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| ciaociao1 (438hp) | Quote: Originally posted by BoogieMan2 I have a reversible valve mod, maybe if I remove the tacs and run them normally it will reverse it. Looking at my stock exhaust, they also have a valve system from what it looks like. Since low rpm torque loss is between 0-3000 rpm and that's when the valves open on an M5 and if what I saw is a valve in the factory exhaust, that might explain why it acts that way. I have a silencer removed with the pipe. always connected and I won in couple. Vacuum hose does nothing for performance.
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| skydive1 (873hp) | Quote: Originally posted by dadysev Hmmm, are Comp M5 mufflers different from regular M5 mufflers? I did the regulars and felt no difference on my 550. I modified my own remote switch from Amazon to modify the exhaust vacuum solenoid in the trunk (cost me $12 ) and I don't feel any difference in opening or closing, but as you say, that's the only sound. anyway. Curious about this one. The whole exhaust is different from the original M5 exhaust. No resonators, and the mufflers are different on the comp exhaust. I believe the baffles have been removed.
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| zzzxxxccc (527hp) | I'm excited about the Good Friday/Easter three-day weekend and have several projects that I will be finishing in Tallulah: 1. BimmerTech Amp Installation 2. JB-1 Tune Installation 3. Full Details, There are a few areas where the paint needs polishing, so I will wash, apply clay, polish, seal, then wax. 4. My wood trim on the center console is scratched pretty badly so I'm considering removing the trim and doing a fix on it, there's a good channel here about someone who did that so I could take care of it. 5. My lovely bride has a 2006 VW Bug convertible that she loves more than me. but after hanging out at Tallulah for a while, she decided she would like an X-1 or an X-3. The paint is pretty bad so I'm going to do a full detail and paint restoration on his bug with the intention of selling it this summer. I will post photos and reviews of the two new upgrades and details. Happy Easter everyone!
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| 05051994 (762hp) | Good luck Bud, have fun and - as always: PICTURES WHERE THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN!!!!! LOL.
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| 343536 (539hp) | I love these weekend projects!!! post pics when you do it
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| 09021988 (558hp) | Awesome! I can't wait to read the reviews and see the photos! Have fun!
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| ftorres (402hp) | Quote: Originally posted by PJinCA Good luck Bud, have fun and - as always: PICTURES OR THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN!!!!! LOL. Yes sir, lots of photos!
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| 19841014 (654hp) | I'm excited about the Good Friday/Easter three-day weekend and have several projects that I will be finishing in Tallulah: 1. BimmerTech Amp Installation 2. JB-1 Tune Installation 3. Full Details, There are a few areas where the paint needs polishing, so I will wash, apply clay, polish, seal, then wax. 4. My wood trim on the center console is scratched pretty badly so I'm considering removing the trim and doing a fix on it, there's a good channel here about someone who did that so I could take care of it. 5. My lovely bride has a 2006 VW Bug convertible that she loves more than me. but after hanging out at Tallulah for a while, she decided she would like an X-1 or an X-3. The paint is pretty bad so I'm going to do a full detail and paint restoration on his bug with the intention of selling it this summer. I will post photos and reviews of the two new upgrades and details. Happy Easter everyone!
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| prada1 (124hp) | Good luck Bud, have fun and - as always: PICTURES WHERE THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN!!!!! LOL.
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| behappy2 (416hp) | I love these weekend projects!!! post pics when you do it
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| 021194 (525hp) | Awesome! I can't wait to read the reviews and see the photos! Have fun!
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| desertman123 (832hp) | Quote: Originally posted by PJinCA Good luck Bud, have fun and - as always: PICTURES OR THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN!!!!! LOL. Yes sir, lots of photos!
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| two (927hp) | Ok, my dealer finally created my BMW Assist account for me. The folks at Assist informed me that even if I paid for the service, it could not be extended beyond the original warranty period. In other words, a major security feature will expire and I will likely keep the vehicle for several years after that. Now what makes sense about this?
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| mickey19 (100hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 535MSport Ok, my dealer finally set up my BMW Assist account for me. The folks at Assist informed me that even if I paid for the service, it could not be extended beyond the original warranty period. In other words, a major security feature will expire and I will likely keep the vehicle for several years after that. Now, what makes sense in this? This can't be true...I'm past the original warranty and they told me they would happily take my $199 for a year of service...It even shows up as an option in the iDrive....
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| 707070 (383hp) | 2013 and older vehicles will not be renewed after 1/1/2017- http://www.bimmerfest.com/news/89154...vated-in-2017/
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| waterart (632hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 535MSport 2013 and older vehicles will not be renewed after 01/01/2017 - http://www.bimmerfest.com/news/89154...vated-in-2017/ Oh my God ! I don't think BMW made it clear at the time of sale that these crucial safety features had a relatively short lifespan. Worse yet, BMW continued to use 3g for a long time after 4g became stable. I can understand why BMW wouldn't want to mass modernize a life safety component. But car buyers didn't think that a 4-year-old car would soon lose essential life safety features. It is almost certain that this will be the subject of litigation. BMW needs to do a better job making these components modular.
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| 199400 (724hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 535MSport 2013 and older vehicles will not be renewed after 01/01/2017 - http://www.bimmerfest.com/news/89154...vated-in-2017/ Eh well, that’s a load of bullshit!! !! This is making me seriously reconsider a BMW as a replacement for my wife's LS....
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| itsover (2hp) | That's bullshit, I'd rather have 3G which might not work than no G at all.
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| blowme (930hp) | Even though it's a bunch of bullshit, I agree with you... Honestly, it's not a big loss (here in California anyway), I needed it a while ago and they wanted an hour to get me off the plane and to the nearest BMW Dealership (oh yeah, they won't take you anywhere else), I ended up driving it myself on two massively bent wheels and I called the Auto Club, I was pretty close to the rail and all the suspension parts on the passenger side would be replaced anyway Point being ----------->, AAA is far superior for a quarter of the price
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| bulldog8 (428hp) | Quote: 4. Can a customer upgrade their vehicle to newer technology that supports BMW Assist? A. Currently we do not have an upgrade option to upgrade from older hardware to newer hardware so that BMW Assist can still be supported. However, we are working on a technical upgrade. For more details, please contact your dealer in the second half of 2016. This does not seem unreasonable to me.
