Improvements in X3 35i (N55) from 2012?

blakegoodman · 03-20-2015, 03:31 PM

I know the 28i switched from the 6 cyl (N52) to the 4 cyl turbo (N20) in 2013. However, am I correct that the 35i has kept the N55 over the same time period?

If my understanding is correct, have there been any significant improvements, specifically that may have come concurrently with the introduction of the N20?

Mingstar88 · 03-20-2015, 03:53 PM

N55 has been the same
N20 replaced the old inline 6 28i with much better efficiency by only having 4 cyl w/ turbo

blakegoodman · 03-23-2015, 08:38 AM

So if I were to get a pre-owned 35i, were there any updates to the overall build in 2013? Or should I just go with a 2012 and save the money.

The X Men · 03-23-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by blakegoodman

So if I were to get a pre-owned 35i, were there any updates to the overall build in 2013? Or should I just go with a 2012 and save the money.

Just minor changes from 2012 to 2013, the powertrain is the same. The refresh 2014 has some more substantial changes.

96_Impreza · 03-23-2015, 08:19 PM

Be sure the 2012 has had the VANOS recall work.
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ighlight=vanos

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96_Impreza Private First Class 12 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 96 Impreza,07 Vette,11 X3 35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque iTrader: (0)	Be sure the 2012 has had the VANOS recall work. http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ighlight=vanos
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