Is it worth keeping 2008 BMW 535xi E60 N54 after warranty expired?

[mark005]

Hi,

I purchased 2008 BMW 535xi (E60 N54) in Dec 2010 (as preowned certified) and it has a warranty until Jun 2014. Current mileage 93000 KMS / 58000 MILES.

I have a question and need an advice if I should keep it or better sell it before the certified warranty expires.

As per my experience my vehicle is in the shop every 2-3 month. Below are the major repairs which were done to it and dates.
What do you guys think if it is worth keeping the vehicle now or it will keep getting broken on me. I’m asking this questions because repairs can be costly, however with all the parts already replaced, maybe be there are no other major repairs are due for a while? Maybe all new part will be warrantied for a couple of years and will be good for another 4-5 years from now? Or perhaps someone knows that there are other major parts which get broken on this vehicle? Or maybe it is good to keep vehicle now (after all this repairs)?

List of completed repairs:
Dec 2010 - Replaced High Pressure Fuel Pump
Mar 2011 - Replaced both cat converters
Jun 2011 - Replaced both vanos solenoid valves
Jul 2011 - Found BRG Ledges excessively worn, replaced both intake/exhaust camshaft ledges and 4 hook ring seals
Oct 2011 - Neither valve was sealing. Replaced both turbos
Sep 2012 - Replaced 110Ah Battery with new 90Ah. Performed retrofit coding
Aug 2013 - Replaced Water Pump
Aug 2013 - Replaced all 6 Fuel Injectors

Thank you for your time.

[Chihuahua]

I think history is a good indicator of what to expect from this car in the future.

[M5Rlz]

Originally Posted by Kyle B

I think history is a good indicator of what to expect from this car in the future.

I dunno he doesn't have much else to replace lol electric waterpump on the n54 is fresh, injectors is a huge job thats good to go. Other than maybe plugs and coils and some crazy leak or something it should be pretty solid.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by 335iRlz

I dunno he doesn't have much else to replace lol electric waterpump on the n54 is fresh, injectors is a huge job thats good to go. Other than maybe plugs and coils and some crazy leak or something it should be pretty solid.

This assumes that none of the parts that have been replaced never fail again. Anyone who is familiar with N54 knows that this is very often NOT the case. Just ask the guys who are on HPFP number 7 or 8.

OP, N54 is now very well known for being a very powerful, and potentially very problematic engine. Whether you keep the car is obviously up to you. Given that history that you posted, there isn't a snowflake's chance in Haiti I'd keep that car. That's just my opinion.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do

[M5Rlz]

Originally Posted by Kyle B

This assumes that none of the parts that have been replaced never fail again. Anyone who is familiar with N54 knows that this is very often NOT the case. Just ask the guys who are on HPFP number 7 or 8.

OP, N54 is now very well known for being a very powerful, and potentially very problematic engine. Whether you keep the car is obviously up to you. Given that history that you posted, there isn't a snowflake's chance in Haiti I'd keep that car. That's just my opinion.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do

lol hpfps aren't going out in droves. Thats old news. And I'd know I had one and ran up 32k miles on it in a year

[Chihuahua]

Nah, it's still current news. Here's an example:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=813219

I have a friend that works at the local dealer. I stop in every now and then to say hello, see if they have anything interesting going on. They're still changing out N54 and N55 HPFPs on a very regular basis.

[mweine]

I take care of my E60 535 and it is reliable. Just do preventative maintenance and dont wait for things to fail, mostly due to some sort of neglect.

IMHO, that car was not taken care of properly, either known or unknown to the owner.