Driftit 2069 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Yeah not the 300kph + club. Not many of us would be members. But the 300,000km's club. Just would like to see who else has a BMW that has made it to 300,000kms. Was it an easy trip. Or riddled with problems. I am just about to hit 300K in the next day or so. Sitting on 299900 ish. Im not 100% sure if it is the original motor or not though. But the rest of the car is in pretty good nick. For her birthday I gave her some new shocks and a thrash around Taupo track. Its a 1985 E30 325i Manual Pretty stock How many KM's have you done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_power 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Iv been in the 340,000km club before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbirgel 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 im 303,000Km. just got the car back today with the new engine in it but it still counts cos it it 300k on the old one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbirgel 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 a pic here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 a pic here good to see all these 325's in here round 300 km im close, after my engine transplant i can start racking up those km's again and cant wait to join you guys haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brennan 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 my paddock car e30 325i has 350,000km. taken the pedal box etc out now though so that doesnt really count Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 (edited) my e28 past 300,000km a long time ago (about 9-10 years ago). up to 499,500km now . Edited April 22, 2008 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2069 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Woh 500K. Thats had some good use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Yikes just did the maths on my 87 M325i 174255 miles = 280436 km Go baby go!!! lol In the 4 years Ive had my car Ive spent about $3.5G on oil services, mechanical parts, tires etc Once she gets a wash she'll look like new. Only thing I haven't looked at is the electrics. But it is no major really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokenbaby 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 yeah my E30 has clocked over 396000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melowpuf 19 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 I hit the 300,000km mark a few months ago and there the odometer has stayed. The digital odometers on pre 89 e34's have an electrical glitch where they stop at 300,000km. I've known the cars history since 1992 and nothing major has been done. Good ole m20b25's. I think I'll replace the layshaft bearings in the next couple of weeks, theyre a bit noisy now. One of the others is at 289,000km still a way to go but still going strong on original engine as far as I know. OH I had to change the spark plugs and put this black stuff into the top of the motor and change this thing that screws onto the side of the motor and this black rubber band thing with teeth something to do with the things that go round and round on the front of the engine. And I heard that its bad to not put that stuff that explodes into the hole by the boot when the thing in front of the steering wheel goes below that line. Apparently a light comes on if you don't and the car will explode and you will die. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted April 23, 2008 The purple petrol eater has now got over 368,000kms on the clock Still pulling hard and pantsing all the aussie hardware Looks heaps better too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savvi 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 my 86 325i has done 315,000 ks, at 305 the car travelled from central otago to 90 mile beach for the big meet and back with know dramas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) The E34's done 170,000km, my body 500,000km! Edited April 23, 2008 by mr E34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 325's 314,000km Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 yours personnel or the cars haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1661 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 My old E34 535i was upto 360,000km before i sold it. Original motor, still quiet, running & driving well. Built to last thats for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 M20B25 -> '86 M325I e30 = 361,692 ks No smoke / blue white or other wise. Original gearbox. Still looks as good as it goes erm this will be changing soon however Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 352,000 in my Ford Courier. Its had a head rebuild along the way though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 Oh man My E30 Hit 140,000 kms and said to me " Firetruck you" in the last 15,0000 kms i have done head rebuild, Gearbox seals and new clutch, center hanger bearing, brakes , subframe mounts & I still need some new half shafts. I did talk to some old guys in a 88 325 done 440,000 kms and he was on his 3rd head gasket Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 ^ doesn't really surprise me, alot of cars will get to around that mileage and need a bit of work. Thats why I'd have no worries buying a car with 200000km, chances are alot of its been replaced anyway. for the same reasons I'd try avoid a car around the low-mid 100's mark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted April 26, 2008 Is this you yet kiwi535? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted April 26, 2008 my e28 past 300,000km a long time ago (about 9-10 years ago). up to 499,500km now . Yeah - you are really getting your moneys worth!!! I've seen plenty of Mercedes taxis in Germany over 600,000km, but not a privately owned one before. Great work!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 540 Report post Posted April 27, 2008 We had a 1985 323i That we traded at 330,000 kms. Seemed like it could still do plenty more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted April 27, 2008 Yeah - you are really getting your moneys worth!!! I've seen plenty of Mercedes taxis in Germany over 600,000km, but not a privately owned one before. Great work!! last owner before used to go from his wellsford farm to his tauranga batch quite often . just spent the day at puke race track on friday afternoon . a bit of a thrash around for its up and comming half million K birthday. 210km/h down the back straight then hard on the brakes . a lot of fun . cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
