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| HollywoodSquare (820hp) | I got my car back today with a rebuilt engine and new injectors. I'm very happy to have it back and it seems to be running great. Gearbox checked, ok. Let's hope it stays out of the store. On a side note, the salesman who told me I could get a Dinan tune and keep my warranty intact was wrong. Luckily the 550's engine broke before I got the repair because I'm now finding out through the service department that the repair could have voided my warranty and I would have been out of pocket to replace the engine. So I'll keep my mods for exhaust, rubber and possibly a limited slip differential as I didn't know only the M cars had an LSD smh lol. All in all, I am now satisfied and impressed with how quickly the service installed the new engine.
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| outguy (568hp) | Quote: Originally written by bimmer_mods Sure! I have Accuair Endo CVT which combines compressor valve and tank in one unit which is great as it saves a lot of trunk space and looks much cleaner. I also use Accuair's elevel as my air management system. Custom bags from Airforce Suspension. I know few other F10 owners with air suspension, but I don't know that I drive one with xdrive, thanks! These F10 colleagues that have the same Airforce chassis? Standard price for everything? Thanks!
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| 1precious (977hp) | Great news and I'm glad the transfer was fine. Even without a tune, it's a great machine. Enjoy your new car and your new engine!
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| 240984 (162hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Duckysaurus 14 535. NYC. Use the G-Plus FMIC today! How do you rate the quality? And performance ?
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| scarecrow1 (845hp) | I really enjoy the car
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| yyy (691hp) | Quote: Originally posted by jonobro Quote: Originally posted by Tevzadze2.0 [IMG][/IMG]2011 f10 535 Jb1 silencer delete BMS intake Vsrf intercooler 19313s 15 window tint M4 style carbon spoiler 102k in DC. Water pump, oil filter housing gasket and belt replaced Quote: Originally written by Tevzadze2.0 [IMG][/IMG]2011 f10 535 Jb1 muffler bms inlet delete vsrf intercooler 19313s 15 window tint m4 style carbon spoiler 102k in dc. Water pump, oil filter housing gasket and belt replaced. Can I see a picture from behind? I want to see if I really want this M4 style spoiler. Some pictures from behind
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| 10021980 (537hp) | What was the verdict on what caused the old engine to stall???
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| jesus27 (513hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lsturbointeg Quote: Originally posted by bimmer_mods Sure! I have Accuair Endo CVT, a compressor-valve-tank in one unit, which is great as it saves a lot of trunk space and looks a lot cleaner. I also use Accuair's elevel as my air management system. Custom bags from Airforce Suspension. I know few other F10 owners with air suspension, but I don't know that I drive one with xdrive, thanks! These F10 colleagues that have the same Airforce chassis? Standard price for everything? Thanks! Most of them run either D2 racers or airlift, but as far as reverse gear goes, there are a few other options for a complete kit. Ksport also offers bags for rear-wheel drive F10s. A high quality complete set would cost anywhere between $4,000 and $4,500 depending on which one you want to choose
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| robertb (913hp) | I'm glad to hear that everything worked out and you're finally enjoying your 550i. The fear of having to deal with warranty claims and shortening the lifespan of the affected parts also stopped me from having a Dinan tuning done. I installed the Dinan exhaust and Dinan springs. The exhaust is AWESOME if you're looking for a civilized, drone-free experience that screams WOT. The springs are mediocre at best - a very slight improvement in handling (if any). Not to mention, they develop squeaking noises over time. If you want to do it right from the start, get KW V3s. The stock struts on the F10 xDrive just suck and no spring will improve that. I'm just waiting patiently (or impatiently??) for KW to bring back the discount offer they had a few months ago. Quote: Originally written by Madmachinist. I got my car back today with an overhauled engine and new injectors. I'm very happy to have it back and it seems to be running great. Gearbox checked, ok. Let's hope it stays out of the store. On a side note, the salesman who told me I could get a Dinan tune and keep my warranty intact was wrong. Luckily the 550's engine broke before I got the repair because I'm now finding out through the service department that the repair could have voided my warranty and I would have been out of pocket to replace the engine. So I'll keep my mods on exhaust, rubber and possibly a limited slip diff as I didn't realize only the M cars had an LSD smh lol. All in all, I'm now satisfied and impressed with how quickly the service installed the new engine.
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| 22091983 (613hp) | Westchester County NY
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| BarbeCan (267hp) | Hi guys, after my air conditioner stopped blowing cold air last week, I had it refilled. Cold air came out as usual for three days. However, this morning when the air conditioning was on, this noise came from the vents. Do any of you know this noise? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kur-5GrnPWM Thank you for your help. BMW F10, 535i, 2010. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kur-5GrnPWM
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| bailey4 (785hp) | I was listening to your video and this noise is the exact same noise I heard when my refrigerant was low. Is it possible that your air conditioner wasn't sealed properly when you filled it up and you're empty again??
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| kevinb (870hp) | You should do a vacuum test to see if 1. it has pressure (and if not) 2. can hold pressure. You need an air conditioning distributor. ~$50 and an air conditioner vacuum pump ~$70. Can be purchased at hft. That's easy. Then determine if there is a leak somewhere. I read that the F10 is notorious for having a capacitor leak. Mine was leaking, but only after I hit a raccoon on the highway. It pierced mine. I have since replaced it and charged my system. It's all ok.
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| assinantes (860hp) | Quote: Originally written by Trainwreck914 I read that the F10 was notorious for having a capacitor leak. The. My capacitor needed to be replaced as it was actually causing my leak. All good so far, three years later.
