I bought my 07 with 55k and currently have 90k. Besides normal wear items (brakes, tires) I've had to replace a rear caliper and some of my bushings are due to be replaced (compression arm and diff). Pretty reliable.

 

I've owned a 2006 Revup since March 2011. From 79k to 109k.

I've replaced the Oil Pressure sensor around 100k. No problems other than that. I've replaced a lot of bushings and other parts to upgrade but not because it had broken. It was daily driven all year, snow and everything. First winter storing it and I miss it so bad right now

 

I have an 06 so I have one too. 5th still grinds.

 

have you ever changed the fluid?

 

5th wasn't a common grind, was it? Even then, like trav said, cd009 was a safe transmission. '03 and '04 had the issues.

 

Twice since I have owned it @ 29k changed it then and at 70k. Always AMSOIL. Again its only on a very cold (for florida) day and only once. like I get in it, start it. drive it out to the freeway (5-6 mins away) and when I shift in to 5th it will do a small grind but go right in. clutch mashed to the floor entirely. Then not do it again.

 

I have a buddy with a 07 who's 5th also grinds some times. Im not going to claim to be an expert but I read that 5th is a step down gear so its in use a lot. is that the case?

 

i have always used nissan in the trans and i never had issues with mine... maybe you are a one off.. because usually its 3rd that grinds

 

Maybe its time to flush with OEM juice and see if that fixes it.

 

wouldnt hurt, and i read somewhere that OEM is preferred in the tranny..... the guy that i know that works on Z's all the time that is all he uses with clutch jobs

 

You are super wrong:
http://autos.jdpower.com/research/Ni...oupe/index.htm

I have owned an m3 for 9 years, and it has Never given me such much trouble like the 350. For most euros, door handle, windows regulator, trim, master cylinder, caliper, trunk struts, interior trims and panels etc are not an issue. do your homework or ask.

 

been a member almost a year and this is your first post...... stfu noob

 

Mines a 03 have been running strong no issue hitting 90 k soon

Things that needed replacing was the driver window motor trunk poppers those two black things on the hatch lower ball knuckle boot the sub behind the seat

What's cool about this car there is a lot used parts for cheap if you know where to look and so many possible upgrades

 

Along as you don't put stretched tires with ridiculous camber slammed on coilovers with straight pipe exhaust that sounds like Chewbacca taking a **** in the middle of puberty... Then it will be reliable

 

Also I'd like to add, whoever told you these cars are hard to work on is a moron. Replacing most wearable items is very straight forward. Need to replace a spark plug? Unplug the coil, unbolt the coil, pull the coil out, oh look you're halfway done. Same goes for everything else (except headers lol).In my opinion, these cars are about as easy as it gets to work on. Now go get that 08

 

1. Window motors - Cheap to replace motor
2. Feathering: Simple - one wheel alignment
That above is something most all corrected "if" they had it by dealership - as was a free fix due to recall.
Bottom line is: Check records on maintenance upkeep. Have checked by a good mechanic if you feel more comfortable. Test drive: go around 45 mph and touch break lightly to slow down to stop, shouldn't pull but stop in straight. Idle: listen for smooth idle around 800 rpm area and not fluctuating. Slow take off with a smooth movement and listen for any unusual noises or roughness. Shift gears and make sure no grinding or slipping. These are general things to consider. Look front to rear and rear to front for any unusual uneven contours that could betray a past accident. "carfax" small fee - big relief. Just a few ideas. All the Z's are great cars no matter what year they are as long as they are well maintained.

 

mine fell out of the recall range and went out...... twice

 

Too ******* funny Trav. I don't know how you have the enthusiasm to give all the help. (no sarcasm). You're always helpin out...have a great week, JC

 

because i am

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and i was wrong... almost 2 years and his first post

 

Had to replace your lower control arms yet? If not you will, BMW considers them a "wear item", air inlet piping, another "wear item" on BMW's. Vanos nut fall off and get ingested by the motor? Oil pickup fall off and destroy the motor? Oi air separator disintegrate? Don't get me wrong the BMW inline 6 is a great motor, the V8 is an over engineered timebomb. BMW has many parts they considered "wear items" that would last indefinitely in most cars. they tend to over engineer stuff for the pure purpose of engineering. Valvetronic throttle control, those cars will have to be given away when that time bomb goes off. Merc's are pretty robust but I stand by my statement, it might not be 100% but still stands.