My 2004 6 speed is currently at 230k miles. Just installed new plugs, and 2 cylinders had slightly oily appearance. Oil consumption is at 1/2 qt over 3500 miles. Rust-free car that is a solid 8.5/10 inside and out.

I don't have any immediate concerns but if anything were to change radically I would probably find a good M54 for it. There is really nothing else out there that appeals to me.

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2004 3.0 6 speed manual