Should I buy a BMW 550i?

I am interested in buying a BMW 550i model of circa 2008/09. Are there any particular problems you know of with this model? I was most impressed with the power and smoothness when I test drove one

Asked on 1 October 2014 by Peter320i

Answered by Honest John

V8s had a Nickasil bore liner problem but for this car to have survived so long it must have the improved engine: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/bmw/5-series-e39-199...d

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