High mileage 08s report in!

Stealth ///M · 06-30-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Modena NYC

23k on my 08 E90 M3. Been nothing but a joy since i got her with 7k miles.

just had the 30k mile service performed, and had the software updated. curious how many 08's have had the software updated. i haven't decided if i like it yet or not.

That's not high miles, why are people posting such crap miles? Drive Your car more!

REP1KRR · 06-30-2012, 01:29 AM

66,016 miles.
Entered production Apr-1, 2008.
No April Fools just yet!
Somewhere between spirited and aggressive.
No issues to speak of.
:knock:head:knock:

JIO · 06-30-2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam@ModeCarbon

A good friend of mine has an 09, first month of production with 13,000 miles on it. Is that one of the lowest?

I have an '09 built in September, 2008 (delivered to West Coast November 7, 2008). Arrived with 5 miles...now has 4954 miles. I'm hoping to break 5K miles before the warranty runs out. I never take it out in the rain and I live in Oregon...hence very, very very low miles. Even the underside is still spotless after almost 4 years.

Can anyone beat that?...he he. I need to get out more. With 2 other new vehicles and lots of traveling since retiring, the M3 has become a garage queen...sigh. Someone will someday get a beautiful car.

ToofDoc · 08-13-2012, 12:46 AM

No issues so far!

WRXXX · 08-13-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Yamdan

I got one M3 2009 at 69000km and my friends 2007 M3 is now soon turning over to 170000km!!!!

Both has had zero problem since we bought them.

Wow, 170,000km! Now that's enjoying the M!

Wish I get to drive mine more often. I work from home so its hard to add mileage. Just need to take the long scenic road every time I need to get eggs and milk

MikeE92M3 · 08-13-2012, 11:15 AM

2008 E92 M3 with 15,000 miles

Problem free, other than a leaky battery that was replaced. Just getting broken in!

JC919 · 08-13-2012, 11:19 AM

54k miles on my '08. Only major issue was a warranty replacement of my first clutch around 45k. I changed all the fluids at 51k miles and have my fingers crossed that I don't have any issues for a while. Despite the fact that it wasn't intended to be, the car is my daily driver.

Talk2meg00se · 08-13-2012, 11:37 AM

25,000 mi on my '08 M3. the only issue if the motherf@ck!ing oil cap- the thing leaks [i actually took it to BMW while still under warranty and they refused to replace the cap with an '09 or later version - apparently, in their estimation, the cap was not in fact defective - it was simply a matter of "allowing the rubber seal to fuse to the neck."] whatever. it still leaks.

is the updated cap available online somewhere? i should just buy it myself.

otherwise, it runs perfectly. i like to think that the '08s were built a little more TLC that the later models - the car has survived the sh!t roads of NYC and LA without producing a single rattle, creak, or bell. still solid as a rock

bimdo · 08-13-2012, 11:45 AM

my 08 has 37k miles,i got it 4/12

the 6mt transmission was replaced 5/12 after i called attention to a rough 1-2 shift.thankfully this was under warranty.the mechanic said this trans is quite tough,and thought someone before me must have missed a shift.

i have full records,and other than that,the car has been trouble-free.

injustice · 08-13-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by robbiedawg

my 08 has 37k miles,i got it 4/12

the 6mt transmission was replaced 5/12 after i called attention to a rough 1-2 shift.thankfully this was under warranty.the mechanic said this trans is quite tough,and thought someone before me must have missed a shift.

i have full records,and other than that,the car has been trouble-free.

Do you mean that it was hard to get it into second? Or do you mean the transition between the two gears was just rocky. I only ask because early in the morning after start up, my first to second is fine, but after its in gear, the car is a tad rocky for a few seconds. Maybe I'm just half asleep and not driving correctly at that point

I just bought an 08 at 12k miles, i don't belong in this thread, but I see a lot of minor issues are happening at low miles. I'm no longer under warranty.

bimdo · 08-13-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by injustice

Do you mean that it was hard to get it into second? Or do you mean the transition between the two gears was just rocky. I only ask because early in the morning after start up, my first to second is fine, but after its in gear, the car is a tad rocky for a few seconds. Maybe I'm just half asleep and not driving correctly at that point

I just bought an 08 at 12k miles, i don't belong in this thread, but I see a lot of minor issues are happening at low miles. I'm no longer under warranty.

