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      07-16-2016, 07:07 PM   #243
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2010 128i N51; 108,964 mls

Ignition coil pack and spark plugs (coil failure) @ 61,250 mls (Dealer cost: $995.80) 😡

Oil filter housing gasket (seeping) @ 65,241 mls (Dealer cost: $704.12)

Rear shocks (leaking) @ 104,933 mls (DIY cost: $198.00) 😊

Oil pan gasket (seeping) @ 105,719 mls (Indy shop cost: $635.00) 👍

Spark plugs (preventative) @ 106,500 mls (Dealer cost: $275.12) 😕

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      07-16-2016, 08:53 PM   #244
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HPFP @ 90,000 miles
Electric water pump @ 90,500 miles
2nd HPFP @ 119,000
New fuel injectors @119,000 miles

Gonna need Turbo replacement soon! I have the dreaded 30FF Low Boost Pressure code and wastage rattle.
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I'm at 108K hope I don't have Turbos in my near future. But mine were replaced at 49K.

When you replace them will you go after market for the turbos? Are your turbos original? Dinan has rebuilt ones that are better than stock replacements.

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      07-17-2016, 12:26 PM   #245
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My turbos were never replaced under the BMW warranty, They are original. I never had an issue until a little over a year ago when the car started to go into "limp mode" often. I lived with the issue because other things happened with the car, (HPFP issues, Electric water pump issues and most recently the Fuel injectors had to be replaced). Now the only code that is reoccuring is the 30FF code. I will be purchasing aftermarket MITSUBISHI turbos (both banks). Hopefully these turbos have solved the problem of the wastegate rattle problem. As for Dinan....I would love too but after just dropping $2600.00 on new Fuel injectors I need this fix to be reasonably priced and I found the Mitsubishi turbos for $699.00 each.
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      07-21-2016, 07:43 PM   #246
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Engine oil Blackstone lab report at 193,000 miles

Quote from the report:

"Your first report from your BMW [report was at 150,000 miles) was nice, but we're seeing even better results for your second sample from the engine. This was a similar oil change interval you got reductions in both aluminum and iron, which is great.

The other metals are quite steady. The oil is in fine physical condition and came out ofthe engine showing a correct viscosity and no measurable contamination from things like fuel, dirt, or coolant. Oil filtration is getting the job done, as seen by the 0.3% insolubles.

Looks like a solid engine as
you come up on 200,000 miles. Keep it up!"

Oil service schedule info:
Only BMW 5W-30 oil
7,000-7,500 mileage interval
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      10-12-2016, 08:59 AM   #247
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135i 2008 year one of the one convertible 122,537. I replace the water pump at 94000 and I replace the serpentine belt and pulleys locked up and 107000 other than that we're all good. Been a little slow to start lately not sure what's going on I thought I need to replace the fuel filter but I can't find any info on that
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      10-12-2016, 09:25 AM   #248
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102500 miles. Replaced waterpump and oilfilter housing gasket this past year. Replaced xenon ballast and have been running with adaptive headlight error for almost a year--can't be bothered to have it fixed.
Also cracked a rim 2 months ago.

Still on original HPFP and turbos. Plan to keep the car roughly 8 more months/15,000 miles. Oil has never gone past 6000 miles. Still feel like i'm playing with fire here.
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      10-19-2016, 09:41 AM   #249
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150k on my 2008. Usual issues (HPFP, turbos). Other than that just as strong as day one. I will drive it until wheels fall off.

I've done this with previous 9 BMW's I've owned. From recollection the lowest mileage on any of them when selling was 220k.
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      10-19-2016, 03:29 PM   #250
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95k on my 2011 DCT. Still dealing with my random trans overheat issue comes up every few months. OFHG is leaking again, albeit very slightly. Dash has a bad bubble by the passenger airbag. Otherwise, the car is still holding together just fine. Planning on trading in the car in the coming weeks since I feel like I'm playing with fire given the trans warnings.
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      10-19-2016, 03:52 PM   #251
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111,000 end of this week. Not sure how I feel about that.
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      10-19-2016, 04:13 PM   #252
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72k (I started in January at 56K) I thought I might put less miles on this car than my G35 or Maxima, but damn if I don't love driving it sooo much. But at 20k/year, I'll need to learn how to do some of this stuff myself. I just hope to make 120k without too many issues, then keep the 135 but get a new DD. My EW goes away at 100k.
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      10-19-2016, 04:49 PM   #253
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111,000 end of this week. Not sure how I feel about that.
And you're the original owner, right? Nice. You've been with her from the beginning. You two are old friends.
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      10-19-2016, 06:12 PM   #254
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And you're the original owner, right? Nice. You've been with her from the beginning. You two are old friends.
Yes, true. Just want to get a second car for winter..etc.
It's very hard to find a good older car for less than $10K...
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      10-21-2016, 11:25 AM   #255
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Yes, true. Just want to get a second car for winter..etc.
It's very hard to find a good older car for less than $10K...
Thought this too, until I found a clean one-owner 5speed/LSD is300 with a stack of maintenance records. Even got the original window sticker. Paid 5k for it last month and it's been great for daily driver/beater duties.

Depending on preferences, there's some pretty reasonable cars out there for under 10k.
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Thought this too, until I found a clean one-owner 5speed/LSD is300 with a stack of maintenance records. Even got the original window sticker. Paid 5k for it last month and it's been great for daily driver/beater duties.

Depending on preferences, there's some pretty reasonable cars out there for under 10k.
Back in 2007 or so.,.. when the is300 first came out, I was thinking of getting one. But it was Automatic only. I would prefer an Automatic now for the second car. great choice....
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      10-21-2016, 12:49 PM   #257
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Thought this too, until I found a clean one-owner 5speed/LSD is300 with a stack of maintenance records. Even got the original window sticker. Paid 5k for it last month and it's been great for daily driver/beater duties.

