What to Expect at 165K?

[kvadgama]

Just wondering what I can expect that will break on my E36, 328i 1996.
Here's what happend so far.

100K miles - radiator replaced
130k - Water pump replaced
145K - control arm and power steering hose.
160K - fuel pump replaced

Currently I have 168K miles and wondering what else I can expect.
Some stuff that comes to mind is starter, alternator etc.
Appreciate any inputs from your personal experience.

Thanks

[drz]

I bought my 1996 328i with 169k miles on it. I have since replaced the auxiliary cooling fan, rear lower control arm, alternator, and would probably benefit from a new steering rack. I have power steering hoses and brake lines waiting to be installed. I will soon also have the RTABs and LCABs done.

You may want to replace teh fuel filter just for peace of mind.

Other than that, just keep your fluids, filters, and brakes changed regularly. You should be golden. I am now at 203,500 miles.

[RSF5]

Replace your filters and check compression maybe. Replace hoses, you sound pretty good to go.

[Numark318i]

yea i would say vacuum hoses also.

you generally cant tell they are falling apart unless you take them out and really take a close look.

[straight6pwr]

yes watch for drying/cracking fuel hoses. i had one split open on my e30 at 160k and needless to say, im lucky a fire didnt start.

[3050rpm]

You've got a pretty good handle on it, as well as the already mentioned suggestions (my alternator went at ~140,000). A few others, and putting the car up on a lift would help: check brake and fuel lines and their connections; certainly check battery twice a year and add distilled water if necessary; flush power steering fluid; if not already part of your maintenance schedule, flush entire cooling system, replace differential oil, transmission fluid (manual or automatic); check wheel wells, rocker panels, and lift pad points for corrosion; shocks and struts may be on the list too, depending upon your preferences, and if so check the accompanying bushings and linkages; if you've got oil accumulating in the spark plug wells, then the gasket should be replaced; 02 sensor may need replacing (my car failed a recent emissions test without the check light coming on, but the mechanic diagnosed the sensor, put a new one in, I'm legal now); and you may want to vacuum under the seats to get any stray M&Ms...

[Gordon]

At a total of 200k. I have replaced: X1 thermostat
: X1 fanbelt

And ofcourse the normal maintenance required!!

Bmw Rocks bro!! My 95' 318i still puts out 105Kw all the way!!!!!

Bmw is the best quality car you can find on the market today!!!!

Enjoy them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[drz]

Oh, and my catalytic converter needs to be replaced.

[brien4787]

at 162k ish... big things have been an alternator and starter... good luck! unhappy spending!

[drz]

Originally Posted by brien4787

unhappy spending!

lmao

[ClassicE36Bimmer]

Good post. I have a 1997 328i at 120,000 miles.
Now I know a little bit of what to expect.

[NavyL7]

I agree 'Classic', Good topic, I just picked up a 328is w/123,000.