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| 090291 (946hp) | Hi guys, after my air conditioner stopped blowing cold air last week, I had it refilled. For three days cold air came out as usual. However, this morning when the air conditioning was on, this noise came from the vents. Do any of you know this noise? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kur-5GrnPWM Thank you for your help. BMW F10, 535i, 2010. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kur-5GrnPWM
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| brenda (831hp) | I was listening to your video and this noise is the exact same noise I heard when my refrigerant was low. Is it possible that your air conditioner wasn't sealed properly when you filled it up and you're empty again??
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| 160688 (253hp) | You should do a vacuum test to see if 1. it has pressure (and if not) 2. can hold pressure. You need an air conditioning distributor. ~$50 and an air conditioner vacuum pump ~$70. Can be purchased at hft. That's easy. Then determine if there is a leak somewhere. I read that the F10 is notorious for having a capacitor leak. Mine was leaking, but only after I hit a raccoon on the highway. It pierced mine. I have since replaced it and charged my system. It's all ok.
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| metalica1 (210hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Trainwreck914 I read that the F10's capacitor was known to leak. The. My capacitor needed to be replaced as it was actually causing my leak. All good so far, three years later.
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| ChitownN54 (698hp) | Hello! I recently came across this 13' 550i for sale with around 54,000 miles on the clock and was wondering if it was a good idea to buy a car with the N63 engine? Or would it be a wiser idea to go for a 528 or 535i? I've been going back and forth between the 3/4/5 series and can't decide on one, but I'm currently leaning towards the 5 series. I know BMW has a customer service package for the N63 engines (I don't know if they still honor it). Also, I don't know if the repairs BMW will do under the N63 engine (CCP) will make it reliable enough to drive more than 100,000 miles. I understand that the recall involves BMW checking and/or replacing the following parts: checking the timing chain for stretch and replacing if necessary, replacing the injectors, mass air flow sensor, crankcase ventilation lines, battery, engine vacuum pump and low pressure sensors. Pressure fuel sensor. I just wanted to know if it would be a bad idea to buy this particular car... I don't believe this recall has been done for the vehicle yet. I've also heard that this repair could take up to two weeks (which wouldn't be a problem for me if the car was stable again afterward). I just wanted to know if I should run or jump from this car before it sells. Thanks.
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| fairplay (909hp) | How much?
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| 2206 (367hp) | Quote: Originally written by OnlyGerman How much? $16,000 Unplanned.
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| swagg1 (700hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Czarcasm Quote: Originally posted by OnlyGerman How much? $16,000 Unplanned. Not so bad. Get a warranty – these engines have been known to fail out of the blue.
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| 13091983 (233hp) | Were there no changes made to the engine in model year 13? The LCI brought more changes but if I remember correctly the 13 models had some modifications to the engine... I have an 11 550i Xdrive, the CCP was completed by the previous owner. On top of that, I had to spend about $3,000 on repairs. It's not my everyday vehicle, so I'd say the car is fun to drive when it's running well, but not a daily driver. Second, I get the extended warranty. I have the Route 66 with no deductible for 5 years/100,000 miles.
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| 26061985 (952hp) | I have a 2013 550i with 52,000 miles. Three years ago I had a care package done with the things you mentioned except the timing chain which worked perfectly. I purchased a warranty when my original warranty expired. It cost about $4,000 and only required us to get the upper and lower oil once. The pan gasket has since been replaced. I have no problems. I plan to keep the car's oil consumption at the 550i. That may be the problem, but I think it depends on how you drive the car. But if you look, it's not just BMW cars that have this problem, but all modern cars. We can all thank emissions. Good luck
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| success12 (224hp) | Quote: Originally written by OnlyGerman Not that bad. Get a warranty – these engines have been known to fail out of the blue. One of the first things I looked into was applying for a warranty. I was surprised that these things don't come with a 5 year/100,000 mile warranty (although that wouldn't do me any good in this case), but still. Do you happen to fail due to improper maintenance? Or just because of poor technology?
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| 160380 (177hp) | Quote: Originally written by perrymaxima Were there no changes made to the engine in model year 13? The LCI brought more changes but if I remember correctly the 13 models had some modifications to the engine... I have an 11 550i Xdrive, the CCP was completed by the previous owner. On top of that, I had to spend about $3,000 on repairs. It's not my everyday vehicle, so I'd say the car is fun to drive when it's running well, but not a daily driver. Second, I get the extended warranty. I have the Route 66 with no deductible for 5 years/100,000 miles. I thought the “recall” for all engines on the 08-15 50i cars? And how much did the Route 66 warranty cost you??
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| mash4077 (623hp) | Quote: Originally posted by EL Jeffe 5 I have a 2013 550i with 52,000 miles. Three years ago I had a care package done with the things you mentioned except the timing chain which was fine. I purchased a warranty when my original warranty expired, it cost about $4,000 and only had to be We replaced the upper and lower oil pan gaskets once, so far I have no problems. I plan to keep the car's oil consumption at the 550i. That may be the problem, but I think it depends on how you drive the car. But if you look, it's not just BMW cars that have this problem, but all modern cars. We can all thank emissions. Good luck. How long did it take to complete the CCP? I also heard that BMW split the cost with the owner, about 60% the customer and 40% BMW. Do they still do it that way? I thought BMW would replace the engine if it failed any oil consumption test. If I actually buy this car it would be the first thing I would take it for and hopefully it would fail the test so BMW could replace the engine.
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| 13061978 (374hp) | You should just look for a 2014+...or get one 535
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| brahma (236hp) | Quote: Originally written by OnlyGerman. You should just look for a 2014+...or get a 535. Currently weighing these two options too... The 535i might just be the best choice.