i would say more that it was rocky.it would go into second.i had read here on the forum that the 1-2 shift was sometimes rough,but asked to have it checked out to see if there was a problem,or if it was just "normal".i've been driving manual my whole life,and it didn't feel right,but it wasn't that bad.

m3an · 08-13-2012, 01:30 PM

1-2 shift seems normal to be a little notchy at times. totally normal IMO; the 6mt BMW trans is a great/stout unit

bimdo · 08-13-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by talontid

1-2 shift seems normal to be a little notchy at times. totally normal IMO; the 6mt BMW trans is a great/stout unit

i agree

JoM3z · 08-13-2012, 01:42 PM

Nearing 26k miles no issues yet other than this pesky Diff's...

///M-Night · 08-13-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

54k miles on my '08. Only major issue was a warranty replacement of my first clutch around 45k. I changed all the fluids at 51k miles and have my fingers crossed that I don't have any issues for a while. Despite the fact that it wasn't intended to be, the car is my daily driver.

Curious what was the issue with your clutch?

gambitx28 · 08-13-2012, 03:41 PM

Year: 2008 June production
Miles: 56,xxx
No tracking, moderate to spirited driving style.
Issues: iDrive knob fell off, other than that, great!

SlOE90 · 08-13-2012, 05:48 PM

48K ...6 MT..Air compressor went bad after detail center washed my engine....covered under warranty...I swear i will never wet my engine compartment again..shit like this has happened to me with other cars too.

Powerslide · 08-13-2012, 07:07 PM

June 2008 build.

51k miles - DCT software updates - no other issues whatsoever. Do not track - but rev in 6-8k rpm range often - engine is bulletproof and truly loves to rev. Best car I've ever owned (in terms of fun and durability). Amazing how you can rev the engine regularly without issues (yet)

sethmo · 11-16-2012, 11:26 AM

So far I don't see any 100k+ cars in this thread. Anybody have any comments on maintenance after 100k?

I consider 100k miles on most other cars still pretty low miles. I'd like to be able to think the same on e90 M3s!

Lorde · 11-16-2012, 11:42 AM

65k Miles here. No issues. Going to get the software updated at the next service.

Xcelrrate · 11-16-2012, 01:14 PM

Build Date: 12/2007
No updates. Tom @ EAS will do it for me next time I'm in his area.

4 track days, 2 willow springs and 2 chuckwalla..

No problems here besides tires.

Recently lowered on HR Sports+ and new PSS tires, Lovin' IT, just like every damn mile I put on her.

m3an · 11-16-2012, 01:18 PM

^ that doesn't rub? looks sick, are they 12/15?

