I just purchased a used 2006 325i on Tuesday with 64k on the odometer. Last night I was pulling the car into the garage and noticed what I thought was a ticking coming from the engine. Now I know all engines have some "ticking" due to the lifters, but I am not sure if mine is normal or it is the dreaded ticking caused by the bad cylinder head design I have read about. This also could be me being paranoid since this is my first BMW and I am coming from Toyota. As a precaution I emailed the dealer that sold me the car, Zimbrick BMW in Madison, and even sent a not to BMW NA. I love the car and drives fantastic. I would like to keep this car around to 100k+ miles.
My worst fear is that it will need the re-designed cylinder head which will cost something like $5k to $7500. I have no way to pay for that at this time.
Any help you folks can provide is greatly appreciated.
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I just purchased a used 2006 325i on Tuesday with 64k on the odometer. Last night I was pulling the car into the garage and noticed what I thought was a ticking coming from the engine. Now I know all engines have some "ticking" due to the lifters, but I am not sure if mine is normal or it is the dreaded ticking caused by the bad cylinder head design I have read about. This also could be me being paranoid since this is my first BMW and I am coming from Toyota. As a precaution I emailed the dealer that sold me the car, Zimbrick BMW in Madison, and even sent a not to BMW NA. I love the car and drives fantastic. I would like to keep this car around to 100k+ miles.
My worst fear is that it will need the re-designed cylinder head which will cost something like $5k to $7500. I have no way to pay for that at this time.
Any help you folks can provide is greatly appreciated.
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