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35i or 50i
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I would test drive just the 35i. I can guarantee it will be much much faster than your 12 year old 4.4. And maybe that's all you need.
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Ditching my 04 4.4 this week for a 13 35i M-Sport, and I plan to DINAN Stage 2 the car after the break-in. Getting the extra 55hp and 100ish lb/ft is enough to offset the loss of the V8, especially with the less thirsty engine. I was enjoying the V8 on the Merritt Pkwy tonight--hope I don't miss it too much.
Be careful though--there is no more customization of 13s allowed. You are going to be stuck with a car in production or already on a lot, somewhere. There is inventory out there, but the choices are dwindling.
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Thanks for the advice, about how much will the engine work run you?
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[QUOTE=rangerfan;939571]Ditching my 04 4.4 this week for a 13 35i M-Sport, and I plan to DINAN Stage 2 the car after the break-in. Getting the extra 55hp and 100ish lb/ft is enough to offset the loss of the V8, especially with the less thirsty engine. I was enjoying the V8 on the Merritt Pkwy tonight--hope I don't miss it too much.
Sorry Forgot to quote Be careful though--there is no more customization of 13s allowed. You are going to be stuck with a car in production or already on a lot, somewhere. There is inventory out there, but the choices are dwindling. |
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If you're already worried about fuel don't touch the 50i. Considering you've had your E53 for 12 years, re-selling may not be a huge concern...? I wish the 35i was already out when I bought. I think it's a good mix of everything, but it wasn't even announced so I had no hope.
12 years in a BMW - very nice - there's hope for some of us yet. In terms of these things running so long that is. Hopefully the electronics don't bug out too quickly.
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There is hope, just realize that once you hit 50-60k on the odo all if not most of the gaskets and rubber parts will start to go. I had both rear air boots replaced, upper and lower CCV gaskets as well as the timing chain cover one, all 8 engine coils, alt o-ring I can go on and on. All inexpensive parts but heavy on the labor and when your off warranty you need a great indy guy you can trust. |
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I was told to wait until after engine break-in to upgrade. No reason not to listen--I'll just have to hit 1,200 miles faster than I otherwise would have.
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