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.
Owners have reported that to keep this warranty validated their vehicle must be subject to an annual rust inspection at the dealership at their own cost. Rust on a new 3 Series is out of the ordinary and additional rust protection treatments are not usually recommended. The A4 made by rival German automaker Audi has a sophisticated design and zeroes in on technology, efficiency, and quality. Just how many miles can a BMW last? Most BMW cars will last , — , miles with proper maintenance.
In addition to regular maintenance, you can expect to need to replace common parts such as coolant system, electric windows, and battery as the vehicle ages. You may even see well-maintained BMWs at the racetrack on weekends with more than , miles on their odometers.
My own first BMW was a 3-series that I drove until it had , miles on it before eventually trading it in! These days, BMWs are not appealing to budget-conscious drivers who want to maximize their dollars by investing in a car that can take them through several cannonball runs. This market can find far less expensive cars with the same longevity as a BMW—but have far fewer creature comforts. Unlike the competing Subaru, also known for its longevity, most BMWs are rear-wheel-drive cars with perfect distribution of weight in the rear and front wheels.
A gently cared-for BMW should give you no issues and allow you to drive it for upwards of 20 years. If you test them on the road, they will all run like new. A well-maintained BMW with more than , miles on its odometer will look much better than an equally-maintained Toyota Corolla with the same number of miles. Most cars in this category have a reputation of falling apart before they reach , miles.
However, the BMW models have carbon-fiber components with the same durability as steel but half the weight. When new, she love it but she sold it to her indi mechanic and has a new Lexus IS I can see that if you are a DIY, they would be fine.
Wife's niece has an "88 at UCDavis but I am sure her mechanic dad keeps it running. I have a and still a delight to drive. It handles beautiful and the drive is mostly smooth, except for when I hit bumpy roads.
Thats when it shows its age. I also only have k on it so that might be a factor. But I can tell you, as a driver, I still prefer the handling and feel of my car to the newer models - it feels more connected. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Additional giveaways are planned.
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