545 Engine. 54k miles Engine is DONE!
02-04-2010, 07:23 PM
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I knew about some issues that e60 has. Every car has it's own right? But I also knew that BMW has strong engines. Doubt it know. FU$#@$@ 54650 miles and needs total rebuilt. $10000 Toyota Yaris with it's 1.3 will do a lot more. I know things break. But a V8 engine not reaching 120.000 miles is a junk I am thinking what to call the one not beeing able to do 60.000. Damn it.
02-04-2010, 07:30 PM
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The e60 relies on condition based service intervals. If you're changing your oil before the car indicates it, you're wasting your own time and money. I highly doubt it was the OP's fault the engine blew.
02-05-2010, 02:20 PM
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Ok everybody so here it is. They Will replace short block FREE OF CHARGE!!!! I will have to pay some part of taxes (welcome to ILLINOIS) so about $700 on my side which is great! 
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02-05-2010, 03:06 PM
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Congrats Rafi, that is certainly MUCH better than it seemed it was going to be throughout this ordeal! 
02-05-2010, 03:28 PM
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02-05-2010, 03:49 PM
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great to hear! BMW came through... make me so proud
02-05-2010, 03:56 PM
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02-05-2010, 04:50 PM
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Congrats man!!!!! This is great news. 700 is much more manageable than 4k!
They obviously did the right thing, and to me, that goes a long way. Keep us posted and get some pics up of the new block 