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A few thoughts for Jim:
Regarding tire wear: I bought my 128i with 35K on the odometer. Tires were Nittos, so I know they were not the originals. But I don't know how new they were. That set of tires lasted 80K miles.
Regarding brake life. Maybe you should think about changing your driving style? Whatever you are doing you are incredibly hard on your equipment. Are you ruining in red light grand prixs all the time? For example, if I'm in traffic and see a light ahead, I shift to neutral and coast. Thinking of neutral as a gear will save you a lot of wear on your mechanicals.
Regarding downshifting to a stop. Unless you are rev matching every shift, practicing you he'll/toe skills, you are also putting a lot of unnecessary wear on your clutch.
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