06-30-2012, 01:29 AM	#134
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08-13-2012, 12:46 AM	#136
ToofDoc 2008 E92 M3 \| Jet Black \| 6MT 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Agoura Hills iTrader: (0)	72K miles checking in from So Cal No issues so far! __________________ 2008 E92 M3 \| Jet Black \| Matte Black Grills Stock
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08-13-2012, 11:15 AM	#138
MikeE92M3 Captain 39 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (5)	2008 E92 M3 with 15,000 miles Problem free, other than a leaky battery that was replaced. Just getting broken in! __________________ 2008 (07/08) E92 M3 BPM Stage II Tuned by Mike Benvo, 6MT, Turner Test Pipes, Magnaflow Custom Catback Exhaust (Magnaflow X Pipe, secondary cat delete, Aero Resonators and Helmholtz Chambers),Vorsteiner CF Lip, Hamann Style CF rear diffuser, CF Rear Decklid Spoiler, BMW Performance Kidney Grills, CF Side Grills, OEM GTS Wheels, K&N Drop-In Filter, GP Thunder 8k Angel Eyes, Painted Reflectors.
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08-13-2012, 11:19 AM	#139
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	54k miles on my '08. Only major issue was a warranty replacement of my first clutch around 45k. I changed all the fluids at 51k miles and have my fingers crossed that I don't have any issues for a while. Despite the fact that it wasn't intended to be, the car is my daily driver. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 GT3 Clubsport w/CGT buckets in Scotland 2003 CSL, SG, Alcon BBK SOLD 2002 M5, SSII/Blk and bone stock. In storage back home in TX 2008 M3, AW/Blk 6MT, lots of track stuff SOLD
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08-13-2012, 11:37 AM	#140
Talk2meg00se Captain 102 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	25,000 mi on my '08 M3. the only issue if the motherf@ck!ing oil cap- the thing leaks [i actually took it to BMW while still under warranty and they refused to replace the cap with an '09 or later version - apparently, in their estimation, the cap was not in fact defective - it was simply a matter of "allowing the rubber seal to fuse to the neck."] whatever. it still leaks. is the updated cap available online somewhere? i should just buy it myself. otherwise, it runs perfectly. i like to think that the '08s were built a little more TLC that the later models - the car has survived the sh!t roads of NYC and LA without producing a single rattle, creak, or bell. still solid as a rock __________________ TiAg \| ZCP \| DCT \| Euro MDM \| aFe filter \| MS Pulley \| Akra Slip-on \| MS Spacers \| 255/275 M4S \| H8 180s
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08-13-2012, 11:45 AM	#141
bimdo Lieutenant 42 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 m3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	my 08 has 37k miles,i got it 4/12 the 6mt transmission was replaced 5/12 after i called attention to a rough 1-2 shift.thankfully this was under warranty.the mechanic said this trans is quite tough,and thought someone before me must have missed a shift. i have full records,and other than that,the car has been trouble-free.
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08-13-2012, 01:30 PM	#144
m3an Banned 39 Rep 1,590 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (2)	1-2 shift seems normal to be a little notchy at times. totally normal IMO; the 6mt BMW trans is a great/stout unit
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08-13-2012, 01:42 PM	#146
JoM3z Lieutenant 56 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 2023 CP XDrive G82 M4 - SSG Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mars iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW M4 CP xDrive [0.00]	Nearing 26k miles no issues yet other than this pesky Diff's...
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08-13-2012, 03:41 PM	#148
gambitx28 shop smart, shop s-mart 8 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2015 640i GC Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	Year: 2008 June production Miles: 56,xxx No tracking, moderate to spirited driving style. Issues: iDrive knob fell off, other than that, great! __________________ 2015 X5 xdrive35i 2008 E90 M3 2002 325Ci Convertible
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08-13-2012, 05:48 PM	#149
SlOE90 Private 6 Rep 89 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: tampa iTrader: (0)	48K ...6 MT..Air compressor went bad after detail center washed my engine....covered under warranty...I swear i will never wet my engine compartment again..shit like this has happened to me with other cars too.
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08-13-2012, 07:07 PM	#150
Powerslide Colonel 1097 Rep 2,287 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Illinois USA iTrader: (0)	June 2008 build. 51k miles - DCT software updates - no other issues whatsoever. Do not track - but rev in 6-8k rpm range often - engine is bulletproof and truly loves to rev. Best car I've ever owned (in terms of fun and durability). Amazing how you can rev the engine regularly without issues (yet)
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11-16-2012, 11:26 AM	#151
sethmo Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: e92 6MT / e30 ATurd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Keokuk, IA iTrader: (1)	So far I don't see any 100k+ cars in this thread. Anybody have any comments on maintenance after 100k? I consider 100k miles on most other cars still pretty low miles. I'd like to be able to think the same on e90 M3s! __________________ SOLD - 2007 Space Grey 335i CURRENT - 2012 Ducati Monster 1100Evo
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11-16-2012, 11:42 AM	#152
Lorde Ya ya ya, I am Lorde, ya ya! 266 Rep 2,772 Posts Drives: E90 M3, 2015 SQ5 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Snig iTrader: (10) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	65k Miles here. No issues. Going to get the software updated at the next service.
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11-16-2012, 01:14 PM	#153
Xcelrrate Driver 38 Rep 372 Posts Drives: E90 ///M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [10.00]	My ///M is a Champ Build Date: 12/2007 No updates. Tom @ EAS will do it for me next time I'm in his area. 4 track days, 2 willow springs and 2 chuckwalla.. No problems here besides tires. Recently lowered on HR Sports+ and new PSS tires, Lovin' IT, just like every damn mile I put on her. __________________ '08 Jerez Black E90 ///M3 Pics of my Ride
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11-16-2012, 01:18 PM	#154
m3an Banned 39 Rep 1,590 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (2)	^ that doesn't rub? looks sick, are they 12/15?
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