E90...end of warranty worries

Rhino. · 02-22-2015, 07:02 PM

Hiya guys,

My 2012 318d LCI M Sport had it's end of warranty check last week with a clean bill of health, and now that the warranty is on it's way out, the widely stated problem with the N47 timing chain issues is starting to worry me.

I was wondering if there are any preventative measures I can take in order to improve my chances of my E90 running fine without any future timing chain (or in fact any) issues. I am looking at purchasing the warranty, but thought I'd post up incase anyone else has been in my boat.

Thanks folks.

UncleWede · 02-23-2015, 10:33 AM

Not exactly in your boat, but I did waste ~$3000 on extending the warranty to 5/100K. I got a new set of front brakes and an oil change out of the deal.

Find an indy you trust, put the $3k in a CD, and pay as you go.

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Rhino. Private 12 Rep 85 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blackpool iTrader: (0)	E90...end of warranty worries Hiya guys, My 2012 318d LCI M Sport had it's end of warranty check last week with a clean bill of health, and now that the warranty is on it's way out, the widely stated problem with the N47 timing chain issues is starting to worry me. I was wondering if there are any preventative measures I can take in order to improve my chances of my E90 running fine without any future timing chain (or in fact any) issues. I am looking at purchasing the warranty, but thought I'd post up incase anyone else has been in my boat. Thanks folks.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18430 Rep 9,426 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Not exactly in your boat, but I did waste ~$3000 on extending the warranty to 5/100K. I got a new set of front brakes and an oil change out of the deal. Find an indy you trust, put the $3k in a CD, and pay as you go.
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