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      04-12-2021, 08:48 AM   #44
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Thanks again for all the additional insights. Definitely narrowing my search for the following (in order):
  • i3
  • 128i
  • E90
  • E46

Coincidently FCP Blog just posted this article on exactly what I was looking for. It's reassuring to see so many overlaps with your recommendations. You guys definitely know your BMWs. I'm getting there, but I only have 4 years of ownership experience.



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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech View Post
A 550? LOL The N63 is the only thing less reliable than the N20.
Exactly. BMW novice mistake 101. Coming from a 2013 C350, I wanted a bigger car and a V8. Didn't want to spend E63 or M5 money at the time and so I was left with the 550i or an S6. Glad I made the decision to go with BMW but had I known more about the N63 (even if tu), probably would have talked myself out of a V8 and got a F80 M3. Oh well.
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