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Originally Posted by SKI-R
Gonna piggyback on this most recent thread (apologies in advance).....
Considering a local '08 190k kms (supposedly mostly highway) 135 auto, two owner with sport package car - minimally gonna need front brakes and has a cylinder 3 misfire.
I'm happy to wrench, aware of the typical issues, BUT - are there other forecastable issues at this mileage/vintage to anticipate?
Looking solely because my wife has taken over my 128i
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Well knowing the maintenance history would be hugely important. Turbos need clean oil. If no history, can you find out where car was maintained?
If spark plugs have never been changed, they could be a real bitch coming out.
At 190K kms, many problem areas should have likely been fixed. Look to see if any leakage from OFHG. Look to see no big mis-alignment of the serpentine belt [off 1/16 to 3/32nds not critical]. Look under oil fill cap; should be almost spotless.
Good Luck