how do you guys feel about buying 60k bilsteins?

[m3f_Dr.Nefario]

Well like it says, I'm considering purchasing a used set of billies with about 60k miles on them. How do you guys who have had them feel about them in the long run?

[m3f_RONIN009]

cant you send them back to bilstein to have them rebuilt?

[m3f_hencini]

cant you send them back to bilstein to have them rebuilt?

Or is that only the original purchaser?

[m3f_98_1LE]

Heck, I am getting stupid lowball offers on 20k mile Koni's. What are they asking for 60k mile Bilsteins?

[m3f_e36man]

60k miles is quite a bit, even 20k is a good bit of miles. A koni rebuilder charges $125 per corner for koni's more if they are double adjustable.

[m3f_TopElement]

Why would you do that? Go buy a new set.

[m3f_YAOGinanM3]

Well like it says, I'm considering purchasing a used set of billies with about 60k miles on them. How do you guys who have had them feel about them in the long run?

Are they cosmetically in good condition? Are the seals and shafts clean and are the shafts still mirror polished and smooth? Is there any evidence of leaking and do the all push firmly out to full length? If they pass these tests chances are good that they will go another 60K before you even have to think about them again. Both Koni and Bilstein dampers will easily go 100K+ without any trouble and if they are installed right and kept clean much more. My old VW GTI had 375K on a set of Koni Sport struts and rear dampers and they were still in perfect operating condition when I gave the car to my nephew 15 years ago. Both Billie and Koni can easily be rebuilt for reasonable prices and usually you can get them to replace bad or failing dampers for 50% off.



HTH!

[m3f_cracky]

i wouldnt buy em.

[m3f_BMVV_E36M]

All depends on what the asking price is to justify having to change your suspension and saving money over new.

[m3f_Dr.Nefario]

forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1519166

[m3f_Richardsperry]

I feel the same way as I would if you asked about buying them new. Don't do it.



Bilstein never got the high speed compression damping right for the E36 M3. They ride like crap on any sharp edged bump. Expansion joints, frost heaves... you name it, you;ll be wanting to trade in your kidneys and get new fillings in your teeth.



The lifetime warranty is for the original purchaser, (both Bilstein and Koni) so anything that happens is on your dime.

[m3f_tbaker474]

For what it's worth, about a year ago I sold my 10K billies for $600. He's asking $650 for these with 6x as many miles. Granted they have camber plates but never heard of K mac camber plates.



60K is a lot for a damper, especially as it seems they've seen track use.

[m3f_BleedsBlue]

Those should sell for $200 maybe.



20k Konis are a different story and have a lot of life left.

[m3f_propchef]

Check the "For Sale" section. Someone over there has Billies AND HR springs for $600 with far fewer miles.

[m3f_///sleeper]

You can buy new billies for around $650, am I missing something?