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| moshco (301hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Czarcasm Quote: Originally posted by OnlyGerman You should just look for a 2014+...or get a 535. Currently weighing these two options too... The 535i might just be the best choice. 535, n55 is overall solid and quite fast. Much less stressful than a potentially annoying V8..
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| hellgate (131hp) | Quote: Originally written by OnlyGerman 535, n55 is solid and pretty fast overall. Much less stressful than a potentially problematic version 8. I agree. I would be uncomfortable buying a car with the expectation that BMW would replace the engine. Even if you have received confirmation that the product may be eligible for recall, I believe this approach carries some risk.
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| 888111 (640hp) | I own a 550i xDrive, M Sport, built in 2013. I attach great importance to the maintenance of the vehicle. I had the CCP completed before purchasing it in 2016 and have since had the valve stem replaced as part of the class action lawsuit. The car doesn't burn a drop of oil and runs great at 118,450 miles!...Tom
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| loveme14 (75hp) | If you can't afford to buy at least a 2014 550i, owning an N63 engine simply isn't worth the risk. Some owners have reported no issues, but many (many) more have had/are dealing with $$$$ issues. I'm biased, so if you can get a 2014+ 550i, definitely. worth every cent. I've also driven the 535i and it's great to drive. In other words: the costs of regular maintenance and repairs. Parts for the 550i are more expensive, and if you're able to work under the hood, the 550i is a nightmare because everything is packed so tightly. I dread the day when I have to replace something as simple as a water pump or alternator even though it's something more involved. I already remember the old days when I worked on my E46. Sigh. If you don't need all-wheel drive, you should also avoid the xDrive. It's great to have and very solid mechanically, but it severely limits your options for upgrades, particularly the suspension.
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| nigger9 (388hp) | OP, is this your first BMW? If so, I would again highly recommend you stick with a later model F10 N55...2013+ is good. I've seen A LOT of 535's under 70k for under 20k. Yes, the same prices as a 550, but we all know WHY!!! Also, some people don't understand that every 550 has a bad reputation. So if you buy it, we wish you good luck selling it later... Just a thought to think about... The only option will be to sell it to a BMW employee who will appreciate the work done, but that would take some take time. Overall the 550i is a bargain, but these cars can be whores and suck you dry...
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| billiebob (661hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Czarcasm Hello! I recently came across this 13' 550i for sale with around 54,000 miles on the clock and was wondering if it was a good idea to buy a car with the N63 engine? Or would it be a wiser idea to go for a 528 or 535i? I've been going back and forth between the 3/4/5 series and can't decide on one, but I'm currently leaning towards the 5 series. I know BMW has a customer service package for the N63 engines (I don't know if they still honor it). Also, I don't know if the repairs BMW will do under the N63 engine (CCP) will make it reliable enough to drive more than 100,000 miles. I understand that the recall involves BMW checking and/or replacing the following parts: checking the timing chain for stretch and replacing if necessary, replacing the injectors, mass air flow sensor, crankcase ventilation lines, battery, engine vacuum pump and low pressure sensors. Pressure fuel sensor. I just wanted to know if it would be a bad idea to buy this particular car... I don't believe this recall has been done for the vehicle yet. I've also heard that this repair could take up to two weeks (which wouldn't be a problem for me if the car was stable again afterward). I just wanted to know if I should run or jump from this car before it sells. Thanks. I have 13,550 with 62 k. CCP fixed most of the issues and all oil pan gaskets were replaced under the extended warranty. As part of the comparison, valve seals were also replaced a few months ago. The car runs great now. Yes, you will definitely receive an extended warranty..
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| dmb2010 (762hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Jeffcharger I agree. I would be uncomfortable buying a car with the expectation that BMW would replace the engine. Even if you have received confirmation that the product may be eligible for recall, I believe this approach carries some risk. I spoke to the BMW dealer today and discovered that the CCP had already been done by the previous owner and fortunately for me the car was regularly serviced at this dealer, every 5,000 miles. I know that there are a lot of factors that come into play when replacing the engine, all of which can potentially have a negative impact.
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| loveone (618hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Trout1 I own a 2013 550i xDrive, M Sport. I attach great importance to vehicle maintenance. I had the CCP completed before purchasing it in 2016 and have since had the valve stem replaced as part of the class action lawsuit. The car doesn't burn a drop of oil and runs great at 118,450 miles! Good to hear you're doing well.
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| 230685 (777hp) | Quote: Originally posted by spielnicht Unless you can at least afford a 2014 550i, owning an N63 engine simply isn't worth the risk. Some owners have reported no issues, but many (many) more have had/are dealing with $$$$ issues. I'm biased, so if you can get a 2014+ 550i, definitely. worth every cent. I've also driven the 535i and it's great to drive. In other words: the costs of regular maintenance and repairs. Parts for the 550i are more expensive, and if you're able to work under the hood, the 550i is a nightmare because everything is packed so tightly. I dread the day when I have to replace something as simple as a water pump or alternator even though it's something more involved. I already remember the old days when I worked on my E46. Sigh. If you don't need all-wheel drive, you should also avoid the xDrive. It's great to have and very solid mechanically, but severely limits your options for upgrades, particularly the suspension. Most of the (few) 14+ 550i's that are near me either have too many miles on them or have a shady past with three reported accidents all ending in serious damage or have not a single service history. My uncle owns his own indy shop for cars like BMW, Mercedes, Audi etc. So I just let him check anything that needs repairing. Xdrive isn't a necessity for me since it hardly snows here and when it snows I'm home lol.
