How Many Miles Are On Your E34?

[Golgade]

I dont know if this question is posted often, we used to do it all the time on my e12 site. Always makes for a great thread. I'm curious where other people are sitting on their cars.

I'm at 160,000 miles with the original motor and transmission.

[Paul in NZ]

250 000 km=155,000 miles

[Black 535i]

All original so far.

[Luftpost]

Original engine, new seals in tranny at 140,000 miles.

[angusbn]

Over 400,000km so that's about 240,000 miles.

[e34.535i.sport]

164,000 miles... Original Engine and Box still going strong!!!

[BMWDriver]

414,000 kms = approx 257,000 miles on the original M50 and manual tranny.

[ss2115]

Only bought the car in January this year but declared milage is 176,000 klms.
Original motor by number and it doesn't look like its ever had major work and nothing mentioned in the service books.
My transmission is sticking in 1st & 2nd only when cold for the first 5 minutes, so it might be the first "major" work coming up.
(Tried additive to soften the valve seals but it didn't work).

[632 Regal]

218K miles original Nikasil

[bimmerred535i]

175k miles original engine and tranny still tickin away:D

[ringle]

98,000 Miles

[smcgowan]

Wife's 1993 525Ia 213k orignal engine and auto Tranny"flushed once 75k ago"
Still runs great. Just a little show to enage drive or rev when cold...We can live with that..

My 1991 535 5 speed It's at 105K just a baby...

Ok not a 5 series.. 3 year olds girls car I brought her... Dad has to drive to keep the miles off the 535 and to make sure to doesn't feel neglected.

1988 325IX 5 speed...M20 Odometer just recently broke. Will fix soon 265K.. Runs strong...

[whiskychaser]

162000 km (101k miles) on original engine. On my second (used) tranny

[leicesterboy15]

151k miles on original engine (Alusil I believe) and box although the torque converter is on its way out now, still pulls like a stabbed rat above 3000k though :)

[tnsguy]

I'm at 203,000 on the '95 530 and 130,000 on the '95 525iT. The 530i is all original. Not so sure about the wagon - I bought it a couple of years ago for my daughter to drive and the motor acts like it has a lot more milage on it.

Tom
1995 530i
1995 525iT

[repenttokyo]

415,000 km's = 259,375 miles.

[MBXB]

190K miles; Original Nikasil; 16,000 miles on rebuilt 5HP30

[russiankid]

Almost at 126k with original engine and failing GM slushbox.

[Dave M]

~560,000 km on a 'freshened' motor and original tranny.

Dave

[saluki540i]

82,000 as of the other day.

[BigKriss]

255,000 kms

[bmwrp8]

301,000kms. Just replaced my head gasket for the 1st time about 2 months ago. tranny is still original (A/T) never been opened. (fingers crossed;))

[zhandax]

166,000 miles but I don't think the engine is original. Build date is 3/93 so it should have a nikasil but it doesn't now. I talked to the dealer who maintained it from age 2 till I bought it and they have no record of changing the engine so it must have happened early. Original tranny which is getting its biennial fluid change this week.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/borg1/540iengine.jpg

[Jehu]

I am within 400 miles of rolling 300,000 miles..

[Mordan]

190 000 km on the odometer but totally irrelevant as the engine has been changed 2 times already.

[Kibokojoe]

199,000, headed for a million

[KenB]

250,000 miles runs great - all original

[mikell]

265,000 miles - all major components original

[Jehu]

http://home.comcast.net/~cpkver8/images/300k.BMP

[aston_jag_tech]

Just went over 280k miles this weekend.... It shows...but goes!!

[spinnakr]

92 , 525i 214,000 miles, rebuilt a/t @ 204k the usual part replacements for other stuff, to our knowledge no major engine work runs perfect,,,

[icesoft]

Just hit 200,000 miles on original motor, never rebuilt, original head gasket. New to me manual transmission (with over 220,000 miles on it) replaced the original automatic (which was still working fine) at around 180k miles. Mostly just regular maintenance and replacing some seals, and upgraded injectors.

[Old Man Pete]

Just short of 172,000 miles, still sound and drives beautifully.

[Tiger]

Original Tranny?! Never rebuild? That's really unheard off. What's your secret?

[Tiger]

Engine replaced two times? How did that happened?

[Golgade]

I really like seeing these high mileage cars. Its good to know that 200k doesnt mean new motor time!

[Russell]

Almost 173,000 miles with original motor and transmission

[ahlem]

356000 miles, original motor and transmission. Mobil 15W50 regular oil changes. Do I win anything?

