First time BMW owner and huge issues on 2nd day...

Akkunasenbohrer · 08-09-2017, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Birdoprey

Guess I need to look into the DIY coolant line fix. Surely there are other options than replacing the turbos? Should a shop that rebuilds turbos be able to replace the bushing?

Thanks for the info!

Hey, careful, don't invalidate your 2 year warranty with BMW.

2 years no DIY and all BMW services.

boneca · 08-09-2017, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Birdoprey

Just got off the phone with BMW rep. Looks like they are replacing the motor with a brand new unit from BMW, complete with a 2 year, unlimited mileage warranty through BMW.

congrats, awesome news

Birdoprey · 08-09-2017, 09:48 AM

BMW sent a text with a pic of the new motor(in crate). It just arrived. They are hoping to have it done by the 15th.
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting a little brighter!

JoeyBimX5din · 08-09-2017, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Birdoprey

BMW sent a text with a pic of the new motor(in crate). It just arrived. They are hoping to have it done by the 15th.
The light at the end of the tunnel is getting a little brighter!

is it just a long block, or is it a complete motor, including new turbos and such? I have also installed motors with the block, oil pan, cylinder head, valve cover and turbo, but nothing else, missing intake and injectors, and all associated parts.

Birdoprey · 08-09-2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeyBimX5din

is it just a long block, or is it a complete motor, including new turbos and such? I have also installed motors with the block, oil pan, cylinder head, valve cover and turbo, but nothing else, missing intake and injectors, and all associated parts.

That I do not know at the moment. I asked if he could send me a pic once its uncrated so I could see. If I were guessing, I'd say it was prolly a long block.
If it included the turbos and injectors, I'd be overjoyed!

Klimo · 08-10-2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Birdoprey

That I do not know at the moment. I asked if he could send me a pic once its uncrated so I could see. If I were guessing, I'd say it was prolly a long block.
If it included the turbos and injectors, I'd be overjoyed!

I recently had a warrantied motor installed and it did not include the turbos. Though one was shot anyways and was replaced.

BOOF-M3 · 08-16-2017, 11:06 PM

birdcatcher · 08-17-2017, 09:05 AM

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+1

Birdoprey · 08-17-2017, 11:16 AM

Well, its been hurry up and wait. BMW rep told me last week they thought it would be done on the 15th. Talked to the rep on 14th and motor was on the ground below my X-5(on the lift). Spoke with rep yesterday and he thought it might be next week. Said motor was still on ground but tranny,etc was all connected to it.
Rep just texted me a bit ago and said it would be done today and the mechanic needed my permission to drive it 40mi to make sure everything checked out ok. I told him "You bet! He can drive it 100 mi if needed!" I don't want it to have an issue on my 350mi trek home with it.
So...as of now....Hurry up and wait....

BOOF-M3 · 08-17-2017, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Birdoprey

Well, its been hurry up and wait. BMW rep told me last week they thought it would be done on the 15th. Talked to the rep on 14th and motor was on the ground below my X-5(on the lift). Spoke with rep yesterday and he thought it might be next week. Said motor was still on ground but tranny,etc was all connected to it.
Rep just texted me a bit ago and said it would be done today and the mechanic needed my permission to drive it 40mi to make sure everything checked out ok. I told him "You bet! He can drive it 100 mi if needed!" I don't want it to have an issue on my 350mi trek home with it.
So...as of now....Hurry up and wait....

Let's hope the mechanic doesn't do this!!

Akkunasenbohrer · 08-17-2017, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Birdoprey

Rep just texted me a bit ago and said it would be done today and the mechanic needed my permission to drive it 40mi to make sure everything checked out ok. I told him "You bet! He can drive it 100 mi if needed!" I don't want it to have an issue on my 350mi trek home with it.
So...as of now....Hurry up and wait....

Hehe, funny, same as in Germany... I was asked if 50 kilometer would be OK ;-)

Sounds good... I'm happy for you

BOOF-M3 · 08-22-2017, 07:34 PM

Birdoprey · 08-22-2017, 09:01 PM

Sorry for the late update. Been sick as a dog since yesterday.

BMW rep said Friday afternoon that my X5 was in the "test drive phase" and would be done sometime this week. Also said they submitted a claim for an axle shaft....Sheesh!

Tried calling BMW rep yesterday afternoon and no answer. He texted this morning stating that it will be ready for pickup tomorrow(wed). I can't go get it till Thursday. Its slowly inching closer.
Oh, they did verify that the N63 "Customer Care Package" has been done to my X-5 already, so thats good to know.
Once again...Hurry up and wait...

jandref321 · 08-23-2017, 12:00 AM

I'm excited for you! Let us know how it goes Thursday

beachcomberx5 · 08-23-2017, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Birdoprey

Sorry for the late update. Been sick as a dog since yesterday.