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| illmatic1 (920hp) | Quote: Originally written by OnlyGerman OP, is this your first BMW?? If so, I would again highly recommend you stick with a later model F10 N55...2013+ is good. I've seen A LOT of 535's under 70k for under 20k. Yes, the same prices as a 550, but we all know WHY!!! Also, some people don't understand that every 550 has a bad reputation. So if you buy it, we wish you good luck selling it later... Just a thought to think about... The only option will be to sell it to a BMW employee who will appreciate the work done, but that would take some take time. Overall the 550i is a bargain, but these cars can be whores and suck you dry... This is personally my first BMW, but my family has owned a few. Most people recommended the 535i. I've seen this 550i for sale for almost a year, so I'm avoiding it. The 550i comes at an incredible price, but if the negatives outweigh the positives, there's no point in owning one.
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| 0907 (82hp) | In November 2019 I have a 2010 F07 550i GT, rear S4UR ambient interior lighting S459 seat adjustment, electric, with memory S494 seat heating driver/passenger S402 panoramic glass roof S4BN fine wood decor ash grain S431 interior mirror with automatic lowering S609 navigation system Professional S655 satellite tuner S677 HiFi system Professional DSP S620 Voice control S6AB control, teleservices S6FL USB/audio interface S524 Adaptive cornering light S522 Xenon light S534 Automatic air conditioning S502 Headlight cleaning system S248 Steering wheel heating S2AF BMW LA wheel turbine styling 271 S323 Soft-close automatic doors S322 Comfort access S1CD Brake energy recovery Good condition 116,000 miles Have Bought it for $8,600 and it was a blast, just installed the Dinan Stage 2 engine software after fixing a few minor issues. Initially, the oil consumption was about a liter bad every second refueling. I happened to buy some Royal Purple, and after using 3 liters for about a month, it stopped burning oil completely. I love my BMW.
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| 535Individual (148hp) | Hello! I recently came across this 13' 550i for sale with around 54,000 miles on the clock and was wondering if it was a good idea to buy a car with the N63 engine? Or would it be a wiser idea to go for a 528 or 535i? I've been going back and forth between the 3/4/5 series and can't decide on one, but I'm currently leaning towards the 5 series. I know BMW has a customer service package for the N63 engines (I don't know if they still honor it). Also, I don't know if the repairs BMW will do under the N63 engine (CCP) will make it reliable enough to drive more than 100,000 miles. I understand that the recall involves BMW checking and/or replacing the following parts: checking the timing chain for stretch and replacing if necessary, replacing the injectors, mass air flow sensor, crankcase ventilation lines, battery, engine vacuum pump and low pressure sensors. Pressure fuel sensor. I just wanted to know if it would be a bad idea to buy this particular car... I don't believe this recall has been done for the vehicle yet. I've also heard that this repair could take up to two weeks (which wouldn't be a problem for me if the car was stable again afterward). I just wanted to know if I should run or jump from this car before it sells. Thanks.
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| 270177 (365hp) | How much?
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| ibmw007 (333hp) | Quote: Originally written by OnlyGerman How much? $16,000 Unplanned.
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| ireland7 (189hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Czarcasm Quote: Originally posted by OnlyGerman How much? $16,000 Unplanned. Not so bad. Get a warranty – these engines have been known to fail out of the blue.
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| paper12 (930hp) | Were there no changes made to the engine in model year 13? The LCI brought more changes but if I remember correctly the 13 models had some modifications to the engine... I have an 11 550i Xdrive, the CCP was completed by the previous owner. On top of that, I had to spend about $3,000 on repairs. It's not my everyday vehicle, so I'd say the car is fun to drive when it's running well, but not a daily driver. Second, I get the extended warranty. I have the Route 66 with no deductible for 5 years/100,000 miles.
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| 100885 (891hp) | I have a 2013 550i with 52,000 miles. Three years ago I had a care package done with the things you mentioned except the timing chain which worked perfectly. I purchased a warranty when my original warranty expired. It cost about $4,000 and only required us to get the upper and lower oil once. The pan gasket has since been replaced. I have no problems. I plan to keep the car's oil consumption at the 550i. That may be the problem, but I think it depends on how you drive the car. But if you look, it's not just BMW cars that have this problem, but all modern cars. We can all thank emissions. Good luck
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| 1346790 (719hp) | Quote: Originally written by OnlyGerman Not that bad. Get a warranty – these engines have been known to fail out of the blue. One of the first things I looked into was applying for a warranty. I was surprised that these things don't come with a 5 year/100,000 mile warranty (although that wouldn't do me any good in this case), but still. Do you happen to fail due to improper maintenance? Or just because of poor technology?
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| conner1 (822hp) | Quote: Originally written by perrymaxima Were there no changes made to the engine in model year 13? The LCI brought more changes but if I remember correctly the 13 models had some modifications to the engine... I have an 11 550i Xdrive, the CCP was completed by the previous owner. On top of that, I had to spend about $3,000 on repairs. It's not my everyday vehicle, so I'd say the car is fun to drive when it's running well, but not a daily driver. Second, I get the extended warranty. I have the Route 66 with no deductible for 5 years/100,000 miles. I thought the “recall” for all engines on the 08-15 50i cars? And how much did the Route 66 warranty cost you??