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| ghjcnj123 (35hp) | Ok, my dealer finally created my BMW Assist account for me. The folks at Assist informed me that even if I paid for the service, it could not be extended beyond the original warranty period. In other words, a major security feature will expire and I will likely keep the vehicle for several years after that. Now what makes sense about this?
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| rascal13 (178hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 535MSport Ok, my dealer finally set up my BMW Assist account for me. The folks at Assist informed me that even if I paid for the service, it could not be extended beyond the original warranty period. In other words, a major security feature will expire and I will likely keep the vehicle for several years after that. Now what makes sense in this? This can't be true...I'm past the original warranty and they told me they would happily take my $199 for a year of service...It even shows up as an option in the iDrive....
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| anjelika (510hp) | 2013 and older vehicles will not be renewed after 1/1/2017- http://www.bimmerfest.com/news/89154...vated-in-2017/
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| bball44 (979hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 535MSport 2013 and older vehicles will not be renewed after 01/01/2017 - http://www.bimmerfest.com/news/89154...vated-in-2017/ Oh my God ! I don't think BMW made it clear at the time of sale that these crucial safety features had a relatively short lifespan. Worse yet, BMW continued to use 3g for a long time after 4g became stable. I can understand why BMW wouldn't want to mass modernize a life safety component. But car buyers didn't think that a 4-year-old car would soon lose critical life safety features. It is almost certain that this will be the subject of litigation. BMW needs to do a better job making these components modular.
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| greentree1 (197hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 535MSport 2013 and older vehicles will not be renewed after 01/01/2017 - http://www.bimmerfest.com/news/89154...vated-in-2017/ Eh well, that’s a load of bullshit!! !! This is making me seriously reconsider a BMW as a replacement for my wife's LS....
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| 220980 (294hp) | That's bullshit, I'd rather have 3G which might not work than no G at all.
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| LAK2881 (321hp) | Even though it's a bunch of bullshit, I agree with you... Honestly, it's not a big loss (here in California anyway), I needed it a while ago and they wanted an hour to get me off the plane and to the nearest BMW Dealership (oh yeah, they won't take you anywhere else), I ended up driving it myself on two massively bent wheels and I called the Auto Club, I was pretty close to the ramp and all the passenger side suspension parts would be replaced anyway Point being ----------->, AAA is far superior for a quarter of the price
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| 456789a (709hp) | Quote: 4. Can a customer upgrade their vehicle to newer technology that supports BMW Assist? A. Currently we do not have an upgrade option to upgrade from older hardware to newer hardware so that BMW Assist can still be supported. However, we are working on a technical upgrade. For more details, please contact your dealer in the second half of 2016. This does not seem unreasonable to me.
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| rennie (329hp) | I know we all get this feed: Introducing the all-new 2017 Alpina B7 http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1223851 The new performance additions only reconfirm that all the mods we are doing are the right thing. The two biggest ones for me were the use of Michelin Super Sport tires and the automated lowering system which lowers it almost an inch! Ditch the flats and drop your car about an inch. Oh and 3.6 0-60 is an M4 killer, let alone an AMG series
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| satire (75hp) | Wow! So I'm better off waiting for that than buying an M5? nice power there, but we all know that first year is the one with problems...what do you think? I love the style and body lines! probably the only part I don't like is how the lights connect to the grille, but DAMN...21 wheels! so I'm going to play dummy here, I guess the Alpina is the M7 of the series 7?
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| 270689 (749hp) | It looks like
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| verizon2 (672hp) | It's probably 150 000 $!
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| selassie1 (218hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lsturbointeg Whoa! So I'm better off waiting for that than buying an M5? nice power there, but we all know that first year is the one with problems...what do you think? I love the style and body lines! probably the only part I don't like is how the lights connect to the grille, but DAMN...21 wheels! so I'm going to play dummy here, I guess the Alpina is the 7 series M7? Nice straight line performance, but this car is really big. The 7 has grown in size, like every other BMW, and I just can't imagine that the size of this car makes it a fun, sporty drive - power aside. Alpina is a third party that customizes BMWs and resells them as their own bespoke models - but the relationship is such that BMW advertises and sells its creations aftermarket. They produce models based on the 3, 5, 6, 7 and x3 I believe. So you can consider the Alpina B7 an M7 since BMW claims it will never make one..
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| brett123 (608hp) | What's with Alpina and those ugly turbine wheels? There are better choices.
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| w1971a (719hp) | you're right...it's a much BIGGER car! I'm not ready for that yet...but we'll see
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| Jimefam (464hp) | Gotta love Alpina. Over 50 years, hand-in-hand with BMW and continuing to create some of the hottest, albeit subtle, high-performance cars. I disagree about the wheels because I love these stock Alpina wheels. They just emphasize class. Too bad we can't have B5 here.
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| svenja (318hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ndinh Gotta love Alpina. Over 50 years, hand-in-hand with BMW and continuing to create some of the hottest, albeit subtle, high-performance cars. I disagree about the wheels because I love these stock Alpina wheels. They just emphasize class. Too bad we can't get B5 here. Okay, where is this B5?
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| 2517 (311hp) | Look at the tires. The sidewalls appear higher than normal low profiles. Like at 20 I have a side wall of 35. These look like 40
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| 13091984 (554hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by BMW double Look at the tires. The sidewalls appear higher than normal low profiles. Like at 20 I have a sidewall of 35. These look like 40, yes, because it's a big luxury car and they want to keep it as smooth as possible. There is a B5 but it is only available in Europe.
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| window123 (678hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 550Reasons Quote: Originally posted by Bmw doubles Look at the tires. The sidewalls appear higher than normal low profiles. Like at 20 I have a sidewall of 35. These look like 40 well yes because it's a big luxury car and they want to keep it as soft as possible. There is a B5 but it is only available in Europe. Well, I learned something new and they have a wagon! http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...bo/highlights/
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| beto13 (814hp) | Now it's time for us to get our hands on a set of N63TU2 turbos. I'm sure we can upgrade them to the N63tu. What is also sad is that BMW has changed computers again for the new generation engines. They're still Bosch, so going into boot mode should be possible after a while, but BMW just can't seem to stop and let the tuning world catch up before releasing even newer technology..
