pre lci advice.

chris55552 · 03-16-2024, 06:56 PM

So far ive owned a 2010 x3 e83, and currently an f25 x3. Been looking at older ones again and seeing good deals on the 2004-2006 models with the m54. How do these stack up to the N52 version or the lci. Ive owned the lci but have never driven a m54 version. Which would you choose?

richardodn · 03-17-2024, 02:17 PM

N52, and that's simply because of the added HP and the 6 speed auto transmission. Although, I might consider an M54 with a stick.

chris55552 · 03-17-2024, 07:51 PM

thank you for that response, believe it or not I just got rid of a 2017 x3 with the N55 and just didnt care for it as much as the I do the N52. My all time favorite engine. No such thing as a smoother engine, at least in my experience.

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chris55552 Private 36 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW x3 35i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: alexandra LA iTrader: (0)	pre lci advice. So far ive owned a 2010 x3 e83, and currently an f25 x3. Been looking at older ones again and seeing good deals on the 2004-2006 models with the m54. How do these stack up to the N52 version or the lci. Ive owned the lci but have never driven a m54 version. Which would you choose?
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richardodn First Lieutenant 160 Rep 349 Posts Drives: '12 X3 35iX/'20 440ix cabrio Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	N52, and that's simply because of the added HP and the 6 speed auto transmission. Although, I might consider an M54 with a stick. __________________ 1986 Delphin 528e - Roof rack equipped lumber hauler. 2008 Platinum-Beige X3 3.0si - Current project 2012 Alpine White X3 xDrive35i - My new snowmobile. 2020 Estoril Blue 440i xDrive cabrio w/MPPSK - This car is a blast to drive.
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chris55552 Private 36 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW x3 35i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: alexandra LA iTrader: (0)	thank you for that response, believe it or not I just got rid of a 2017 x3 with the N55 and just didnt care for it as much as the I do the N52. My all time favorite engine. No such thing as a smoother engine, at least in my experience.
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