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| babubabu (271hp) | Quote: Originally posted by EL Jeffe 5 I have a 2013 550i with 52,000 miles. Three years ago I had a care package done with the things you mentioned except the timing chain which was fine. I purchased a warranty when my original warranty expired, it cost about $4,000 and only had to be We replaced the upper and lower oil pan gaskets once, so far I have no problems. I plan to keep the car's oil consumption at the 550i. That may be the problem, but I think it depends on how you drive the car. But if you look, it's not just BMW cars that have this problem, but all modern cars. We can all thank emissions. Good luck. How long did it take to complete the CCP? I also heard that BMW split the cost with the owner, about 60% the customer and 40% BMW. Do they still do it that way? I thought BMW would replace the engine if it failed any oil consumption test. If I actually buy this car it would be the first thing I would take it for and hopefully it would fail the test so BMW could replace the engine.
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| lebedeva (849hp) | You should just look for a 2014+...or get one 535
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| clarissa (411hp) | Quote: Originally written by OnlyGerman. You should just look for a 2014+...or get a 535. Currently weighing these two options too... The 535i might just be the best choice.
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| 160379 (726hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Czarcasm Quote: Originally posted by OnlyGerman You should just look for a 2014+...or get a 535. Currently weighing these two options too... The 535i might just be the best choice. 535, n55 is overall solid and quite fast. Much less stressful than a potentially annoying V8..
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| zetaxi165 (861hp) | Quote: Originally written by OnlyGerman 535, n55 is solid and pretty fast overall. Much less stressful than a potentially problematic version 8. I agree. I would be uncomfortable buying a car with the expectation that BMW would replace the engine. Even if you have received confirmation that the product may be eligible for recall, I believe this approach carries some risk.
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| youare1 (442hp) | I own a 550i xDrive, M Sport, built in 2013. I attach great importance to the maintenance of the vehicle. I had the CCP completed before purchasing it in 2016 and have since had the valve stem replaced as part of the class action lawsuit. The car doesn't burn a drop of oil and runs great at 118,450 miles!...Tom
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| 19861123 (782hp) | If you can't afford to buy at least a 2014 550i, owning an N63 engine simply isn't worth the risk. Some owners have reported no issues, but many (many) more have had/are dealing with $$$$ issues. I'm biased, so if you can get a 2014+ 550i, definitely. worth every cent. I've also driven the 535i and it's great to drive. In other words: the costs of regular maintenance and repairs. Parts for the 550i are more expensive, and if you're able to work under the hood, the 550i is a nightmare because everything is packed so tightly. I dread the day when I have to replace something as simple as a water pump or alternator even though it's something more involved. I already remember the old days when I worked on my E46. Sigh. If you don't need all-wheel drive, you should also avoid the xDrive. It's great to have and very solid mechanically, but it severely limits your options for upgrades, particularly the suspension.
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| gwendolin (244hp) | OP, is this your first BMW? If so, I would again highly recommend you stick with a later model F10 N55...2013+ is good. I've seen A LOT of 535's under 70k for under 20k. Yes, the same prices as a 550, but we all know WHY!!! Also, some people don't understand that every 550 has a bad reputation. So if you buy it, we wish you good luck selling it later... Just a thought to think about... The only option will be to sell it to a BMW employee who will appreciate the work done, but that would take some take time. Overall the 550i is a bargain, but these cars can be whores and suck you dry...
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| 535I_G37X (274hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Czarcasm Hello! I recently came across this 13' 550i for sale with around 54,000 miles on the clock and was wondering if it was a good idea to buy a car with the N63 engine? Or would it be a wiser idea to go for a 528 or 535i? I've been going back and forth between the 3/4/5 series and can't decide on one, but I'm currently leaning towards the 5 series. I know BMW has a customer service package for the N63 engines (I don't know if they still honor it). Also, I don't know if the repairs BMW will do under the N63 engine (CCP) will make it reliable enough to drive more than 100,000 miles. I understand that the recall involves BMW checking and/or replacing the following parts: checking the timing chain for stretch and replacing if necessary, replacing the injectors, mass air flow sensor, crankcase ventilation lines, battery, engine vacuum pump and low pressure sensors. Pressure fuel sensor. I just wanted to know if it would be a bad idea to buy this particular car... I don't believe this recall has been done for the vehicle yet. I've also heard that this repair could take up to two weeks (which wouldn't be a problem for me if the car was stable again afterward). I just wanted to know if I should run or jump from this car before it sells. Thanks. I have 13,550 with 62 k. CCP fixed most of the issues and all oil pan gaskets were replaced under the extended warranty. As part of the comparison, valve seals were also replaced a few months ago. The car runs great now. Yes, you will definitely receive an extended warranty..
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| 300380 (621hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Jeffcharger I agree. I would be uncomfortable buying a car with the expectation that BMW would replace the engine. Even if you have received confirmation that the product may be eligible for recall, I believe this approach carries some risk. I spoke to the BMW dealer today and discovered that the CCP had already been done by the previous owner and fortunately for me the car was regularly serviced at this dealer, every 5,000 miles. I know that there are a lot of factors that come into play when replacing the engine, all of which can potentially have a negative impact.
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| bash (855hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Trout1 I own a 2013 550i xDrive, M Sport. I attach great importance to vehicle maintenance. I had the CCP completed before purchasing it in 2016 and have since had the valve stem replaced as part of the class action lawsuit. The car doesn't burn a drop of oil and runs great at 118,450 miles! Good to hear you're doing well.
