High mileage 08s report in!

Ram3n · 04-12-2016, 02:06 AM

2008 e93 with 111,500 miles. Replaced battery, alternator, idle control valve. Soon i will be replacing the valve cover gaskets(both).

redpriest · 05-04-2016, 04:16 PM

Not a 2008 but:

TWiTCHY · 05-04-2016, 04:43 PM

2008 E92 M3 ~67,000 miles
Not tracked, 80 mi/day commute 80% highway
No issues so far besides slow/long start when cold.

First Blackstone report.

jrs_66 · 05-06-2016, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kb9uwu

I see the picture. I'd hope the bearings in my S65 look that good!

The rod bearing crew live for only one reason, to change rod bearings. Don't dare dispute their engine problems that never happened!

Wilsel · 05-07-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

2008 E92 M3 ~67,000 miles
No issues so far besides slow/long start when cold.

Not considered high mileage, but is your long start an impending fuel pump failure?

TWiTCHY · 05-07-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilsel

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Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

2008 E92 M3 ~67,000 miles
No issues so far besides slow/long start when cold.

Not considered high mileage, but is your long start an impending fuel pump failure?

Sure, not high mileage, but OP's definition is greater than 50k.

DansBMW · 05-08-2016, 02:15 PM

Got 87xxx miles. 2nd Owner. Just got a DCM Warning to put the engine on limp mode and High Emissions on my Nav screen. Hope you guys here can help.

4corners · 06-13-2016, 09:52 PM

Doing my bearings next week with 147000 miles on the car. I bought it with 54000.

Runs great. Good oil analysis's. But today I'm going to take it for a drive. Will it blow between now and next week?

O2ShootTheJ · 06-13-2016, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DansBMW

Got 87xxx miles. 2nd Owner. Just got a DCM Warning to put the engine on limp mode and High Emissions on my Nav screen. Hope you guys here can help.

Go get your codes read at autozone or something. But without any other info my guess would be throttle actuator

Smuut · 06-14-2016, 04:17 PM

Hi guys,
I am seriously considering buying a 08 e92 M3. It has 59k miles/95k km with full bmw service history.The only problem it has is a throttle actuator and because of that I am getting a really sweet price. I am a bit concerned about the rod bearings and I am planning a change as soon as I get it home. I will drive it for 1500 miles to my home country and I believe at least another 500 afterwards until I get them done. From what I have read they should not cause a problem in that gap. Anyway, seeing so many owners without any problems and some cars with over 100k miles gave me some confidence. If everything turns to be ok on the PPI and I buy it, I will post some pics(maybe even a thread with the whole tour and stuff).Regards...

Mhv2themax · 06-15-2016, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DansBMW

Got 87xxx miles. 2nd Owner. Just got a DCM Warning to put the engine on limp mode and High Emissions on my Nav screen. Hope you guys here can help.

Just had Increased emissions last month ( 08' 85k ) turned out to be O2 sensors

Mhv2themax · 06-15-2016, 01:55 AM

2008 87,000 miles 3rd owner. Attempted at chasing down prior owners to meet failure . Had it for 6 months now. Only things that I had taken care of was O2 sensors. So far running like a dream.

kb9uwu · 06-15-2016, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Smuut

I am a bit concerned about the rod bearings and I am planning a change as soon as I get it home. I will drive it for 1500 miles to my home country and I believe at least another 500 afterwards until I get them done. From what I have read they should not cause a problem in that gap.

Be careful!!!!

Smuut · 06-15-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kb9uwu

Be careful!!!!

Sure I will. It is really hard to find a car with the options I want, with full service history and low mileage for a decent price, so 27 hour drive is not gonna scare me

.And if you are talking about the rod bearings ,it is all chance ,but it all should be ok for 2000 miles.I believe this problem is blown a little out of proportions, still serious one, though. I asked many peoples about that and they said it is very very unlikely to happen in this small interval. What you guys think?

kb9uwu · 06-15-2016, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smuut

Sure I will. It is really hard to find a car with the options I want, with full service history and low mileage for a decent price, so 27 hour drive is not gonna scare me

.And if you are talking about the rod bearings ,it is all chance ,but it all should be ok for 2000 miles.I believe this problem is blown a little out of proportions, still serious one, though. I asked many peoples about that and they said it is very very unlikely to happen in this small interval. What you guys think?

I was only kidding you. You'll be fine. My rod bearings have 95k miles and 8 years of use and the engine runs fine. Just 1 example, I know, but I'm not worried about anything!

