[essjon]

Are there any common issues with 2013 535i? Please share your pros and cons!

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by fromwrxto330ci

Are there any common issues with 2013 535i? Please share your pros and cons!

I'm loving my 2012 w/~80K miles. IIRC the only mechanical issue was a leaking oil line for the turbo (replaced the whole turbo under CPO), needed a new battery and the rear passenger door actuator failed. I have paid for a trans flush, rear end oil change and alignment. I took the free combox (I guess that's what they replaced) upgrade also.

I'm planning on getting a CPO '14 by Spring.

[desertman123]

535i is N55

Those engines are fairly bulletproof, only "common" issue is high pressure fuel pump, which isn't all that common (not nearly as much as N54).

It's probably the most 'proven-reliabilty' engines the F10 has to offer (behind the N52, but that's 2010-2011 528i only I believe).

[Bmw doubles]

Consider the 2014 if you plan on getting a tune. It has the EWG. Otherwise N55 as mentioned is very solid motor. I've thrown tons of stress on mine and it laughs in my face.

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

I'm loving my 2012 w/~80K miles. IIRC the only mechanical issue was a leaking oil line for the turbo (replaced the whole turbo under CPO), needed a new battery and the rear passenger door actuator failed. I have paid for a trans flush, rear end oil change and alignment. I took the free combox (I guess that's what they replaced) upgrade also.

I'm planning on getting a CPO '14 by Spring.

Any other issues with the motor? im at 67k miles with my N52 equipped f10 and i just did the transmission flush very recently. Havent had to change anything on my engine.. yet.

was your differential oil dirty when you flushed it?

is an alignment at this age necessary? my car tracks really nicely as of right now.

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by desertman123

535i is N55

Those engines are fairly bulletproof, only "common" issue is high pressure fuel pump, which isn't all that common (not nearly as much as N54).

It's probably the most 'proven-reliabilty' engines the F10 has to offer (behind the N52, but that's 2010-2011 528i only I believe).

Correct. 2010 the f10 was not released however. I have a 2011 528i (N52) and the engine is VERY solid - still feels new. these were also RWD only.

[S1ammin]

Iv'e had mine since May and that was the last time it's been at the dealer. Had 34k miles when I bought it and it has 39k now. No issues to speak of other than that slight drone sound that begins at around 60 mph and goes away at 70 mph. I don't think it's a wheel/tire issue since I can't feel it at all and it is so faint that you can only hear it with windows up and radio off.

Love this car and hope it lasts a long time!

[Quicksilv3r]

The F10 535 is about as bulletproof as you can get, and there's certainly nothing wrong with a '13. Only warranty claim I've made in last 8mos. was to replace the HVAC/stereo control unit b/c a few of the backlit buttons were no longer illuminating. It's a good car.

'13's the last model where the chrome fender blandishments served a purpose. I also prefer the smaller iDrive controller over the LCI.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by 6IX-F10-N52

Any other issues with the motor? im at 67k miles with my N52 equipped f10 and i just did the transmission flush very recently. Havent had to change anything on my engine.. yet.

was your differential oil dirty when you flushed it?

is an alignment at this age necessary? my car tracks really nicely as of right now.

Have no idea about the color of the fluid. I had the dealer do it and he didn't say anything was out of the ordinary.

I just do an occasional (every 12-24 months or so) alignment as a precaution. No issues, car tracked true but I had some odd wear on the front tires and as I was getting new tires I wanted to be sure nothing was wrong.

[Almaretto]

I never had any issues with mine, but did not keep it for as many miles as ezaircon4jc.

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Have no idea about the color of the fluid. I had the dealer do it and he didn't say anything was out of the ordinary.

I just do an occasional (every 12-24 months or so) alignment as a precaution. No issues, car tracked true but I had some odd wear on the front tires and as I was getting new tires I wanted to be sure nothing was wrong.

were your front tires wearing on the outside? it is also normal for the rear tires to wear on the inside because the camber is set up quite aggressively stock on BMW's. uneven front tire wear could also be a result of worn ball joints.

[claykin]

if the car was well maintained and the service records don't show recurring or other concerns, go for it.

I would recommend you have the Istep level updated to latest. Take advantage of "improvements" incorporated into the car ECU's. plus your Nav will get the latest firmware and Bluetooth updates to help minimize connectivity issues.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by 6IX-F10-N52

were your front tires wearing on the outside? it is also normal for the rear tires to wear on the inside because the camber is set up quite aggressively stock on BMW's. uneven front tire wear could also be a result of worn ball joints.

Yup... Fronts more outside wear. IIRC the rears had wear indicative of low pressure even though the pressure was correct (I check often). When I got the car it had a drift to the right that was corrected after an alignment. As my new alignment was pretty much the same as the old.

[STR8-6IX]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Yup... Fronts more outside wear. IIRC the rears had wear indicative of low pressure even though the pressure was correct (I check often). When I got the car it had a drift to the right that was corrected after an alignment. As my new alignment was pretty much the same as the old.

Front tire outside wear (positive camber)

rear tire inside wear (negative camber)

if you are an aggressive driver, this camber wear will show more due to the tire contacting the road most in this spot.

i believe this is normal. lots of vehicles with a sport oriented chassis/suspension setup follow this.