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| mamateamo (410hp) | I know we all get this feed: Introducing the all-new 2017 Alpina B7 http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1223851 The new performance additions only reconfirm that all the mods we are doing are the right thing. The two biggest ones for me were the use of Michelin Super Sport tires and the automated lowering system which lowers it almost an inch! Ditch the flats and drop your car about an inch. Oh and 3.6 0-60 is an M4 killer, let alone an AMG series
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| 27011986 (551hp) | Wow! So I'm better off waiting for that than buying an M5? there's some nice power there, but we all know that the first year is the one with problems... what do you think? I love the style and body lines! probably the only part I don't like is how the lights connect to the grille, but DAMN...21 wheels! so I'm going to play dummy here, I guess the Alpina is the M7 of the series 7?
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| Dahlan (783hp) | It looks like
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| danielle15 (738hp) | It's probably 150 000 $!
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| newguy (62hp) | Quote: Originally posted by lsturbointeg Whoa! So I'm better off waiting for that than buying an M5? nice power there, but we all know that first year is the one with problems...what do you think? I love the style and body lines! probably the only part I don't like is how the lights connect to the grille, but DAMN...21 wheels! so I'm going to play dummy here, I guess the Alpina is the 7 series M7? Nice straight line performance, but this car is really big. The 7 has grown in size, like every other BMW, and I just can't imagine that the size of this car makes it a fun, sporty drive - power aside. Alpina is a third party that customizes BMWs and resells them as their own bespoke models - but the relationship is such that BMW advertises and sells its creations aftermarket. They produce models based on the 3, 5, 6, 7 and x3 I believe. So you can consider the Alpina B7 an M7 since BMW claims it will never make one..
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| 520000 (680hp) | What's with Alpina and those ugly turbine wheels? There are better choices.
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| 110296 (202hp) | you're right...it's a much BIGGER car! I'm not ready for that yet...but we'll see
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| r33_RGSport (921hp) | Gotta love Alpina. Over 50 years, hand-in-hand with BMW and continuing to create some of the hottest, albeit subtle, high-performance cars. I disagree about the wheels because I love these stock Alpina wheels. They just emphasize class. Too bad we can't have B5 here.
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| sladkaya (334hp) | Quote: Originally posted by ndinh Gotta love Alpina. Over 50 years, hand-in-hand with BMW and continuing to create some of the hottest, albeit subtle, high-performance cars. I disagree about the wheels because I love these stock Alpina wheels. They just emphasize class. Too bad we can't get B5 here. Okay, where is this B5?
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| sloan (442hp) | Look at the tires. The sidewalls appear higher than normal low profiles. Like at 20 I have a side wall of 35. These look like 40
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| nikki21 (437hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by BMW double Look at the tires. The sidewalls appear higher than normal low profiles. Like at 20 I have a sidewall of 35. These look like 40, yes, because it's a big luxury car and they want to keep it as smooth as possible. There is a B5 but it is only available in Europe.
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| 03121993 (922hp) | Quote: Originally posted by 550Reasons Quote: Originally posted by Bmw doubles Look at the tires. The sidewalls appear higher than normal low profiles. Like at 20 I have a sidewall of 35. These look like 40 well yes because it's a big luxury car and they want to keep it as soft as possible. There is a B5 but it is only available in Europe. Well, I learned something new and they have a wagon! http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en...bo/highlights/
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| tink23 (126hp) | Now it's time for us to get our hands on a set of N63TU2 turbos. I'm sure we can upgrade them to the N63tu. What is also sad is that BMW has changed computers again for the new generation engines. They're still Bosch, so going into boot mode should be possible after a while, but BMW just can't seem to stop and let the tuning world catch up before releasing even newer technology..
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| jesus20 (876hp) | Hey guys, one of the little plastic things (I don't know what to call them) that pulls up and down the cargo cover in the trunk is gone. See the attached photos, where you can see the right side which is fine and the left side where it is broken - gone. I can't find it so I can't put it back together. Any suggestions? Or will I just bring it to the service? Thanks for any advice.
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| pepper2 (231hp) | I feel your pain, I was waiting for one of said tabs to break myself, but knock on wood, I'm not in that boat yet. I managed to find the layout of the mechanism and the part in question is called a pillar lifter, part number 51437232773 number 15 on the diagram... I guess it's going to have to be a tedious job, I'm more than sure you will have to take the main cover and try to make something on the sliding pin. Other than that, it's a brand new one. I'm pretty sure it's doable, let us know how you get on
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| old (68hp) | Hey guys, one of the little plastic things (I don't know what to call them) that pulls up and down the cargo cover in the trunk is gone. See the attached photos, where you can see the right side which is fine and the left side where it is broken - gone. I can't find it so I can't put it back together. Any suggestions? Or will I just bring it to the service? Thanks for any advice.
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| s_ribs (825hp) | I feel your pain, I was waiting for one of said tabs to break myself, but knock on wood, I'm not in that boat yet. I managed to find the layout of the mechanism and the part in question is called a pillar lifter, part number 51437232773 number 15 on the diagram... I guess it's going to have to be a tedious job, I'm more than sure you will have to take the main cover and try to make something on the sliding pin. Other than that, it's a brand new one. I'm pretty sure it's doable, let us know how you get on
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| Dennisg51 (322hp) | So...I'm thinking of buying a loaded 2012 xdrive 550 for $32,800. It has 48,000 miles. Carbon black. Black interior. Beautiful. It is equipped with the N63 engine which was subject to a care package recall. Service records show that little work has been done on the car and show all proper maintenance. Only one owner. My friend who sells BMWs says to be wary of the N63 engine...so I'm worried. Agreement or no agreement? All thoughts are welcome.
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| queenb (729hp) | I have an N63, if I could go back 8 months I would have coughed up the extra dollars and gotten a car equipped with an N63tu. There are no major issues aside from the CCP that happened to my car, but we are getting to high mileage out of warranty, so longevity is a mystery..
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| starlet (39hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Domonicdave So... I'm thinking of buying a 2012 loaded xdrive 550 for $32,800. It has 48,000 miles. Carbon black. Black interior. Beautiful. It is equipped with the N63 engine which was subject to a care package recall. Service records show that little work has been done on the car and show all proper maintenance. Only one owner. My friend who sells BMWs says to be wary of the N63 engine...so I'm worried. Agreement or no agreement? Any thoughts are welcome. I have the n63 from 2011. I bought it with 55,000 miles for $28,900, no warranty. The CCP has traveled approximately 58,000 miles. No problems since CCP but I am currently at 66,000 miles, experiencing very light and rough idling. This could be the fuel pump for which there is another recall on the n63. I would try to get a guarantee if I were you, just to be safe. I have made some modifications to my car, otherwise I would already have a warranty. Great car but there's nothing like peace of mind with this warranty.