///fast · 06-15-2016, 12:29 PM

OMG!
This is incredible, man I think I'm gonna get myself an good used M, just do the rod bearings and I'm done.
Newbie's first post, will introduce myself in a minute

Sorry admin's just couldn't resist so bare with me.

kb9uwu · 06-15-2016, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///fast

OMG!
This is incredible, man I think I'm gonna get myself an good used M, just do the rod bearings and I'm done.
Newbie's first post, will introduce myself in a minute

Sorry admin's just couldn't resist so bare with me.

Hopefully your replacement rod bearings don't fail!

///fast · 06-15-2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kb9uwu

Hopefully your replacement rod bearings don't fail!

Ha,ha no no we have a super rod bearing swapper here. Best shop in germany, dont worry

kb9uwu · 06-15-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ///fast

Ha,ha no no we have a super rod bearing swapper here. Best shop in germany, dont worry

Interesting.

nholmes · 06-15-2016, 03:33 PM

Still sitting at 106,437

kawstik · 06-16-2016, 11:12 AM

2008 - 64,000 miles - 2nd owner. Bought the car with 42,000 on it 3 years ago.

Daily driver and track car. Have (and will) only run Castrol 10w60, and change it every 5k miles.

Blackstone report is near perfect. Only issue was throttle actuators 4k miles ago, covered by extended warranty.

badbimmer · 06-16-2016, 07:02 PM

E92 AW 2008 - 89,000 miles - 2nd owner, running great.
Bought the car with 26,000 on it in 2010.
Still have original actuators and bearings

Had minor problems:
Low pressure Fuel Pump
Pulley
Motor Mounts under warranty

Always used Castrol 10w60 at least every 7k

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TWiTCHY Colonel 379 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	2008 E92 M3 ~67,000 miles Not tracked, 80 mi/day commute 80% highway No issues so far besides slow/long start when cold. First Blackstone report. Attached Images
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DansBMW New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 E93 Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: Santa Clarita CA iTrader: (0)	e93 08 m3 Got 87xxx miles. 2nd Owner. Just got a DCM Warning to put the engine on limp mode and High Emissions on my Nav screen. Hope you guys here can help.
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4corners Major 391 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: 2008 Jet Black M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Yucca Valley, CA - Kelowna, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 [0.00] 2005 BMW 325Ci [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Doing my bearings next week with 147000 miles on the car. I bought it with 54000. Runs great. Good oil analysis's. But today I'm going to take it for a drive. Will it blow between now and next week?
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Smuut Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 12 e92 m3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bulgaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 M3 [0.00]	Hi guys, I am seriously considering buying a 08 e92 M3. It has 59k miles/95k km with full bmw service history.The only problem it has is a throttle actuator and because of that I am getting a really sweet price. I am a bit concerned about the rod bearings and I am planning a change as soon as I get it home. I will drive it for 1500 miles to my home country and I believe at least another 500 afterwards until I get them done. From what I have read they should not cause a problem in that gap. Anyway, seeing so many owners without any problems and some cars with over 100k miles gave me some confidence. If everything turns to be ok on the PPI and I buy it, I will post some pics(maybe even a thread with the whole tour and stuff).Regards...
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Mhv2themax Private 9 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: long island, New York iTrader: (0)	2008 87,000 miles 3rd owner. Attempted at chasing down prior owners to meet failure . Had it for 6 months now. Only things that I had taken care of was O2 sensors. So far running like a dream.
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///fast New Member 12 Rep 18 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	OMG! This is incredible, man I think I'm gonna get myself an good used M, just do the rod bearings and I'm done. Newbie's first post, will introduce myself in a minute Sorry admin's just couldn't resist so bare with me.
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kawstik Lieutenant 608 Rep 438 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (13)	2008 - 64,000 miles - 2nd owner. Bought the car with 42,000 on it 3 years ago. Daily driver and track car. Have (and will) only run Castrol 10w60, and change it every 5k miles. Blackstone report is near perfect. Only issue was throttle actuators 4k miles ago, covered by extended warranty. __________________
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badbimmer Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 241 Posts Drives: E92 M3 White/Fox Red CF Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	E92 AW 2008 - 89,000 miles - 2nd owner, running great. Bought the car with 26,000 on it in 2010. Still have original actuators and bearings Had minor problems: Low pressure Fuel Pump Pulley Motor Mounts under warranty Always used Castrol 10w60 at least every 7k Attached Images
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