I agree with the rest. I've owned 4 BMW's since 2000 and have yet to be stranded. My 4.6is currently has 101k miles and the PO had already replaced intake gaskets, valve cover gaskets etc. The vehicle has 89k on when I got it. I've simply changed all the drive line fluids since and taken the X on multiple highway (300+) mile trips.

As stated earlier, these are definitely not a Toyota. I own a 96 Lexus LS400 as well and I have to say that at 100k miles and 14 years that car has the original hoses, belts, plugs, wires etc. You can't even tell it's running at idle and I'd strike out to Cali in a heartbeat. But...it doesn't even come close to the Bimmer in looks, handling, sounds, cache', speed etc.

Absolutely treat this car like you would an aircraft, rather than a refrigerator. Perform weekly checks of the cooling system, fluid levels etc. I'm a technician so I tend to be anal about this stuff anyway. I think a preventative cooling system replacement wouldn't be such a bad idea since you just purchased. Also, I see you have a6 cyl which will prove a bit more simplistic in repairs and a bit more reliable. (no valley pan, easier wp replacement etc).

Congrats on the truck and don't worry. Take care of her and I bet she'll do the same!

-Ben