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Mox_21 · 08-17-2012, 04:39 PM

Hi everyone...I just had a quick question/concern. My car has 74k miles on it and I am getting ready to start modding it. Has anyone started to mod their car with this many miles on it or more?
I have seen numerous guys with cars that have higher mileage but they have been FBO and so forth for a while now. Just curious if I should just save up for a replacement engine with less miles and spend my money on modding that instead of one with this many miles on it. Any input is greatly appreciated.

'07 335

benzy89 · 08-17-2012, 05:02 PM

As long as the car has been regularly maintained (oil changes, spark plugs, ignition coils, intake valve cleaning), then it's ready to go FBO!

If you're really THAT concerned, get a compression test done & have a tuning shop (like Active Autowerkes) give it a once over before you start.

bigtigga01 · 08-17-2012, 05:07 PM

I have about 97k with no issues. Only had to replace one coil when I first installed the cobb at 83k.

Mox_21 · 08-17-2012, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the piece of mind. Since most of the parts will be replaced (Intercooler, turbos, etc) my main concern was the internals and so on. I appreciate the responses guys!

benzy89 · 08-17-2012, 07:26 PM

If it's been stock & nothing's gone wrong over the past 74k, there's nothing to worry about

Bimmer305 · 08-17-2012, 10:48 PM

Bought mine a month and a half ago with 60k miles. Running JB4/Downpipes/E85 almoust the next day after i got it, pushing 17 psi and it still in one peace

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Mox_21 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2007 335I Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Late to the Party!! Hi everyone...I just had a quick question/concern. My car has 74k miles on it and I am getting ready to start modding it. Has anyone started to mod their car with this many miles on it or more? I have seen numerous guys with cars that have higher mileage but they have been FBO and so forth for a while now. Just curious if I should just save up for a replacement engine with less miles and spend my money on modding that instead of one with this many miles on it. Any input is greatly appreciated. '07 335
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benzy89 Banned 79 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [7.50]	As long as the car has been regularly maintained (oil changes, spark plugs, ignition coils, intake valve cleaning), then it's ready to go FBO! If you're really THAT concerned, get a compression test done & have a tuning shop (like Active Autowerkes) give it a once over before you start.
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bigtigga01 Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Summerville, SC iTrader: (6) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2011 BMW 550i [0.00] 2014 BMW X5 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	I have about 97k with no issues. Only had to replace one coil when I first installed the cobb at 83k.
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Mox_21 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2007 335I Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the piece of mind. Since most of the parts will be replaced (Intercooler, turbos, etc) my main concern was the internals and so on. I appreciate the responses guys!
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benzy89 Banned 79 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [7.50]	If it's been stock & nothing's gone wrong over the past 74k, there's nothing to worry about
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08-17-2012, 10:48 PM	#6
Bimmer305 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 288 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Bought mine a month and a half ago with 60k miles. Running JB4/Downpipes/E85 almoust the next day after i got it, pushing 17 psi and it still in one peace __________________ Cobb / DCI / VRSF Downpipes / VRSF 7" Intercooler / Walbro LPFP / E85
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