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Originally Posted by jiggz
Where do get 20K for engine repair? Exaggerate much?
I have the non-TU N63 in my E70, a less reliable motor than that in the F15, and I've spent close to nothing on it in the past 3+ years since purchasing it used. Basically been bulletproof.
Definitely agree the N55 is a great motor, but OP is bummed out on its power output and sound, and questioning its towing potential. You can rag on the N63 all u want, but it sounds to me it would have been a better choice for OP.
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Hey man, I agree with you that we only mainly see threads when somethings goes wrong and hopefully you are right that n63tu is a reliable engine (knock on the wood). I'm just summarizing what I've read on various forums. One of them - 7 series for example: they have had lots of n63tu replacements due to bad valve steam seal:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=900367
As soon as warranty is up, a replacement engine n63tu will cost around $20k - that is also taken from delaership bmw pricing during engine replacement
I just really hope that in grand scheme of things percentage of faults is low. As for OP, I already said exactly what you said - 50i would have been a better choice for him
Cheers