Subject: One thing is that they are valvetronic engines and BMW has gone away from them. Author: royinga as Roy In GA : member since February, 2004 : 5869 posts Posted on: 2009-10-19 21:50:14

Also the expensive o-ring fix I think is about the same thing as the e38s just harder to get to. I think it is the coolant pipe from the back of the engine to the front at the water pump. I guess you have to take out all of the much more complex intake manifold to get it.

• So, N62 engines. Edwin is trying to scare me on purpose. - visionbmw7 2009-10-13 22:52:01 (208 views)
  • Oil Consumption - docstrange 2009-11-16 22:11:24 (15 views)
  • One thing is that they are valvetronic engines and BMW has gone away from them. - Roy In GA 2009-10-19 21:50:14 (118 views)
    • These engines need regular oil changes to keep the valvetronic system - Roy In GA 2009-10-29 20:30:21 (73 views)
  • I am holding off until I do more research on these cars. Maybe wait for an 06. - visionbmw7 2009-10-15 16:36:43 (84 views)
  • Just telling what dealers tell me here, you can not find a signal 745 at any - Edwin™ 2009-10-15 07:47:10 (142 views)
    • Dang, those car resell value will drop faster than a brick in 1-2 more years. - bmw635 2009-10-15 18:04:07 (83 views)
    • How much is 'excessive'? Add oil every 1k miles? 500 miles? Every time u drive? (nt) - visionbmw7 2009-10-15 16:38:17 (79 views)
    • Ditto in Ireland. Cheap to buy but only available at private or non-dealer sites (nt) - RobinK 2009-10-15 07:54:25 (74 views)
  • I have never read anything to that effect - Brian 2009-10-14 09:31:41 (119 views)
  • Just get an 01 e38. (nt) - NRG 2009-10-14 09:00:11 (71 views)
  • Certainly... production up to 5/2005 (nt) - Claudio 2009-10-13 23:32:32 (94 views)
    • Based on what evidence? My father's '02 745i has been pretty trouble free since - Stygian7 2009-10-14 01:25:06 (117 views)
      • Whatever... (nt) - Claudio 2009-10-14 19:37:25 (69 views)
        • Great response...I've heard plenty of complaints about '02-'03 models, most - Stygian7 2009-10-14 21:07:12 (113 views)
  • Why do it man? Buy a Porsche instead and keep your Bimmer. (nt) - bmw635 2009-10-13 23:21:18 (62 views)
    • My idea of fun with a new toy - bmer_d 2009-10-17 11:43:31 (72 views)
    • Ferrari be a better deal... (nt) - Claudio 2009-10-13 23:33:21 (60 views)