BMW rep said Friday afternoon that my X5 was in the "test drive phase" and would be done sometime this week. Also said they submitted a claim for an axle shaft....Sheesh!

Tried calling BMW rep yesterday afternoon and no answer. He texted this morning stating that it will be ready for pickup tomorrow(wed). I can't go get it till Thursday. Its slowly inching closer.
Oh, they did verify that the N63 "Customer Care Package" has been done to my X-5 already, so thats good to know.
Once again...Hurry up and wait...

FWIW and just my two cents, but in my opinion you might consider getting rid of the X5. I know it has a new engine and a 2 year warranty but the N63 has so many problems. It might be ok if you lived close to a dealership but you are over 300 miles away. I can guarantee something will go wrong that either your local shop won't know what to do or if they try to fix may void the warranty.

With the new engine the truck value is probably worth more than what you paid.

The F15 is a much better vehicle and engine. Maybe the dealership would consider taking your x5 as a trade. Might be worth asking.

BOOF-M3 · 08-23-2017, 07:15 AM

Probably makes a lot of sense what Beachcomberx5 is suggesting.

I had been in the market for an X5. I opted not to. The reason was that when we looked at service records for each vehicle we were interested in all had tons of repair/warranty work performed. Our budget and the model we liked had us looking at vehicles just out of warranty as we wanted a 2013. Each vehicle had an average of 15-20 visits to the shop over the 4 years they had been on the road. Some of the visits were for normal servicing like oil changes but other visits were for repairs. So either we were going to be buying a vehicle that was going to be in the shop an average of 4 times a year or as most dealers told us, anything that has gone wrong has already been fixed. The fact that you have a brand new engine is almost irrelevant. It will be in the shop an average of 4 times a year. Twice for oil changes, brake pads, something leaking, low battery discharge warning, turbos etc... I'm not sure if Jiggz or bmwx5er have weighed in here but these guys are very knowledgeable and helpful. Also they might potentially have a buyer for you as they are always on the lookout helping others find vehicles. You may want to reach out to them directly for advice but I'm sure they will get notified now that I have tagged their user names here.

JoeyBimX5din · 08-23-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by beachcomberx5

FWIW and just my two cents, but in my opinion you might consider getting rid of the X5. I know it has a new engine and a 2 year warranty but the N63 has so many problems. It might be ok if you lived close to a dealership but you are over 300 miles away. I can guarantee something will go wrong that either your local shop won't know what to do or if they try to fix may void the warranty.

With the new engine the truck value is probably worth more than what you paid.

The F15 is a much better vehicle and engine. Maybe the dealership would consider taking your x5 as a trade. Might be worth asking.

I don't think a motor failure in a vehicles life makes it worth more, even with a fresh install. The dealer may not be able to play ball now the OP owns the truck, but then again, maybe they will.

JoeyBimX5din · 08-23-2017, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by beachcomberx5

FWIW and just my two cents, but in my opinion you might consider getting rid of the X5. I know it has a new engine and a 2 year warranty but the N63 has so many problems. It might be ok if you lived close to a dealership but you are over 300 miles away. I can guarantee something will go wrong that either your local shop won't know what to do or if they try to fix may void the warranty.

With the new engine the truck value is probably worth more than what you paid.

The F15 is a much better vehicle and engine. Maybe the dealership would consider taking your x5 as a trade. Might be worth asking.

p.s. I would try and find a way to get out of that truck yes, I do agree with that. I am just not sure how 'new motor' in his truck may be perceived

beachcomberx5 · 08-23-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeyBimX5din

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Originally Posted by beachcomberx5

FWIW and just my two cents, but in my opinion you might consider getting rid of the X5. I know it has a new engine and a 2 year warranty but the N63 has so many problems. It might be ok if you lived close to a dealership but you are over 300 miles away. I can guarantee something will go wrong that either your local shop won't know what to do or if they try to fix may void the warranty.

With the new engine the truck value is probably worth more than what you paid.

The F15 is a much better vehicle and engine. Maybe the dealership would consider taking your x5 as a trade. Might be worth asking.

p.s. I would try and find a way to get out of that truck yes, I do agree with that. I am just not sure how 'new motor' in his truck may be perceived

All the more reason for a trade. I was pleasantly surprised by the price the dealer offered for my 5.0 even though it needed new turbos....I took the money and ran.

Birdoprey · 08-23-2017, 06:20 PM

I will probably do my best to get out of it. What stinks is that the X5 is what i really want and i would be quite happy keeping it as long as i had some reasonable expectation that it would not be plagued with issues. At the moment i'm not feeling it....

