New 4.4i Owner

[maharaj1]

Will do. It'll probably be this weekend but I will check and report back. I might end up getting a new key since I only have one key and would feel a lot more comfortable knowing I have a spare.

[romeokc10]

That's a great looking color! With the miles that are on it you're in the sweet spot (150-200) where the timing chain guides will fail and need to be replaced. Do a search and you will find several threads on the subject, it's been happening a lot lately as us V8 owners cars get older. Depending on where you take it the cost can run anywhere from $2000-$5000 dollars, or you can do it yourself, drive safe and enjoy.

[Whitecat]

Welcome ! 4 Chrome tips would fit nicely with that grey

[tmv]

Originally Posted by romeokc10

... With the miles that are on it you're in the sweet spot (150-200) where the timing chain guides will fail and need to be replaced. Do a search and you will find several threads on the subject, it's been happening a lot lately as us V8 owners cars get older. Depending on where you take it the cost can run anywhere from $2000-$5000 dollars, or you can do it yourself, drive safe and enjoy.

Any data to support your statement?
Many 540i E39 (same M62TU engine) owners on bimmerforums still have the original guide on theirs with over 200k miles. Your statement makes it seem like it would definitely failed in that mileage range, which is not true.
Moreover, the OP has N62 in his, not the M62TU as in yours.

Please top scaring new owner. He didn't ask for any owner experience.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by tmv

Any data to support your statement?
Many 540i E39 (same M62TU engine) owners on bimmerforums still have the original guide on theirs with over 200k miles. Your statement makes it seem like it would definitely failed in that mileage range, which is not true.
Moreover, the OP has N62 in his, not the M62TU as in yours.

Please top scaring new owner. He didn't ask for any owner experience.

+1

[maharaj1]

Thanks man I really like the color as well. I'll have to check the records and see if the previous owner had the guides replaced when he owned it. And I thought about doing chrome tips but I haven't decided yet.

[Whitecat]

Originally Posted by maharaj1

Thanks man I really like the color as well. I'll have to check the records and see if the previous owner had the guides replaced when he owned it. And I thought about doing chrome tips but I haven't decided yet.

They are all jealous of our 4 pipes :-) here is mine before and after ...not very expensive mod (low $100)

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-set-4-4i.html

[Whitecat]

Please would be good to add in your signature your car pedigree i.e model, year, miles, equipement etc....that way all other members will be able to help you

[romeokc10]

Originally Posted by Whitecat

They are all jealous of our 4 pipes :-) here is mine before and after ...not very expensive mod (low $100)

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-set-4-4i.html

Ok I admit I'm jealous...lol, there's nothing like the look of a quad exhaust setup, looks badass! I've been thinking about switching mine to a quad setup.

[maharaj1]

Just updated it. And it definitely isn't bad looking, I'm just not sure if I want to black the grills out and have no chrome or if I want to leave it