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Originally Posted by malicem3
It's simple. Convenience. If you plan on keeping your car for a while, it's easy to replace a part that can leave you stranded. Especially if you make long trips.
I don't believe the N55 is common in the UK due to the cost. The water pump is a known wear and tear piece on those engines. So, unless you can't spare $1000 USD, why not?
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My answers are based on this statement.
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Originally Posted by seekon
Would the BMW dealer not just replace the pump as a preventative measure, instead of waiting for their CPO customers to get stuck in the middle of nowhere?
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If it is all about convenience (for you), then you pay not BMW. Why should BMW pay? If it is known problem, why is there not a PUMA case in the USA to substantiate a claim for BMW paying?
It is not about the high cost of the N55 in the UK, it is all about marketing and the UK love affair for diesels. We have the 3.0 litre diesel called the N57. There are no petrol X3's over here.