195,000 Mile M52B28 for rack day use - Should I Buy It?

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furbster
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Post Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:51 pm

Hi Guys,

I have been offered a complete car E36 2.8 Tourer in response to my ad for a an engine and gearbox and am very interested but a little concerned about the mileage... 195,000 miles.

I know very little about these engines and would like to know what people think about putting an engine with that sort of mileage in my track day E30.

It does have an extensive service history and is currently owned by a zoner.

See below for history.

14/01/97 - PDI - BMW GB LTD

18/08/97 - 9,832 - BMW GB LTD

11/03/98 - 17,413 - Heathrow BMW LTD

29/02/99 - 37,223 - Heathrow BMW LTD

21/07/99 - 47,247 - Grassicks BMW LTD

23/12/99 - 57,920 - Heathrow BMW LTD

20/06/00 - 70,586 - Heathrow BMW LTD

05/12/00 - 82,495 - Heathrow BMW LTD

16/03/01 - 89,868 - Heathrow BMW LTD

19/07/01 - 97,870 - Heathrow BMW LTD

26/02/02 - 111,458 - B&W Auto Repairs - BMW Techician

24/01/03 - 119536 - B&W Auto Repairs - BMW Technician

26/02/04 - 132,343 - B&W Auto Repairs - BMW Technician

23/07/04 - 141,280 - B&W Auto Repairs - BMW Technician

13/12/04 - 151,973 - B&W Auto Repairs - BMW Technician

18/07/05 - 160,858 - Smiths BMW & Mercedes Specialists

30/08/06 - 170,204 - Smiths BMW & Mercedes Specialists

06/06/07 - 179,653 - Smiths BMW & Mercedes Specialists



Thanks in advance
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Post Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:56 pm

Dont see a problem with the mileage as long as its priced with that in mind.
My M52 has covered many more miles than that and it sounds like its done 50K.
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Post Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:57 pm

I got a 300.000 kms M3 which gets as much grief as any other of my cars and it aint complaining! lol
E30 M3 Unichip Alpha N style conversions, this is the ultimate for extracting the best out of your S14 M power car.
Also, Live mapping of your Standard Motronic ECU for optimising all your modifications.
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Post Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:43 pm

Yeah I would but only if the price is right, unless a lower milage one comes up. Is there much diference in price compaired to a breakers?

Try and find out if the block has been replaced in those 195K that might reasure you.
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Post Thu Dec 24, 2009 7:16 am

I haven't checked with a breakers tbh, thanks for the advice guys.
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Post Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:57 am

In that case definitely shop about. Read up on Nikasil bore linings (overexagerated issue IMO) and check for signs of overheating before you buy.
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