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      06-05-2017, 09:40 AM   #1
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Question about 2009 BMW X6 50i xDrive

Hi everyone,

I just saw a deal on a 2009 BMW X6 50i xDrive, but it has 109 000 miles.

Is the V8 a good engine?

Should I take it or not? And what should I check on it to make sure I will be good with the car for "long" term?

Thank you !
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      06-05-2017, 09:50 PM   #2
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Hi everyone,

I just saw a deal on a 2009 BMW X6 50i xDrive, but it has 109 000 miles.

Is the V8 a good engine?

Should I take it or not? And what should I check on it to make sure I will be good with the car for "long" term?

Thank you !
lol ok walk away slowly! ...... just kidding the 50i is a very nice powerful V8 but over 100k miles be prepared to go broke as it's out of warranty and these engines can literally break you if your not prepared or can't wrench on an engine yourself.

Some things that can go wrong with this engine can set you back 8 to 10k in repairs.

One guy on this forum spent 36k in 6 years on repairs.

If your firm on getting a e70 or e71 over 100k look at the 35i for a more reliable high milage version their more bullet proof and cost less to repair. If your set on the 50i get a lower milage one so you may be able to get a warranty with it.
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lol ok walk away slowly! ...... just kidding the 50i is a very nice powerful V8 but over 100k miles be prepared to go broke as it's out of warranty and these engines can literally break you if your not prepared or can't wrench on an engine yourself.

Some things that can go wrong with this engine can set you back 8 to 10k in repairs.

One guy on this forum spent 36k in 6 years on repairs.

If your firm on getting a e70 or e71 over 100k look at the 35i for a more reliable high milage version their more bullet proof and cost less to repair. If your set on the 50i get a lower milage one so you may be able to get a warranty with it.

I heared that the 50i is not the best V8... exept the 4.4L from the X5M/X6M.

I know the 35i is better engine with his 3.0L TwinTurbo.

Okay, I think I will walk away from this 50i lol. The car is no more warranty.

Thank you !
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      06-09-2017, 09:21 AM   #4
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Just don't drive it. I believe you may not be able to walk away. Go drive a 35i, they are plenty quick enough, and you wont know there is greener performance grass on the other side.

My truck just clicked off 95k, I am not scared. I do have a possible backup DD, and many years of professional mechanic experience behind me, so my results are not usual
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      06-12-2017, 08:00 PM   #5
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Well,

I must be one of the luckiest person with BMWs. I have a 2005 X5 3.0I, bought it in Germany brand new. No major problem in 12 years and 130K miles. A year and a half ago, I wanted to try something with more power so I bought a 2010 X6 50i with 90K miles. Now it has 125K, that is 35K in less than a two years. Again no major issues so far. As soon as I got it, I bought all new suspension parts and installed them myself. I have replaced a couple of the sensor, but the engine and transmission are still going strong. One thing that I do with my cars is that I am always checking them with ISTA to see if there is any problems. Preventive maintenance is the key.
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