general purchase guidance

Lento · 11-04-2022, 07:52 AM

Hello all,

I'm an E93 M3 owner looking for a winter driver, considering the F10. Would probably purchase in the low 100k mile range.

I would like a good performer. Doesn't have to be as fast as a supercharged S65, but I do want some nice power. Would also like AWD for Vermont snow. And preferably not terrible maintenance.

Anything I should be looking for in particular, or trying to rule out? I see the N63 got a few technical updates - are those significant in terms of preventing or creating any issues?

Thanks!
Max

n3985 · 11-04-2022, 08:20 AM

When in doubt, stick to 535i xDrive, try to get an LCI which is +2014.

CrippledLucifer · 11-04-2022, 10:44 PM

Get an LCI 535i xDrive like the user above me mention and slap on a tune (BootMod3 or MHD) if you're looking for additional power. IMO, just flashing a simple Stage 1 tune is more than enough for the 535i especially since you have an M3 as your fun car. Plus if you're going to be using winter tires, there is no sense putting down heaps of power. You'll end up losing traction the moment you decide to have some fun. Other than that, the N55 is a rock solid engine provided you're up to date on all maintenance items. Good luck!

Lento · 11-05-2022, 06:03 AM

Thank you both. I think I will focus in on the N55, hopefully with M Sport package

11-04-2022, 07:52 AM	#1
Lento Private 27 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E93 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Vermont iTrader: (0)	general purchase guidance Hello all, I'm an E93 M3 owner looking for a winter driver, considering the F10. Would probably purchase in the low 100k mile range. I would like a good performer. Doesn't have to be as fast as a supercharged S65, but I do want some nice power. Would also like AWD for Vermont snow. And preferably not terrible maintenance. Anything I should be looking for in particular, or trying to rule out? I see the N63 got a few technical updates - are those significant in terms of preventing or creating any issues? Thanks! Max
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n3985 Lieutenant 138 Rep 598 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North NJ iTrader: (3)	When in doubt, stick to 535i xDrive, try to get an LCI which is +2014.
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CrippledLucifer First Lieutenant 127 Rep 369 Posts Drives: '09 E90 328i 6MT, '16 F10 535i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ottawa, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 535i [0.00] 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	Get an LCI 535i xDrive like the user above me mention and slap on a tune (BootMod3 or MHD) if you're looking for additional power. IMO, just flashing a simple Stage 1 tune is more than enough for the 535i especially since you have an M3 as your fun car. Plus if you're going to be using winter tires, there is no sense putting down heaps of power. You'll end up losing traction the moment you decide to have some fun. Other than that, the N55 is a rock solid engine provided you're up to date on all maintenance items. Good luck!
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11-05-2022, 06:03 AM	#4
Lento Private 27 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E93 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Vermont iTrader: (0)	Thank you both. I think I will focus in on the N55, hopefully with M Sport package
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