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| heart3 (167hp) | Give them $30,000, they have that much room easily. Get a 5-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper extended warranty for around $3,000. You are in a buying position to get what you want. Not many people buy 4 year old used cars for $30,000. Have them do paint corrections and also replace worn radio and HVAC knobs, BMW has a kit for that. Also get a 5 year tire warranty, unlimited miles for approximately 900. Covers replacement tires and rims up to the OEM replacement cost. I sold cars and financed finance in my 20s for Chevrolet for a few years. Quote or private message me if you would like advice. Good luck with the purchase.
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| june2007 (278hp) | The deal looks good (obviously negotiate as low as possible), but be prepared to do one of the following things that works best for you: 1. Buy a warranty 2. Be prepared to pay cash for any issues. The N63 has a less than stellar reputation. , but I would suggest the same with ANY used German luxury car. These are expensive cars, and they will cost a lot to repair WHEN something breaks.
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| 24041994 (368hp) | I wouldn't SOLELY trust a warranty, unless it's a BMW extended warranty (and not the underlying service contracts that BMW finance is trying to sell). There is no after-sales “guarantee”. Companies like Assurant (which is the main company behind the majority of BMW "warranties"), Fidelity, USAA Extended Vehicle Protection, offer an extended warranty, but they are legally known as service contracts. These service contracts vary but they are all similar, stating that they can deny or accept a claim based on their investigation. If you read the contract you sign it says they can deny a claim just because of rust, corrosion or something absurd. You couldn't sue them because there is a clause in the contract that protects them. Do your research, it's all over the internet and it's been known for many years that the majority of extended warranties are a gimmick. Unless it is a manufacturer-backed powertrain extension of the original factory warranty, such as CPO vehicles. Which brings me back to my original statement, if it wasn't a BMW warranty (the same one they offer for CPO vehicles) I wouldn't even bother with it. I would continue to look for a CPO vehicle and drop the price on them, you will be better off in the long run. You are driving a vehicle that has a problematic history, if you plan to keep the vehicle long term I wouldn't settle just because the deal is good. You might potentially save a few thousand dollars up front, but who knows what it will cost you over the course of ownership by playing around with an extended warranty..
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| bmwcustomer (340hp) | Quote: Originally posted by BlackWidow I wouldn't trust a warranty unless it was a BMW extended warranty (and not the underlying service contracts that BMW's finance department trying to sell). There is no after-sales “guarantee”. Companies like Assurant (which is the main company behind the majority of BMW "warranties"), Fidelity, USAA Extended Vehicle Protection, offer an extended warranty, but they are legally known as service contracts. These service contracts vary but they are all similar, stating that they can deny or accept a claim based on their investigation. If you read the contract you sign it says they can deny a claim just because of rust, corrosion or something absurd. You couldn't sue them because there is a clause in the contract that protects them. Do your research, it's all over the internet and it's been known for many years that the majority of extended warranties are a gimmick. Unless it is a manufacturer-backed powertrain extension of the original factory warranty, such as CPO vehicles. Which brings me back to my original statement, if it wasn't a BMW warranty (the same one they offer for CPO vehicles) I wouldn't even bother with it. I would continue to look for a CPO vehicle and drop the price on them, you will be better off in the long run. You are driving a vehicle that has a problematic history, if you plan to keep the vehicle long term I wouldn't settle just because the deal is good. You could potentially save a few thousand dollars up front, but who knows what it will cost you over the course of ownership while playing with an extended warranty. WTF, any warranty will need to contain information in the fine print. I can tell you this, I had a 2008 Tundra that had a side mirror replaced because the engine was failing, $900. $100 deductible and Fidelity paid the rest. So yeah, go ahead and skip the warranty on a BMW, it should be much lower than a Toyota. There will always be a percentage of bad experiences posted on the Internet. No one goes out of their way to say the warranty provider did what they were supposed to do..
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| brokenheart (15hp) | Quote: Originally posted by VB5ER WTF, any warranty will need to contain information in the fine print. I can tell you this, I had a 2008 Tundra that had a side mirror that had to be replaced because the engine was fed up, $900. $100 deductible and Fidelity paid the rest. So yeah, go ahead and skip the warranty on a BMW, it should be much lower than a Toyota. There will always be a percentage of bad experiences posted on the Internet. No one goes out of their way to say that the warranty provider did what they were supposed to do. Lol, I didn't say anywhere that they deny EVERY claim. Nowhere did I say it shouldn't have a warranty. I advised getting a BMW warranty and not an aftermarket warranty. For example: Fidelity has a 1.3 star review on Consumer, less than 2 stars on Yelp, and was unable to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau. If these companies covered all claims they would go out of business, do your research, and I'm not talking about online forums. SEARCH and you will find these contracts, because LEGALLY they are not a guarantee, they are a gimmick.
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| marmalade1 (70hp) | Based on the information above, you advise the OP to trust a company like Fidelity with their $36,000 engine. The numbers don't lie. Also, if you really have Fidelity and read the extensive information, you know that they will not cover a repair if the repair is more than the percentage of the vehicle's value. A brand new engine, + labor, is more than the purchase price of a 550 equipped with N63 on the market. Because when you are looking for a warranty in the market, you are obviously concerned about reliability keeping in mind the worst case scenario. The above statement should paint a perfect picture.
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| 24051986 (945hp) | Ok, you introduced the shout, you win.
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| david. (699hp) | Coming from the E60 M5 group, Fidelity is trash. They would deny claims for the smallest things, just to avoid replacing a beast's engine. Good points made though. Everyone has different experiences, but your vehicle purchasing decision should not be made on an extended warranty that the OP didn't even mention in the first place lol. If you can't maintain it, you shouldn't buy it, it's that simple.
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| samsung88 (656hp) | Quote: Originally posted by BCK2BLN Coming from the E60 M5 group, Fidelity is trash. They would deny claims for the smallest things, just to avoid replacing a beast's engine. Good points made though. Everyone has different experiences, but your vehicle purchasing decision should not be made on an extended warranty that the OP didn't even mention in the first place lol. If you can't maintain it, you shouldn't buy it, it's that simple. Yeah, I was a little wrong but you're telling the truth....
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| kushtrimp (953hp) | Thanks for all the advice guys. I'm looking at other cars today and maybe increase my budget to get to an N63tu engine and with a BMW CPO.
