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01-20-2017, 02:53 PM | #1 |
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My neighbor is selling a 2008 135i 6 speed with about 100k miles for a very good price.
My question, is it smart to but a high mileage 135i? What are your experiences?? What parts would need to be replace? Any feed back would help! |
01-20-2017, 04:44 PM | #2 |
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All depends on what kind of maintenance history the car has but the common items would include HPFP, water pump, VANOS solenoids, Injectors, spark plugs, carbon cleaning (walnut blasting)...
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01-20-2017, 06:02 PM | #4 |
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The price and the service history are much needed
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01-21-2017, 07:31 AM | #5 |
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Dealers seem to try to get $10-11k for 2008 135i with 90-110k miles. So a "good" private party price IMO would be something like $7500-8000 if the service history appears solid and the car hasn't been wrecked.
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01-21-2017, 07:46 AM | #6 |
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Also, how good are you wrenching? If you have a well used E92 M3 you probably are decently used to maintenance/repair stuff---it will just be different stuff than rod bearings and plastic gears/circuit boards in S65 throttle bodies.
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01-21-2017, 12:55 PM | #7 |
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Do you get the entire service/ maintenance records so we can look at it what have done or not done? At least you can expect what you will have to spend in the future ownership.
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01-23-2017, 04:58 PM | #9 |
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Usually the rule is, if you have to ask, it's probably not a good decision. Buying a high mileage, out of warranty BMW is always a gamble, but if you've got sound brand knowledge, are mechanically inclined and know where to find parts for a good price, one can make it work. But make no mistake, it's going to cost you.
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