Subject: I am holding off until I do more research on these cars. Maybe wait for an 06. Author: visionbmw7 : member since July, 2006 : 4940 posts Posted on: 2009-10-15 16:36:43

I was speaking with Mike up here and he said that 2 people he knew said the same thing about the engine oil consumption on the N62's.

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  • I am holding off until I do more research on these cars. Maybe wait for an 06. - visionbmw7 2009-10-15 16:36:43 (251 views)
  • Just telling what dealers tell me here, you can not find a signal 745 at any - Edwin™ 2009-10-15 07:47:10 (341 views)
    • Dang, those car resell value will drop faster than a brick in 1-2 more years. - bmw635 2009-10-15 18:04:07 (220 views)
    • How much is 'excessive'? Add oil every 1k miles? 500 miles? Every time u drive? (nt) - visionbmw7 2009-10-15 16:38:17 (226 views)
    • Ditto in Ireland. Cheap to buy but only available at private or non-dealer sites (nt) - RobinK 2009-10-15 07:54:25 (198 views)
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  • Why do it man? Buy a Porsche instead and keep your Bimmer. (nt) - bmw635 2009-10-13 23:21:18 (185 views)
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