Replacement?

Cixpak88 · 09-15-2022, 04:38 PM

Hi all,

I finally but the bullet and sold my F10 550i. Even though it was plagued with issues, I miss it terribly. Everything I drive is just boring in comparison (Audi, Lexus, Acura, etc)

I had originally planned to replace it with an F80 M3, but have decided I just don't want a car payment as I haven't had one for over a decade.

I'm hoping someone can suggest a BMW that is somewhat reliable in the under 15-20k range.

I don't want something where rod bearings are considered general maintenance. Or something where rim cracking is normal behavior.

Just a vehicle I can drive and enjoy without electrical problems or burning a quart of oil every 2500 miles.

Am I reaching? I hope not as BMW has been the most fun car I've ever owned (as well as the most frustrating).

Thanks ahead of time.

DaWhole9 · 09-15-2022, 07:37 PM

F10 535i

OnlyGerman · 09-15-2022, 09:01 PM

Any later MY N55

Procommuter · 09-16-2022, 10:46 AM

F10 535d

Houranimd49 · 09-22-2022, 03:39 PM

The F10 535 is a great balance between reliability, gas mileage, and power. But that doesn't mean it isn't without its issues. Do your research, a clean carfax with good maintenance records is absolutely vital.

Cixpak88 · 09-28-2022, 05:41 AM

Thanks for the info all. I'm going to hunt down a 535 F10.

iamvanja · 09-28-2022, 06:52 PM

Also consider 640i/d, in 3 different body styles.

09-15-2022, 04:38 PM	#1
Cixpak88 New Member 7 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW 550i Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Replacement? Hi all, I finally but the bullet and sold my F10 550i. Even though it was plagued with issues, I miss it terribly. Everything I drive is just boring in comparison (Audi, Lexus, Acura, etc) I had originally planned to replace it with an F80 M3, but have decided I just don't want a car payment as I haven't had one for over a decade. I'm hoping someone can suggest a BMW that is somewhat reliable in the under 15-20k range. I don't want something where rod bearings are considered general maintenance. Or something where rim cracking is normal behavior. Just a vehicle I can drive and enjoy without electrical problems or burning a quart of oil every 2500 miles. Am I reaching? I hope not as BMW has been the most fun car I've ever owned (as well as the most frustrating). Thanks ahead of time.
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09-15-2022, 07:37 PM	#2
DaWhole9 Private 75 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M550i, 1976 BMW 2002 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. iTrader: (0)	F10 535i
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09-15-2022, 09:01 PM	#3
OnlyGerman Major 364 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: F15, F13, F10, E60 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (0)	Any later MY N55
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09-16-2022, 10:46 AM	#4
Procommuter New Member 17 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 535D Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NOR-CAL iTrader: (0)	F10 535d
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09-22-2022, 03:39 PM	#5
Houranimd49 First Lieutenant 252 Rep 332 Posts Drives: F10 535i xDrive, F25 xDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X3 xDriv ... [9.25] 2011 BMW 535i xDrive [9.50]	The F10 535 is a great balance between reliability, gas mileage, and power. But that doesn't mean it isn't without its issues. Do your research, a clean carfax with good maintenance records is absolutely vital.
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09-28-2022, 05:41 AM	#6
Cixpak88 New Member 7 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW 550i Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info all. I'm going to hunt down a 535 F10.
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09-28-2022, 06:52 PM	#7
iamvanja Lieutenant 167 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 2015 640i GC white on red Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Also consider 640i/d, in 3 different body styles.
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