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Question to the Experts! Which is N54 / N55?
My question is regarding the N54 and N55 engine designation for the *35i/xi E60 chassis turbo cars!
I'm under the impression that the 2009 535i/xi has the N54 engine (twin turbos,...don't know if they are twin scroll) and the 2010 models have the N55 (single twin-scroll turbo). The reason I ask is based on a 2010 535xi Sport I saw on a lot. Tia...
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I believe the e60 chassis only had the n54, the n55 didn't start until the f series
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Yes sir,..aware of that one. Note, I'm not sure why I was thinking that the model year 2010 E60 5'er got the N55 in its last year. I just did a Google and see that the 2010 3-Series also has the N54 engine. Well, that's cool in a way,...and not so cool. For instant,...better for modding! I bought a new 2012 535i Sport,....love the N55! Also, I've had two different 335i convertibles,....and never had a fuel issue with either of them. In fact, neither ever had an operating issue. The reason I don't have either is because they both leaked water into the interior at the C-pillar during hard rains,...and when washing the car. I didn't want a car that would likely rust from inside out! Oh well that's a different story. Thank you vm for the info.
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Well! I bit the bullet and hope that the bullet doesn't bite back,...as I hope to pick this up my 2010 535xi tomorrow morning!
I returned the '09 528xi, Space Grey,...and got a '10 535xi Sport that is also 'Space Grey',...black interior, etc! The 535 is quite loaded,...CA, Premium, Comfort Seats,...PDC,...Sport, etc. It has 71k on the clock,....and I hope to put tons more on it! ...wish me luck!
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Very nice looking car
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Did any of these come with a stick? Curious why you bought an automatic.
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The reason for the "autobox",...I have a 6MT '13 ///M5 taking up residence in the driveway and didn't need,..or want another MT for DD duties.
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When you go to autotrader to search for a manual 2009-10 535xi there are like 10-15 available but the majority are auto because people think a paddle shifter or steptronic is a manual. So there are actually only 2 or 3 true manuals available. There is an awesome deep sea blue metallic out there with a great owner, which is me. So if anyone is looking for a manual check out autotrader. Next weekend I am having the audio system removed and OEM dropped back in, and will lower the current price a tad. While it doesn't have the sport package I did buy the sport package shadowline trim and rear bumper with diffuser, plus some other odds and ends, like had the amber reflectors color matched and added smoked sidemarkers. OEM pieces will travel with the vehicle so the new owner can choose what they prefer. |
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Sir, thank you vm. It has 'beauty marks' everywhere,....but that's ok. I just want the mechanicals to be solid. If ever I decide to do more to it other than just drive it,...I'll have it repainted,...and may be a few performance modes,....Like Cobb or JB4. No hurry at this time,...the M5 provides plenty of giddy-up 'n go! Your car sounds nice! That said,...why not just leave the sound system in the vehicle! Also,...by adding sport shocks and springs,...the car would be a true Sports version E60. Will check it out.... Edit: I just realized that I've had more "5-Series" BMWs than any other model. '84 533i (Grey - Grey Market Euro version) '88 535is (Salmon Silver),...a blast to own and drive,...would love to have the TT N54 squeezed into this body! :-) '99 540i Sport (Titanium Silver) '02 530i Sport (Grey) '10 535xi Sport (Space Grey)...current '12 535i Sport (Sapphire Black)...current '12 535xi M Sport Dark Grey '12 550xi M Sport (Carbon Black) '13 ///M5 (Singapore Grey)...current ...damn! 9 5-Series! Thx
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The main reason to pull out the audio is that the majority of Buyers do not value the audio so it will make the car more affordable to a Buyer as I will drop the price. Then I can sell the equipment, or reuse it, and I know it is awesome stuff so I am all good with using in another application. Also, the E60 xdrive didn't come with sport shocks due to the xdrive, it was only cosmetic upgrades like 18 inch wheels, sport steering wheeling and different colored headliner etc. |
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Like many on these boards,...especially if you're over 50 - LOL!, we've had many cars and often some are a stepping stone to what one is trying to get, etc. That's just a list of all the 5-Series I've own,...I only have 3 of those and a '12 X5M. It's not a 5'er, so I didn't list it. The '10 535xi is for my DD duties,..and I wanted X/Drive for Northern VA winter,..as there are times when we get some serious snow in this area. The '12 Sapphire Black 535i is my first and only ever 'new BMW',...all others have been one-owner cars,...even the '10 535xi. The first lady drives it,...I gave it to her,...during the process of moving from the 550xi M Sport to the '13 M5 (...with 6MT). I'm pretty much set for a while,...'til BMW comes out with a 400+ mile per charge capable full electric car,...or 700+ miler ehybrid. Note, my rational for another BMW as a DD,....I want operating the controls from one vehicle to the other to be without stumbles,...as I didn't want to go from a BMW to a Nissan,...Toyota,...Ford,...then back a BMW! It would have driven me nutts! An then,..the handling dynamics! I want to 'expect',..the expected! Hope this makes sense.
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I have to agree with you that staying in the same family of cars is helpful. For me, going from the BMWs smooth tight shifting to the Audis femine shifting (basically flick the shifter) to the Wranglers angry and rough 6 speed does cause some confusion, especially knowing at what speed/RPM to shift. None of these cars drive similar either, and the Wranglers reverse is lower right which can cause issues since the German reverse is upper left as you know. You have an amazing garage!!! |
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Thank you,...,..yeah, just North of 1700Hp collectively,....lots of hard work for sure! Gonna hold on to the M5 for a while,...as I think it's gonna go the way of the other 'special' M cars,....E30 M3,....E28 M5, etc At least I hope it does.
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