How many miles to expect from M20 engine?

[Victell]

things such as wheels, full exhaust, shocks/springs, short shifter, mtech2 valence....

Im sure something will come up

Those types of mods are fine. hey, if you like the 88 and its been for sale for a while, talk the seller down, buy it and be happy.

[daniel]

you could run an M20 without oil and the timing belt would break before the lack of oil would kill it, lol

[XicemaniacX]

we had one in the family that got to 350k

[kid325e]

I got my 325ix with 226k... Right after I bought it we did the timing belt, water pump, etc. Now i'm at 231k and still pulls harder than most of my friends m20s!

[gtdragon980]

i would say as long as it is maintained and things like gaskets and seals on the motor are regularly checked and replaced if needed, it can last forever!

[DarKane]

how about 1 million?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHmMlU8Q-V8

[einstein57]

get the stock one. Modding is half the fun.

[delatlanta1281]

208k still going strong, all original. Meticulously maintained though.

[catchuk]

good for at least 300k if maintained well

[selturk]

what about M42..?

[nando]

250k and then the chain & rails disintergrate :p

[10/10ths]

I have a daily driver 325i with 225k, it doesnt feel as stong as my 160k track car but it is in great shape. I have done oil analysis on this car and the reports are clean, no wear (or any other mechanical/oil issues) after 5k oil changes.

[TexasTerp]

22 years and 330k miles before mine was stolen. I drove it 400 miles with a broken timing belt tensioner when i was in new hampshire. threw a new one on and drove another 600 miles (or more) all the way back to DC without any issues or loss of compression. These M20s are built. I would totally go with the 89 over that 88 any day of the week.

[Violet88]

lol they will never die! haha

[xLibelle]

i know of an eta that has 730k on the odo