[tlow98]

Originally Posted by redline2001

Throwing $$ out the window with those 3-4k mile oil changes

Depends. If he bought it at the end of 2012 and only does 4K miles per year then he's dead on for BMW's recommended schedule.

That first owner put 40k on in one year?

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by tlow98

Very impressive! Have you created a summary page detailing what items you've had to replace? Would love to hear more.

It seems the NA E90s are one of BMWs most reliable platforms of the past couple decades. Glad to hear you're still enjoying it.

If you go to my threads page you can find my 200K and 300K milestone posts, they have all the info. I just replaced the alternator at 315K.

[That1beemerguy]

2007 328i coupe....131k miles...daily driven and still pulling strong!!

[tlow98]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

If you go to my threads page you can find my 200K and 300K milestone posts, they have all the info. I just replaced the alternator at 315K.

I actually meant to mention your name in my post to this other gentlemen (or lady?). Anyway, greatly appreciate all your reporting on your high mileage beast!

[Twoforty]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

If you go to my threads page you can find my 200K and 300K milestone posts, they have all the info. I just replaced the alternator at 315K.

It's a very informative read.
Congratulations on the commitment.
50,000km per year - that's love.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by N52B25

It's a very informative read.
Congratulations on the commitment.
50,000km per year - that's love.

LOL - I'm not sure if it is commitment or rather, stupidity... I like living out in the countryside. The best thing you can do for a car to keep it in shape is drive it every day.

[gbm30]

178,876 on my e90 330i manual transmission. Love the car and it reliable.

[hugyourewoks]

I have 211xxx on my 2007 328xi 6 speed e91 wagon. Did the valve cover gasket and coils replacement about 1000 miles back; clutch replacement about 3000 miles back. I use liqui moly 5W30 and their Ceratec additive for my oil changes. Next up: full suspension refresh with Bilstein HDs and OEM suspension. I have all the water pump parts ready for when that goes.

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by hugyourewoks

I have 211xxx on my 2007 328xi 6 speed e91 wagon. Did the valve cover gasket and coils replacement about 1000 miles back; clutch replacement about 3000 miles back. I use liqui moly 5W30 and their Ceratec additive for my oil changes. Next up: full suspension refresh with Bilstein HDs and OEM suspension. I have all the water pump parts ready for when that goes.

Nicely done... whats Ceratec additive? I wonder if I should use it as well?

I am at 145K miles. I also need new suspension including new shocks. Other than that still running strong.

[hugyourewoks]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Nicely done... whats Ceratec additive? I wonder if I should use it as well?

I am at 145K miles. I also need new suspension including new shocks. Other than that still running strong.

"Ceratec is a high quality ceramic wear protection product which is safe for use in all engine oils. It reduces friction and wear due to ceramic compounds that withstand extremely high chemical and thermal loads. Ceratec reduces direct metal-to-metal contact, thus increasing the engine service life. The low-friction effect reduces fuel consumption in gasoline and diesel engines. The chemicals in this specially-formulated product adhere to metal surfaces to reduce internal wear and friction, giving you peace-of-mind and saving you costly repairs in the future. Treats up to 5 liters of engine oil and provides up to 30,000 miles of protection under normal driving conditions."
Do I need it? Probably not. I'm a Coast Guard small boat mechanic and am a huge believer in doing what the tech pub says, but liqui moly stuff is great IMO.
Interesting read
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/arc.../t-253734.html

Ceratec
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-liqui_mo...PWIxoCqTDw_wcB

[Dan Bilzerian]

Originally Posted by hugyourewoks

I have 211xxx on my 2007 328xi 6 speed e91 wagon. Did the valve cover gasket and coils replacement about 1000 miles back; clutch replacement about 3000 miles back. I use liqui moly 5W30 and their Ceratec additive for my oil changes. Next up: full suspension refresh with Bilstein HDs and OEM suspension. I have all the water pump parts ready for when that goes.

Try using their engine flush as well!

[Noir]

just hit 100040 today driving to and from Raleigh, NC.

