2.8 engine life

[mybmwhabit]

Looked for this elsewhere on the forum, but couldn't find. Picked up a 99 2.8 Z3 Coupe in really nice shape. 2nd owner had all the oil change records back to day
1 and this car has never gone more than 4000 mi without an oil change. Now has 140k on the clock. How long might the motor last on this baby?

I just love the car, so just want to freshen up the suspension a bit and drive it as is.

thanks!

[zellamay]

I think most will say that engine will last virtually forever. In other words, it will be other things that end the life of the car.

[mybmwhabit]

Thanks! Good to know. I have three other Z3/Z4s so the coupe will probably only get a few thousand miles a year. the original owner took very good care of it, so just going to address the other age related issues and drive it.

[Potes]

I’m also very interested in this as an owner of a 165k 3.0 roadster. Naturally I want to keep my car forever, “million mile car” whatnot but a friend mentioned that sooner or later something would go and take the car with it. I’m dying to know what that something would possibly be ?


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[328 Power 04]

I agree, just make sure the cooling system is maintained.

[rf900rkw]

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...ss-the-mileage