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My 1992 Ford Explorer has 198,000 miles on it and the only engine work has been one set of valve cover gaskets. I do like BMWs, but Fords are much more reliable than BMWs.
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07-06-2010, 05:00 PM
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several "American cars" that did over 100k miles and other than std stuff, they all ran fine when they got turned in... No auto tech here, but I haven't experienced a "thrown rod" in 46 years of hammering cars, m'cycles, etc. Back to BMW enthrallment time... 
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07-06-2010, 05:01 PM
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07-06-2010, 08:11 PM
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Finally home tonight, in a loaner after having a friend take me there, we'll see what happens in the next few days. I'm sure American, Japanese and German makers have all had success stories beyond 100k, 200K, etc. with minimal repairs. But as an aggregate, American cars tend to die (along with increasing repair costs,) beyond 100K. Japanese cars probably have the best record in high mileage cars relative to their presence in our markets over the last 20-30 years. German engineering has always professed dominance in high mileage cars, but with costly maintenance. Please remember, I say this as an AGGREGATE....(I don't need another one off success story to try and bash me down here...) My first car was 86' 190E with 200K that I drove till 250K until the tranny died. The second, 85' Honda Accord, also with 200K plus mileage both with minimal maintenance. I have confidence that my X will get to 250K (at least that's what I need it to do,) but it will come at a significant cost during the way, most likely beyond what I had originally intended to spend on upkeep. Quote:
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ARRIVED KYZRSOSE #6 - 2018 X5 F15 50i (BM3 | XHP tuned) HER's - 2020 X3 G01 xDrive30i REGIFT - 2002 325CiC E46 GONE - KYZRSOSE #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, ABEFRMN 7 Series
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07-06-2010, 08:26 PM
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Don't have my bills here, but off the top of my head, here's what's been done, both mechanically and electrically. Under warranty Blower motor replaced Front Stabilizer Swap bar replaced ($1,400 cost of part) Fuel lock off valve? replaced Fan motor in Pass seat for active ventilation (something like 1K - decided not to fix because WAS not under warranty period) A/C Compressor...seems to soon, but I'll be a sport.... CCC unit - by my direction to fix a problem iDrive screen - by my direction to fix a problem Bluetooth module - by my direction to fix a problem CAS Unit - by my direction to fix a problem ...(*by my direction to fix a problem) - problem has not been fixed. Smaller issues: Right front strut top replaced ($600 plus if memory serves me right) Twice, vertical window pillar trim replaced Twice, door molding replaced Steering wheel button plastic replaced Once, upper trim, glove blox replaced Once, entire glove box replaced (FYI, noise still there) Rear parcel shelf, replaced Other things that I have had replaced: TWO - windshields One rear window This does not include regular tire replacement or any additional items put into my X. Let me stop all the nay-say'rs out there that will criticize my post as complaining. I am not, just merely explaining what constitutes serious issues from smaller ones as per the question posed. I have a BMW, I'm prepared with the costs, its just that over the past 12 months, problems and issues have arisen too frequently and a general frustration has grown with the situation. I'm sure my next car will have issues, it all depends on the environment surrounding the causes and the way in which they are corrected.
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07-06-2010, 08:48 PM
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 Somewhere around 1990 with less than 70k on the odometer
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