Gentlemen - Three Hundred Thousand

OnlyDriveGerman · 04-18-2016, 03:29 PM

Awesomeness! Here's to another 300K should you so choose!

Larsim · 04-18-2016, 03:52 PM

I read on the internet that BMWs self-destruct at 305k miles so just be careful!

barefootin · 04-18-2016, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Larsim

I read on the internet that BMWs self-destruct at 305k miles so just be careful!

You missed a decimal. That was 30.5k miles

OP, CONGRATULATIONS!

These feats are usually a testimate to the vehicle owners.

ozziewizzle · 04-18-2016, 05:28 PM

Wow....and I have only just hit 90k having had a valve stem job, new timing chain and coils as of today. Fills us all with optimism. Well done Sir as its a great reflection on your part in looking after it

fareast1 · 04-18-2016, 05:28 PM

Impressive neighbor! I can even relate to the pollen atop the steering column.

terryd5150 · 04-18-2016, 06:44 PM

Outstanding!

geost · 04-18-2016, 07:00 PM

Wow that's awesome! Congratulations!

I just hit 66,666 miles yesterday and I felt a little scared haha.

Kolyan2k · 04-18-2016, 07:28 PM

And the award for the 1st reliable BMW goes to.............

BravoJohny33 · 04-18-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

And the award for the 1st reliable BMW goes to.............

Anything is reliable if you dump money into.

BravoJohny33 · 04-18-2016, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

MONEY and lots of it...

Is it really worth it once you get into transmission and clutch replacement ? Seems like it would be worth getting rid of the car and putting that money towards something else.

Wonder what the bluebook is on a car with 300k

The Black Sheep · 04-18-2016, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by geost

Wow that's awesome! Congratulations!

I just hit 66,666 miles yesterday and I felt a little scared haha.

Wow... my car is 4 years older than yours and I still haven't gotten to 65K yet! Let alone 300K!

I see your car thinks it can get 590 miles on a tank full of gas... you would think it would learn over time and get more accurate... but no.

DaZuc · 04-18-2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Black Sheep

I see your car thinks it can get 590 miles on a tank full of gas... you would think it would learn over time and get more accurate... but no.

That is a diesel, I would not be surprised if that was the case.

W37V · 04-18-2016, 09:10 PM

this guy has you beat
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...25342132&Log=0

BSM n54iS · 04-18-2016, 10:59 PM

Congrats OP!

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Originally Posted by W37V

this guy has you beat
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...25342132&Log=0

Bar has been raised...Next goal ^

tlow98 · 04-18-2016, 11:59 PM

Sweet!

calicolorado · 04-19-2016, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by W37V

this guy has you beat
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...25342132&Log=0

Jeez! For 4K that could be a nice buy provided the maintenance records are available...I'd consider it, just for grins...

galahad05 · 04-19-2016, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BravoJohny33

Is it really worth it once you get into transmission and clutch replacement ? Seems like it would be worth getting rid of the car and putting that money towards something else.

Wonder what the bluebook is on a car with 300k

A new BMW is something north of $40k, no? That buys a LOT of maintenance.

John 070 · 04-19-2016, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

A new BMW is something north of $40k, no? That buys a LOT of maintenance.

Wouldn't a typical 3 be solidly in the 50's, and maybe for a 340i 60k?

Can you imagine feeling that a car is disposable? Even forgetting about the financials, it's pretty disrespectful towards the vehicle itself. Something's wrong with the clutch, throw the car away and get a new one.

John 070 · 04-19-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by calicolorado

Jeez! For 4K that could be a nice buy provided the maintenance records are available...I'd consider it, just for grins...

I saw a 944 that said daily driver runs great buy it now $1,600 and it was within 2 hours, coulda shoulda woulda bought it to take a chance, refreshed my screen and it was sold. Was like an '87 or so....

Efthreeoh · 04-19-2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BravoJohny33

Is it really worth it once you get into transmission and clutch replacement ? Seems like it would be worth getting rid of the car and putting that money towards something else.

Wonder what the bluebook is on a car with 300k

So to be clear, the transmission is all oroginal, just juice changes. Clutch was DIY, parts were about $1K. KBB says $4,285.

Efthreeoh · 04-19-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

A new BMW is something north of $40k, no? That buys a LOT of maintenance.

And the F30 sucks to drive. I think BMW outsourced the design to Buick... the old Buick.

BravoJohny33 · 04-19-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Wouldn't a typical 3 be solidly in the 50's, and maybe for a 340i 60k?

Can you imagine feeling that a car is disposable? Even forgetting about the financials, it's pretty disrespectful towards the vehicle itself. Something's wrong with the clutch, throw the car away and get a new one.

Maybe if the Indy around here didn't charge 3500 for a clutch because they refuse to replace or reuse the flywheel?

That is 3500 I can put towards another car that wont need a clutch for a LONG time.

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