Bmw how many miles is too many

Some folks have found their perfect car but finding one in almost mint condition with low miles was my priority. The lower miles the better. Last edited by timothy; at AM.. Major General. I would buy a k mile car if the condition was great and price was low, knowing what I know now about these cars. But I did not know as much 6 years ago when I bought so I bought a CPO car with 30k miles and paid more for a car with warranty and low miles. It depends on the year, but if its private party then a pre-purchase inspection is well worth it.

Last edited by TMack; at PM.. Yeru How many miles is too many you ask All times are GMT The time now is AM. BMW Garage. Mark Forums Read. How many miles is too many? User Name. Thread Tools. Appreciate 0 Tweet.

Find More Posts by mgonza2. Quote: Originally Posted by mgonza2 We all know what the averages say for miles-per-year for average cars. Appreciate 1 mgonza2 9. Find More Posts by ualdrivr. Find More Posts by DSilk. Beemdog Woof! Appreciate 3 ualdrivr Find More Posts by Beemdog. Quote: Originally Posted by DSilk A car that has actually been driven is likely to be a better bet than a garage queen.

Find More Posts by Ab Appreciate 1 ualdrivr Find More Posts by monterey. Find More Posts by srmast1. Things that go bad are water pump, thermostat, control arm bushings, ignition coils, brakes and rotors. At k, you have starters, battery, window regulators, shocks, coils, head cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket that will go bad.

Otherwise find a good indie. Btw, if you have a sulev model, head cover gaskets and ignition coils are covered by the emissions warranty up to k miles. Appreciate 1. A lot depends on how well the previous owner maintained the car.

Ask for service records. Lieutenant General. Find More Posts by Billfitz. Major General. Always buy based on condition and not mileage alone. Condition being upkeep, service records, maintenance etc. If things that could have gone wrong did and were addressed then great. If there was preventative maintenance great. You should be able to see at least another k on that.

If your annual mileage is less than 20k and you plan to keep the car a few years then that is not an issue. Prevention is better than cure.

Change gearbox fluid if it hasn't or refuse to buy from someone who believes it is filled for life - the owners attitude says a lot. Get a warranty and enjoy! Appreciate 3. Gabreigns Originally Posted by Jrboulder. If you live paycheck-to-paycheck and go to the dealer for everything you'll be burned the first time you need something as simple as brake pads. The used BMW market is extremely risk averse. Enlisted Member. I bought a car here in November and overall, so far so good.

Free shipping to NW PA. Originally Posted by OUGrad I would strongly disagree. 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.

Rather than sit idly, I decided to create this website to help others! BMW Mileage Expectations 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.

Here are the first things that BMW drivers commonly replace on their cars: The coolant system. The electric windows. A BMW has an intricate electronic system that governs its cockpit additions, and the electric windows are commonly the first to fail. The climate control system. Dead batteries. BMW cars rely heavily on electronics, so they hog more battery power than other vehicles.