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Originally Posted by two_three_two
thats what i was referencing. any example of failure of a stock motor NOT related to damage to this component would be news to me personally, but maybe you have more knowledge there.
and as stated... this is now unfortunately part and parcel to modern performance car ownership (corolla example re-linked in case you missed it: https://www.thedrive.com/news/2023-t...-you-dont-want) |
I'm familiar with the modern Toyota engine replacement cost as well. I've seen this on the Tundra forums where a replacement engine cost over $25k.
When you track often enough, you need to consider the engine a consumable item. When you do, the cost matters more. If you're getting rid of your G8X before the warranty expires, then it doesn't matter as much.
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Originally Posted by fcman
This is pretty much always the case with these cars though. I had a 135i with the N55 back when they were pretty new and replacement shorts were $20k+ back then too, and that was pre-pandemic. Just how it goes with newer models
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Yup, I paid about $15k in parts/labor for a new N55 when my N55 self ventilated at VIR. Tried 2 used N55s but they were all junk. You figure if someone had a good used N55, why would they even sell it these days?
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Originally Posted by fcman
Its still a current-gen BMW engine. It's as new as it gets for now. Prices are already getting discounted for shorts
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How much of a discount from $25k MSRP for an exchange S58 engine from BMW? Don't forget that if you experience a catastrophic engine failure on a turbocharged engine, chances are you will need to replace your turbos as well.