Clutch and Suspension Lifetime

isimokov · 07-17-2010, 01:19 AM

How long on average should a clutch and suspension last before needing to replace them? I have a'07 328I with 75K miles on it and the original clutch and suspension. The brakes were changed a few months ago.

Ewhacked · 07-17-2010, 02:03 AM

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It varies greatly with drivers and models. I typically get 120K miles or more from a clutch and 50K or more out of brakes. Some folks get 20K on brakes and 50K on a clutch. OE type shocks are usually tired by 25K and shot by 50K or sooner in my experience.

I was just wondering about this...thanks....but stay outa my mind!!

John 070 · 07-17-2010, 08:51 AM

Totally different car, but on my 1998 Nissan with 195k, the clutch is still original and functions fine. Shocks/struts have never been replaced. With the high cost of maintaining BMW's, I'd like my 335i to follow suit. But seems like there is no track record because many lease and never have the car more than 36,000 miles. My cousin had 220k on his E36 M3, and did get a new clutch, but I forget at what mileage...

Chriztofor · 07-17-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by isimokov

How long on average should a clutch and suspension last before needing to replace them? I have a'07 328I with 75K miles on it and the original clutch and suspension. The brakes were changed a few months ago.

My e46 (gave it to my bro-in-law as a gift) has 184,000 miles and original springs/shocks/struts.

Tom K. · 07-17-2010, 10:53 AM

When I traded my E46 with 97,000 miles, the original clutch and suspension were fine, with the exception of the Lower Control Arm Bushings - apparently a 50,000 mile maintenance item.

Tom

Majikthese42 · 07-17-2010, 01:14 PM

I have 186K on the original clutch on my Volvo. I changed the struts and shocks at about 140k.

blacknbean · 07-17-2010, 02:27 PM

200k on original clutch and springs/struts on my accord lol. but its not something id recomend. my shocks were done along time ago. now its like driving a boat haha

Oulixes · 07-17-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by isimokov

How long on average should a clutch and suspension last before needing to replace them? I have a'07 328I with 75K miles on it and the original clutch and suspension. The brakes were changed a few months ago.

Depends on how you drive and what you drive on. Based on the mileage you have put on the car before you replaced the brakes I would guess that you might get another 75 k-miles from the clutch. The suspension gets different workout on poor roads than on good ones, and its deterioration is slow and less noticeable. With 75 k-miles on the car, you should look whether you should not replace the shocks.

isimokov · 07-19-2010, 01:37 AM

Thank you for all the input

doggiedog · 07-19-2010, 11:47 AM

My old E36 had about 112K miles on it when I traded it in. The clutch was starting to go at that point. I had my brakes replaced at least twice and the bushings as well. I don't think I bothered fixing the shocks.

The HACK · 07-19-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by isimokov

How long on average should a clutch and suspension last before needing to replace them? I have a'07 328I with 75K miles on it and the original clutch and suspension. The brakes were changed a few months ago.

Both are HIGHLY dependent on usage and driving style.

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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Totally different car, but on my 1998 Nissan with 195k, the clutch is still original and functions fine. Shocks/struts have never been replaced. With the high cost of maintaining BMW's, I'd like my 335i to follow suit. But seems like there is no track record because many lease and never have the car more than 36,000 miles. My cousin had 220k on his E36 M3, and did get a new clutch, but I forget at what mileage...
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	When I traded my E46 with 97,000 miles, the original clutch and suspension were fine, with the exception of the Lower Control Arm Bushings - apparently a 50,000 mile maintenance item. Tom
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Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have 186K on the original clutch on my Volvo. I changed the struts and shocks at about 140k. __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
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blacknbean Major 14 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LA iTrader: (2)	200k on original clutch and springs/struts on my accord lol. but its not something id recomend. my shocks were done along time ago. now its like driving a boat haha
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doggiedog Captain 36 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i 6MT SG/BL Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lee, NJ iTrader: (0)	My old E36 had about 112K miles on it when I traded it in. The clutch was starting to go at that point. I had my brakes replaced at least twice and the bushings as well. I don't think I bothered fixing the shocks.
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