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07-20-2018, 02:27 PM | #23 |
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Water pump and Thermostat for $400 DIY?? I wish!!!! It's maybe the case in the states but up here it's way more. I did this myself in November and the cost for a water pump, thermostat and the 2 rubber hoses at the pump came up to nearly $1000 for me. It was quite depressing.
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07-21-2018, 07:17 AM | #29 |
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Just picked it up last night; it looks like back to normal. Fresh paint on the hood, bumper, and drivers door. Worn paint on other panels. Not perfectly matching paint (due to age), but hey, it's 12 years old and 349,000 miles... The banged up used headlight worked thank the Lord. I posted this a few weeks ago:
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A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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- Missed a crease in the front left fender above the headlight (they did fix that via PDR) - Missed a low coolant level in the radiator (the low coolant light came on the 2nd day I owned it) - Missed or hid the fact the car had a noisy throwout bearing. They argued this to the point that I spent more time arguing with them vs. the time I would spend repairing it DIY. - Missed a mouse nest in the intake box, which had half of the engine airfilter clogged up - Missed an almost fully-clogged cabin airfilter - Installed or missed the fact that the battery was under sized (case-wise) and it did not clamp into place using the OE battery fastening system. Also, the battery box divider was installed incorrectly, and the battery vent (which every modern BMW has) was not installed - Changed the oil but used the wrong aftermarket oil filter. I had to then assume they did not use the correct spec oil. For those reasons, I think they are as much BS as any other used car dealer. They do not negotiate price based on their supposed expert car evaluation and honesty. They make it an easy purchase process, much like a new-car purchase experience (if you don't negotiate price), so people who want an easy purchase experience (and get taken advantage of) they are great. Then CarMax covers its ass by expecting the buyer to purchase additional warranty to cover shit its experts miss. For me, never again. If they did this on my car, I can only assume they do it on other cars as well. That's just one-half of the story. I'll not go into the post-purchase inspection (within the CarMax 5-day return policy) I went through with the local BMW dealer. I'll delve into that if you want.
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07-21-2018, 02:40 PM | #32 | |
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Again, based on my experience with CarMax, they are no better or trustworthy a used car dealer as any other. In fact I'd say they are worse. With most used car dealers you know you are getting BS'd and dealing with less-than-honest people; with CarMax they go to great lengths to play a ruse to the contrary, yet they are as unscrupulous as any other used car dealer.
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A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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07-23-2018, 03:11 PM | #33 |
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To my understanding the N52 water pumps last nearly double that of the N54 and N55 engines due to heat.
Some of the 125/128 guys have seen anything from 80,000 kms to 140,000 kms on them. |
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07-23-2018, 03:14 PM | #34 |
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I wouldn't say that. I had an 08 X5 with n52 engine. Water pump went at 75,000 miles. Gasket wise. Yes. I had it for 150,000 miles. Only gasket I replaced was the OFHG. The suv was very reliable
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07-23-2018, 03:37 PM | #35 |
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Well that is still higher than the 50,000-60,000 miles on the N54 engines no?
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07-23-2018, 03:39 PM | #36 | |
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The guide is now stickied for all future E9X owners to reference before purchase; Thank you Bimmerpost! Last edited by Nickco43; 07-23-2018 at 03:45 PM.. |
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Does anybody have information on iPhone USB connectivity? The adaptor used to work but doesn't anymore so I am forced to listen to the radio. It's extremely frustrating. Many times I'll drive my other car just because of this.
Not sure if this helps, but it has the Logic7 system and NO navigation. Likely gonna get rid of this car soon. Absolute headache. |
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07-23-2018, 04:18 PM | #38 |
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Great post, and for those looking to try something German, e90 is a great start. Although I still prefer E30 as a starter but finding a decent ones these days are long gone.
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07-23-2018, 04:41 PM | #39 |
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"Intake carbon buildup:
Carbon will build up in the intake side of the head. This needs to be walnut blasted between 35k and 50k miles. Cost: $350 to $800. $300 DIY the first time then $30 every time after." Shops do this for $300... Your advice about buying salvage/rebuilt is an opinion. A lot of cars gets totaled by insurances for minor accidents. Trust me I've fixed my fair share. Its a great way to get a newer car or lower mileage for a lower price. Your new girlfriend wont be asking to see your title when you're picking her up. I didn't read all the bs you wrote or watch the video but realize most of your audience here are enthusiasts. Its apparent the only correct info I seen was copy/pasted off WIKI/ GOOGLE Last edited by ReeferCheefer; 07-23-2018 at 04:46 PM.. |
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So, if a water pump, on an N54/55, goes before 75,000 miles I'd say it's in about a 15% category. |
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07-23-2018, 05:06 PM | #41 |
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07-23-2018, 05:28 PM | #43 |
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Eccentric shaft sensors that leak thru into the harness and back feed to the dme. I check the sensor on every N52 I see. Replace in conjunction with the valve cover gasket.
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07-23-2018, 05:32 PM | #44 |
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Personally, as long as any N52 3er that has proper maintenance records I have full trust and faith in. My N52 along with friends and family all had relatively low maintenance/repair costs outside of proper maintenance - the major repair being the water pump. If I needed a used car and there was a N52 3er out there that was taken care of, I would jump on it with no hesitation.
The N54 on the other hand, I would avoid altogether. It's not a bad car but to me it's not worth the headache solely due to the HPFP. It's just another thing you have replace (there is no permanent fix AFAIK) and frankly I just wouldn't trust it going for long trips. |
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