[FumingSergatron]

Hey Guys, this is my first post so apologies in advance if it's incorrect etc.

I'm looking to get some advice on my current F30 320d Msport, manual. So far I've had no *touch wood* problems in my year of ownership minus wear and tear items, breaks and tyres etc. I consistently get the oil and filter changed every 5k Miles or so and get great mileage 55mpg for me. Runs very well and trouble free so far, no rattles in the engine from timing chain, no issues with noises or anything and so far I'm very impressed with how reliable and solid the car is with maintenance.

My bimmer is now on 113k Miles, I've got another three years on my loan & I'm doing 21k Miles a year driving between Cornwall and Norfolk fortnightly which is 90% motorway miles. But i feel it's inevitable something big ticket is gonna go bust eventually if I stay the owner for the three more years. But it might not. should I keep calm and carry on? Or sell now and I'll be able to pay the loan off, offload it and get a bimmer with lower mileage? or use my current car as my mileage eater and just keep up with maintenance wise? Any thoughts?

Think I'm just a hypochondriac when it comes to cars.

[adhrp]

No repair is going to cost more than the cost of a new(er) car. As long as it doesn't become a headache by being constantly under repair, my opinion is to keep the car and not be afraid of a big expense here or there. My own car is at 107k and I barely consider it to be high mileage. These cars can easily go to 200k+ with proper maintenance.

[Fez_7]

Originally Posted by adhrp

No repair is going to cost more than the cost of a new(er) car. As long as it doesn't become a headache by being constantly under repair, my opinion is to keep the car and not be afraid of a big expense here or there. My own car is at 107k and I barely consider it to be high mileage. These cars can easily go to 200k+ with proper maintenance.

Agreed. My F30 320D is now on 116k miles and I plan to keep it for at least a couple years. As long as it's been well maintained and you keep on top of it I don't see any reason why it won't run for at least 200k, probably longer with it being a diesel.

I think 100k is a psychological barrier for a lot of people but you shouldn't let it put you off, every time I speak to a mechanic, e.g. when it's been in for MOT, they tend to echo this as well.

The 320D is a great all-rounder, especially when remapped, very efficient and cheap to tax!

[FumingSergatron]

Originally Posted by Fez_7

Agreed. My F30 320D is now on 116k miles and I plan to keep it for at least a couple years. As long as it's been well maintained and you keep on top of it I don't see any reason why it won't run for at least 200k, probably longer with it being a diesel.

I think 100k is a psychological barrier for a lot of people but you shouldn't let it put you off, every time I speak to a mechanic, e.g. when it's been in for MOT, they tend to echo this as well.

The 320D is a great all-rounder, especially when remapped, very efficient and cheap to tax!

Appreciated guys, sound solid advice. It's definitely a thing here in the U.K. where everyone considers the car to explode at 100k, when in reality it most likely has lots of life left!

[adhrp]

Originally Posted by FumingSergatron

Appreciated guys, sound solid advice. It's definitely a thing here in the U.K. where everyone considers the car to explode at 100k, when in reality it most likely has lots of life left!

IMO that is a legacy mindset (widespread in the US too), which used to be valid a few decades ago. 100k miles are a breeze for modern cars.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by adhrp

IMO that is a legacy mindset (widespread in the US too), which used to be valid a few decades ago. 100k miles are a breeze for modern cars.

Well said, this notion is a thing of the past for well maintained modern vehicles.

[Elvisfan]

Originally Posted by adhrp

IMO that is a legacy mindset (widespread in the US too), which used to be valid a few decades ago. 100k miles are a breeze for modern cars.

I’ve never owned a car with close to 100k miles. I like to buy cars. Plus I’m no mechanic. I get nervous once the warranty expires.

[whatevs]

I tend to change cars as they reach close to 100K...only because I want a new one :-)

[nitsuj17]

Originally Posted by FumingSergatron

Appreciated guys, sound solid advice. It's definitely a thing here in the U.K. where everyone considers the car to explode at 100k, when in reality it most likely has lots of life left!

Originally Posted by adhrp

IMO that is a legacy mindset (widespread in the US too), which used to be valid a few decades ago. 100k miles are a breeze for modern cars.

yeah, 100k is a psychological barrier, that is all. if you maintain your car and there isn't some freaky failure that probably would have popped longer before 100k, then you shouldn't have a problem getting it to 200k.

the only real mileage milestones that would matter to me are warranty/coverage expiration. and since you are almost certainly past them unless you got some kind of extended coverage it shouldnt be a concern

i would only say its worth ditching if you got some great trade in value for it that covered the loan balance plus more AND you were getting a good deal on a newer cpo or something