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Originally Posted by sardius
Hi guys, long time reader, first time poster. 
I placed an order for an 2011 (N55) 135i w/ manual and it should be here some time in July. Has anyone encounter any mechanical issues so far such as HPFP, long cranks, rattles or whatever issues you were not content with that it had to be brought back to the stealer? Frankly, I am rather reluctant to actually follow through with the purchase of this new vehicle after reading what most of you have experienced with N54 engine. I understand that 2011 model is still new and many have not driven that much to post anything yet, but please if you could share your experience so far on N55 engine, it would help me a bunch and perhaps others as well. Thanks in advance guys  |
Other than the known hanlding imperfections. Absolutley, NO Issues. N55 head is old and you get the second generation. Took some risk with dual scroll turbo and DCT but you get a lot of bang for the buck. Break-in and 5-7.5k oils changes and you'll have less problems in the future. I think 6MT need oil change at 2k?