[Russell]

326000 miles, original motor and transmission. Mobil 15W50 regular oil changes. Do I win anything?
respect

[zhandax]

I really like seeing these high mileage cars. Its good to know that 200k doesnt mean new motor time!Not all of us just buy them to pick up women. OK, not the ONLY reason.

[Jeff N.]

191k miles. I think. Could be more.

Just about every moving part has been rebuilt, swapped out or replaced.

Run hard, put away wet.

[Luke]

1995 525ia 190,000 miles

Just replace auto trans, ready for another 190

EAT chip since around 80,000 miles.

[CharlesAFerg]

191k miles. I think. Could be more.

Just about every moving part has been rebuilt, swapped out or replaced.

Run hard, put away wet.

Same, 191k.

[azale]

220,000 miles for me. afaik, completely original, although the trans seems to be getting weaker.

Unfortunately, the A/C is broken beyond repair and I just installed some wide tires, so I can't drive it in the summer or the winter.

Probably won't see 300k...

[h2oyo]

I dont know if this question is posted often, we used to do it all the time on my e12 site. Always makes for a great thread. I'm curious where other people are sitting on their cars.

I'm at 160,000 miles with the original motor and transmission.

203K miles and still pulls great and runs well. I just replaced the injectors with the Bosch type 2 and I have to say that after the first week things are idling smoother and pulling harder on the low end. The mileage is at worst the same around 18mph but is reading 19.4mpg's right now. I would tell anyone thinking about this, do it well worth the work. My car is chipped, I don't know it that makes a difference although I would think it would. I love this car :D

[LunatiC]

I just clocked over 250,000km (155,000mi) last week on the way back from work (took a photo). Car is running OK I guess, can't complain. Would really love to win the lottery and buy an E60 though :P

[Steve's5]

34,000 Kms- 21,250 miles- A bit of life left in it yet!!!

[fomoco390]

239000 miles so far on the 535i 5-speed manual. All original, no problems other than some interior issues and the heater valve. Some maintenance items I guess. I need to sell this but I'm worried the mileage would scare people away...

[nk530]

Hi All,

I've just passed the 1/4 million mile mark with my 94 530i. I'd like to personally thank this forum for helping me get there. Couldn't have done it without you guys!

p.s. Original Nikasil
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_RF8Sg94LJJ4/TTECDHEyQ2I/AAAAAAAACbQ/_WuVcAB5Bmc/s400/250kmi.jpg

[zhandax]

Naughty boy, you were playing with your cell phone while driving again. Contrats on the mileage achievement.

[Black 535i]

I have 237,957 miles/382,954 kilometres and it just keeps on running.

[nk530]

I couldn't resist. I was just--so--proud <wiping away tears>.

[Gerhardm32]

1991 535i auto with 191773 kms on the ODO. (In South Africa)

[93 525 Paul]

My '93 would have lots more original miles if the dumb sh*t owner (me) didn't let it get low on oil (leaker) and scored a cylinder at 178,000 mi/287,000 km. Aaaaaaagh!!!
I pledge to get it going again, I have the engine and tranny out, have cleaned up the head and lapped the valves (they were far from perfect) secured a short block and will freshen that and the tranny up before it goes back in.
I can't bear to have killed it so I am compelled to revive it. It was running beautifully, those darn leaks were hard to track. So many of 'em.

[632 Regal]

Were at 238K now, no major issues. Original Nikasil.

[billb]

Just rolled over 170k miles this week. Walked out to the car after work yesterday and the top radiator hose had burst after I arrived at work. 90k miles on that hose. Just had the fuel pump fail a couple of months ago. Aside from that, still rolling along.

[mikell]

Now, I'm up to 295,000 miles. Still a great ride - uses some oil, but not enough to justify drastic measures yet.

[bimmernut]

This is my newest addition that I just picked up 2 weeks ago; '92 535i 5 speed with 33,650 miles.


http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/members/bimmernut-albums-newest-addition-picture7286-p1000808.jpg

[KenB]

Just turned 271,000 last week. Only put 1,000 on it since last June when I got the e39, I put 16k on that...

I still love driving the e34 5 speed though, it runs as well as ever, ...might have to sell it, insurance in this state is raping me.

[jdhbimmer]

230,000 Miles. Runs great. Rebuilt head recently due to over heating.

[MBXB]

Just turned over 200,000 miles last weekend.

[rockin1978TA]

I'm at 220,000, original motor transmission, can't tell if the tranny fluid has ever been changed. Bought a new filter, is it recommended to change it if it has that many miles? I've heard to leave it alone if it's been too long.