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  1. 02-10-2011 06:57 PM #1
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    327,013 miles and keeps going and going...

    I've actualy bought my 2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner with 186,000 miles from this dealer about 2 years ago. I'm about to hit 200,000 miles any day now. Needless to say, I had good luck with this place.

    I may visit him and check this car out. I love to see M52 going over 300k.
    http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...aptcha=success



    1998 BMW 540i 6 speed
    Arctic silver, M sport suspension (euro delivery), prod. date 05/98, non VANOS
    Staggered 18" style 32 OEM wheels
    3.15 open differential
    Remus exhaust
    AFE CAI with improved heat shield
    Z3 shifter
    VDO oil pressure and temperature gauges in place of headlight/fog switches
    Powder coated valve covers-satin black
    CDV delete
    Debadged
    AEA DRL module (aftermarket daytime running lights)

    1997 BMW 528iA
    Alpine white, premium package, prod. date 04/97, single VANOS
    Staggered 17" style 32 OEM wheels
    Debadged
    AEA DRL module
    Custom made sun blinds for rear seating area

    2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner, AKA "The Work Horse"

    Garage aids:
    Direct Lift Pro Park 8
    Campbell Hausfeld 28 gallon oil lubricated air compressor
    Newair ACP-1400H portable air conditioner and heater
    Auto Enginuity scan tool with BMW enhanced option
    Actron 9135 scan tool-for quick readouts


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  3. 02-10-2011 08:07 PM #2
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    Do you follow Mike Miller's Old School>>

    Maintenance Schedule?

    In what part of the country do you live?
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  4. 02-10-2011 08:28 PM #3
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    Yes, Chattanooga, TN. I keep playing with an idea

    of getting X5, but in reality there is nothing that's ever going to be as long lasting as M52/M62. IMO, M54 and M62TU are close and everything after that is going downhill.



    1998 BMW 540i 6 speed
    Arctic silver, M sport suspension (euro delivery), prod. date 05/98, non VANOS
    Staggered 18" style 32 OEM wheels
    3.15 open differential
    Remus exhaust
    AFE CAI with improved heat shield
    Z3 shifter
    VDO oil pressure and temperature gauges in place of headlight/fog switches
    Powder coated valve covers-satin black
    CDV delete
    Debadged
    AEA DRL module (aftermarket daytime running lights)

    1997 BMW 528iA
    Alpine white, premium package, prod. date 04/97, single VANOS
    Staggered 17" style 32 OEM wheels
    Debadged
    AEA DRL module
    Custom made sun blinds for rear seating area

    2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner, AKA "The Work Horse"

    Garage aids:
    Direct Lift Pro Park 8
    Campbell Hausfeld 28 gallon oil lubricated air compressor
    Newair ACP-1400H portable air conditioner and heater
    Auto Enginuity scan tool with BMW enhanced option
    Actron 9135 scan tool-for quick readouts


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  5. 02-10-2011 08:29 PM #4
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    ... especially when you have to "introduce" >>

    your car to a new battery!
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  6. 02-10-2011 08:54 PM #5
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    Re: ... especially when you have to introduce >>

    I still don't understand why they did that with the battery. So what now? Do the battery's have a pc board integrated on it? Im sure there will be a cheap autozone type tool that you can connect and do this yourself. or they will offer programming at local parts stores.

    Do you know what would happen if you installed the battery and didnt get it coded? Will the car be dead or will it run but with a tamper light on or something?

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    From what I've read on the subject, the alt can >>

    be programmed during the "introduction" so that the charging profile will be such that the battery will last longer. It apparently has nothing to do with the battery.

    I believe that this is in the category of chrome-plating dog turds.
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  8. 02-10-2011 09:38 PM #7
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    Re: From what I've read on the subject, the alt can >>

    wow, leaves me wondering why they waste time and money on creating this stuff when they can improve a plastic cooling system with a lot less effort

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    like a voltage regulator wasnt doing the job right



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  10. 02-10-2011 09:49 PM #9
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    338k...528i sport

    My 98 528i is at 338k...my lifetime transmission lasted to 335k, not bad for GM transmission. I bought a used one from Bavarian Recyclers for $750 installed it & rolling once again !! Goal 500k.

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  11. 02-10-2011 10:26 PM #10
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    Nice, mine is about to turn 100k any day now. I'm

    just a little bit behind you.



    1998 BMW 540i 6 speed
    Arctic silver, M sport suspension (euro delivery), prod. date 05/98, non VANOS
    Staggered 18" style 32 OEM wheels
    3.15 open differential
    Remus exhaust
    AFE CAI with improved heat shield
    Z3 shifter
    VDO oil pressure and temperature gauges in place of headlight/fog switches
    Powder coated valve covers-satin black
    CDV delete
    Debadged
    AEA DRL module (aftermarket daytime running lights)

    1997 BMW 528iA
    Alpine white, premium package, prod. date 04/97, single VANOS
    Staggered 17" style 32 OEM wheels
    Debadged
    AEA DRL module
    Custom made sun blinds for rear seating area

    2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner, AKA "The Work Horse"

    Garage aids:
    Direct Lift Pro Park 8
    Campbell Hausfeld 28 gallon oil lubricated air compressor
    Newair ACP-1400H portable air conditioner and heater
    Auto Enginuity scan tool with BMW enhanced option
    Actron 9135 scan tool-for quick readouts


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  12. 02-11-2011 01:42 AM #11
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    And the car still looks brand new - good owner(s)

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  13. 02-11-2011 09:54 AM #12
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    That's what impressed me. I know pictures can be

    misleading, but the place is 30 miles from me. I may check it out this weekend.



    1998 BMW 540i 6 speed
    Arctic silver, M sport suspension (euro delivery), prod. date 05/98, non VANOS
    Staggered 18" style 32 OEM wheels
    3.15 open differential
    Remus exhaust
    AFE CAI with improved heat shield
    Z3 shifter
    VDO oil pressure and temperature gauges in place of headlight/fog switches
    Powder coated valve covers-satin black
    CDV delete
    Debadged
    AEA DRL module (aftermarket daytime running lights)

    1997 BMW 528iA
    Alpine white, premium package, prod. date 04/97, single VANOS
    Staggered 17" style 32 OEM wheels
    Debadged
    AEA DRL module
    Custom made sun blinds for rear seating area

    2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner, AKA "The Work Horse"

    Garage aids:
    Direct Lift Pro Park 8
    Campbell Hausfeld 28 gallon oil lubricated air compressor
    Newair ACP-1400H portable air conditioner and heater
    Auto Enginuity scan tool with BMW enhanced option
    Actron 9135 scan tool-for quick readouts


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