Depending on preferences, there's some pretty reasonable cars out there for under 10k.
Back in 2007 or so.,.. when the is300 first came out, I was thinking of getting one. But it was Automatic only. I would prefer an Automatic now for the second car. great choice....
Always loved the look of that little Lexus.
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      10-25-2016, 03:08 AM   #258
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196,474 miles - Final Total Running Costs, etc

Yesterday I sold my 2008 128i 6MT. Here's the wrap up:

I was the car's second owner
Paid $22,500 in Nov 2011
Sold for $5,000 in October 2016
Mileage in 2011: 35,XXX
Mileage in October 2016: 196,474
Miles driven: 161,XXX

Total fuel cost: $15,465
Total maintenance costs: $11,689
Total insurance costs: $3,468
Total license fees: $284

List of repairs:
Mass Ais Sensor
OFHG
Oil pan gasket
Front right brake caliper
ABS sensor
NO OTHER REPAIRS

All other maintenance costs are fluid changes and wear items.

Other highlights:
Car was kept stock. 0 upgrades.
Original clutch still in use
Blackstone Labs last two reports (posted on this forum) indicate a very healthy engine.

Maintenance intervals - see other posts on this forum
Supplies used: BMW oil and coolant, Ate brake fluid CHS 113 power steering fluid, Red Line gear box and diff fluids, OEM brake pads, Meyle rotors, Mann filters.

I think this car highlights the reliability of a BMW NA engine if it is maintained on a rigorous schedule.
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      10-25-2016, 03:29 AM   #259
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And here's the maintenance performed. First number is my service interval.

Oil & Filter
7500
35,573
37,741
45,577
52,889
60,361
67,894
75,201
82,527
90,086
97,842
105,363
112,424
120,264
127,476
135,166
142,712
149,841
157,032
163,820
171,069
178,464
185,914
192,999

Diff Fluid
35000
36,011
60,361
91,384
128,308
161,177

Air Filter
30000
36,406
48,644
73,037
99,076
127,400
157,032
186,829

Gearbox Fluid
35000
36,886
69,879
98,243
128,308
161,177

Brake Fluid
BiAnnual
March-10
December-11
Sep-13
Nov-15

Coolant
36 months
November-11
41,395
90,086
120,269
162,870

Power steering
24000
36K/46K
64,010
90,895
98,243
118,992
134,707
159,373
172,702

Plugs, Coils, Belt
60000
58,664
120,269
191,276

O2 Sensor
164,684

Cabin Air filter
24000
28,515
36,007
60,361
75,178
98,243
118,992
142,712
164,342
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      10-25-2016, 08:27 PM   #260
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09 135i...

bought @ 65K

Water Pump, HPFP, Oil Gasket, Valve Cover, Turbos all replaced @70K lol...took it right in after finding this forum and sure enough all of em got replaced under warranty.

Just about to hit my 79K mark...just had my brakes, oil, air filter, and battery changed out. Running strong.

So tempted to mod it up though...so tempting...
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      10-26-2016, 06:48 AM   #261
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Yesterday I sold my 2008 128i 6MT. Here's the wrap up:

I was the car's second owner
Paid $22,500 in Nov 2011
Sold for $5,000 in October 2016
Mileage in 2011: 35,XXX
Mileage in October 2016: 196,474
Miles driven: 161,XXX

Total fuel cost: $15,465
Total maintenance costs: $11,689
Total insurance costs: $3,468
Total license fees: $284

List of repairs:
Mass Ais Sensor
OFHG
Oil pan gasket
Front right brake caliper
ABS sensor
NO OTHER REPAIRS

All other maintenance costs are fluid changes and wear items.

Other highlights:
Car was kept stock. 0 upgrades.
Original clutch still in use
Blackstone Labs last two reports (posted on this forum) indicate a very healthy engine.

Maintenance intervals - see other posts on this forum
Supplies used: BMW oil and coolant, Ate brake fluid CHS 113 power steering fluid, Red Line gear box and diff fluids, OEM brake pads, Meyle rotors, Mann filters.

I think this car highlights the reliability of a BMW NA engine if it is maintained on a rigorous schedule.
Nooooo!!!! Why did you sell it?!
I love what you did for the car and for us.

You were the Chosen One! It was said you would make it to 200k, not sell it!
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      10-26-2016, 10:50 AM   #262
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Always loved the look of that little Lexus.
Yep. They came out when I was in high school and I'd always wanted one. It's a pig on gas (averaging about 21-22mpg), but they're dead nuts reliable and the 5spd and LSD make it plenty entertaining to drive.

Now I just need to resist the urge to mod it lol.
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Yep. They came out when I was in high school and I'd always wanted one. It's a pig on gas (averaging about 21-22mpg), but they're dead nuts reliable and the 5spd and LSD make it plenty entertaining to drive.

Now I just need to resist the urge to mod it lol.
Can't stay away from the straight 6 huh? When's the 2JZ-GTE swap happening?
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Nooooo!!!! Why did you sell it?!
I love what you did for the car and for us.

You were the Chosen One! It was said you would make it to 200k, not sell it!
I guess I need to change my name to Neo!

I wanted to hit 200K as well, but I decided to pull the trigger on a 2017 Porsche Macan S. So I'll be starting a new High Mileage thread on the Macan forum in 6 months or so.

But I did sell it to a racing teammate, so the car is in good hands, and I'll be able to keep track of any maintenance/repairs. I'll try and keep providing updates.

I enjoyed the many DIYs, comments, and postings on this site.
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