How long do our cars last? (archive)

In miles, how long until the engine is done? I have a '96 328i if it makes a difference. I know Volvo's and MB's do 200K easily, and a large percentage hit 300K.

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Re: How long do our cars last? . 19:08 9/02/2001 (0)
and yes, my car is well maintained Samraja 16:41 9/02/2001 (8)
- One member of the fallen...120K miles, but Bimmer325iS 17:55 9/02/2001 (5)
  - but hang on a minute.... Robotnik 18:09 9/02/2001 (4)
    - A BMW is made to be driven VERY spiritedly(M) Bimmer325iS 18:12 9/02/2001 (3)
      - ya, this is my daily drive into work oznet 20:50 9/02/2001 (2)
        
        Are you serious man? Sooty Pooh! 00:28 9/03/2001 (0)
        
        or not... link doesn't work.. ohwell oznet 20:52 9/02/2001 (0)
- A question I have is would u buy a high mileage+ Robotnik 16:50 9/02/2001 (1)
  - Not at all + Bimmer325iS 18:34 9/02/2001 (0)

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