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by hugyourewoks

"Ceratec is a high quality ceramic wear protection product which is safe for use in all engine oils. It reduces friction and wear due to ceramic compounds that withstand extremely high chemical and thermal loads. Ceratec reduces direct metal-to-metal contact, thus increasing the engine service life. The low-friction effect reduces fuel consumption in gasoline and diesel engines. The chemicals in this specially-formulated product adhere to metal surfaces to reduce internal wear and friction, giving you peace-of-mind and saving you costly repairs in the future. Treats up to 5 liters of engine oil and provides up to 30,000 miles of protection under normal driving conditions."
Do I need it? Probably not. I'm a Coast Guard small boat mechanic and am a huge believer in doing what the tech pub says, but liqui moly stuff is great IMO.
Interesting read
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/arc.../t-253734.html

Ceratec
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-liqui_mo...PWIxoCqTDw_wcB

Cool thanks

[hugyourewoks]

Originally Posted by Dan Bilzerian

Try using their engine flush as well!

You know it! I do that every other oil change; that combined with my magnetic drain plug helps me keep track of what is going on in my engine.

[Bazo0kaj0e]

2006 330i Sport package
190,040
Bought it from the original owner 10,000 miles ago... all original service records, only thing not original is valve cover gasket, spark plugs, and 3 coils, brakes, and belts changed twice. Even has the original window tint... 👍🏼👍🏼

[terryd5150]

2006 325i

150K

Had it since 70K.

Water pump
Plugs
Coils
Drive belt & pulleys
Starter
brakes & rotors
shocks, struts, & springs (converted to sport package)
OFHG
Air & cabin filters
Headlights
Oil & filter changes (several)
Tires (2x)

Only left stranded once when the starter went out (gave no prior warning).

[Kismail1]

2011 328i xdrive e90

Hit 102,000KM so roughly 63k miles.

Have had it for a year now and Love it thus far. Blacked it all out , new rims , PE, just 3 stage detailed it myself and couldnt be happier with it .

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by terryd5150

2006 325i

150K

Had it since 70K.

Water pump
Plugs
Coils
Drive belt & pulleys
Starter
brakes & rotors
shocks, struts, & springs (converted to sport package)
OFHG
Air & cabin filters
Headlights
Oil & filter changes (several)
Tires (2x)

Only left stranded once when the starter went out (gave no prior warning).

Nice thanks for sharing...

Actually my neighbors e90 his starter went bad few days ago. I helped him to hit starter and did start. Now he is shopping around for starter. Mine still working knock on wood...

[arciga18]

2011 328i sedan.

32K (not a typo), 2nd owner.

-love this E90

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by terryd5150

2006 325i

150K

Had it since 70K.

Water pump
Plugs
Coils
Drive belt & pulleys
Starter
brakes & rotors
shocks, struts, & springs (converted to sport package)
OFHG
Air & cabin filters
Headlights
Oil & filter changes (several)
Tires (2x)

Only left stranded once when the starter went out (gave no prior warning).

hey thanks for sharing. My starter went bad yesterday... after 11 yrs. no warnings either besides slow cranking same day. Tried to jump started with tow truck but nothing. Once the car was at home tried to hit starter and it did start once only and nothing after that.... how much did you pay for labor and parts?

[vilord]

Starter went a couple months ago in mine too... Same deal as others mention, slow cranking one day, then no start the next.

Mine is a 6MT so I push started it in the parking lot, drove to autozone, left it running, picked up a reman bosch from there ($150), drove to the bmw dealer, left it running, grabbed a new set of starter bolts ($7), drove home.

Swap took about 3 and a half hours including installing the 3-stage intake manifold that i had in the garage.

New one seemed to crank slowly the first 3 or 4 times.

And now one of my front springs snapped in half, rusted through enough to give out. Yay new england. Parts on order...

[terryd5150]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

hey thanks for sharing. My starter went bad yesterday... after 11 yrs. no warnings either besides slow cranking same day. Tried to jump started with tow truck but nothing. Once the car was at home tried to hit starter and it did start once only and nothing after that.... how much did you pay for labor and parts?

I had the car towed to my in-laws house and did the DIY in the driveway.

I bought a Duralast starter from Autozone and did the swap myself; seems like I spent $200.

There's a DIY video on Youtube of some guy doing a starter swap on an E90 328.

I used it as a guide and was done in two hours; although, attaching the wire loom to the underside of the manifold was such a bitch, I only used one screw instead of two during the re-install.

Also, beware the plastic hose that runs to the PCV on the back of the valve cover. It's very brittle and will break easily - I used heater hose and two hose clamps from Autozone to repair.

That was on an 06 325i E90.