Highest mileage?
 

Who has the highest mileage E70 and what model year is your X?

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Slow day today?.....:dunno::rofl:

I worked on one that was a corporate vehicle that had already topped 80k... that's about the highest I've seen yet on en E70.

What maintenance items seem to need attention first? Do you think that E70's might require less maintenance than E53's as they rack up higher mileage considering E70's are practically 3rd gen?

I don't think they had any heavy work done at all, just regular maintenance and some interior trim panels that were scratched up. Keep in mind that was mainly highway mileage so has less wear and tear than if that were city mileage. The E70 is a good platform... just not as easy to work on as the E53 for some things just by advancement of design.

Thanks... just planning ahead, was thinking about dumping my lease and getting a beater but after looking at the deal I pulled off last fall with a low buyout after 36 months and the E70's being pretty reliable as they rack up the mileage, I'll probably just keep it, buy it at the end of the lease and buy an extended warranty/maintenance plan. At least that's what I'm thinking of doing....

60K on the ODO. Late 2007.

Any major issues?

Well....I've had my share of squeaks and rattles (and subsequent replacement parts,) dashboard peeling (fixed last week,) tranny surges (fixed last week,)....small things really....

Nothing major, and that's after being T-boned in August 07 (weeks after getting the car) and having the entire right side from the rear door forward replaced. (25K worth of damage.)

Still drives, and looks like new.

Thanks...

I found it interesting that the price of BMW Extended warranties favor high mileage over high years. For example, I was quoted....

7 yrs, 100,000 - 5,225
7 yrs, 70,000 - 4,575
6 yrs, 100,000 - 4,475

Funf Dreisig

0 miles on my 2009 35d that is still at the factory being assembled. I lose this contest.

Not a contest, looking to see what issues hit at what mileage etc.

My X5 35d is behind yours on the assembly line, so at least you're ahead of me :)

Funf Dreisig

FWIW my x5 35d hasn't had any maintenance issues I'm aware of -- yet:cool:

I just turned 20,000 miles on my '08. I'm not exactly racking up the miles but other than that exhaust values light and replacing a peeling steering wheel, I've had no issues.

I forgot that one. I too had my steering wheel trim replaced after it started to peel.

What do you folks mean by peeling steering wheel trim? Any pictures?

Thx

The black trim surrounding the buttons on the steering wheel would first bubble, then peel off revealing another layer of black plastic underneath.

I'm actually curious:

Are all these things covered by warranty?

Has anyone had to make an out of pocket replacement?

currently have 58k in mine. bought it in March '07.
I had many minor issues(rattle from dashboard, leakage from coolant hose and radiator, rear view transmitter malfunction, and so on. All was covered by the warranty) but not any major ones yet.
I had my first service done last week since my factory warranty has expired.
Changing engine oil, microfilter, and detail vehicle check came out to almost $800. They found a leakage from the washer fluid tank and quoted me $500 estimated price to change that little plastic fluid container. I told them to forget about it. Anybody knows any decent bodyshop in LA area where they can fix it at more reasonable price???

All of my items have been covered under warranty or will good will (after 50K.)

Wow, good thing I purchased the extended maintenance! :yikes:

You got robbed at $800. Sounds like you were at Inspec 2 on it if you were close to 60K miles. Yeah, you need to go an an indy instead of the dealer once you are out of warranty. I'm sure you can google one in your area---most metro areas there are indy European shops.

Try this indy shop call BMW Specialist at Beach and Warner in Huntington Beach area. I see you from OC, so this shop should be near by your place. Good luck.

:iagree: it's little harder to work on then the E53.
MY 2007 E70 had about 73k miles on it

Might have the lowest .. May 2007 .. 21000 kms...:p: