3 - full bolt on
'95 E36 M3
Past:
'02 E39 M5
'94 E36 325is M-Technic
'91 E31 850i
149462 miles on mine running perfectly! Replaced basically every part in the suspension, new water pump, cooling system, coils, 02 sensors, uuc bushings front and rear, 90mm studs, csl carbon fiber intake, ss headers, high flow cats, shark injector(race) Car redlnes at 8600rpm. Been through many track events pushing the car to its limits and expeienced zero problems.
Last edited by AlpineWhiteM3xx; 07-19-2010 at 11:20 AM.
I previously posted and i'm now at 76k...
I just did the Upper and Lower radiator hoses, Idler, Tensioner, Temp Sensor, and New TMS PP set and that's it for the new stuff.
I just ordered from TMS a new OEM Clutch Kit, Guibo, Fuel Pump & Filter and Full Rear Suspension Package with SS Clutch Line. I'm also about to order a new pilot bearing and rear main seal...don't ask how much that all was LOL
TeeHee
2001, 132k (bought with 58k)
Big wear items, and non-wear items:
- clutch
- brakes
- throttle position sensor
- exhaust cam position sensor
- rotation rate sensor (yaw sensor)
- rear main seal (oil pan gasket is now leaking)
- sunroof clip (x2)
- hood latch
- power steering hoses
- belts (x2 or x3)
- battery
- guibo
Currently broken/annoyances:
- trunk handle
- all fabric on pillars peeled off (car sits in the sun all the time)
- water leak through windshield
- windshield bottom trim worn (will replace when windshield is replaced)
- cracked fog lamp
- groaning from diff (need to try a fresh fluid change, lock to lock on steering)
It was my daily driver for over 5 years. It's only the ultimate driving machine when you're driving it, afterall :-)
Now, unfortunately, I'm getting ready to fix it up to sell it!
Last edited by Hank77; 07-21-2010 at 01:50 AM.
I have 160k on my 02. Bought it off a family member's 2-year lease with 99k (he drove....a lot). I've just had to do regular maintenance items and its been fine so far. Always garaged, never raced or beat on, etc.
Last edited by BMWdriverCCA; 07-23-2010 at 10:15 PM.
Check e46fanatics for this topic, there is a HUGE thread about high mileage SMG's and I think there is another thread about non-SMG cars as well.
130k here.
I DD the car and track it as much as I can.
I've replaced RTABs/FCABs/ steering column guibo.
The cooling system went at around 100k (which is always about when they go on BMWs).
Clutch around 120k.
Also replaced brakes and suspension but that was more of a mod than anything.
Other than that just a few minor issue like a broken window switch or the fabric falling off an A-pilar.
Only major issue was the rear frame (pics and story here)
$4000 but taken care of by BMW NA.
I'm thinking about replacing the wheel bearings, just as a preventive measure.
The car runs strong, 288whp/239wtq at 125k (which is no less than 200 000 km!!) and is just great all around.
I love this car!
Current:
Alpine White E46 325i Touring S54 6MT
Titanium Silver E39 540i Touring M-Sport S62 6MT
Past:
Alpine White E46 330i ZHP Sedan S54 6MT
Interlagos Blue E85 Z4 M Roadster 6MT
Le Mans Blue E92 M3 6MT
Japan Red E46 325i Touring S54 6MT
Estoril Blue Individual E46 M3 Coupe 6MT
Cosmos Black E36 M3 Coupe S54 6MT
Alpine White E92 M3 6MT
Alpine White E90 M3 6MT
Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 Coupe 6MT
Jet Black E36 325is S52 5MT
Lagoon Green E36 325is 5MT
Just over 116K here.
2004 M3 Vert w/ SMG
Other than the normal oil changes and inspections the following has been replaced.
Warranty Mechanical Replacements
Alternator <50K
Exhaust Temp Sensor <50K
O2 Sensors <50K
Headers\Cats <50K
Water Pump and Thermostat <50K
Xenon LCM <50K
Main ECU <50K
DIY Replacements
LCABs <50K
RTABS <50K
Fan Clutch ~50K
Flex Disk ~110K
Tranny Mounts ~110K
Engine Mounts ~110K
Oil Constant Pressure Valve ~110K
Last edited by ZeroG; 08-05-2010 at 06:58 PM.
BMW Special Tools: RTAB, FCAB, Shim Kit & Tool, Cam Holder, and Flywheel Lock
How about an update on this. Who has crossed a serious mileage mark? Any new issues with the car?
I'm curious about the giubo's life span. How long are these lasting?
04M3 TiAg 69k slick-top 3 pedal
99M3 Cosmos 61k S50B32 euro 6Spd
88M3 AW 43k miles Project FS
WTB: 3.5" Eurosport/Conforti CAI
I am at 96k now, and I have done the regular services every year.
The couple of items I had to replace already:
1) CPV gasket, it started to leak a couple of years back.
2) Passenger side A-pillar trim. From reading others comments, this seems common.
3) VANOS. The dealership replaced it a 45k under warranty, and now I had it rebuilt because I hear a rattle around 2k-2.5k Funny enough the noise is still there even with all of Dr. VANOS anti-rattle stuff in place, so the search continues.
4) Tires, well that is to be expected as in I bought the car with 62k on it, fairly new tires in the front and about 2mm-2.5mm on the backs. Drove on that for about a year and replaced them. This summer purchased all new Pilot Sport 4's and I really like them.
5) Brakes - replace all corners with ECS Tuning Slotted Geo-met rotors. Okay I am not happy with these, and they warped out in 3k of driving. Yes I did break them in properly, and after a couple of 170MPH runs on the autobahn, they are now crap. I am going to the BMW cross drill rotors now, while they are a bit more, I get a 2 year warranty on them, ECS Tuning says no warranty on rotors, what a load of crap.
That's about it for the past 7 years of ownership, so I am quite happy.
Darin
Current:
16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
Past:
95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
M-Flight Member
180,000 on my M3 wagon, 145,000 (10,000+ of which were on track) on my M3 coupe.
My upkeep schedule has been this:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=190111
2002 M3 Vert Alpine, Bought It At 192k now has 198k.
01/98 Porsche 996.1 911 - 2/6 - Current
'03.5 M3 2/6 - Arizona bought - Wrecked 09/2018
'06 WRX fully built/6 - Sold
'95 323is/5 - Sold
'95 325i/5 - Sold
'01 540i/6 - Sold
'03.5 M3 2/6 - Sold
'02 M3 vert/6 - Sold
'98 Cosmos M3/2/5 - Stg 2 AA Supercharged - Sold
'98 M3/2/5 - Sold
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