03-16-2019, 12:53 PM | #24 |
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I just went through this!
This just happened to me! I got my car back and running finally after 3 months of hell. All symptoms you went through was the same; I ceased on the highway at 52,000 miles. Only mods I have is cold air intakes.
I purchased a used engine on-line and had shipped to Hawaii for $6,000 and installed with extra parts (seals and gaskets) for $5888. Total for this R&R was just under $12,000. I was aggressive with the labor, showed BMW HAWAII that there were other shops that would counter their ridiculous $25,000 quote to do the R&R. |
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08-16-2019, 09:41 PM | #26 | |
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I have a similar story and from seaching last few weeks there seems to be more people as well. What did you end up doing with the car? |
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12-22-2019, 05:19 PM | #27 |
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Guys, any updates on this? Interested to see production years on all the ones with similar issues if anyone has the info
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12-30-2019, 12:56 PM | #29 |
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hey guys, sorry for the no reply since this problem occurred. It has been a stressful one. The car had its engine replaced ($42k invoice) courtesy of BMW. I did have to pay about 8-9k out of pocket for the repair. I have been with BMW since 2010, So I have been a very loyal BMW customer, and have established a good relationship with my dealer. Dealer had car for 2 months approx. Brand New Re-manaf engine replaced with 2 year warranty. The car never drove the same, and has been giving me misc issues all across since, which I have fixed. The N63 did have a promo on their new engines for like $2500 new re-manaf I rememeber on the 50I engines, as the gaskets all went on those engines. See if those are still available. But I would honestly just buy a used motor low miles, swap the rod bearings since the motor is out already(most probably what caused the seize, unless you just never topped off oil). Change oil pump, and have it done ONLY in a common tuner BMW repair shop, such as autocouture in NJ. Sorry for your motor, it happens, BMW!
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01-01-2020, 03:55 PM | #30 |
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Well this isn't the first thing I wanted to see because I came in this forum to look for a nice GC to pick up as I was thinking about selling my X5M.
Op quick question what year is your car?
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07-13-2020, 04:07 PM | #31 |
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Hey sorry just seen this, mine is a 2012. Car had some misfires in the very beginning but I got it all fixed down the road. Car is a beast, but I definitely recommend buying one with an extended warranty just to sleep better at night. Might as well get the M8 at this point for $170k
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07-13-2020, 10:31 PM | #32 | |
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