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I haven't researched the diesel, does that seem to have fewer issues? |
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Google search N55 and rod bearing issue. You will get some links with people reporting metallic knock coming from engine when revving. There is even a member listing his car with this issue for 15k right now Last edited by Honda; 03-29-2020 at 08:57 PM.. |
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This happened in my 2011 F25 X3 (same motor). I have 42K on my F15 and honestly not worried. Keep up with maintenance and you will be fine. For every "issue" you read about there are tons of ones out there that are fine. The N55 is a solid motor and that opinion also comes from friends that are BMW mechanics at dealers.
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The thing is 35d is sold for higher price than 35i on used market (on average). It looks like they do maintain higher resale value. |
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Here is one for sale with over 200K: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1707560 Last edited by momoboy; 03-30-2020 at 07:11 AM.. |
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I believe it's a different part, but still an electric wp. I think the larger issue with an electric wp vs mechanical, is you don't get much/any warning when it fails. A mechanical pump will start leaking, make noise, etc., before it fails. I don't think 60-80k miles is premature really, it just could abruptly dies. At the end of the day, not a huge deal IMO.
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Any BMW as you know can cost money to maintain but is there are no inherent big issues with the N55. It's not plagued with issues and is a tried and true platform. There are countless examples of this motor going way beyond 100,000 miles with nothing but regular maintenance.
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much of it is luck i think. you can get a car with 99% track record and end up being the 1% with non-stop issues, or the POS track record car that everyone always has issues with and you skate by. There will always be potential issues, even with cars that have super clean track record.
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That's sad that hyundai knew about the issue years ago, yet didn't change the design and are still having issues.
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Exactly! BMW has been going through this path as well. Look at e9X M3, BMW never issued a recall or anything to address it because of cost and not to screw their revenue. BMW would issue a recall if it is only a safety/hazard concern.
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And apart from the guy currently selling his x5 with a bad motor in the classifieds, I don't recall anyone ever posting about 35i engine issues on here. And just compare that to the thousands of x5s made every year. |
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I'd welcome and positive and negative comments and advice on my hunt for a replacement for my wife's Mustang V6 that she totaled this weekend. BTW, I have a 2013 BMW K1600 straight 6 motorcycle and its fantastic. I do all the wrenching on our cars and bike and keen to find links to the maintenance requirements. Thanks. |
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