High mileage 08s report in!

[wfdeacon88]

yeah I drive immediately as the manual says after cold start and keep revs nice and easy until temp gets up to target... but he mentioned the warm down process.. which I assume is after stopping. is there anything to note before turning it off?

[peter de la mare]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

What's the proper warm down routine you mentioned? I know of the warm up routine..

Just after a session on track, a lap or two in a high gear (low revs) maintaining half-speed and minimal braking to keep a good amount of air flowing through the coolers and brake ducts before I bring it back into the pits. Nothing more than that.

[buddalun]

Originally Posted by peter de la mare

Got a ride on the famous yellow truck to Tom Schirmer's workshop where we changed it out in a couple of hours.

Is your E92 a Schirmer car?

[G80indy]

Originally Posted by M3Post

Original Owner
August 2008 Delivery
101,500 Miles to date (11-Oct-2018)
Original OEM Rod Bearings
Harrop SC since 65K miles
Various Mods - See signature below
Driven daily - but mostly like I stole it
DSC iDrive recommended Oil Change Intervals (about every 15K)
95% of its life on 10W60 Castrol TWS
Recently switched to M1 5W50 X2 FS
Original Throttle Actuators
Air bag recall done

I M P R E S S I V E

[peter de la mare]

Originally Posted by buddalun

Is your E92 a Schirmer car?

Sadly not.

[DreamTime]

Also worth adding that I am at 117k miles now and still on original TAs and clutch. We'll see how long the TAs last for... The long lasting clutch is just a testament to driving a manual properly, I got lucky with the previous owners

[Richbot]

It’s a street car with 295lb-ft of torque beginning at 3500 rpm or so, and a twin disc clutch with a dual mass flywheel...try not to pat yourselves on the back too hard, bmw sold diesel crapbozes that were harder on clutches than these

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by Richbot

It’s a street car with 295lb-ft of torque beginning at 3500 rpm or so, and a twin disc clutch with a dual mass flywheel...try not to pat yourselves on the back too hard

Seriously almost spit my drink all over my computer when I read this lmao

I know it's no major feat to have a long lasting clutch in a BMW. I know of one friend's car with close to 200k on the original clutch. I guess I just feel bad when I hear about people having issues with the clutch in a used M3 because of previous owners' abuse. I do consider myself a little fortunate considering I am the 4th owner and none of the previous strangers were reckless with their clutch use

[335dye]

I am looking at an 08 E92 that has 113000 miles for $16500. According to KBB it is a good deal. Just waiting on word back about maintenance records. If everything checks out and the normal components have been addressed, would any of you have any hesitations with buying it?

Thanks

[georgebmwM3]

I would do a complete engine check to include RB and TA. Price sounds great if engine is good and frame has not been damaged

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by 335dye

I am looking at an 08 E92 that has 113000 miles for $16500. According to KBB it is a good deal. Just waiting on word back about maintenance records. If everything checks out and the normal components have been addressed, would any of you have any hesitations with buying it?

Thanks

Looks like a fair deal to me, if in good shape... but the key service record to look for is if the Rod Bearings have been replaced..If not, then that's going to run you $2500..

I scooped up a 2009 e90 with 95K miles for 22.4K for reference, but still need RBs soon.

[Erickuokwa]

118xxx
Original everything except:
Both TA replaced
fuel breather valve replaced
Alternator replaced
Battery replaced
Spark plugs replaced

There's some fuel sensor in the bottom rear left that I replaced but forgot what it's called (I overfilled and some sensor in that area broke)

And currently my oil is reading MAX but I have a leak so the sensor for that is probably broken too

[DreamTime]

Add alternator to the list of things I needed to replace (not surprising or a big deal, the original one lasted 118k miles). Also, one other thing - the gaskets that are above the primary cats, right where the exhaust connects to the headers... those things were shot and causing an exhaust leak that one of my O2 sensors did not like. It wouldn't be a bad idea to replace them if you have a higher mileage 08, the gaskets were cheap and swapping them out took about 30 mins. #3 in the RealOEM pic. There is also a pic of an old one I pulled out next to the new one that replaced it.

