[Steven1077]

Originally Posted by Y0tsuya

Since timing chain is not a wear item I'm not overly concerned. The drive belts on the other hand do need periodic replacement and I would like to do that myself.

I think the belt is still at the front

[XutvJet]

Originally Posted by Y0tsuya

Since timing chain is not a wear item I'm not overly concerned. The drive belts on the other hand do need periodic replacement and I would like to do that myself.

I'm not concerned about the chain. It's those plastic chain tensioners that can be prone to failing.

[RidingAgin]

Originally Posted by Rayscott

I agree, go with a proven engine and get it sooner.

I will agree with this. I have thought about waiting for a new model, but I generally like mature production cycle than the new start of a car. I ordered a. Model with our specific options, and hate to go back to square one. I'll take the 4 year maintenance and the 0.9% loan I locked in. I have 1-2 weeks left.... Till my car arrives. I'm ready for it!

[BMW335iOn18s]

I think I know why you felt it was more responsive.

Do the throttle adaptation reset on your M235i, and then report back on the responsiveness. I'm curious to see whether or not that would make them feel more or less equal...

[B_Rice]

Originally Posted by BMW335iOn18s

I think I know why you felt it was more responsive.

Do the throttle adaptation reset on your M235i, and then report back on the responsiveness. I'm curious to see whether or not that would make them feel more or less equal...

It just had a lot more pep under 2500 rpm. How do you do the reset?

[BMW335iOn18s]

Originally Posted by B_Rice

It just had a lot more pep under 2500 rpm. How do you do the reset?

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1182679

Second post in that thread

[SchmullisBob]

Well, the good news is that the N55 is a reliable engine that's proven reliable. As they say, often to buy a car model in its last year of production, as all of the issues/kinks have been worked out.