F11 523i or 528i

[Ciaran]

Hi

I'm looking for a petrol touring and have seen two - a 528i 2.0l and a 523i 3l. I'm swaying towards the straight 6 but is there any reason why I should opt for the 528i? I'll probably go for a remap with the 523i.

Thanks

[SlowV6]

I think the 523i is low power output version of the N53 engine, which means possible expensive injector issues.

I feel like a 535i would be better in every possible way, albeit more expensive.

All IMHO of course.

[danb79]

Ciaran said:

Hi

I'm looking for a petrol touring and have seen two - a 528i 2.0l and a 523i 3l. I'm swaying towards the straight 6 but is there any reason why I should opt for the 528i? I'll probably go for a remap with the 523i.

Thanks

Personally I'd see if you can find a Japanese import 528i touring via the likes of Seymour Pope - preferably the straight 6 they did, or as above; go for the 535i with the N55 engine

I wouldn't touch the N53 at all - too many issues

What's your budget though as the Gx series 530i tourings have come down in price quite a lot now?

[428 days later]

I had a 428i Gran coupe and I really rated the N20 in that. Revved nicely, great power and was far smoother than the B48 equipped car I have now. They updated the timing chain from around a 15 plate as I recall as mine was a 65 plate, so go for one 15 plate or onwards.