High mileage 08s report in!

[Ralbar61]

Just turned 150000 last Thursday...

[LuckiSevens]

Originally Posted by kyrix1st

I hope it doesn't so I can buy two different colors and enjoy them by myself while the RoW has no clue about the car.

Seriously thinking I want a second M3, black e90 as a daily

[m3fan143]

Originally Posted by 4corners

I absolutely LOVE this! Our M3's are built to RUN forever!
I kept my E36 until 288k miles...wish I didnt sell it but didnt want to spend maintenance on 2 cars.

[4corners]

Originally Posted by m3fan143

I absolutely LOVE this! Our M3's are built to RUN forever!
I kept my E36 until 288k miles...wish I didn't sell it but didn't want to spend maintenance on 2 cars.

What next? I can't think of a "better" car. Different yes. A 911s. M6. Yes. Others too.

Not many cars are so good with high miles. Maybe just get another E92 with less miles. But why. Cheaper to keep her. Fix and go.

Parts are higher priced because they're better.

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by 4corners

have to ask ... rod bearings changed or not?

[4corners]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

have to ask ... rod bearings changed or not?

Yes, at 147000 miles by Lang Racing in Irvine. Bearings showed some wear but not catastrophic.

From 54k to 147k I did Blackstone samples and they were clear every time.

The only major well known thing I haven't had to do yet is throttle actuators. But shhh....don't say it out loud.

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by 4corners

Yes, at 147000 miles by Lang Racing in Irvine. Bearings showed some wear but not catastrophic.

From 54k to 147k I did Blackstone samples and they were clear every time.

The only major well known thing I haven't had to do yet is throttle actuators. But shhh....don't say it out loud.

wow ... you won the e9x m3 lottery. you haven't had the TA fail in 200k miles?
I just got a TA failure warning at 67500 miles.

[GoodTime]

~109k here on my 08 6MT

- Rod bearings were done at 108k and they looked ROUGH. Very glad I did them

- I have a sliiiiiight driveline vibration when accelerating hard from a stop. Need to diagnose.

Other than that, nothing really to mention. Everything works, no weird noises, no explaining things to people.

I've owned 5 BMWs with over 100k miles and I think this one has held up as well as or better than any of them.

[bmwpower603]

2008 e90. 173k miles. Maintained at bmw dealership.

Rod bearings done at 170k.

Hoping to get it to 250k

[douglee25]

Toying with selling mine and replacing with something larger for the family. 135k miles. Rod bearings completed at 75k. Meticulously maintained. Full digital records available. Located near Dallas, TX.

Any interest?

[bmwpower603]

Originally Posted by douglee25

Toying with selling mine and replacing with something larger for the family. 135k miles. Rod bearings completed at 75k. Meticulously maintained. Full digital records available. Located near Dallas, TX.

Any interest?

6 speed?

[douglee25]

Originally Posted by bmwpower603

6 speed?

Yes, 6 sp. Black on black. Sedan 4 door.

[SunDevil_M3]

72,000 miles on my 08 E90. Owned it since 55k miles 3 years ago.

In the last 10k miles I have done:
1. Rod Bearings- Pulled at 70k miles and they looked decently worn.
2. Motor Mounts- Did these when I did the RB's.
2. Thermostat- I live in Arizona so this was a must for me just for preventative reasons.
3. Spark plugs
4. Ignition Coils- Had a misfire in a few cylinders so just replaced them all.

Original brakes and TA's.

[chocstraw]

bump

[M3_Jay]

Just Bought my 08 in April with 73k currently at 74600

- Both Throttle Actuators
- Rod Bearings
- Motor Mounts
- Spark Plugs
- Crankcase Breather Valve

[Assimilator1]

Rod bearings changed preventively? What were the old ones like?

[chrisg123]

75k on my 08 e92 6mt
It was supercharged at 33,000 miles. 5 track days.
Replaced alternator at like 60k
Throttle actuators at around 50k
Drive shaft at 65k

Nothing else. I drive it hard all the time.

[RedScytheM3]

106,XXX miles here.
Replaced alternator 900 miles ago. Power steering has a leak. Original bearings and TBAs. Planning to do RBs soon. Sounds and runs very nicely. I generally drive short distances during the week and do 1-2 rolling take offs a day (from a right turn going 15 mph to 80 mph onto the freeway).

[HotCalSun]

83k on my 2008 e90 M3

Single owner, has been well driven, and only two repair items outside of tires, brakes, fluids, and battery replacements. Solid as a rock.

Those two:
- 70k, Throttle Actuators, bank 1 went, replaced both, received goodwill relief from BMW NA
- 83k, rod bearings & engine mount replacement by MRF Engineering, see pictures below and major grooving at cylinder 1 & cylinder 8. Dodged a bullet?

[Assimilator1]

Thanks for the photos, very handy, most look ok bar the 2 cyls you mention.

Btw, you've typo'd with the mileage somewhere, you say it's done 82k, yet the brgs were done at 83k!

PS, looking at getting an M3 e92 myself , never thought I'd be able to own one, but I can do it . It will be cosseted, & only be a weekend/fair weather car, I couldn't afford to run it as a DD & nor do I want to rack loads of miles on it! I do intend to track it occasionally though.

Phrozen06
Have you sold your M3 now? Your profile seems to say so IIRC. How many miles did you clock up on it in the end?

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Assimilator1

Thanks for the photos, very handy, most look ok bar the 2 cyls you mention.

Btw, you've typo'd with the mileage somewhere, you say it's done 82k, yet the brgs were done at 83k!

PS, looking at getting an M3 e92 myself , never thought I'd be able to own one, but I can do it . It will be cosseted, & only be a weekend/fair weather car, I couldn't afford to run it as a DD & nor do I want to rack loads of miles on it! I do intend to track it occasionally though.

Phrozen06
Have you sold your M3 now? Your profile seems to say so IIRC. How many miles did you clock up on it in the end?

Find a solid example and you will be able to afford it, assuming you're not commuting crazy long distance. Sure they require a bit more maintenance than a "standard" car, but again assuming you're lucky to get a proper ex the limited value drop still makes it a fair car deal.

[Scores]

173,xxxkms on my 08 E92, original rod bearings as far as I know, black stone lab reports seem healthy as well.

May end up doing the rod bearing this winter while it's stored away. I track the car often and maybe one day plan on super charging it. Car is healthy and happy as of right now, knock on wood.