Opinions on reliability- trading in my 2013 X5 50I for a 2016 X5 50I?

[Dvdman]

Hey Fellas,

I do appreciate all the advice lately. I am checking with the forum before I pull the trigger. I am going to check out a 2016 X5 50I with a M sport package 36K miles tomorrow. I have a 2013 X5 50I currently. I just got my car back in the summer for the oil consumption issues. They did about $15K work on it including labor. I fee like it is constantly at the dealer with issue. I posted before I can't find another Suv that looks as good and has the power of the X5. I am about to trade in my 2013 for this 2016, but am worried 2016 will have engine issues again. Are the 2016 X5 50I better than E70 reliability? I just want a chance to finally own my dream car without constantly being let down.This 2016 has the M package that I always wanted and I was going to add a Dinan stage 2 into it. I will start looking at other SUVs if people here say the 2016s are not dependable either. I appreciate any feed back.

[Rotzy]

Originally Posted by Dvdman

Hey Fellas,

I do appreciate all the advice lately. I am checking with the forum before I pull the trigger. I am going to check out a 2016 X5 50I with a M sport package 36K miles tomorrow. I have a 2013 X5 50I currently. I just got my car back in the summer for the oil consumption issues. They did about $15K work on it including labor. I fee like it is constantly at the dealer with issue. I posted before I can't find another Suv that looks as good and has the power of the X5. I am about to trade in my 2013 for this 2016, but am worried 2016 will have engine issues again. Are the 2016 X5 50I better than E70 reliability? I just want a chance to finally own my dream car without constantly being let down.This 2016 has the M package that I always wanted and I was going to add a Dinan stage 2 into it. I will start looking at other SUVs if people here say the 2016s are not dependable either. I appreciate any feed back.

The N63TU motor is far more reliable and powerful than the N63 in your 2013. The valve seal issue seems to have largely disappeared. Some users do have higher than normal engine oil consumption, but it's nothing that has caused any engine damage or repairs. Personally, I have not had any consumption issues, but admittedly I drive it fewer than 4000 miles a year. A few users have reported oil pan gasket leaks and control arm bushings wearing prematurely, but both can be easily observed prior to purchase. Obviously, turbocharged German V8 motors are not something you want to own long term or high mileage, but a well maintained 2016 example should provide you with many years of fairly worry free motoring. In general, I think you will find the F15 is a huge step up in terms of styling, power, refinement and reliability. The one place you may be a bit disappointed is with the handling (unless you have the M-Adaptive or the coveted DHP suspension packages).

When it comes to adding power, Dinan does not have a product for this motor due to the electronic wastegate. Most owners who have tuned the N63TU recently have used BM3. Their Stage 1 tune will give you more power and at 1/2 the price of Dinan, installs in your garage in 3 minutes with a laptop & cable, and is easily removed or tweaked at a later date as your needs/mods change.

[ponytuning]

2015 x5 50i CPO bought an year ago at 22k miles, still kicking strong, no oil issues or other problems.
2016 x6 50i CPO bought this summer at 37k miles, still kicking strong, no oil issues or other problems.

[HydroStream6]

97k miles on my 2014. I change the oil every five thousand and don't need to add any in between changes. No major issues other than pcv hoses.