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| raul (973hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by BCK2BLN If you can't maintain it, you shouldn't buy it, it's that simple. Guys, it's the plain truth: if you can't afford it, don't buy it. Cars are so unpredictable that you really have to assume the thing can be a total loss in the worst case scenario. And yes, many guarantees have a hit-and-miss reputation, so it's hard to trust them 100%. While they may make financial sense (assuming they pay when necessary), the truth is that you SHOULD be able to comfortably insure yourself if you buy a car in this class...and if not, it It's over. -you extend - it's time to consider a new, cheaper car, under factory warranty. This is why the most expensive German luxury car ranges have the harshest depreciation curve. Their maintenance becomes ridiculously expensive outside of the warranty. So if you find yourself in a situation where you need to service one outside of warranty, just make sure you're prepared for it. I have little sympathy for someone who goes out of their way to own a nice BMW and then discovers they can't afford to maintain it. This quintessentially American way of thinking led to the financial and housing crisis of 2008, and people have apparently woken up in the years since...but I fear we'll be back there soon enough. None of the above is a judgment on the OP, btw, because I don't know anything about their situation... but just a general observation. If you're worried about a warranty, the cost of a particular repair that might arise, the cost of annual services, etc., you should seriously reconsider whether you're stretching your finances too far..
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| JSCO (976hp) | Quote: Posted by ezmaass This is why the most expensive of the German TANK luxury car lines has the harshest depreciation curve. Their maintenance becomes ridiculously expensive outside of the warranty. It's even worse than that, because it's not just the cost of the repair. There's an even bigger problem: these cars (including the 550i) are very difficult to repair properly. I would say it's almost hopeless when something serious goes wrong. Repeated maintenance visits, collateral damage, everything never goes 100% again, etc. Most dealers do not have the resources to carry out such complex work. They may pretend they can do it, but that's not really the case. When you buy one, you need to understand that at some point you may have to write it off due to problems. I would not buy a new or used 550i. I would only praise him. I'm surprised there is a market for these used cars with high mileage..
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| yeahright (686hp) | Use Penfed Credit Union to finance your purchase. Anyone can become a member if you ask a representative to work around the problem. The interest rates are really good but, more importantly, you will also have the option to purchase a Route66 guarantee. Route66 is only available from partner credit institutions and is not available if the automobile is not financed by a partner credit institution. The warranty is well reviewed on this forum and its price is moderate. You will be covered for 5 years or $100,000. For the price and features, it's a no-brainer in your situation. https://www.penfed.org/Route-66-Extended-Warranty/
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| 30031985 (168hp) | I've looked at several 550s now. The 2012 I reference in the main post is good except for one thing...the warranty. The seller tried to sell an extended warranty from a company called Certified Warranty Solutions which I couldn't find on Google. I emailed the seller asking for more information about the certified warranty solution and have not heard back. So I crossed this car and this company off my list. I then visited a 2013 with 29,000 miles listed at $44,000. The saleswoman knew nothing about the vehicle except that it was equipped with a BMW CPO. It rode with me on a test drive (so I couldn't throw it around too much), so honestly, I would have passed on the 550 if it was my first time behind the wheel. The car is pretty much a base - so pretty boring really (relatively). I then drove a 2014 CPO Q70 5.6 for $44,000 and it was fully equipped with all the technology. The salesman was drooling over the car like my daughter was drooling over ice cream. My opinion after a spirited test drive was solid... Meh. Then I drove a 2014 CPO 550 with $42k for $48k. It has the proper bells and whistles and they allowed me to hit the highway with it. BAM. There it was – The car. As for BCK2BLN, I think going with the N63TU is a good idea and going CPO is probably the best out of all the other extended warranty companies on offer. Ensuring maintenance won't be a problem - we all realize that maintaining a well-maintained machine reduces costs overall. I've looked at the depreciation of new versus CPO and I'm comfortable with that aspect of buying the car (man, the 550 really depreciates quickly and that surprises me!) SO... I haven't put any money in yet, but I will this weekend. Thanks for the advice.
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| 16051983 (566hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Domonicdave So... I'm thinking of buying a 2012 loaded xdrive 550 for $32,800. It has 48,000 miles. Carbon black. Black interior. Beautiful. It is equipped with the N63 engine which was subject to a care package recall. Service records show that little work has been done on the car and show all proper maintenance. Only one owner. My friend who sells BMWs says to be wary of the N63 engine...so I'm worried. Agreement or no agreement? Any thoughts are welcome. I was going to tell you about my experiences with BMW V8 engines, then I saw this post three below yours..... it says it all http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1212437
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| novgorod (415hp) | I won't buy another BMW V8 with the N63's problems. That being said, it's a great car, I have a Route 66 extended "full" coverage warranty and I'm happy with it. I would spend a little more and get a 2013+ model with the N63-TU engine. It won't be much more and there haven't been any CCP issues with this (yet), and you get an increase in HP and tq. And you can probably find one with 30,000 miles under maintenance and factory warranty. This is the path I would take.
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| 04031989 (754hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RSBro I won't buy another BMW V8 with the N63's problems. A friend of mine is a mechanic at Audi, he once told me that if you want a reliable and smooth 6 cylinder engine, get a BMW. If you want to buy a German V8 TT engine, get a Mercedes.
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| cherry5 (519hp) | Quote: Originally posted by The X Men A friend of mine is an Audi mechanic, he once told me that if you want a smooth, reliable 6 cylinder engine, get a BMW. If you want to buy a German V8 TT engine, get a Mercedes. What about the Audi 4.0 TFSI V8 TT?
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| dolphins3 (795hp) | So...I'm thinking of buying a loaded 2012 xdrive 550 for $32,800. It has 48,000 miles. Carbon black. Black interior. Beautiful. It is equipped with the N63 engine which was subject to a care package recall. Service records show that little work has been done on the car and show all proper maintenance. Only one owner. My friend who sells BMWs says to be wary of the N63 engine...so I'm worried. Agreement or no agreement? All thoughts are welcome.
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| Courtney1 (299hp) | I have an N63, if I could go back 8 months I would have coughed up the extra dollars and gotten a car equipped with an N63tu. There are no major issues aside from CCP that have happened to my car, but we are getting to high mileage out of warranty, so longevity is a mystery..
