hi gents,
and thanks for accepting my registration.
I'm in the market for an F10 B5 saloon. Something that I'm keen to get your views on is would you entertain buying a high mileage car (~120k) that has been meticulously maintained. e.g. all common N63 issues were rectified.
While I love the exclusive/rare factor I also wonder, what F10 B5's are like maintenance wise?
Many thanks
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Re: New user
No idea about the F10's specifically but the fact I haven't heard of any issues I would take as a good thing. Those of us with the older E60/61 have the supercharger to consider but with the turbos of the F10 I'm sure you would be fine.
Personally I'm not a fan of higher mile cars as of course with use parts deteriorate, and these are never cheap cars to maintain, but if there is a history file with the car that shows diligent servicing and maintenance and any major parts already replaced this could be a good thing and save you some cash down the line.
For me it would be very much down to the paperwork that comes with the car. Happy searching and I hope you end up getting one.
Personally I'm not a fan of higher mile cars as of course with use parts deteriorate, and these are never cheap cars to maintain, but if there is a history file with the car that shows diligent servicing and maintenance and any major parts already replaced this could be a good thing and save you some cash down the line.
For me it would be very much down to the paperwork that comes with the car. Happy searching and I hope you end up getting one.
Alpina B5 E61 2005 Touring #007 Special Toy Malachite Green with Caramel Merino Leather. Quaife LSD upgrade
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Volvo XC90 D5 2011 Daily
KTM 990SMT 2013 Summer Toy
Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 2002 Summer Toy
Kawasaki ZXR750 1993 Summer Toy
Kawasaki ZX6R 1999 Summer Toy
BMW X5 F15 2014 30d M Sport Daily for the other half
Re: New user
Thanks Jules, appreciate it.
Other than con rods bearing on N63, is anyone aware of any other 'common issues' or challenge areas on F10/11 cars?
Other than con rods bearing on N63, is anyone aware of any other 'common issues' or challenge areas on F10/11 cars?