In general BMW 3 series are solid, reliable and durable cars that when properly looked after can last a very long time. Some owners we encountered have cruised right past k and there are even reports of owners clocking well over k. After accumulating a certain of miles big-ticket items begin to fail such as the engine or transmission — when that happens the car costs more to fix than it is worth.
Quite a few BMW buyers look for used vehicles in states at least in the US with little or no snow and moderate temperatures. Japanese cars are generally accepted as being more durable, a saying that can be taken with a pinch of salt is:. This includes routine checks such as fluid levels, air filters, tire pressures etc as well as keeping up to date with factory scheduled maintenance intervals. Due to the use of higher quality materials and the under-body of the car being galvanized and sealed, 3 Series BMWs are not expected to rust for a very long time.
BMW offers a comprehensive corrosion protection treatment that they are confident enough in to provide a year anti-corrosion warranty. The reason is largely that it will most likely only get another 50, miles or so before it really starts to come to the end of its life. Some cars will probably be beyond their peak at , miles. However, you can still buy a BMW in fine condition after , miles. The way we see it, you could still get , or maybe even up to , miles out of it with good maintenance.
Yes, you can expect a few trips to the auto repair shop from time to time. But, this is common in all vehicles that pass the k mark! Generally speaking, BMW cars are good for high mileage. They tend to max out at between , miles. That engine was developed for the X5 but seems to be an excellent sedan engine as well. I have a '97 automatic with k miles on it, and a '97 manual with k miles on it, and an '04 with 80k miles on it.
The '97s have had virtually every part in their cooling systems replaced through the years. The highest mileage '97 got a clutch at k miles and new rear wheel bearings at k miles. Both the '97s have gotten new struts and shocks, and several rubber parts that degraded over the 14 years and been replaced. None of them has ever seen a tow truck. The key is, I buy all these parts on-line and I put them on myself. My neighbors look at my driveway full of shiny BMWs and think I spend a fortune on cars.
In fact, I spend less per mile driven than they spend on their Mazdas and Toyotas and Fords. Oh - correction. One of them has been towed, which was my most expensive repair to date. My daughter was out of town at college and managed to get her anti-theft immobilizer circuit locked out. The only car manufacturer to mimic this philosophy has been Toyota, one of the biggest car brands in the world today.
With the release of the Prius, the Japanese manufacturer was looking to become the dominant name in hybrids and electric cars, along with Tesla. The distinction is that BMW models are more expensive, with prices out of range for many consumers, while Toyota has priced the Prius models to make them more available to the general public. Throughout its history, BMW has achieved a reputation as an innovator and has remained unbeaten in endurance and durability. However, the high price of an average BMW has led competitors like Toyota and Hyundai to grab much of the market share.
Today, what separates BMWs from other cars is their drivers—people who are passionate about driving, as opposed to drivers who see their vehicles as mere appliances to transport them from point A to point B.
In summary, the final word is that if you take meticulous care of your vehicle, you should be able to enjoy it for hundreds of thousands of miles! Hi, I'm the founder of VehicleAnswers. Having owned a wide variety of vehicles in my life, I was astounded at how hard it can be to find answers to common automotive questions.
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