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Thread: Whats your opinion

  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2018
    Location
    Palm Coast
    Posts
    7
    My Cars
    2004 325xi

    Whats your opinion

    I'm looking for some advice from any and all, I bought a 2004 325xi from a private owner who had rebuilt the motor, well after the transaction we titled the car and drove it 40 miles home, the car went into limp mode, took it to the shop...the cams were reversed, missing bolts on the intake, vanos seized and broke. I have always had older bimmers (1976 630cs),(1984 528e), never had newer models as I put 500,000 plus on the 2 I had. I need some insight into this motor with the Vanos, and whether or not it is worth putting a motor in it or not. Is there problems with these motors? I can get a motor for $1000 - $1500 and I guess another $1500 to install, I am unable to do the work any longer so I will be at the mercy of a mechanic. I need to make an informed and educated move here to get approved by my CFO...hehehe

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    San Francisco
    Posts
    397
    My Cars
    03 530i/5, e30 s52(Sold)
    M54's are pretty reliable from my experience. The heads do warp when over heated but when taken care of and maintained, they are very reliable.

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