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    Looking at 2015 3.5 vs 5.0. Advice

    Good morning.

    Trying to do some research. Looking at 2015 With either the 3.5 or 5.0. The 5.0 is sweet but a little concerned about reliability. Familiar with with 3.5 engine so naturally like that engine. Any feedback on the 5.0. Lots of bells and whistles on the M5.0 version. The 3.5 seems more practical but hate to walk away from a great deal by perceived unknown problems with the 5.0. Any advice is appreciated. It’s for the wife and I’m making the mechanic knowledge jump from a E39 to a F16.

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    Derek

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    Hey Derek - take a look at the link below to an earlier thread where the 5.0 is discussed. Hope it helps you out!

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    Thanks.. We pulled the trigger on the 5.0.. The CPO will cover it til 2021 so we are happy with that.. Decided to keep the 5K for the extended warranty and use that if something goes wrong after.. The sound is what did it.. it is the Wife's car.. I gave her all the information about the engine and possible issues.. the 2nd test drive and listening to the startup pushed her over.. "the 3.5 doesn't sound as good" .. Thus one of the many reasons she's my wife..

    Quote Originally Posted by Pelican Parts View Post
    Hey Derek - take a look at the link below to an earlier thread where the 5.0 is discussed. Hope it helps you out!

    https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1441598

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    Quote Originally Posted by gsboxerpilot View Post
    Thanks.. We pulled the trigger on the 5.0.. The CPO will cover it til 2021 so we are happy with that.. Decided to keep the 5K for the extended warranty and use that if something goes wrong after.. The sound is what did it.. it is the Wife's car.. I gave her all the information about the engine and possible issues.. the 2nd test drive and listening to the startup pushed her over.. "the 3.5 doesn't sound as good" .. Thus one of the many reasons she's my wife..
    Glad to hear that everything worked out - that 5.0 sounds like a beast; your wife made the correct choice!
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    Quote Originally Posted by gsboxerpilot View Post
    Thanks.. We pulled the trigger on the 5.0.. The CPO will cover it til 2021 so we are happy with that.. Decided to keep the 5K for the extended warranty and use that if something goes wrong after.. The sound is what did it.. it is the Wife's car.. I gave her all the information about the engine and possible issues.. the 2nd test drive and listening to the startup pushed her over.. "the 3.5 doesn't sound as good" .. Thus one of the many reasons she's my wife..
    Glad to hear you went with the 5.0. I've just begun researching if I should buy an e70 and if so which one. I'll have to look at the post Pelican put out there. Sounds like your wife is a keeper, too.
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