[GuidoDoc]

Originally Posted by GMe90

That mechanic could not have given you dumber advice. E90 328is can easily last up to 200,000 miles, which is about 13 years of ownership. Sure you'll have to do some maintenance on the car, but that will be much cheaper than buying a new or slightly used BMW.

No doubt on a NA 328, but I have a 335 which adds some potential problem areas in the engine plus mine is AWD.

[GuidoDoc]

Originally Posted by SgtGoldy

Mind letting us know what mechanic so anyone in your area never takes advice from him.

What a moron...

I plan to keep mine and use as a DD till it cost too much to keep. I do plan on buying a 335is early next year though for weekend fun and tuning. Or perhaps a used M3 (wish I had the funds for a new M4)... haven't decided.

It was my father and he just retired so you are safe.

[335m]

This mechanic will probably get a lot of hate from forum members who properly maintain their car, but you have to understand that the majority of owners (especially with the low entry price of used 3 series now) will not properly maintain their cars.

I plan to keep mine for 5 years / 100k at most. Depending on the car's worth at that point will determine if I keep it in the garage or trade it in for whatever the next toy is.

[mike@x-ph.com]

i have a 2007 335 with 101k miles and i plan on keeping it for another 5 years.

[Benstuck]

Originally Posted by 335m

This mechanic will probably get a lot of hate from forum members who properly maintain their car, but you have to understand that the majority of owners (especially with the low entry price of used 3 series now) will not properly maintain their cars.

I plan to keep mine for 5 years / 100k at most. Depending on the car's worth at that point will determine if I keep it in the garage or trade it in for whatever the next toy is.

This.

My car is a weekend car but after 100k, I would get bored and want something new.

[Bdifferent]

I've only had it for 2 months. It's been in the shop 5 times for recall and sensor issues. I want my Lexus back. lol I thinking within another year if a new kid arrives.

[335m]

Originally Posted by Bdifferent

I've only had it for 2 months. It's been in the shop 5 times for recall and sensor issues. I want my Lexus back. lol I thinking within another year if a new kid arrives.

Which recall & sensor issues if you don't mind me asking? I have an n55 as well and rarely hear of major issues unless it is high mileage. Compared to the n54 at least.

[335iAP]

Until Obama and his lib friends outlaws private property

[Bdifferent]

Originally Posted by 335m

Which recall & sensor issues if you don't mind me asking? I have an n55 as well and rarely hear of major issues unless it is high mileage. Compared to the n54 at least.

VANOS bold recall but I think it depends on your build date. Check with your service provider. My adaptive headlight malfunction sensor indicator came on twice. They can't seem to find any issues. My rear brake pad sensor came on yesterday. Indicates minimum wear. Service provider stated they check the brakes two weeks ago and no issues. Says it must be a sensor.

[greydream]

Hoping for 200K miles. Haven't priced out extending the warranty after 4 years/40k, but would consider that if price is right.

[BenTrovato]

My 2007 is a tank. I find owning cars is no different than life. You need a certain amount of hard work and luck. Some people have had a rough time with their cars. I've never had a rough time with any vehicle I've owned but I really take care of my cars.

Today I went to test drive a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. I'm considering trading in my car but they didn't give me a great offer. I wasn't in the mood to negotiate so I just left. It's tough going back to American from a German car. I think I might just keep my car for another few years.

[wren57]

The rate of depreciation is slowing on my 07 so might as well keep it until it cries uncle.

[BimmerTim]

I had my E46 328 for 13 years and that was my daily driver,I am hoping to put my 335is into the garage in a few years for safe keeping when I get my M6 Grand Coupe.

[Juz5i]

Only just bought mine, give me a chance!!

Well I've had it a few months. E92 2007 335i 63,000 miles.

It's a weekend toy really & I'm hoping to keep it 5 years at least whilst slowly modding it.

[talyler]

I plan to keep it till I hit 100k like my last car, which I drove for 10 years. It was an Acura though...super reliable and low maintenance...way less fun to drive

Since the 335 is my daily driver I estimate I will hit 100k around 4 years from now.

[SgtGoldy]

Originally Posted by liborio

It was my father and he just retired so you are safe.

[Desert_Fox]

Until lease end, which will be slightly after warranty expiration for me. Im not a DIY'er, so I dump these cars before the warranty is gone and im on the hook for expensive repairs. I also get bored of cars pretty quickly.

[techwhiz]

Until the wheels fall off or until it no longer looks good.

[brewnami]

Until I can afford a 911 turbo haha. I think 5 years is what BMW wants you to think so that they can sell you another very quickly depreciating car. That's probably why they tell you to change the oil every 15K miles!

[Manxman1950]

I remember buying a new Toyota Supra in 1987 and people telling me that all those complex electronics (!) would make it unreliable after a few years. People make judgements based on the past - fair enough - without taking into account the impact of improved technology.
I'm currently planning to keep this car for 6 years or so - by then I'll be 70 and it will be time for a Tesla or equivalent.

[jeffro535]

Originally Posted by Kevinl

A long time I owned a e36 328i about 10 years and wished I never sold it

I don't drive my 335i much so I want to keep it till 200k which is another 140k to go which could take me a long time

These cars are not bad to work on either imo

Probably about 10 years ..unless i land into a ton of money and get an M4,lol
I got my 97 E36 328 about 10 years ago 215k miles and runs fine, uses almost no oil. It too was considered overly complicated in its day.

[TrAcK TRaP]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

i have a 2007 335 with 101k miles and i plan on keeping it for another 5 years.

keep dreaming Mike