01-15-2018, 01:45 PM | #1 |
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50i Turbo and coolant tank replacement
Over the past 2 years at looking at X5's, I have seen several buybacks of the 2011-2012. And carfax shows Coolant problems Is there any preventative maintenance a person can do to keep from having this problem?
I even responded to an ad 2 weeks ago where the guy posted his 50i for sale and so I emailed him and asked for a picture from the rear.. and the picture he sent was while he was sitting at a dealer looking at another vehicle. His X5 had 80k miles and I asked about the coolant and turbo issue, and he said "oh I've already replaced that around 65k miles".. haha And I doubt it will show up on the carfax , although I did not get the carfax for that one.. So, any preventative maintenance I can do to keep from replacing the turbo's -or- should I budget that into the sale price? Thanks! |
01-15-2018, 01:50 PM | #2 |
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1 more thing.. About a year ago I look at 2 X5's at a reseller in Dallas. And the lady let it slip, and said "you don't want to buy a used BMW without a warranty".. I was like WOW! Great way to kill a sale.. haha nevertheless, she said it.. truth came out.
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01-18-2018, 03:11 AM | #3 |
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The coolant issue is more of when the water pump fails because it is electric. Usually the hoses and expansion tank is replaced with it. I had the same issue on my X5 and my 335i, usually 50 to 75k is when the go, mine went around 90k.
If the guy has the maintenace records and wants to sell the car he can provide it for you, either the buyer can get a copy from where did the work and if you have any concerns take it to an indy for a PPI. My recommendations is to buy the 50i with an extended warranty. If you want to go without the warranty then look at the 35d. |
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What is PIP I had an older camaro where i replaced the mechanical water pump with an electrcial water pump. And the manufacturer clearly stated the electrical pump has a lifetime expectancy of a certain number of hours. Beyond that, you are at risk. So yes, I believe it. I'm sure BMW is no different. Yes I agree with your mileage estimates. It agrees with What I see. I am thinking about buying this Mechanical Breakdown insurance. It is supposedly different than an extended warranty. https://www.dcu.org/loans/mechanical-breakdown-insurance.html Or instead of buying the 50i, why not go with the 48i. I know the older model has a less desirable navigation.. But no turbo and more instance power and no electrical pump.. right? I think those are mechanical. |
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01-18-2018, 09:41 AM | #5 |
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Indy is an independent shop. Ie. not BMW dealership
PPI is a pre-purchase inspection.
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01-19-2018, 07:36 AM | #8 |
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To the original poster there has been several X5's with cracked coolant expansion tanks. Not sure it matters on the engine there. Just something to keep in mind. It's a $60 part on rockauto I think.
The 50i has an extra electric water pump for the turbo chargers. Mine had to be replaced I did it for $80 BMW part. |
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