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| 120781 (672hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Domonicdave So... I'm thinking of buying a 2012 loaded xdrive 550 for $32,800. It has 48,000 miles. Carbon black. Black interior. Beautiful. It is equipped with the N63 engine which was subject to a care package recall. Service records show that little work has been done on the car and show all proper maintenance. Only one owner. My friend who sells BMWs says to be wary of the N63 engine...so I'm worried. Agreement or no agreement? Any thoughts are welcome. I have the n63 from 2011. I bought it with 55,000 miles for $28,900, no warranty. The CCP has traveled approximately 58,000 miles. No problems since CCP but I am currently at 66,000 miles, experiencing very light and rough idling. This could be the fuel pump for which there is another recall on the n63. I would try to get a guarantee if I were you, just to be safe. I have made some modifications to my car, otherwise I would already have a warranty. Great car but there's nothing like peace of mind with this warranty.
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| 050380 (70hp) | Give them $30,000, they have that much room easily. Get a 5-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper extended warranty for around $3,000. You are in a buying position to get what you want. Not many people buy 4 year old used cars for $30,000. Have them do paint corrections and also replace worn radio and HVAC knobs, BMW has a kit for that. Also get a 5 year tire warranty, unlimited miles for approximately 900. Covers replacement tires and rims up to the OEM replacement cost. I sold cars and financed finance in my 20s for Chevrolet for a few years. Quote or private message me if you would like advice. Good luck with the purchase.
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| cacaca1 (207hp) | The deal looks good (obviously negotiate as low as possible), but be prepared to do one of the following things that works best for you: 1. Buy a warranty 2. Be prepared to pay cash for any issues. The N63 has a less than stellar reputation. , but I would suggest the same with ANY used German luxury car. These are expensive cars, and they will cost a lot to repair WHEN something breaks.
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| jazzy10 (37hp) | I wouldn't SOLELY trust a warranty, unless it's a BMW extended warranty (and not the underlying service contracts that BMW finance is trying to sell). There is no after-sales “guarantee”. Companies like Assurant (which is the main company behind the majority of BMW "warranties"), Fidelity, USAA Extended Vehicle Protection, offer an extended warranty, but they are legally known as service contracts. These service contracts vary but they are all similar, stating that they can deny or accept a claim based on their investigation. If you read the contract you sign it says they can deny a claim just because of rust, corrosion or something absurd. You couldn't sue them because there is a clause in the contract that protects them. Do your research, it's all over the internet and it's been known for many years that the majority of extended warranties are a gimmick. Unless it is a manufacturer-backed powertrain extension of the original factory warranty, such as CPO vehicles. Which brings me back to my original statement, if it wasn't a BMW warranty (the same one they offer for CPO vehicles) I wouldn't even bother with it. I would continue to look for a CPO vehicle and drop the price on them, you will be better off in the long run. You are driving a vehicle that has a problematic history, if you plan to keep the vehicle long term I wouldn't settle just because the deal is good. You might potentially save a few thousand dollars up front, but who knows what it will cost you over the course of ownership by playing around with an extended warranty..
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| iron666 (388hp) | Quote: Originally posted by BlackWidow I wouldn't trust a warranty unless it was a BMW extended warranty (and not the underlying service contracts that BMW's finance department trying to sell). There is no after-sales “guarantee”. Companies like Assurant (which is the main company behind the majority of BMW "warranties"), Fidelity, USAA Extended Vehicle Protection, offer an extended warranty, but they are legally known as service contracts. These service contracts vary but they are all similar, stating that they can deny or accept a claim based on their investigation. If you read the contract you sign it says they can deny a claim just because of rust, corrosion or something absurd. You couldn't sue them because there is a clause in the contract that protects them. Do your research, it's all over the internet and it's been known for many years that the majority of extended warranties are a gimmick. Unless it is a manufacturer-backed powertrain extension of the original factory warranty, such as CPO vehicles. Which brings me back to my original statement, if it wasn't a BMW warranty (the same one they offer for CPO vehicles) I wouldn't even bother with it. I would continue to look for a CPO vehicle and drop the price on them, you will be better off in the long run. You are driving a vehicle that has a problematic history, if you plan to keep the vehicle long term I wouldn't settle just because the deal is good. You could potentially save a few thousand dollars up front, but who knows what it will cost you over the course of ownership while playing with an extended warranty. WTF, any warranty will need to contain information in the fine print. I can tell you this, I had a 2008 Tundra that had a side mirror replaced because the engine was failing, $900. $100 deductible and Fidelity paid the rest. So yeah, go ahead and skip the warranty on a BMW, it should be much lower than a Toyota. There will always be a percentage of bad experiences posted on the Internet. No one goes out of their way to say the warranty provider did what they were supposed to do..
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| 160186 (412hp) | Quote: Originally posted by VB5ER WTF, any warranty will need to contain information in the fine print. I can tell you this, I had a 2008 Tundra that had a side mirror replaced because the engine was failing, $900. $100 deductible and Fidelity paid the rest. So yeah, go ahead and skip the warranty on a BMW, it should be much lower than a Toyota. There will always be a percentage of bad experiences posted on the Internet. No one goes out of their way to say that the warranty provider did what they were supposed to do. Lol, I didn't say anywhere that they deny EVERY claim. Nowhere did I say it shouldn't have a warranty. I advised getting a BMW warranty and not an aftermarket warranty. For example: Fidelity has a 1.3 star review on Consumer, less than 2 stars on Yelp, and was unable to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau. If these companies covered all claims they would go out of business, do your research, and I'm not talking about online forums. SEARCH and you will find these contracts, because LEGALLY they are not a guarantee, they are a gimmick.
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| 241984 (559hp) | Based on the information above, you advise the OP to trust a company like Fidelity with their $36,000 engine. The numbers don't lie. Also, if you really have Fidelity and read the extensive information, you know that they will not cover a repair if the repair is more than the percentage of the vehicle's value. A brand new engine, + labor, is more than the purchase price of a 550 equipped with N63 on the market. Because when you are looking for a warranty in the market, you are obviously concerned about reliability keeping in mind the worst case scenario. The above statement should paint a perfect picture.
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| chipguy (502hp) | Ok, you introduced the shout, you win.
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| mangal (47hp) | Coming from the E60 M5 group, Fidelity is trash. They would deny claims for the smallest things, just to avoid replacing a beast's engine. Good points made though. Everyone has different experiences, but your vehicle purchase decision should not be made on an extended warranty that the OP didn't even mention in the first place lol. If you can't maintain it, you shouldn't buy it, it's that simple.