[Erickuokwa]

Originally Posted by DreamTime

Add alternator to the list of things I needed to replace (not surprising or a big deal, the original one lasted 118k miles). Also, one other thing - the gaskets that are above the primary cats, right where the exhaust connects to the headers... those things were shot and causing an exhaust leak that one of my O2 sensors did not like. It wouldn't be a bad idea to replace them if you have a higher mileage 08, the gaskets were cheap and swapping them out took about 30 mins. #3 in the RealOEM pic. There is also a pic of an old one I pulled out next to the new one that replaced it.

Can you send me a link to that page that lists the part numbers of the full exhaust?

[DreamTime]

Originally Posted by Erickuokwa

Can you send me a link to that page that lists the part numbers of the full exhaust?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select

Put in the last 7 of your VIN (or select from the drop down menus) and you can find all of the parts/part numbers for your car

[Solo_M_Tech]

134k miles, 2nd owner
Bearings done at 89k miles ( Did them myself, VAC with OE bolts) Plan on swapping them out again at 150k miles for fun
TA replaced at 126k miles ( again myself)
Valve cover, Oil filter housing, both timing cover gaskets replaced at 110k miles ( all me)
Spark plugs and Thermostat done at 133k miles ( guess who did that?)
Oil changes every 5k miles or after 2 track days ( Motul 300V 15w50)
Used to be my daily, but now it's driven 2-3 times a week, and one track day a month
All new suspenion and brakes done at 100k miles ( I mean everything got replaced, well by me)

[EricsE92]

104,000 miles now and counting. Original TA's,RB's and Clutch, plan on keeping her for the long haul and picking up a 991.2 Base when they come down in price in a few years!

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Fubar_M3

134k miles, 2nd owner
Bearings done at 89k miles ( Did them myself, VAC with OE bolts) Plan on swapping them out again at 150k miles for fun
TA replaced at 126k miles ( again myself)
Valve cover, Oil filter housing, both timing cover gaskets replaced at 110k miles ( all me)
Spark plugs and Thermostat done at 133k miles ( guess who did that?)
Oil changes every 5k miles or after 2 track days ( Motul 300V 15w50)
Used to be my daily, but now it's driven 2-3 times a week, and one track day a month
All new suspenion and brakes done at 100k miles ( I mean everything got replaced, well by me)

Wow well maintained. No issue buying an old car when a guy like you've owned it. Good work!

[Solo_M_Tech]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Wow well maintained. No issue buying an old car when a guy like you've owned it. Good work!

Thank you.

[Ralbar61]

I am now at 143,000 miles on my ‘08 e92. Original bearings!!
I regularly change plugs every 40,000 and oil every 6,000 with LiquiMoly 10w-60. I’m one of those people who lets the oil warm up before I bring it above 4500 rpm. One TA at 91k. Other still factory. I have brake, manual transmission and brake fluid changed every spring...it’s cheap enough for having fresh fluid. Daily driver but no track time.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Ralbar61

I am now at 143,000 miles on my ‘08 e92. Original bearings!!
I regularly change plugs every 40,000 and oil every 6,000 with LiquiMoly 10w-60. I’m one of those people who lets the oil warm up before I bring it above 4500 rpm. One TA at 91k. Other still factory. I have brake, manual transmission and brake fluid changed every spring...it’s cheap enough for having fresh fluid. Daily driver but no track time.

Hey, another proof these engines can run for ever when looked after. Did you have the car from new mate, or trusted previous owners to behave?

[petem]

2008
93,xxx miles
2nd owner, bought it with 40,xxx miles

No Track, just very spirited driving...
replaced thermostat
replaced valve cover gasket and spark plug tubes
replaced battery
Just replaced Rod Bearings, see pic below, they didn't look too bad. Maybe I'm not driving hard enough!!

Besides that just reg maintenance, etc.
No other issues, running like a dream! (knock on wood!)

Wish darn cup holders where better built!