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Old 03-03-2017, 01:35 AM
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My e39 was my favorite BMW. That was their best chassis ever in my opinion. I've got the e70 4.8 now and after a few warranty repairs it's been problem free (knock wood). Just picked up an e90 335 though and the e70 is currently gathering dust in the garage.
I just can't do another V-8. It doesn't seem they ever solved the cooling issues or the timing chain. Not sure why they with a 3 mile timing chain was a good idea unless they knew it would only last as long as the warranty.

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