JoeyBimX5din · 08-24-2017, 10:08 AM

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All the more reason for a trade. I was pleasantly surprised by the price the dealer offered for my 5.0 even though it needed new turbos....I took the money and ran.

I think in the future I want to step into an F15 5.0 to replace mine. I hope the values stay up, I got mine for a little below market value because it needed a few minor odds and ends. I do know the got the new engine pangs out with the N63tu's so I hear. I dont believe BMW would do well selling these trucks at the price they are new and having the motor problems they have. So I am excited for the next say 2-3 years from now.

I also have my wife convinced shes getting a 35i if her Jeep every truly craps out, so that is good to.

Birdoprey · 08-24-2017, 07:57 PM

Well, i picked up my X5 today. Logged right at 300mi on the drive back. Averaged 22.8 over entire drive. Never got over 2000rpm. Varied rpm/load for first 50 or so miles, all interstate driving after that. Climbed somewhere around 1500ft from start to finish and was somewhat hilly. Was very easy with the throttle even climbing the hills. I really like this vehicle. Have some traveling to do over the next 3 days and will be taking it, so we shall see how it does. Will be putting close to 250 miles on it each day in two stints. Looks like i'll be doing an oil change maybe next weekend.

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Birdoprey Private 35 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Roscoe, Tx iTrader: (1)	Well, its been hurry up and wait. BMW rep told me last week they thought it would be done on the 15th. Talked to the rep on 14th and motor was on the ground below my X-5(on the lift). Spoke with rep yesterday and he thought it might be next week. Said motor was still on ground but tranny,etc was all connected to it. Rep just texted me a bit ago and said it would be done today and the mechanic needed my permission to drive it 40mi to make sure everything checked out ok. I told him "You bet! He can drive it 100 mi if needed!" I don't want it to have an issue on my 350mi trek home with it. So...as of now....Hurry up and wait....
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Birdoprey Private 35 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Roscoe, Tx iTrader: (1)	Sorry for the late update. Been sick as a dog since yesterday. BMW rep said Friday afternoon that my X5 was in the "test drive phase" and would be done sometime this week. Also said they submitted a claim for an axle shaft....Sheesh! Tried calling BMW rep yesterday afternoon and no answer. He texted this morning stating that it will be ready for pickup tomorrow(wed). I can't go get it till Thursday. Its slowly inching closer. Oh, they did verify that the N63 "Customer Care Package" has been done to my X-5 already, so thats good to know. Once again...Hurry up and wait...
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BOOF-M3 Brigadier General 4452 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Pasadena Florida iTrader: (1)	Probably makes a lot of sense what Beachcomberx5 is suggesting. I had been in the market for an X5. I opted not to. The reason was that when we looked at service records for each vehicle we were interested in all had tons of repair/warranty work performed. Our budget and the model we liked had us looking at vehicles just out of warranty as we wanted a 2013. Each vehicle had an average of 15-20 visits to the shop over the 4 years they had been on the road. Some of the visits were for normal servicing like oil changes but other visits were for repairs. So either we were going to be buying a vehicle that was going to be in the shop an average of 4 times a year or as most dealers told us, anything that has gone wrong has already been fixed. The fact that you have a brand new engine is almost irrelevant. It will be in the shop an average of 4 times a year. Twice for oil changes, brake pads, something leaking, low battery discharge warning, turbos etc... I'm not sure if Jiggz or bmwx5er have weighed in here but these guys are very knowledgeable and helpful. Also they might potentially have a buyer for you as they are always on the lookout helping others find vehicles. You may want to reach out to them directly for advice but I'm sure they will get notified now that I have tagged their user names here.
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Birdoprey Private 35 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Roscoe, Tx iTrader: (1)	I will probably do my best to get out of it. What stinks is that the X5 is what i really want and i would be quite happy keeping it as long as i had some reasonable expectation that it would not be plagued with issues. At the moment i'm not feeling it....
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Birdoprey Private 35 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Roscoe, Tx iTrader: (1)	Well, i picked up my X5 today. Logged right at 300mi on the drive back. Averaged 22.8 over entire drive. Never got over 2000rpm. Varied rpm/load for first 50 or so miles, all interstate driving after that. Climbed somewhere around 1500ft from start to finish and was somewhat hilly. Was very easy with the throttle even climbing the hills. I really like this vehicle. Have some traveling to do over the next 3 days and will be taking it, so we shall see how it does. Will be putting close to 250 miles on it each day in two stints. Looks like i'll be doing an oil change maybe next weekend.
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