[Stanson1212]

What's going on fellow E9x drivers?!

I bought a '07 bmw 328xi coupe about a year ago but has been garaged up until early this year because I was still using my '02 e46 as my daily.

my intention with my e92 is to eventually take it on road trips despite having 130k on the odometer. the plan in the long run is to eventually replace the motor when it comes to it, but til then ill enjoy the life left on the motor.

yeah buying a new or lower mileage BMW should have been the safest bet, but what can I say, I fancy the older looks hence why I still have my e46, e60, and my e92.

I have little knowledge on cars and anything ive done so far with my cars has been through bmw threads and google searches.

my question is what are the main components that I should get replaced before I take it out on my first long road trip.

the following is a small list of whats been replaced already:
-engine oil and filter has been replaced every 3500-4000 miles
-spark plugs replaced @ 119,000
-valve cover gasket replaced @ 122,000
-front and rear struts and mounts replaced @ 122,000
-transmission fluid replaced @ 122,000
-brake pads, rotors, and sensors replaced @ 124,000
-radiator, water pump, thermostat, upper/lower radiator hose, tstat hose, vent hose, serpentine belt replaced @ 125,000
-brake fluid flush @ 125,000

ill be getting the alternator, starter, and fuel pump replaced hopefully come august. and hope to road trip once this pandemic allows safer travels.

but is there anything else I should look into? last thing I want is to get stuck in the middle of no where with a fat towing bill.

any help would be most appreciated!

-Stan

[Efthreeoh]

My advice is do some research on E90 Post. Your car has been over-maintained so far. Preemptive replacement of the alternator, starter and fuel pump is a waste of money. Those parts on my car failed at:

Alternator - 314,860

Starter - 383,056 The starter didn't fail, but I replaced it when I had the intake manifold off replacing the CCV system

Fuel Pump - hasn't failed yet

Just because you are going on a road trip doesn't mean the car knowns it and will decide to break just to fuck with you. You own a tank, go use it like one.

The only thing you need to do is gas up before you leave.

[CTinline-six]

Why do you plan on replacing the engine if it only has 130k on it?

[mecheng77]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

My advice is do some research on E90 Post. Your car has been over-maintained so far. Preemptive replacement of the alternator, starter and fuel pump is a waste of money. Those parts on my car failed at:

Alternator - 314,860

Starter - 383,056 The starter didn't fail, but I replaced it when I had the intake manifold off replacing the CCV system

Fuel Pump - hasn't failed yet

Just because you are going on a road trip doesn't mean the car knowns it and will decide to break just to fuck with you. You own a tank, go use it like one.

The only thing you need to do is gas up before you leave.

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

My advice is do some research on E90 Post. Your car has been over-maintained so far. Preemptive replacement of the alternator, starter and fuel pump is a waste of money. Those parts on my car failed at:

Alternator - 314,860

Starter - 383,056 The starter didn't fail, but I replaced it when I had the intake manifold off replacing the CCV system

Fuel Pump - hasn't failed yet

Just because you are going on a road trip doesn't mean the car knowns it and will decide to break just to fuck with you. You own a tank, go use it like one.

The only thing you need to do is gas up before you leave.

This ^^^

I would bring a couple of ignition coils, that's it.
I had my starter fail quite early 115km and so have others but the rest of the car has been completely reliable. I'm at 130km with original plugs and coils, runs smooth.
Remember if something failed these cars are common and you can get parts the next day.

[solo118]

Originally Posted by Stanson1212

What's going on fellow E9x drivers?!

I bought a '07 bmw 328xi coupe about a year ago but has been garaged up until early this year because I was still using my '02 e46 as my daily.

my intention with my e92 is to eventually take it on road trips despite having 130k on the odometer. the plan in the long run is to eventually replace the motor when it comes to it, but til then ill enjoy the life left on the motor.

yeah buying a new or lower mileage BMW should have been the safest bet, but what can I say, I fancy the older looks hence why I still have my e46, e60, and my e92.

