Things arent what they seem there. It's really only suitable for parts, it's not economic to fix.
kazbanz,
Oct 3, 4:44pm
Unless you have another one that's RBA?
franc123,
Oct 3, 4:48pm
Only if you could DIY the engine swap with one known to be good. Bottom line is its an 18yo Singa import that's done a lot of work.
lakeview3,
Oct 3, 5:22pm
Lol thanks for the video - hilarious! I know someone who owned one from new and owned it about 4-5 years (maybe less actually) and reckoned he was lucky to make it to the trade in dealer before the drive chain went. Dog of a thing apparently.
SIL had a VW Touareg. took it in for a service - $10,000 later! 😂
Never see them on the road anymore either!
tamarillo,
Oct 3, 8:33pm
Like trump supporters who only notice evidence that suits their beliefs.
apollo11,
Oct 3, 8:46pm
Lawn ornament. Stomp the roof in and it will make an adequate bird bath.
richardmayes,
Oct 6, 11:55am
"Hi - is this chain driven? Or cambelt?"
kazbanz,
Oct 6, 12:26pm
Did they actually find a fix for the cam chain issue in those?
jesus2000,
Oct 6, 3:01pm
From the close up photo of the engine, it looks like the plastic has broken off the middle U shape guide. Like this guy talks about.
All of this is a reminder that when you begin with determined disposability then your design will follow suit and it will lead down the modern path of complexity, inappropriate materials being used and a design that ensures failure when you go ever so slightly beyond the parameters incl age, km, heat, RPM and servicing for example. It makes you cringe. This is not progress.
jesus2000,
Oct 7, 8:52am
At least Toyota/Lexus use a idler sprocket for the V of the cam chain.
Yes I'd be interested in an answer to that question.
I've always liked the X5 (they are streets ahead of most SUV's to drive) but have been put off by the cam chain issues. If there was a fix out there it could well be an option.
jesus2000,
Oct 9, 6:39pm
So I am picking from the silence of the Euro fans here, that that would be a no.
The inherent design flaw of using a U shaped guide is simply a bad design and problematic. Later BMW V8 engines went to a idler sprocket but then ran into valve seal and excessive oil burning issues apparently.
kecal,
Oct 9, 6:59pm
I work next door to a euro car dealer the groomers were telling me the car most towed into there workshop is a amorok ute, and not one of them would buy a euro car , go figure .
poppy62,
Oct 9, 8:47pm
I'll bite! BMW had an issue with chain guides in 2 models of the V8 ,E39 & E55 either side of those there was no problem as a different material was used, my son has 3 BMW V8s with over 200,00kms and none have an issue, in fact he is currently fitting a Blower to one of them so has had a reason to check out the engine. . I note that the LEXUS 350 had real problems with oil consumption after 30,000kms and that the piston rings were of poor quality but no mention from you to balance the ledger.
poppy62,
Oct 9, 8:59pm
What a load of cods wallop! in your own words you "work next door" to a Euro dealer but, you never see what's towed in! Oh, yeah that's right the groomers keep you informed and probably just like you their next Euro car will be their first because you / they believe the myths. Guess you'll never know I'm happy with that!
poppy62,
Oct 9, 9:02pm
Only on the E39 and E55. Material change either side.
jesus2000,
Oct 9, 10:01pm
Really? Considering that engine has been out since 2005 in cars like.
Toyota Avalon Toyota Camry Toyota Blade Toyota Crown Many Lexus' Lotus Evora
. to name just a few and can be still found on brand new cars today.
The oil consumption issue was pretty minor over a couple of years where some owners didn't think they should have to check and top the oil up between oil changes. Nevertheless it was addressed under warranty/recall. They have proven over all this time to be very reliable strong engines. Mine with 90k on the clock may require about 200ml between 10k oil changes. Compared to more modern engines with lower ring pressure for increased fuel efficiency, that is nothing.
poppy62,
Oct 9, 10:50pm
I really like the way you gloss over the fact that the Lexus and other Toyota variants had oil consumption issues and massive $$$ repairs involved in some cases. There are numerous pages of complaints from Lexus Club members in regards to this. But Hey! don't let the facts get in the way of your fictional yarns and just keep flicking past the bad bits. I'm glad the BMW gives you a sense of security that you think you made the right choice.
gph1961,
Oct 9, 10:55pm
lights out now past your bed time
jesus2000,
Oct 10, 10:01am
The chances of having an issue with a Lexus 3.5L V6 over a BMW V8 would be about 5000 to 1 odds.
Was just watching a list of most reliable cars going by the statistics of a third party warranty provider in the UK. Keep watching to the end to see the most reliable car according to them. Then realize what engine is powering it.
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