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| AustinTXBMW (207hp) | Quote: Originally posted by BCK2BLN Coming from the E60 M5 group, Fidelity is trash. They would deny claims for the smallest things, just to avoid replacing a beast's engine. Good points made though. Everyone has different experiences, but your vehicle purchasing decision should not be made on an extended warranty that the OP didn't even mention in the first place lol. If you can't maintain it, you shouldn't buy it, it's that simple. Yeah, I was a little wrong but you're telling the truth....
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| derrick123 (777hp) | Thanks for all the advice guys. I'm looking at other cars today and maybe increase my budget to get to an N63tu engine and with a BMW CPO.
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| 228228 (463hp) | Quote: Originally Posted by BCK2BLN If you can't maintain it, you shouldn't buy it, it's that simple. Guys, it's the plain truth: if you can't afford it, don't buy it. Cars are so unpredictable that you really have to assume the thing can be a total loss in the worst case scenario. And yes, many guarantees have a hit-and-miss reputation, so it's hard to trust them 100%. While they may make financial sense (assuming they pay when necessary), the truth is that you SHOULD be able to comfortably insure yourself if you buy a car in this class...and if not, it It's over. -you extend - it's time to consider a new, cheaper car, under factory warranty. This is why the most expensive German luxury car ranges have the harshest depreciation curve. Their maintenance becomes ridiculously expensive outside of the warranty. So if you find yourself in a situation where you need to service one outside of warranty, just make sure you're prepared for it. I have little sympathy for someone who goes out of their way to own a nice BMW and then discovers they can't afford to maintain it. This quintessentially American way of thinking led to the financial and housing crisis of 2008, and people have apparently woken up in the years since...but I fear we'll be back there soon enough. None of the above is a judgment on the OP, btw, because I don't know anything about their situation... but just a general observation. If you're worried about a warranty, the cost of a particular repair that might arise, the cost of annual services, etc., you should seriously reconsider whether you're stretching your finances too far..
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| fire911 (862hp) | Quote: Posted by ezmaass This is why the most expensive of the German TANK luxury car lines has the harshest depreciation curve. Their maintenance becomes ridiculously expensive outside of the warranty. It's even worse than that, because it's not just the cost of the repair. There's an even bigger problem: these cars (including the 550i) are very difficult to repair properly. I would say it's almost hopeless when something serious goes wrong. Repeated maintenance visits, collateral damage, everything never goes 100% again, etc. Most dealers do not have the resources to carry out such complex work. They may pretend they can do it, but that's not really the case. When you buy one, you need to understand that at some point you may have to write it off due to problems. I would not buy a new or used 550i. I would only praise him. I'm surprised there is a market for these used cars with high mileage..
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| lisa21 (414hp) | Use Penfed Credit Union to finance your purchase. Anyone can become a member if you ask a representative to work around the problem. The interest rates are really good but, more importantly, you will also have the option to purchase a Route66 guarantee. Route66 is only available from partner credit institutions and is not available if the automobile is not financed by a partner credit institution. The warranty is well reviewed on this forum and its price is moderate. You will be covered for 5 years or $100,000. For the price and features, it's a no-brainer in your situation. https://www.penfed.org/Route-66-Extended-Warranty/
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| 140978 (580hp) | I've looked at several 550s now. The 2012 I refer to in the main post is good except for one thing...the warranty. The seller tried to sell an extended warranty from a company called Certified Warranty Solutions which I couldn't find on Google. I emailed the seller asking for more information about the certified warranty solution and have not heard back. So I crossed this car and this company off my list. I then visited a 2013 with 29,000 miles listed at $44,000. The saleswoman knew nothing about the vehicle except that it was equipped with a BMW CPO. It rode with me on a test drive (so I couldn't throw it around too much), so honestly, I would have passed on the 550 if it was my first time behind the wheel. The car is pretty much a base - so pretty boring really (relatively). I then drove a 2014 CPO Q70 5.6 for $44,000 and it was fully equipped with all the technology. The salesman was drooling over the car like my daughter was drooling over ice cream. My opinion after a spirited test drive was solid... Meh. Then I drove a 2014 CPO 550 with $42k for $48k. It has the proper bells and whistles and they allowed me to hit the highway with it. BAM. There it was – The car. As for BCK2BLN, I think going with the N63TU is a good idea and going CPO is probably the best out of all the other extended warranty companies on offer. Ensuring maintenance won't be a problem - we all realize that maintaining a well-maintained machine reduces costs overall. I've looked at the depreciation of new versus CPO and I'm comfortable with that aspect of buying the car (man, the 550 really depreciates quickly and that surprises me!) SO... I haven't put any money in yet, but I will this weekend. Thanks for the advice.
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| napoli1 (228hp) | Quote: Originally posted by Domonicdave So... I'm thinking of buying a 2012 loaded xdrive 550 for $32,800. It has 48,000 miles. Carbon black. Black interior. Beautiful. It is equipped with the N63 engine which was subject to a care package recall. Service records show that little work has been done on the car and show all proper maintenance. Only one owner. My friend who sells BMWs says to be wary of the N63 engine...so I'm worried. Agreement or no agreement? Any thoughts are welcome. I was going to tell you about my experiences with BMW V8 engines, then I saw this post three below yours..... it says it all http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1212437
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| tiamotanto (20hp) | I won't buy another BMW V8 with the N63's problems. That being said, it's a great car, I have a Route 66 extended "full" coverage warranty and I'm happy with it. I would spend a little more and get a 2013+ model with the N63-TU engine. It won't be much more and there haven't been any CCP issues with this (yet), and you get an increase in HP and tq. And you can probably find one with 30,000 miles under maintenance and factory warranty. This is the path I would take.
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| DanHughes (165hp) | Quote: Originally posted by RSBro I won't buy another BMW V8 with the N63's problems. A friend of mine is a mechanic at Audi, he once told me that if you want a reliable and smooth 6 cylinder engine, get a BMW. If you want to buy a German V8 TT engine, get a Mercedes.
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| metal4ever (546hp) | Quote: Originally posted by The X Men A friend of mine is an Audi mechanic, he once told me that if you want a smooth, reliable 6 cylinder engine, get a BMW. If you want to buy a German V8 TT engine, get a Mercedes. What about the Audi 4.0 TFSI V8 TT?
