When I replaced my E83 due to being rear ended I went with a 2011 F25, I wanted to avoid a turbo.

The 2011 & 2012 were the last year for the N52, mine does have the ZF 8 speed.

I have been very pleased with the F25. I was lucky and found a low mileage one with NAV and PDC.

Most of the newer engines have electric water pumps these days.

__________________
2011 BMW X3 28i (F25)
2015 BMW 328i (F30)
---
2007 BMW X3 3.0SI (E83) (Totaled)