Re: 325is Maintenance results so far

[Henri Baccouche <henrib@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It's the same.........100-125K miles is major mileage and many items
will be worn out.
On BMWs it is sometimes hard to notice , but nevertheless major
components are out of tolerances
and considered worn out........if you take the time to look.

Shocks
Ball joints
Drive shaft getting stiff, center bearing may be torn
AC drier will be exhausted
All the engine and transmission mounts will be sagging
On the newer 92 325's with the newer lightweight manual getrag
transmission.........the transmission
On the newer 92 325's with the GM auto.........the transmission
Rack and pinion starts to leak......
Wheel bearings tend to go at this mileage
Ignition Wiring harness
Radiator on some cars will be shot
Thermostat housing will be shot
Idle control valve on the older models

Is that enough for now?
These cars are not cheap.........to maintain.
Ask me how I know..........

Henri

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