Blown Turbo

.. · 06-12-2014, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nugget

lol wut?

Exactly as you read. I have seen used N54/N55 turbos being sold on here for $300 alone.

Where is the $5k coming from?

darkrom · 06-13-2014, 07:46 AM

Maybe its $5k if you buy brand new turbos direct from the dealer or something.

I know I certainly wouldn't pay close to that... I'd get RB turbos and have an indie shop install it for right around 5k and be making a ton of power...

TheSt|G · 06-13-2014, 08:30 AM

Stock OE turbo for a N55 is ~$2,000.

Mr Marcus · 06-17-2014, 08:01 PM

So having spoken to the SA again, the list of parts being replaced is:
Turbo
Inlet and outlet turbo lines
Air box
Coolant hoses
Some O-rings

He said adding 15hrs labour for two techs and it comes close to $10,000. However, they have agreed to replace everything under warranty so that's a bonus!

Still no idea what actually happened, the old unit is being sent to Melbourne to be opened up but I probably will never find out.

Overpar56 · 06-17-2014, 08:24 PM

Interesting they'd bill out two techs. I would think they have the
book rate for a turbo replacement.

Stealerships are all alike no matter the country.

Mr Marcus · 06-17-2014, 08:38 PM

I'm just glad I'll get her back and don't have to pay out, no way I'm selling her now, the separation anxiety has nearly killed me.

Andrewcoja · 06-18-2014, 07:45 AM

That's how I felt when I was away from my car. Did they give you a loaner? It was weird as hell getting back into my car after two weeks away. The hydraulic steering felt really heavy. The seat fit snug and I wasn't sliding all over the place. It's amazing getting back into a 1er after being away for a long period.

Mr Marcus · 06-19-2014, 02:51 AM

They gave me an X1 which I have nothing nice to say about and that's being polite.

Mr Marcus · 06-22-2014, 06:04 PM

Vanos unit. No idea what that is but it's the latest part added to the faulty list.

fcman · 06-22-2014, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Marcus

They gave me an X1 which I have nothing nice to say about and that's being polite.

Oh jesus, I had one when my 135 was in the shop for a couple days. If you want to convince someone never to buy a BMW have them drive an X1 around

Andrewcoja · 06-22-2014, 07:57 PM

Drive any of the X's. I drove an X1 before and an X3 a week or so ago. Both were terrible and I hated driving anywhere. At least the 328 I had was tolerable to drive.

mmorrison · 12-11-2014, 05:08 PM

I thought I would add on to this as it won't let me start a new thread.

Here's my story:

Bought an N54 135i on a Friday. By Sunday morning the engine malfunction-reduced power light came on.

BMW dealer says that both turbos need to be replaced because someone "bypassed the waste gate" causing the turbos to be at maximum boost. Therefore, it won't be covered by BMW warranty. They quoted $4,500 repair. The dealer I bought it from refuses to help at all because it was an "as-is" sale. My attorney says I have a very good case against the dealer I bought it from but obviously it will take some time.

Few thoughts...

Is it safe to drive with the turbo malfunction?
What about fixing the bypassed waste gate and having another dealer look at it?
Anyone know about the legalities of these situations (specifically in Texas)?
Any advice?

What a way to start off with my first BMW

06-13-2014, 07:46 AM	#24
darkrom Colonel 188 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	Maybe its $5k if you buy brand new turbos direct from the dealer or something. I know I certainly wouldn't pay close to that... I'd get RB turbos and have an indie shop install it for right around 5k and be making a ton of power...
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TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	Stock OE turbo for a N55 is ~$2,000. __________________ 2005 E46 M3 Interlagos/Cinnamon with Sunroof Delete
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Mr Marcus Objects in the rear view mirror are losing 11 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i N55 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Update So having spoken to the SA again, the list of parts being replaced is: Turbo Inlet and outlet turbo lines Air box Coolant hoses Some O-rings He said adding 15hrs labour for two techs and it comes close to $10,000. However, they have agreed to replace everything under warranty so that's a bonus! Still no idea what actually happened, the old unit is being sent to Melbourne to be opened up but I probably will never find out. __________________ 2011 135i N55 \| Black \| M Sport \| DCT \| Sunroof \| Pro Nav \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| Commbox \| Tint \| blah blah
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Overpar56 Proud AARP member in good standing 28 Rep 635 Posts Drives: Me nuts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Skyline, Chile iTrader: (0)	Interesting they'd bill out two techs. I would think they have the book rate for a turbo replacement. Stealerships are all alike no matter the country. __________________ 2012 135i DCT, Lemans Blue/black leather, PPK1, PE, Stoptech Sport rotors and Sport pads, unhealthy crackles and burbles and an aging demonic driver.
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Mr Marcus Objects in the rear view mirror are losing 11 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i N55 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I'm just glad I'll get her back and don't have to pay out, no way I'm selling her now, the separation anxiety has nearly killed me. __________________ 2011 135i N55 \| Black \| M Sport \| DCT \| Sunroof \| Pro Nav \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| Commbox \| Tint \| blah blah
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06-18-2014, 07:45 AM	#29
Andrewcoja First Lieutenant 9 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 2011 135i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	That's how I felt when I was away from my car. Did they give you a loaner? It was weird as hell getting back into my car after two weeks away. The hydraulic steering felt really heavy. The seat fit snug and I wasn't sliding all over the place. It's amazing getting back into a 1er after being away for a long period.
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06-19-2014, 02:51 AM	#30
Mr Marcus Objects in the rear view mirror are losing 11 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i N55 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	They gave me an X1 which I have nothing nice to say about and that's being polite. __________________ 2011 135i N55 \| Black \| M Sport \| DCT \| Sunroof \| Pro Nav \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| Commbox \| Tint \| blah blah
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06-22-2014, 06:04 PM	#31
Mr Marcus Objects in the rear view mirror are losing 11 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i N55 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Vanos unit. No idea what that is but it's the latest part added to the faulty list. __________________ 2011 135i N55 \| Black \| M Sport \| DCT \| Sunroof \| Pro Nav \| Alpine Hi-Fi \| Commbox \| Tint \| blah blah
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06-22-2014, 07:57 PM	#33
Andrewcoja First Lieutenant 9 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 2011 135i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Drive any of the X's. I drove an X1 before and an X3 a week or so ago. Both were terrible and I hated driving anywhere. At least the 328 I had was tolerable to drive.
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12-11-2014, 05:08 PM	#34
mmorrison New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Albuquerque, NM iTrader: (0)	I thought I would add on to this as it won't let me start a new thread. Here's my story: Bought an N54 135i on a Friday. By Sunday morning the engine malfunction-reduced power light came on. BMW dealer says that both turbos need to be replaced because someone "bypassed the waste gate" causing the turbos to be at maximum boost. Therefore, it won't be covered by BMW warranty. They quoted $4,500 repair. The dealer I bought it from refuses to help at all because it was an "as-is" sale. My attorney says I have a very good case against the dealer I bought it from but obviously it will take some time. Few thoughts... Is it safe to drive with the turbo malfunction? What about fixing the bypassed waste gate and having another dealer look at it? Anyone know about the legalities of these situations (specifically in Texas)? Any advice? What a way to start off with my first BMW
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