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Originally Posted by sj_carr
A new engine is around $32,000, and BMW has offered to pay 50-50% - but that still leaves me paying $16,000. The car is really only worth 20-25 with that many miles. I asked them to take their contribution and give me a credit on something else.
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Do some more research, possibly with an independent shop.
A NEW engine from BMW for the 550i retails for $29474 (part number 11002296773). A remanufactured engine for the 550i retails for $13623 (part number 11002296774). Now, get this; a remanufactured engine for the 550iX retails for $4485 (part number 11002296776).
If it were me, I'd investigate getting the 550iX engine and swapping over whatever was needed (oil pan, mounts, etc.) from your original 550i engine.