I have little knowledge on cars and anything ive done so far with my cars has been through bmw threads and google searches.

my question is what are the main components that I should get replaced before I take it out on my first long road trip.

the following is a small list of whats been replaced already:
-engine oil and filter has been replaced every 3500-4000 miles
-spark plugs replaced @ 119,000
-valve cover gasket replaced @ 122,000
-front and rear struts and mounts replaced @ 122,000
-transmission fluid replaced @ 122,000
-brake pads, rotors, and sensors replaced @ 124,000
-radiator, water pump, thermostat, upper/lower radiator hose, tstat hose, vent hose, serpentine belt replaced @ 125,000
-brake fluid flush @ 125,000

ill be getting the alternator, starter, and fuel pump replaced hopefully come august. and hope to road trip once this pandemic allows safer travels.

but is there anything else I should look into? last thing I want is to get stuck in the middle of no where with a fat towing bill.

any help would be most appreciated!

-Stan

You definitely went overboard! This engine is just getting warmed up at 130k!!!

Go for the drive and ENJOY!

[nsjames]

I bought a 100K mile e91, serviced all the fluids and then drove it 25K miles through 38 states in the following 6 months.

it will be fine.

[ppointer]

+1 on the ignition coils, except I would just pre-emptively replace them. Not too expensive and the originals don't last much past 100k miles. Easy home swap too.

[Just_a_328i_]

Can anyone help me I have a 2010 BMW 328i and it has 65,XXX miles on it and a couple days ago I tried to start it and it wouldn't start bad on the third time of trying it, it said engine malfunction reduced power and then the next day it wouldn't start at all the codes it's giving me is p1017, P103a, p105b, anything helps thank you.

[jsunma]

Originally Posted by Stanson1212

What's going on fellow E9x drivers?!

I have little knowledge on cars and anything ive done so far with my cars has been through bmw threads and google searches.

my question is what are the main components that I should get replaced before I take it out on my first long road trip.

the following is a small list of whats been replaced already:
-engine oil and filter has been replaced every 3500-4000 miles
-spark plugs replaced @ 119,000
-valve cover gasket replaced @ 122,000
-front and rear struts and mounts replaced @ 122,000
-transmission fluid replaced @ 122,000
-brake pads, rotors, and sensors replaced @ 124,000
-radiator, water pump, thermostat, upper/lower radiator hose, tstat hose, vent hose, serpentine belt replaced @ 125,000
-brake fluid flush @ 125,000

ill be getting the alternator, starter, and fuel pump replaced hopefully come august. and hope to road trip once this pandemic allows safer travels.

-Stan

I'll say that most of the list of "whats been replaced already" is just regular maintenance, and I guess that if I bought a car and didn't have a reliable maintenance record, I'd have done much of that too. In fact, I HAVE done most of that...but then again I have 205K on my car.

Also, many of your items are things that either are needed or aren't, and you can tell by looking (e.g., the VCG. If it's leaking, fix it. Otherwise, you're just a glutton for punishment.). Also, be careful in your reading of "bmw threads and google searches". Re. the fuel pump, almost all of those problems are with E90s OTHER than N52 cars such as ours. Many would also say the same about the water pump.

Point is, you've done all of the PM that you need and then some. Stop worrying and reading too many horror threads....and get out there and enjoy your car!

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Why do you plan on replacing the engine if it only has 130k on it?

I'll take his old one

[e90yyc]

My 328xi has 200k miles on it and I wouldn't think twice about taking it on a road trip.

[Stanson1212]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

My advice is do some research on E90 Post. Your car has been over-maintained so far. Preemptive replacement of the alternator, starter and fuel pump is a waste of money. Those parts on my car failed at:

Alternator - 314,860

Starter - 383,056 The starter didn't fail, but I replaced it when I had the intake manifold off replacing the CCV system

Fuel Pump - hasn't failed yet

Just because you are going on a road trip doesn't mean the car knowns it and will decide to break just to fuck with you. You own a tank, go use it like one.

