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N63 or n63tu
Ok boys I’m in the market for a 550i I have 25k cash to play with . I found some info about changes in the n63tu motor but I’m wondering if it’s really worth the extra 10k for similar miles , or if I should just pay cash for a 2011 (n63) 550i I have been seeing 2011-2012 with 40k-50k miles for under 20k and was wondering if this motor is even worth it to get or if I should just finance the rest and pay the extra for n63tu . Also I’m looking to go full bolt on .
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Bolt on you are quite limited. The item with most choice is Exhaust. Intercoolers you only have Dinan as an option for both (Alpina will be more cost prohibitive). Intake you have Dinan or BadBlack for both. Turbos, you really only have Alpina or Pure Turbos. This applies to both N63 and N63TU. DME Tuning you have more options for N63TU in form of piggy back but still some available for N63. Overall, I'd recommend going with the TU since its newer. N63 already has had a bunch of issues and recalls and now BMW is even trying to resolve a class action by replacing engines but customer has to pay quite a bit for it. Also, the newer Nav and LED headlights are a pretty good option to go for. You can find a decent 550i 2014 for around $30K now. (I'd choose a 650i Gran Coupe if I were to choose again)
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This looks like a great deal : http://www.vccarsg.com/2014-BMW-5Ser...4/Details.aspx
Just put in some coilers and M5 sway bars and it will be all set |
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Spend the extra money and get the N63Tu. Much more reliable and you get a 40 HP bump to boot.
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based on what owners have been reporting, even the TU still has it's issues. for OP's sake, if you plan to keep the car for a while I would suggest just getting a 2011 535i and modifying that instead. more aftermarket support for the N55, far more reliable engine.
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I have owned both and I can definitely say that I was unhappy with my 2011 f10 and have no complaints at all with the n63tu. BMW revamped and fixed many issues the first f10 had. Absolutely go with the LCI!
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Do this: buy a M Sport 2011 BMW 550i with closer to 50k miles at the same time you buy an Easy Street Route 66 Warranty (not Main Street version) for around $3k.
100% sure as hell sell that puppy before the warranty expires. |
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Been hearing a lot of talk on the Route 66 warranty . Even my mechanic (master certified) told me stay away from n63 lol quoted me $3,800 for valve stem seal job , $1,800 for timing chain , I can live with n54 repairs but n63 is starting to scare me out of warranty !
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