How many Z4s have over 100k miles

Fullenglish · Post by **Fullenglish** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:26 pm

Just passed 155k last night 04 2.5se Toledo Blue
eibach springs being fitted today!

MACK · Post by **MACK** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:12 pm

sk93 wrote:150k in a matter of days... that's 133k put on myself

Is that the record then? 133k miles actually covered as the owner. Maybe time for a separate thread "Actual miles covered in my ownership". Anyone beat 133k as the actual owner?

tomscott · Post by **tomscott** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:26 pm

mmm-five wrote:
tomscott wrote:Is everything sorted now? Or are you still having issues?
No issues regarding the insurance/accident - just some issues in actually getting it back from my mate...as he's decided to do all the 'little bits' I've been putting off (exhaust corrosion, rear brake lines, coilover service, proper geometry check, fixing the insurance-relocated-to-behind-the-bodywork brake pad sensor, etc.)

That, along with some illness, garage-blocking customers, flooding and new garage equipment installs/reinstalls has meant I've just left it there until I get the call.

Glad to hear your nearly there! Maybe ready for some summer hooning!

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:31 pm

MACK wrote:Is that the record then? 133k miles actually covered as the owner. Maybe time for a separate thread "Actual miles covered in my ownership". Anyone beat 133k as the actual owner?

142k for me and my Z4MC.

Bought at the end of November 2008 on 9,300 miles from Specialist Cars in Cow Roast, Tring.

Now on 151,700, and into my 8th year of ownership.

If it hadn't been for my accident in December 2015, and extended period off-the-road, it would have another 25,000 miles on it by now.

bmwaddict · Post by **bmwaddict** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 3:44 pm

mmm-five wrote:Bought at the end of November 2008 on 9,300 miles from Specialist Cars in Cow Roast, Tring.

That's right by me! Are you local?
Impressive mileage, and glad to see an M getting properly used

AlienZed · Post by **AlienZed** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:16 pm

Bought mine march 15th 2011. 03 se auto 3.0. 48000.mls
Now 100540 mls..
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mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:28 pm

bmwaddict wrote:
mmm-five wrote:Bought at the end of November 2008 on 9,300 miles from Specialist Cars in Cow Roast, Tring.
That's right by me! Are you local?
Impressive mileage, and glad to see an M getting properly used

No, I'm based in Liverpool. However, I was working in Basingstoke at the time.

MACK · Post by **MACK** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 8:51 am

mmm-five wrote:
MACK wrote:Is that the record then? 133k miles actually covered as the owner. Maybe time for a separate thread "Actual miles covered in my ownership". Anyone beat 133k as the actual owner?
142k for me and my Z4MC.

Bought at the end of November 2008 on 9,300 miles from Specialist Cars in Cow Roast, Tring.

Now on 151,700, and into my 8th year of ownership.

If it hadn't been for my accident in December 2015, and extended period off-the-road, it would have another 25,000 miles on it by now.

Well I think that takes 1st prize. I hate to see your fuel bills!

Snowman · Post by **Snowman** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:40 am

mmm-five wrote:
MACK wrote:Is that the record then? 133k miles actually covered as the owner. Maybe time for a separate thread "Actual miles covered in my ownership". Anyone beat 133k as the actual owner?
142k for me and my Z4MC.

Bought at the end of November 2008 on 9,300 miles from Specialist Cars in Cow Roast, Tring.

Now on 151,700, and into my 8th year of ownership.

If it hadn't been for my accident in December 2015, and extended period off-the-road, it would have another 25,000 miles on it by now.

Wow thats quite amazing.
What kind of maintenenace/parts replaced have you had done to the car?

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:00 pm

It's just rolled over 160k miles...

Had a few major and minor bits replaced whilst it was under AUC/Insured warranty up to 100,000 miles:

Engine @ 23k
Diff @ 78k and 150k
NSF caliper
Wiper relay
MAF
2 x parking sensors

Since then I've replaced a few bits at my cost:

MAF
Clutch & flywheel @ 140,000
Preventative cooling pack (rads, thermostat, water pump, belts, some hoses, etc.)
New set of 224Ms as the refurbs never lasted more than a year before they started peeling/bubbling
Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilovers
Gruppe M
Rogue Diablo exhaust
Recaro Pole Position ABE seats
Porsche Brembo F&R calipers

Obviously, there's been loads of consumables in the form of brake pads & discs, tyres, fuel, extra servicing (oil/brake fluid every 6k at a minimum, sometimes twice in a month when it's been at the 'Ring or done a couple of trackdays), etc.

...and some chunky bits from my accident in 2015 (rear trailing arms, drive shafts, 2 wheels & tyres, 2nd diff)

~~Strangely, never had any of the seemingly common rear springs or O2 sensors.~~ due to an incident on the last Z4_Forum National, I now need my first 2 rear O2 sensors

Most of it's history is available on my Pistonheads car blog & summary pages.

z4all · Post by **z4all** » Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:15 pm

now at 120k-started the car earlier today, had to turn over about 7-8 times before it started...lol...its starting to age. anyone know what the issue could be? fuel pump? starter? battery? doesnt get driven often.

Argenta · Post by **Argenta** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:58 am

110600miles & counting...
Z4M Coupe 2006. Original rod bearings..

PanPan · Post by **PanPan** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:41 pm

Z4 2005/E85, bought new, my only car and I drive it year round, now 180,000 miles, runs great, no major issues at all. I live in Boston/USA. It's been happy 13 years so far :

BeeEmm · Post by **BeeEmm** » Sat Aug 04, 2018 2:41 pm

PanPan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:41 pm Z4 2005/E85, bought new, my only car and I drive it year round, now 180,000 miles, runs great, no major issues at all. I live in Boston/USA. It's been happy 13 years so far

Fantastic achievement. A one owner car with over 180,000 miles. Well done and a testament to the car

TitanUcheze · Post by **TitanUcheze** » Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:50 pm

My 2004 Z4 3.0i is at ~116K and counting. I would just say good maintenance. Doing work yourself will save you a small fortune and allow you to replace more parts (preventative maintenance) for the same price as it would cost to do a few with the labor costs of the dealership or an indy. Our engine bay's are actually really spacious, so I've found that with a youtube video or DIY guide found online replacing things are rather easy.

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