The only thing you need to do is gas up before you leave.

I wouldn’t say it’s over maintained rather the parts I’ve already replaced were done because they’ve failed around the same mileage or higher as my e46 and my e60. The starter on my e60 failed at 130k and the fuel pump on my e46 failed at 140k. Since I had the experience of being stuck in the Bay Area when those parts failed, I figured to do the same to save myself from having to be towed.

You’re most lucky that your car managed to hit that high on the odometer before those parts failed. Most props to you! 👍🏼

[Stanson1212]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Why do you plan on replacing the engine if it only has 130k on it?

The plan is to eventually replaced the engine when it’s more than 250k or when it gives out. As great as I’ve heard the reliability of the N52’s, I’d like to eventually replace it with an n55. Sure it’s easier to just go buy an e92 with the n55, but I’ve already bonded with my car so from here on i would like to just make my own adjustments over time 😅

[Stanson1212]

Originally Posted by mecheng77

This ^^^

I would bring a couple of ignition coils, that's it.
I had my starter fail quite early 115km and so have others but the rest of the car has been completely reliable. I'm at 130km with original plugs and coils, runs smooth.
Remember if something failed these cars are common and you can get parts the next day.

I appreciate the insight buddy! My starter also went out on my e60 around the same mileage as to why I have it as something to change before I take it out road tripping. And I will for sure get my ignition coils done as well since it’s easy to get done. Thanks again! 👍🏼

[Stanson1212]

Originally Posted by solo118

You definitely went overboard! This engine is just getting warmed up at 130k!!!

Go for the drive and ENJOY!

lol thank you buddy! I wouldn’t say it’s overboard, rather I just replaced parts that gave out on my e46 and e60. Since I bought my e92 used, I just wanted reassurance considering we don’t always know how previous owners maintained their cars when you buy one used. But I for sure can’t wait to take it out for my first road trip representing our N52’s!

[Stanson1212]

Originally Posted by ppointer

+1 on the ignition coils, except I would just pre-emptively replace them. Not too expensive and the originals don't last much past 100k miles. Easy home swap too.

For sure! I should have done them when I replaced my spark plugs but wanted to use my money at the time for the struts 😅😅. Thanks though for the input!

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Stanson1212

I wouldn’t say it’s over maintained rather the parts I’ve already replaced were done because they’ve failed around the same mileage or higher as my e46 and my e60. The starter on my e60 failed at 130k and the fuel pump on my e46 failed at 140k. Since I had the experience of being stuck in the Bay Area when those parts failed, I figured to do the same to save myself from having to be towed.

You’re most lucky that your car managed to hit that high on the odometer before those parts failed. Most props to you! 👍🏼

It's not luck.

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by e90yyc

My 328xi has 200k miles on it and I wouldn't think twice about taking it on a road trip.

Now that the water pump on my N52 is replaced I feel the exact same way. When I was playing chicken with it failing was the only time I was worried and that could have been remedied by just replacing the pump early.

[e90yyc]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

It's not luck.

Yup. It’s by design, man.

[hassmaschine]

Originally Posted by Stanson1212

I wouldn’t say it’s over maintained rather the parts I’ve already replaced were done because they’ve failed around the same mileage or higher as my e46 and my e60. The starter on my e60 failed at 130k and the fuel pump on my e46 failed at 140k. Since I had the experience of being stuck in the Bay Area when those parts failed, I figured to do the same to save myself from having to be towed.

You’re most lucky that your car managed to hit that high on the odometer before those parts failed. Most props to you! ����

The E46 was far more problematic than the E90. The entire cooling system lasted only like 50k miles, VANOS falls apart, subframes rip out of the body, people go through window regulators like water, etc. The E90 has it's own issues (mainly oil leaks, which the E46 also had), but I wouldn't maintain an E90 based on what you experienced with the E46.

125k miles is not "high" for an N52, either. Based on what you're replaced, there's not much to worry about IMO.