Is my car too old?

8Series · 01-01-2016, 09:14 PM

So I have a 2007 335i e92 with roughly 135k miles. It's been tuned now for about a year, I have a larger intercooler, DCI, catless downpipes and jb4 g5.

I really want to continue but is the age and mileage of the motor not worth it? I was wanting to upgrade my turbos after my deployment that's right around the corner.

Kevinl · 01-01-2016, 10:19 PM

No

tova86 · 01-01-2016, 10:30 PM

Parts are gona need replace other then that no.. just take care if it

Gohan335i7 · 01-01-2016, 11:50 PM

Hell no!! Your car can last up to 250k-? Easily with regular and preventative maintenance. Love that car and it will love you 20x more! -Gohan335iE90

JingChai · 01-02-2016, 12:04 AM

That's not old at all! My dad has a 2006 E60 530i that he still drives everyday. When I asked him about replace it he told me 5 series don't come with 6MT anymore so he's going to keep to as long as possible.

John 070 · 01-02-2016, 07:11 AM

A BMW ages at 1.7 times the rate of a normal car until yr 9 where it's like Benjamin Button, so your 2007 is really like a 2001 Nissan. By the end of this year it will be like a 1972 Buick.

roundle · 01-02-2016, 09:28 AM

In 1996 I was driving a 1979 5-series (e12).

At the time, the engine (the "big 6" M30) was just being phased out after like 30 years.

rick100 · 01-02-2016, 09:48 AM

as long as you are aware that you will need to dump some money into it then it should be fine. You will still spend less in maintenance than buying a new car

Having said that , e90 coupe has an ageless look , at least for me. I have seen some on the road that still look new .

timothy2001 · 01-02-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by John 070

A BMW ages at 1.7 times the rate of a normal car until yr 9 where it's like Benjamin Button, so your 2007 is really like a 2001 Nissan. By the end of this year it will be like a 1972 Buick.

Great stuff!

Kevinl · 01-02-2016, 10:10 PM

so my 1989 325is must be older than a Model T

scotty_miller · 01-03-2016, 10:19 AM

Little word of advice.... BMW is a timeless design

mike@x-ph.com · 01-04-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 8Series

So I have a 2007 335i e92 with roughly 135k miles. It's been tuned now for about a year, I have a larger intercooler, DCI, catless downpipes and jb4 g5.

I really want to continue but is the age and mileage of the motor not worth it? I was wanting to upgrade my turbos after my deployment that's right around the corner.

Mine is 115k and has been aggressively tuned for years. Still running strong and i have no plans to go back to stock

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tova86 RACE CAR!! 37 Rep 568 Posts Drives: 09 335i AW sedan Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	Parts are gona need replace other then that no.. just take care if it
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Gohan335i7 Captain 312 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [10.00]	Hell no!! Your car can last up to 250k-? Easily with regular and preventative maintenance. Love that car and it will love you 20x more! -Gohan335iE90
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JingChai Lieutenant 156 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	That's not old at all! My dad has a 2006 E60 530i that he still drives everyday. When I asked him about replace it he told me 5 series don't come with 6MT anymore so he's going to keep to as long as possible.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	A BMW ages at 1.7 times the rate of a normal car until yr 9 where it's like Benjamin Button, so your 2007 is really like a 2001 Nissan. By the end of this year it will be like a 1972 Buick.
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roundle EXPAT 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	In 1996 I was driving a 1979 5-series (e12). At the time, the engine (the "big 6" M30) was just being phased out after like 30 years.
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rick100 Colonel 551 Rep 2,293 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	as long as you are aware that you will need to dump some money into it then it should be fine. You will still spend less in maintenance than buying a new car Having said that , e90 coupe has an ageless look , at least for me. I have seen some on the road that still look new .
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