Looking for 2012-2014 550i xDrive

bluechipbmw · 01-18-2019, 07:20 AM

I have recently test drove the 535 xDrive but I keep going back to the V8 performance since I recently had a 2008 550i I prefer the V8.

I noticed a few posts about staying away from the N63 but dont really understand what the issues are but I understand enough tha from what I read big problems and big money to fix.

I just want to make sure that I should stay from the N63 and looking for at least a 2014 or am I better off with the 535?

Thanks in advances.

ReluctantRenegade · 01-18-2019, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bluechipbmw

I just want to make sure that I should stay from the N63 and looking for at least a 2014 or am I better off with the 535?

You're better off with the latter, no question about it...

https://www.eeuroparts.com/blog/9654...e-hot-garbage/

135i_vs_ · 01-18-2019, 08:19 AM

Performance vs reliability. it's hard to have both. I personally went with performance when I was in the market for the F10, and ended up buying an xDrive 550i. I know if I went with the 535, I would have always been itching for the 550i. No regrets here, the car definitely performs, nothing more fun than V8-TT. It's the closest to an M5 which cost significantly more.

bluechipbmw · 01-18-2019, 08:42 AM

Thanks for the link. I did not realize there were that many issues with the N63. Im disappointed because they seem to be more in the price range or at least at the high range of what I want to spend.

I guess I will keep looking for a 2014 and higher so just go back to a E60 V8.

Ickdeep · 01-18-2019, 08:49 AM

Depends on your budget. You could get a '13 M5

EL Jeffe 5 · 01-18-2019, 11:16 AM

2013 and up not as bad
Get low milage you should be fine

Dyelson · 01-18-2019, 04:19 PM

The N63tu is great (2014-2016), do some searching and you will see that owners of these love them.

philipm785 · 01-18-2019, 08:44 PM

I definitely do enjoy my N63tu. Incredibly smooth power delivery and seemingly never ending torque. Amazingly efficient for what it is. Mine has about 37k miles on it and nothing but regular oil changes so far. Not saying these are as bullet proof as the N55 (had one of those too and it was excellent), but they're a true joy to drive and from reports and my so far limited experience they're not super fragile like the older ones were.

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bluechipbmw New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Unknown Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Looking for 2012-2014 550i xDrive I have recently test drove the 535 xDrive but I keep going back to the V8 performance since I recently had a 2008 550i I prefer the V8. I noticed a few posts about staying away from the N63 but dont really understand what the issues are but I understand enough tha from what I read big problems and big money to fix. I just want to make sure that I should stay from the N63 and looking for at least a 2014 or am I better off with the 535? Thanks in advances.
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135i_vs_ Captain 72 Rep 697 Posts Drives: M5, 135i, 335d, F10 550xi Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Performance vs reliability. it's hard to have both. I personally went with performance when I was in the market for the F10, and ended up buying an xDrive 550i. I know if I went with the 535, I would have always been itching for the 550i. No regrets here, the car definitely performs, nothing more fun than V8-TT. It's the closest to an M5 which cost significantly more.
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bluechipbmw New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Unknown Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the link. I did not realize there were that many issues with the N63. Im disappointed because they seem to be more in the price range or at least at the high range of what I want to spend. I guess I will keep looking for a 2014 and higher so just go back to a E60 V8.
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Ickdeep Brigadier General 5721 Rep 4,209 Posts Drives: '13 F10 M5 \| '15 F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 [10.00] 2013 BMW M5 [SOLD] [10.00] 2013 BMW 535i [SOLD] [10.00]	Depends on your budget. You could get a '13 M5 __________________ Stage 2 Tune BPM \| Fabworx DP \| SSP Performance Clutch \| Muffler & Resonator Delete Dinan Adjustable Springs \| Powder Coated 343 Wheels \| F&R Spacers \| RW Carbon Front Lip & Diffuser Sold!
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EL Jeffe 5 Major 612 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: CBR1000RR Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	2013 and up not as bad Get low milage you should be fine __________________
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Dyelson New Member 5 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2015 550 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	The N63tu is great (2014-2016), do some searching and you will see that owners of these love them.
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philipm785 Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2016 550i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I definitely do enjoy my N63tu. Incredibly smooth power delivery and seemingly never ending torque. Amazingly efficient for what it is. Mine has about 37k miles on it and nothing but regular oil changes so far. Not saying these are as bullet proof as the N55 (had one of those too and it was excellent), but they're a true joy to drive and from reports and my so far limited experience they're not super fragile like the older ones were.
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