[e90_Bimmer]

Hello Everyone, I have been lurking on this site for years and hope to become an owner myself really soon. I am looking at a 2006 BMW e90 325i sedan with sport in my area with about 180000kms or 111847miles (give or take) highway miles on the clock. I am wondering what would generally be considered high mileage on these vehicles. What sorts of problems start happening around this mileage? Is this a vehicle that I should consider or stay far far away? I have been searching through forums but have not found any concise information. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.

[ndog14]

Did a quick KBB and I'm guessing you're spending $12k. Don't spend $12k on a BMW, spend $12k on a Honda or Toyota.

[MCoupeInsanity]

Originally Posted by e90_Bimmer

I am wondering what would generally be considered high mileage on these vehicles.

Something less than this:

Originally Posted by e90_Bimmer

...about 180000kms or 111847miles ... on the clock.

That's a high mileage car. They can be "proactively maintained" to keep running, but it's not a cheap/no worries car at that point in its life. Parts and labor are both a bit premium.

[mashimarho]

You can find the same car with half the miles for a few thousand more.

[e90_Bimmer]

Thanks for the comments guys. I have been debating whether to buy a cheaper high mileage e90 and do the maintenance or spend the extra and get a e90 with lower miles. I have a friend who still daily drives a pre-facelift e39 with over 140k miles and it has has been extremely reliable and no major maintenance items have needed replacing yet. I wasn't sure how the e90's would stack up against mileage like that based on the increased number of electrical components on the e90. Just more expensive things to go wrong that I can't fix myself.

[Zoraster]

The water pump and thermostat will be failing soon on the vehicle. Parts are $400-500. It's not a difficult DIY.

[Wild Squid]

Buy Buy Buy!!!!!!

[E90Company]

I wouldn't buy it

[ndog14]

Originally Posted by e90_Bimmer

Thanks for the comments guys. I have been debating whether to buy a cheaper high mileage e90 and do the maintenance or spend the extra and get a e90 with lower miles. I have a friend who still daily drives a pre-facelift e39 with over 140k miles and it has has been extremely reliable and no major maintenance items have needed replacing yet. I wasn't sure how the e90's would stack up against mileage like that based on the increased number of electrical components on the e90. Just more expensive things to go wrong that I can't fix myself.

The E39 was built by a "different" BMW automaker.

[Catalina Wine Mixer]

wow thats a lot of miles, theres millions of bimmers out there try finding one with lower miles. If you want the speed factor go with 335i

[p4junk]

I wouldn't buy it.

A fool and his money are soon parted.

Don't be a fool.

[nosmo72]

No thanks. Take the money you'd spend on maintenance and get something newer.

[e90_Bimmer]

Thanks guys. Don't worry, I will not be purchasing the car. I was just exploring all options. I have been looking around for information on when regular maintenance (service intervals) should be completed on these e90's. As well is there information somewhere that someone has compiled together that shows at what mileage specific things start go wrong with e90's (at what mileage parts start to fail)? Thanks for your comments.

[bumere90]

lol you guys are funny
111k is not a lot for these engines
my friend's E30 has over 300,000 miles and still runs strong
OP, try negotiating price a little, $12K is kinda too much
The water pump and AC compressor have tendency to fail at 70,000-130,000..Water pump = $400, AC compressor new $600 OEM
My friend's 330i has a little over 60,000miles and his water pump just went out