Vehicle has 300K+ miles, but there is really nothing major wrong with the car. Most of the problems are relatively minor or cosmetic. The car does not leak oil and has gotten me to and from work (30+ miles/day) reliably for over 8 years. We are the second owners.
Pros:
Below is a list of what has been repaired / replaced in the past few years:
·Windshield – brand new
·Battery - within a year
·Front suspension (lower control arm and bushings) – within a year
·Oil Filter housing gasket – last year
·Both front window regulators – a few years ago
·Rear hubs – a few years ago
·Struts & Shocks – several years ago
·Water pump - a few years ago
·Belts – same time as water pump (see A/C bracket issue below)
·Equipped with BMW alloy wheels
·Tires have lots of miles left on them
·Transmission was rebuilt about 8 years ago
·Sunroof and all other windows work except for driver’s side.
·Car has aftermarket stereo with AM/FM + single CD player
·Leather seats are in good shape except for driver’s
Cons:
Below is a list of what is wrong with the car
·Tip of the A/C Compressor bracket is snapped off where the belt tensioner attaches. This means the A/C belt can not be mounted. A/C was working prior to this
·Driver’s side window motor or mechanism is not operating. Regulator is new.
·Interior front door panels are not mounted
·Both fog lights are off (but in possession)
·Rear speakers are dry-rotted
·Driver’s seat is worn and has rips.
·Hood gas struts will not stay up without a prop rod
·On 3 occasions in the past 9 years, car has refused to start. This may be the starter solenoid, but after some time it started right up.
·Recently on hot, humid days car runs a little rough until it warms up.
·Clock does not work.