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06-26-2015, 03:12 AM | #45 | |
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BMW engines are not necessarily fragile, but do have weaknesses. The N54 being a prime example. Many of BMW's decisions are not made for longevity, service intervals being one point of debate. 'Sealed for life' another. Such failures as the N47 timing chains, is it use, servicing, poor design? Whatever it is, a bit of mechanical sympathy can only be for the good. When more engines exceed 200,000 miles (even 100,000) without incident, I'll have more faith in BMW's decisions. HighlandPete |
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06-26-2015, 04:02 AM | #46 | |
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Reading this forum it sounds like I've bought a lemon ! |
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06-26-2015, 04:22 AM | #47 | |
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Only kidding. Yeah, it's in no retailers interest to sell a product that lasts for life but then they hudwink us with facelift versions until a shiny new version appears. Then we sell a perfectly good car to get the latest new features by our own accord. I used to wonder about blipping the throttle before turning off the car. It was recommended not to do this with a turbocharged car as you don't want to spin up the turbo right at the point where oil supply is cut. On old carburetor equipped cars a bit of priming the cylinders for the next time the car starts was theoretically useful.
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06-26-2015, 06:19 AM | #48 | |
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BTW, has your 335i had any of the well known issues in its history? I note in your other topic (on the car) it was located in Fort Willian, can't say I'd seen it about. Then with its mileage I guess it wasn't out too much. HighlandPete |
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06-26-2015, 07:13 AM | #49 | |
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I'm considering making this the first car I've ever had a warranty on. I'd be annoyed if I spent £500 a year for nothing though. |
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