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| 260489 (567hp) | Quote: Originally posted by spielnicht Unless you can at least afford a 2014 550i, owning an N63 engine simply isn't worth the risk. Some owners have reported no issues, but many (many) more have had/are dealing with $$$$ issues. I'm biased, so if you can get a 2014+ 550i, definitely. worth every cent. I've also driven the 535i and it's great to drive. In other words: the costs of regular maintenance and repairs. Parts for the 550i are more expensive, and if you're able to work under the hood, the 550i is a nightmare because everything is packed so tightly. I dread the day when I have to replace something as simple as a water pump or alternator even though it's something more involved. I already remember the old days when I worked on my E46. Sigh. If you don't need all-wheel drive, you should also avoid the xDrive. It's great to have and very solid mechanically, but severely limits your options for upgrades, particularly the suspension. Most of the (few) 14+ 550i's that are near me either have too many miles on them or have a shady past with three reported accidents all ending in serious damage or have not a single service history. My uncle owns his own indy shop for cars like BMW, Mercedes, Audi etc. So I just let him check anything that needs repairing. Xdrive isn't a necessity for me since it hardly snows here and when it snows I'm home lol.
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| 13101983 (627hp) | Quote: Originally written by OnlyGerman OP, is this your first BMW?? If so, I would again highly recommend you stick with a later model F10 N55...2013+ is good. I've seen A LOT of 535's under 70k for under 20k. Yes, the same prices as a 550, but we all know WHY!!! Also, some people don't understand that every 550 has a bad reputation. So if you buy it, we wish you good luck selling it later... Just a thought to think about... The only option will be to sell it to a BMW employee who will appreciate the work done, but that would take some take time. Overall the 550i is a bargain, but these cars can be whores and suck you dry... This is personally my first BMW, but my family has owned a few. Most people recommended the 535i. I've seen this 550i for sale for almost a year, so I'm avoiding it. The 550i comes at an incredible price, but if the negatives outweigh the positives, there's no point in owning one.
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| BlackMambaWerke (49hp) | In November 2019 I have a 2010 F07 550i GT, rear S4UR ambient interior lighting S459 seat adjustment, electric, with memory S494 seat heating driver/passenger S402 panoramic glass roof S4BN fine wood decor ash grain S431 interior mirror with automatic lowering S609 navigation system Professional S655 satellite tuner S677 HiFi system Professional DSP S620 Voice control S6AB control, teleservices S6FL USB/audio interface S524 Adaptive cornering light S522 Xenon light S534 Automatic air conditioning S502 Headlight cleaning system S248 Steering wheel heating S2AF BMW LA wheel turbine styling 271 S323 Soft-close automatic doors S322 Comfort access S1CD Brake energy recovery Good condition 116,000 miles Bought it for $8,600 and it was a blast, just installed the Dinan Stage 2 engine software after fixing a few minor issues. Initially, the oil consumption was about a liter bad every second refueling. I happened to buy some Royal Purple, and after using 3 liters for about a month, it stopped burning oil completely. I love my BMW.
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| mysterio619 (972hp) | Quote: Originally posted by bimmer_mods Most of them run either D2 Racing or Airlift, but as far as RWD goes, there are a few other options for a complete kit. Ksport also offers bags for rear-wheel drive F10s. For a high quality complete set it would cost between $4,000 and $4,500 depending on which one you want to go with. The information is appreciated!
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| 19861010 (656hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Goldmember2 Quote: Originally posted by NGAAutoTV 535i M Sport in Atlanta, GA My car is the same color, the black grills look great! Where did you get yours? These grilles are original BMW. Luckily they came with my car as the previous owner had selected them as an option. Really makes a difference with Space Gray Metallic.
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| yankees21 (763hp) | I'll bite. Compared to many of you, it's pretty pedestrian friendly. My 16 Luxury Line with everything except cold weather (I'm in South Carolina)
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| 000000z (987hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Atombyte I'll bite. Compared to many of you, it's pretty pedestrian friendly. My 16 Luxury Line with everything except cold weather (I'm in South Carolina) Let's look at some interior pictures
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| yanina (748hp) | Quote: Originally written by NGAAutoTV. These grilles are original BMW. Luckily they came with my car as the previous owner had selected them as an option. Really makes a difference with Space Gray Metallic. Got it. I found the part numbers in a YouTube video and tracked them down on various websites. The OEMs cost around $100 each, there is another website that claims to have genuine BMW parts and offers them for around $70 each. I need to do some more research before I pull the trigger. You're right, the black on the gray looks really good.
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| 290492 (661hp) | Detroit, MI. 2011 535i xdrive, 50,000 miles
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| PULIX (570hp) | Minneapolis, MN 2016 535 xdrive mperformance. 17,000 miles
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| mirellabroersma1987570 (706hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Houranimd49 Detroit, MI. 2011 535i xdrive, 50,000 miles Wow, just 50.000
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| 717273 (28hp) | 2014 535I xdrive 46k mi. still under CPO – Arlington, VA
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| sharp1 (861hp) | Quote: Originally posted by jonobro Wow, only 50,000, I know I had to jump on it when I found it. I believe the original owner left it as a weekend cruiser.
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| bertram (748hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Houranimd49 I know I had to jump on this when I found it. I believe the original owner left it as a weekend cruiser. I grew up in Southfield. Have lived in MI most of my life. I still have family there and it will always be my home. Great ride!
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| 170881 (405hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Goldmember2 Quote: Originally posted by Houranimd49 I know I had to jump on this when I found it. I believe the original owner left it as a weekend cruiser. I grew up in Southfield. Have lived in MI most of my life. I still have family there and it will always be my home. Great ride! That's pretty cool! I'm not far from there. You probably remember the construction in Michigan over the summer. Thanks!
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| badass12 (350hp) | This thread is an OSINT refuge! ....only this way. ...keep going.
