535i advice
01-15-2010, 11:10 AM
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Wow $31k for a 2008 535i with 100k CPO and 100k maintenance warranty is one heckuva deal. However, the fact that it was lemoned already would probably make me pass on it. There's a reason it's cheap. I think the headache and worry of having problems arise is not worth saving the extra $3-$8k on a similar alternative. A CPO 550 would be an awesome way to go, especially since he's not a car fanatic and probably would not mod it.
01-15-2010, 07:24 PM
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My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
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Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='1091461' date='Jan 15 2010, 02:50 PM
Lemoned because of the HPFP is fine...
No one knows the long term issues with the motor constantly going in to limp mode. Fuel injectors , the Dist rail,and LPFP are now starting to get replaced with alarming regularity on N54 motored cars....
If it was lemoned usually that is 3 replacements of the part in 12 months.....
01-15-2010, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbadbull' post='1091692' date='Jan 15 2010, 08:24 PM
No one knows the long term issues with the motor constantly going in to limp mode. Fuel injectors , the Dist rail,and LPFP are now starting to get replaced with alarming regularity on N54 motored cars....
If it was lemoned usually that is 3 replacements of the part in 12 months.....
If it was lemoned usually that is 3 replacements of the part in 12 months.....
01-15-2010, 07:32 PM
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just as an FYI: member bigbadbull has had a long history with the HPFP being replaced multiple times, to the point where his 535i was lemoned...
its an unfortunate experience indeed, but online reporting of HPFP can somewhat be biased, as one will tend to report when there are problems, not where there are no problems....
either way, can't go wrong with either choice....
its an unfortunate experience indeed, but online reporting of HPFP can somewhat be biased, as one will tend to report when there are problems, not where there are no problems....
either way, can't go wrong with either choice....
01-15-2010, 08:02 PM
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Get the 550. I love mine. It is just about the perfect all around car. No HPFP problems and if you get a LCI sport package one, you get the M Tech kit and the 172s. 
And the 535's exhaust note/engine noise does not compare with the 550.
Of course, if you friend is willing to tune the 535, he can make is more powerful and faster than the 550.
In any event, I would steer clear of any Lemon Law buyback car -- even if your friend ultimately decides to cast his lot with the 535.
And the 535's exhaust note/engine noise does not compare with the 550.
Of course, if you friend is willing to tune the 535, he can make is more powerful and faster than the 550.
In any event, I would steer clear of any Lemon Law buyback car -- even if your friend ultimately decides to cast his lot with the 535.
01-15-2010, 08:31 PM
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personally, my car is going to go back into the shop for the 3rd time for HPFP in the past 2 months. I just got it back a week ago and I just started having long cranks again yesterday.
The HPFP is such a big problem, I will never own another BMW. I have been clowned around so much with this HPFP. I have never been so angry at a car in my entire life.
The HPFP is such a big problem, I will never own another BMW. I have been clowned around so much with this HPFP. I have never been so angry at a car in my entire life.
01-16-2010, 04:14 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Some 535 have never had any of those problems including mine. It's been a great car and still would have made the same choice again. I would however stay away from a Lemon car.
01-16-2010, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='1091721' date='Jan 16 2010, 12:31 AM
personally, my car is going to go back into the shop for the 3rd time for HPFP in the past 2 months. I just got it back a week ago and I just started having long cranks again yesterday.
The HPFP is such a big problem, I will never own another BMW. I have been clowned around so much with this HPFP. I have never been so angry at a car in my entire life.
The HPFP is such a big problem, I will never own another BMW. I have been clowned around so much with this HPFP. I have never been so angry at a car in my entire life.
01-26-2010, 05:33 AM
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My Ride: | 2006 550i | Silver Gray Metallic | Sport Package | 6-speed MT | Logic7 | NAV | CWP | Tan Dakota Leather | Stock 124s | 35% tint |
For those of you who were on pins and needles wondering what my friend chose...
2007 550i - Gray, sport, CWP, Premium, Nav, L7 - should be delivered later this week depending on snow
Essentially the same car as my '06 save color and MT
Thanks for the advice.
-Grady
2007 550i - Gray, sport, CWP, Premium, Nav, L7 - should be delivered later this week depending on snow
Essentially the same car as my '06 save color and MT
Thanks for the advice.
-Grady