[Mavus]

Originally Posted by Rafichicago

It’s ok. I don’t even want to start on n54/55 issues. One of the. Pat unreliable engine in BMW history but praised for tunability by many. I personally know about many that spun bearing before 100k miles. Let alone fuel delivery issues. The repairs are expensive. 12 revisions of injectors alone kept me from getting anything with that drivetrain.

the first gen n54 was rushed to market but bmw supported it with additional wrnty and updated parts as you know.

Our ‘17 x35 has been the most reliable car since new and now at 92k mi by far and much better than 3 acuras, infiniti, subaru etc. 2008 acura TL type S engine seized at 54k mi with preventive maint and I had to sue to recover cost for engine replacement. 2003 acura tls xmsn dead at 90K mi but was covered due to class action settlement. Subaru Outback 3.6 electrical gremlins non stop and CVT is junk (was business vehicle). Their feedback was just disconnect and reconnect main battery. The list goes on … but e9x is one of the best dd even today with a few mods.

[tturedraider]

Originally Posted by jackson2005

updated car links:
135i: https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/use...5031920427.htm

m135i: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ARkhSg5fN/

Hot hatch without question!!!

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by BMWbiker

Honestly? Neither.

A nineteen year old with minimal income should avoid buying a car if possible. Use mass transit. Put the money in the bank.

If you live somewhere without mass transit, then buy a used Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, or whatever the equivalents are in NZ. Put as much money as possible in the bank.

Cars are depreciating assets and money pits. I assume that one of those cars will be expensive to insure. It will be expensive to maintain and repair.

You want to minimize your costs and maximize your savings. The more you save and invest now, the less you need to save when you’re older, and the more fun you can have when you can afford it.

If you insist on making a purchase between those two cars, buy the stock one. Don’t buy someone else’s mods and possible abuse of the car.

A 135i isn’t really depreciating anymore, unless driven by a 19yo.

[BMWbiker]

Originally Posted by LuisBoston

A 135i isn’t really depreciating anymore, unless driven by a 19yo.

[Rafichicago]

Originally Posted by Mavus

the first gen n54 was rushed to market but bmw supported it with additional wrnty and updated parts as you know.

Our ‘17 x35 has been the most reliable car since new and now at 92k mi by far and much better than 3 acuras, infiniti, subaru etc. 2008 acura TL type S engine seized at 54k mi with preventive maint and I had to sue to recover cost for engine replacement. 2003 acura tls xmsn dead at 90K mi but was covered due to class action settlement. Subaru Outback 3.6 electrical gremlins non stop and CVT is junk (was business vehicle). Their feedback was just disconnect and reconnect main battery. The list goes on … but e9x is one of the best dd even today with a few mods.

I’ve had 3 different E60 with 4.4 and 4.8 in fact I still have one and it didn’t bankrupt me contrary to info that you’d find online with valley pan coolant leak valve seals etc. But it doesn’t prove anything. I have few friends with b58 engine that has oil consumption issues. I used to have 2016 340i that was a lease and it hasn’t been in service once for anything other than routine maintenance. But that will not change my mind about n54 and n55 having expensive issues. I’ve seen too many but that doesn’t mean that there are owners happy with theirs.

[ShocknAwe]

Hi, long term E82 owner.

Do not buy a turbocharged BMW if you're 19 with limited income. Trust me.

All cars have problems. I love the E82 chassis. Buy a 128i if you must have a BMW. Buy it stock. Buy only a car with detailed maintenance records.

[BMWbiker]

Originally Posted by jackson2005

I’m a little confused guys as from what I’ve researched the N55 is a decently reliable engine so why do so many people want to steer clear of them unless they have a larger budget, my 118i with a b38 is considered to also be a “decently reliable engine” and since owning it have not had a single issue. Also I understand how stupid that reply I added about daddys track car and what not was lol

Wait—you already have your own car?

Does it run? Is it reasonably reliable?

If so, keep it. Don’t upgrade. Save your money. Invest it wisely.