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| 22011992 (615hp) | The response was good. The reason the thread was started is because 535i is rare in the UK.
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| ayomide1 (699hp) | 2011 535iX, since March 2015, now 81,000 miles, so far so good.
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| watford1 (768hp) | 2012 535i 48.000 Meilen Raleigh/Cary, NC
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| polska11 (667hp) | I just bought my 2012 535i from my grandma. Super clean with only 43,000 miles. I love the white but wish it had the M Sport package.
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| knuddel (432hp) | Checking in from Fort Lauderdale. I urgently need a wash:
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| mugwell15 (222hp) | 535i xDrive 95,000 km in the Netherlands
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| 09061986 (56hp) | 2015 535Me with 35,000 miles, St. George, Utah
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| 291093 (528hp) | Hello, new here in Fort Lauderdale. 2016 535 msport – Carbon Black
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| hanna123 (102hp) | Quote: Originally posted by bimmer_mods Most of them run either D2 Racing or Airlift, but as far as RWD goes, there are a few other options for a complete kit. Ksport also offers bags for rear-wheel drive F10s. For a high quality complete set it would cost between $4,000 and $4,500 depending on which one you want to go with. The information is appreciated!
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| lostlove (373hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Goldmember2 Quote: Originally posted by NGAAutoTV 535i M Sport in Atlanta, GA My car is the same color, the black grills look great! Where did you get yours? These grilles are original BMW. Luckily they came with my car as the previous owner had selected them as an option. Really makes a difference with Space Gray Metallic.
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| 2muchlove (984hp) | I'll bite. Compared to many of you, it's pretty pedestrian friendly. My 16 Luxury Line with everything except cold weather (I'm in South Carolina)
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| 29091981 (596hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Atombyte I'll bite. Compared to many of you, it's pretty pedestrian friendly. My 16 Luxury Line with everything except cold weather (I'm in South Carolina) Let's look at some interior pictures
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| ricardo7 (274hp) | Quote: Originally written by NGAAutoTV. These grilles are original BMW. Luckily they came with my car as the previous owner had selected them as an option. Really makes a difference with Space Gray Metallic. Got it. I found the part numbers in a YouTube video and tracked them down on various websites. The OEMs cost around $100 each, there is another website that claims to have genuine BMW parts and offers them for around $70 each. I need to do some more research before I pull the trigger. You're right, the black on the gray looks really good.
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| sorokina7778 (268hp) | Detroit, MI. 2011 535i xdrive, 50,000 miles
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| cabezon (296hp) | Minneapolis, MN 2016 535 xdrive mperformance. 17,000 miles
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| poesia (136hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Houranimd49 Detroit, MI. 2011 535i xdrive, 50,000 miles Wow, just 50.000
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| 130691 (936hp) | 2014 535I xdrive 46k mi. still under CPO – Arlington, VA
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| 170876 (571hp) | Quote: Originally posted by jonobro Wow, only 50,000, I know I had to jump on it when I found it. I believe the original owner left it as a weekend cruiser.
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| rams (917hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Houranimd49 I know I had to jump on this when I found it. I believe the original owner left it as a weekend cruiser. I grew up in Southfield. Have lived in MI most of my life. I still have family there and it will always be my home. Great ride!
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| soccer89 (985hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Goldmember2 Quote: Originally posted by Houranimd49 I know I had to jump on this when I found it. I believe the original owner left it as a weekend cruiser. I grew up in Southfield. Have lived in MI most of my life. I still have family there and it will always be my home. Great ride! That's pretty cool! I'm not far from there. You probably remember the construction in Michigan over the summer. Thanks!
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| qwerasdf1 (539hp) | This thread is an OSINT refuge! ....only this way. ...keep going.
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| 040889 (473hp) | The response was good. The reason the thread was started is because 535i is rare in the UK.
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| 121003 (649hp) | 2011 535iX, since March 2015, now 81,000 miles, so far so good.
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| kayla03 (374hp) | 2012 535i 48.000 Meilen Raleigh/Cary, NC
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| Linda (268hp) | I just bought my 2012 535i from my grandma. Super clean with only 43,000 miles. I love the white but wish it had the M Sport package.
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| j330xi (554hp) | Checking in from Fort Lauderdale. I urgently need a wash:
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| 05041981 (659hp) | 535i xDrive 95,000 km in the Netherlands
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| freedoms (958hp) | 2015 535Me with 35,000 miles, St. George, Utah
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| 17031986 (917hp) | Hello, new here in Fort Lauderdale. 2016 535 msport – Carbon Black
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| engineer (535hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Czarcasm Quote: Originally posted by EL Jeffe 5 I have a 2013 550i with 52,000 miles. Three years ago I had a care package done with the things you mentioned except the timing chain which worked perfectly. I purchased a warranty when my original warranty expired. Cost about $4,000, we only had to replace it once, the upper and lower oil pan gaskets were replaced. So far I have no problems. I plan to keep the car's oil consumption at the 550i. That may be the problem, but I think it depends on how you drive the car. But if you look, it's not just BMW cars that have this problem, but all modern cars. We can all thank emissions. Good luck. How long did it take to complete the CCP? I also heard that BMW split the cost with the owner, about 60% the customer and 40% BMW. Do they still do it that way? I thought BMW would replace the engine if it failed any oil consumption test. If I actually buy this car it would be the first thing I would take it for and hopefully it would fail the test so BMW could replace the engine. I bet the care package was done based on the car's mileage. Don't rely on purchasing a new engine. Before 2013, many N63 engines were replaced, but from 2013 many things were improved. Good luck
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| QWERTY1 (500hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Czarcasm. I spoke to the BMW dealer today and the CCP was already done by the previous owner. Luckily for me, the car was regularly serviced at this dealer, every 5,000 miles. I know that there are a lot of factors that come into play when replacing the engine, all of which can potentially have a negative impact. Did you just call them and provide your VIN to get this information? Thanks.
