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I’ve worked on three of my N52s, the neighbors N52 and they’re all a breeze to keep running despite being ancient. Highest mileage one is at 340k and this thing just keeps running despite 7000rpm pulls every other day.
On the other hand diagnosing a misfire on my buddies 2021 Mazda 3 was a nightmare. Thing ran like garbage but wouldn’t throw a code indicating a cylinder unless you stomped on it. Then when it finally threw a check engine light, the car died on the road and refused to move despite it being just a misfire and we had to get it towed home. When I had a bad coil on the Bimmer the ECU would tell you immediately what cylinder was throwing the misfire and it would also let you limp it home. And let’s not mention the adaptive radar faults that will need the $1000+ radar unit replaced. So much for le reliable Jap cars, it’s a fucking 2021 with 50k and had to be towed home, absolutely embarrassing. It’s a J vin btw.
Oh and did I mention an OEM/NGK Ignition coil for the Mazda is $200 and the same part on the Bimmer is $30 for a OEM/Bosch coil? Meme Jap cars never again
