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10-14-2018, 06:44 PM | #1 |
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Please tell me about N63
Hello All,
I'm shopping around for a 5er and was looking at N63 (2011+) 550i's. I've read some things about N63's that suffice to say aren't so great, but as an engine development engineer the N63 looks quite interesting. Can any of you all help a brotha' out with some feedback on the N63 (2011) and (I think) the N63TU? There are some interesting used cars out there and don't want to buy something that is a mess. Thanks! |
10-15-2018, 09:57 AM | #2 | |
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Just like any other car depending how much money you spend lower millage you be better of. High millage expect to do some repairs and on and on F10 550 parts and labor not cheep. I have 2013 550i with 42k miles No major issues still under warranty.
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Then absolutely don't buy an N63. They are mess and you'll be spending a lot of time and money on repairs and rentals. After my latest repair (turbo lines and some other stuff), the repair bills just during my 40k miles of ownership exceed $20k. Fortunately, other than about $3k-$4k, most have been covered under the CPO and later an aftermarket warranty (which cost $3k itself).
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I love my 11' 550iX, however, the potential problems are in the back of my mind. |
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10-17-2018, 10:14 AM | #11 |
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I Was in the same boat as you. I choose a higher mileage 535i and did the m sport conversion wheels etc and kept my 11 sec e92 335i also Instead of buying a low mileage 550i
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10-18-2018, 11:23 AM | #13 |
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I'm living proof that an early high mileage N63 550xi is a nightmare to own. I do my own work on my other cars but the N63 is such a complex design that it's intimidating to say the least and the car has had to go to the shop for most of its myriad issues and has rapidly burned a NASTY hole in my wallet.
Great to drive, beautiful to look at, and buckets of power but when the DTM light pops up you can feel your soul leave your body. I'm only 1.5yrs into my ownership and wish everyday that I'd gone with the 535 instead. This board gave me many warnings and I went against their advice and am regretting it daily...heck it's been in the shop AGAIN the last month or so for a randomly stalling issue that the tech isn't able to chase down. Think this over before you take the leap...
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Can people share some major work items that have been wallet-draining for the 550i N63? Wondering what I'm at risk for and how long can I tangibly keep the car considering I'm pretty comfortable doing my own maintenance items - done oil, MTF, brake lines, pads, CDV, and on other cars things like engine mounts and suspension. Never done anything as deep as the valve stem seal replacement though.
I'm still on my 30k 3rd party warranty - bought at 47k, currently at 58k. |
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Many repairs damn near require taking the whole engine out and if it's a impossible-to-get-to hose, you'll probably be on the hook for it as most warranties don't cover hoses. Last edited by EZgo; 10-30-2018 at 07:39 AM.. |
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If the repairs don't make you livid the rate of deprecation will! Is this just a weekend car for you or do you just not drive much?
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Its a weekend car for sure, I have a company vehicle I drive for work. And yes the depreciation is stupid for this car if I waited 2 more years to buy I could have gotten a 2013 for $25,000 instead of my 2011 for $35,000. My car is now barely worth maybe $17k and I owe 15k. Most of the repairs were covered under service bulletins and my aftermarket warranty so I never paid out of pocket. Im trading it in for a ZR-1 or CTS-V, Im done with this car. My car originally stickered for $81k and it started failing just after 51k miles. Right now I get a drive train malfunction every couple months and its my diverter valves, they are cracked and leaking boost. I just haven't had the time to change them but I will soon now that summer is over. Im for sure ditching this car before the valve seals start leaking and it starts to smoke, this is most likely my last bmw.
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