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Originally Posted by chandlerhayes01
We have owned it for about two years. I bought it against my better judgement for my wife. (We were newlyweds at the time) It has a 120,000 miles on it. I have owned a 325i before so i had somewhat of an idea what i was getting into. Besides oil changes, tires and brakes we have done struts, ignition coils, changed transmission fluid with new seal, new battery, new valve cover gasket, new ignition coils, new plugs, new water pump and thermostat and there was an electrical issue with the transfer case. I can not recall what was wrong with it. It has just been one thing after the other with this one.
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Then at least you aren't inheriting someone else's problems. @ 120,000 miles you're at the mileage where the vehicle will start asking for a lot. Cooling system, idler/tensioner pulleys and belts, complete front suspension, coils, plugs, alternator, etc will all start needing attention around your mileage. From your list you've already started seeing and addressing some of those needs. Be prepared, after you figure this one out, something else will need doing. I tend to proactively replace a lot of parts at certain mileages as preventative maintenance just so I feel like
I'm in control of things rather than the car.
The scanner will serve you well. Hopefully it will point you/us in the right direction.