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| june1992 (575hp) | Quote: Originally written by perrymaxima I'm the second person to get the extended warranty. I have the Route 66 with no deductible for 5 years/100,000 miles. Have you ever had a claim on Route 66? I'm curious because so many extended warranty companies go out of their way to delay or deny claims. If they are faced with a situation that is costing them money and they can't get out of it, they will often cancel your policy and refund you your premium. So my trust in them is very low. I would like to find an honest one.
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| vancouver1 (621hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Czarcasm Quote: Originally posted by EL Jeffe 5 I have a 2013 550i with 52,000 miles. Three years ago I had a care package done with the things you mentioned except the timing chain which worked perfectly. I purchased a warranty when my original warranty expired. Cost about $4,000, we only had to replace it once, the upper and lower oil pan gaskets were replaced. So far I have no problems. I plan to keep the car's oil consumption at the 550i. That may be the problem, but I think it depends on how you drive the car. But if you look, it's not just BMW cars that have this problem, but all modern cars. We can all thank emissions. Good luck. How long did it take to complete the CCP? I also heard that BMW split the cost with the owner, about 60% the customer and 40% BMW. Do they still do it that way? I thought BMW would replace the engine if it failed any oil consumption test. If I actually buy this car it would be the first thing I would take it for and hopefully it would fail the test so BMW could replace the engine. I bet the care package was done based on the car's mileage. Don't rely on purchasing a new engine. Before 2013, many N63 engines were replaced, but from 2013 many things were improved. Good luck
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| stonewall (338hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Czarcasm. I spoke to the BMW dealer today and the CCP was already done by the previous owner. Luckily for me, the car was regularly serviced at this dealer, every 5,000 miles. I know that there are a lot of factors that come into play when replacing the engine, all of which can potentially have a negative impact. Did you just call them and provide your VIN to get this information? Thanks.
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| olivejuice (209hp) | Quote: Originally written by perrymaxima I'm the second person to get the extended warranty. I have the Route 66 with no deductible for 5 years/100,000 miles. Have you ever had a claim on Route 66? I'm curious because so many extended warranty companies go out of their way to delay or deny claims. If they are faced with a situation that is costing them money and they can't get out of it, they will often cancel your policy and refund you your premium. So my trust in them is very low. I would like to find an honest one.
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| hari123 (790hp) | What kind of dealer was that???
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| omak81 (307hp) | Madmach – I just installed a new N63 in my 2011 550i in November. Changed the oil for the first time today (after 2,000 miles). Pay attention to the break-in procedure (check your manual if you have one). Mine had 1200 miles, never more than 4500 rpm and no transmission kickdown (but I have a 6 speed transmission). Vary your RPM - don't drive at the same RPM for a long period of time (I varied my RPM every few minutes. I also did a lot of driving in a gear to 3-4 RPM and letting the car slow down in that gear Get this engine braking which from what I read is good for retracting the piston rings If you read online you will see 15 different suggestions from 8 different people I chose the above I think. the only way to know if it was right or wrong is to see how long the engine lasts, and even then, haha!
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| 30101980 (835hp) | Thanks. It seems to be going well. Some smoke or steam coming from the exhaust, but I don't know if that's residue from the other engine
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| jimmy8 (292hp) | Quote: Originally written by spielnicht. I'm glad to hear that everything worked out and you're finally enjoying your 550i. The fear of having to deal with warranty claims and shortening the lifespan of the affected parts also stopped me from having a Dinan tuning done. I installed the Dinan exhaust and Dinan springs. The exhaust is AWESOME if you're looking for a civilized, drone-free experience that screams WOT. The springs are mediocre at best - a very slight improvement in handling (if any). Not to mention, they develop squeaking noises over time. If you want to do it right from the start, get KW V3s. The stock struts on the F10 xDrive just suck and no spring will improve that. I'm just waiting patiently (or impatiently??) for KW to bring back the discount offer they had a few months ago. Thanks for the information
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| 250188 (308hp) | Good luck and hope you enjoy it for a long time to come. By the way, for a little more juice I decided on the BMS Stage 1 piggyback from Burger Tuning. It's literally plug and play. I take it down before going to the dealer for service and it went smoothly (takes 5 minutes most days, sometimes it can be a pain to disconnect the passenger side). I'm sure the dealer could tell where he looked, but from my research and experience the performance increase is so small that it won't cause any problems.
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| omgomg123 (5hp) | How has the car been since I got it back? It's still going well??
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| 14121980 (922hp) | The car ran fine but now randomly parks when I stop and goes back to the dealer tomorrow. I also have a screw in the tread edge of my driver's side rear tire, so today I replaced the rear tires with Continental Extremecontact Sports. Hopefully the dealer can fix the problem quickly so I can have it this weekend. They seem to think it could be a problem with the shifter.
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| 271182 (279hp) | Damn, I can't take a break! Quote: Originally posted by Madmachinist. The car was running fine, but now it randomly parks when I stop and goes back to the dealer tomorrow. I also have a screw in the tread edge of my driver's side rear tire, so today I replaced the rear tires with Continental Extremecontact Sports. Hopefully the dealer can fix the problem quickly so I can have it this weekend. They seem to think it could be a problem with the shifter.
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