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| aventure (50hp) | Has anyone ever had problems unlocking their soft close door lock using the key fob? The front passenger door lock on my 2011 535i starts working only intermittently. The key fob or button doesn't unlock it all the time but the double pull works from the inside. Also, once I unlock it, I can lock the door with the center button. I thought the door lock actuator was turning off, but wanted to see if anyone had had something similar. It's difficult to troubleshoot because it's very intermittent.
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| 04121981 (845hp) | Has anyone ever had problems unlocking their soft close door lock using the key fob? The front passenger door lock on my 2011 535i starts working only intermittently. The key fob or button doesn't unlock it all the time but the double pull works from the inside. Also, once I unlock it, I can lock the door with the center button. I thought the door lock actuator was turning off, but wanted to see if anyone had had something similar. It's difficult to troubleshoot because it's very intermittent.
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| 08021983 (816hp) | Hi guys, I'm new to the forums but I'm quite popular on Instagram, following my arrival on the forum I'm going to start a thread to keep you updated on my build and future mods that will be released. I'm going to my F10!
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| 11071988 (114hp) | FIRST SETUP Probably almost a year and a half ago when I first bought my F10 I decided to put some Vossen CV3 on it and leave it at the stock ride height, some of my other mods included: -AutoCarbon carbon fiber grille -AutoCarbon carbon fiber lip spoiler -Alpine White painted rear reflectors -AutoCarbon carbon fiber side markers -Vinyl roof 3M Black - Custom Straight Exhaust Pipe - Vossen CV3 Painted Gloss Black
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| 071280 (220hp) | SECOND SETUP Shortly after installing my Vossen wheels, I decided to increase the amount of carbon fiber I had on my car, so I added: - Arkym carbon rear diffuser - Carbon front lip Arkym - AutoCarbon carbon fiber mirror covers
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| mona123 (635hp) | THIRD CONFIGURATION So after some time of having the Vossen CV3 and being at the original ride height, I decided to change it and finally lower my car, so I decided to go for H&R springs as I was new to the idea of lowering cars (ironic to where my setup is today), but with this lowering I also decided to change my wheel setup, I am so separated from the Gloss Black Vossen CV3 and moved to the new Vossen CV2 Limited Edition Matte. Graphite, on top of that I had my calipers painted red and removed the front lip from the Arkym as I was afraid of destroying it. Mods include: - H&R sport springs - Vossen CV2 Matte Graphite Limted Edition - 3k LED fog lights - Red painted brake calipers
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| 281984 (64hp) | FOURTH SETUP This is where it's going to get fun, so after about 2 months of using my H&R sport springs, I decided it was time to go lower, since everyone else was already lower than me , so then I decided to get a set of KW Variant 1 coilovers! Mods include: -KW Variant 1 Coilover -Window visors -3D design glossy black roof spoiler
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| 12051990 (398hp) | Stance Miami Feature So after about a month of reels a local group called Stance Miami came to me and asked if they could feature my car on their page and do a full photo/video shoot, sure enough, My answer was YES! I was delighted! Appreciate! VIDEO FUNCTION:
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| super! (194hp) | Vossen FeatureAbout a month after the previous feature with Stance Miami, I received a call from Vossen saying they wanted to do a photoshoot of my car, which was exciting to say the least since I've always been a big fan of Vossen and was on my second set of their wheels! Photo shoot by my good friend Donato Del Appi New mods: -Hamman carbon roof spoiler -Full carbon mirrors -Carbon fiber eyelids
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| r00t (355hp) | It's hot, I thought you were on the air
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| 290785 (552hp) | Quote: Originally posted by MELLOWYELLOW06 That's hot, I thought you were on the air, I'm actually on the air
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| Honda (136hp) | You went to ham! Meaning of HAM according to the Urban Dictionary Going ham: Ham means: tough as a bastard. Therefore, this word is easily defined as being tough as a motherfucker. All other definitions I have seen on this website are definitely not correct. lordmcdonnell: Do you know what I'm going to do tonight? LACSTER: No, what?? lordmcdonnell: I'm going to the ham. LACSTER: What do you mean, it goes to ham? lordmcdonnell: Ham means tough as a motherfucker. So going ham means I'm gonna go hard like a motherfucker.
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| eduardo2 (504hp) | Quote: Originally posted by LACSTER You've gone ham! Meaning of HAM according to the Urban Dictionary Going ham: Ham means: tough as a bastard. Therefore, this word is easily defined as being tough as a motherfucker. All other definitions I have seen on this website are definitely not correct. John: Do you know what I'm going to do tonight? Class: No, what?? John: I'm going to ham. Jenny: What do you mean it goes to ham? John: Ham means tough as a motherfucker. So going to the ham means I'm going to go like a motherfucker. hahaha thanks Lake!
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| arthur (554hp) | FIFTH SETUP So after some time after slamming my car on Vossen CV2 and KW V1 I got a call from Diego from Vossen Wheels who told me that they wanted to use my car as one of the cars to go out the all-new Vossen CVT directional wheel! Mods: -BMW bike rack -Vossen directional CVT
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| pickings (866hp) | Vossen Wheels CVT Feature So in this update I show my photo shoot which was used as one for promotions for the release of the all new Vossen CVT steering wheel! Photos by Anthony Anderson/Video by Anthony Dela Paz
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| vonnie1 (686hp) | ACCUAIR x SLAMMERED INCSo after about a year of switching from H&R Springs to KW coil springs I decided to make the big switch to air suspension, this was only made possible with the help of Accuair, Airrex and Slammered Inc! (ironic because a year ago I was afraid to lower my car) Installed by Danny at Slammered INC Mods: -Hamman carbon fiber lip -Airrex struts and bags -Accuair eLevel/iLevel management -Vlair compressors Dual 480c -Stainless Steel Hardlines -Faux Bear Fur
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| zz1234 (86hp) | SIXTH SETUPHere's probably my favorite setup to date, Accuair suspension on Vossen CVT! Mods: -Hamman carbon fiber lip -Vossen CVT on Toyo Proxes tires
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| Pandora (391hp) | CURRENT SETUP Since Vossen released the CV7 a while ago, I've had my eye on the Silver Polish finish, and so far I haven't had the chance to get my hands on a set as it's one of the best selling finishes, but when they finally came available I had to get my hands on a set of them! So I added a BMW 460 roof box painted Alpine White, I also removed my tints for a cleaner, classier look! Mods: -Vossen CV7 wrapped in Toyo tires -BMW 460 roof box -COLORS REMOVED
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