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Old May 14, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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E63 thinking of buying - NEED HELP

I had an 05 E55 back in the day and i loved that car but had to sell it 4 years ago. Now I am thinking about getting 2010-11 E63 with around 50k miles depending what I will find but that is what I will be looking for. Most likely no warranty unless i buy extended from a dealer. I did search the forum for help if it worth it and if the car breaks down a lot but most of the posting are OLD. Not looking to spend more than 40k. Can you guys tell me what to look for and what to expect ? Major problems ? Not worth it ? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Old May 14, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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no major issues.

i have seen is the pivot arms breaking on the flaps for the variable intake runners.
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Old May 14, 2015 | 01:40 PM
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no major issues.

i have seen is the pivot arms breaking on the flaps for the variable intake runners.

Thanks for the info
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Old May 14, 2015 | 10:27 PM
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Nothing major, only thing I'd say is why not try to swing a 2012 Bi turbo version they are coming down in price pretty fast. Don't get me wrong I love my M156 engine, but the M157 is in another league of potential power.
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Old May 15, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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Nothing major, only thing I'd say is why not try to swing a 2012 Bi turbo version they are coming down in price pretty fast. Don't get me wrong I love my M156 engine, but the M157 is in another league of potential power.
Bi-Turbo would be awesome but price is out of my ball park as of right now but will get one in the near future. Not trying to spend more than 40k now.
http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...5461/overview/ I think this will be my best option.
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Old May 15, 2015 | 01:38 PM
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Nothing major, only thing I'd say is why not try to swing a 2012 Bi turbo version they are coming down in price pretty fast. Don't get me wrong I love my M156 engine, but the M157 is in another league of potential power.
bi turbo 550s with a tune are making close to the same power as stock E55s. plus AWD. I am seriously considering that since my E sits in my garage during winter.
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Old May 15, 2015 | 01:56 PM
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bi turbo 550s with a tune are making close to the same power as stock E55s. plus AWD. I am seriously considering that since my E sits in my garage during winter.
I live in Chicago we get bad winters also, but when i had my E55 had no issues driving it with some good winter tires.
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