PerryGunn said:Ask markeg, I believe his is on over 100k and it still looks pretty goodBrummie said:do they wear big mileage well?Bing said:That does look lovely 8)
Condition & history is king
Yes, they do
Mines at 105k, no issues at all - thinking of replacing/upgrading some parts as its 10 years old now, but it's purely preventative maintenance - for example, just replaced the brake lines for SS as it was still on originals. Engine still starts first time, runs like a dream, still has that incredible acceleration.... Have the cylinders checked every couple of years for pressure as there are reports of HG failure after 80k miles, which will cost around £2k to repair (hence you will need a rainy day fund).
As for condition, mine has a few paintwork issues that I need to get fixed (stone chips, lacquer peel on front wing) But you'll have to get up close to see them - overall the paintwork is in excellent condition, and a few small defects is pretty standard for cars of this age and easily rectified. I've also maintained a complete FBMWSH (first at Sytners, Notts, then at Sopers, Lincoln after I spoke to their main service engineer and found he was an Alpina enthusiast and Alpina trained technician).
However I also use a local Indy who races BMWs, and has rebuilt a few in his time. He does most of the preventative stuff unless it is Alpina specialist work, in which case the car goes into Sopers. I'm also a stickler for keeping receipts and invoices, so would check if this car has that level of history. As Bing says, condition and service history is key with these
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