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      01-21-2010, 07:40 PM   #35
archwerks
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Drives: x6 3.5i VR
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Hilarious & Outrageous!

Good to hear bmw confirm they r going to R & R the 2 turbos in my 3.5i.....
Good 2 hear they even have all the parts !
Good 2 hear they may even have it all done by Saturday!
So I asked ( I know I shouldn't have, but I wanted 2 know if my guess was way off),
" How much would this exercise have cost me if it was out of warranty??"
Reply " $ 7000 " !
My next question when I pick up (or for anyone having the same issue) will be to the shop foreman or service manager'
"How many N54 Engines require turbocharger replacement ? & @ what mileage interval ?"

I mean, imagine doing a crosscountry trip of a lifetime, & get stuck somewhere for an extra week or 2 ( if they don't have the parts & even if they overnight express fedex the parts in from Munchen, provided they have it there, sitting on a shelf, waiting for ur beckon call!)

My question is how many vehicles w/ N54s will be keepers beyond the warranty period?

It would not be the 1st to have good design, even Award Winning, but bad execution.

" The Ultimate Driving Machine" ,
Yes, when it's on the road & not on a hoist under repair!

WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!.....
Next, AMG ML 6.3.... or Audi A8 Spyder...The journey continues.....

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