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Originally Posted by rayatthebeach@yahoo.com
I test drove it. I didn't research anything. I felt it was doggy but assumed they all had same motor. Didn't ask about upgrade engine...and part of assumption was the 63k price tag. If I was gonna spend any more than that...I'd of bought what I wanted, a full size Range Rover.
I know I could buy a used Rover with a few clicks for 63k but after putting out 18k in repairs and upgrades in the 18 mos I owned my Maserati...I decided to go new with my next luxury import. So if I knew for a few grand more I could get 400 hp..it would have tipped me to rr. This car is over-priced imo for the amount of metal, leather and electronics, I'm afraid. I hope that some mild upgrades will have me feeling better about the Beamer badge.
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Don't feel bad, 35i is a great engine still and a LOT more reliable than 50i
I changed valve cover gasket in n52 once and I think n55 (35i) is more or less same - relatively easy to work on and not as expensive to maintain, but I wouldn't even know where to start if something goes wrong with n63tu (50i). I basically live knowing that if something goes wrong after warranty - I'm done - as it will be cheaper to finance new vehcile than come up with $20k for 50i engine repair
P.S. if power is what you are after - there' always a way to install a aftermarket turbos on your 35i - as size of turbos is #1 bottleneck on that engine. I would assume tho, since you have a new x5 it makes no sense to void warranty. Maybe after it expires, if you'll want to keep the car and make it fast