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My wife has her eye on 2008 E91 Touring but it has the N46 engine which I think is one of the avoid. This one has recently had the timing chain replaced and I believe that is one of the more common failure points. What else do I look out for? I know the 6 cyl models are better but they also cost more.

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Oil leaks and valve stem seals are the other two big ones

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16 hours ago, Herbmiester said:

What else do I look out for? I know the 6 cyl models are better but they also cost more.

Look out for a 320d, quite a bit rarer as there aren't the Jap imports in that model but a totally different drive. Engine is much better than the 4 pot petrol.

Probably a little more than a comparable 320i price wise, but not the same as the jump to the six-cylinder models.

Oh, and needs to be an M-Sport model, they look soooo much better inside and out.

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Mates don't let mates buy cars with N46's.

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Ok guys I am getting the picture, sounds like its worse than som of those VW TSI engines.

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5 hours ago, balancerider said:

I mentioned this one in another thread. 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-2566301665.htm?rsqid=7883cb5d050a4ebcbf5988e46f255cb4-003

If the colour works for you and the service history checks out could be a decent option

Yes certainly worth a look, dont love the colour but dont hate it either.

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