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Originally Posted by DKJUN75
Makes sense. IND actually referred them to me so that's expected.
Is rod bearing a must change item? Mine is only 33k miles and all seem regular. I ask that because I'm thinking about some projects but if the costs for all of these are too higher, might as well just trade in for a new X5 or 340
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That question is a can of worms. Basically, it depends on who you ask. In my opinion: yes, rod bearings are a must change item. You cannot predict a rod bearing failure and everything will appear normal until it's not...then you're out $15k for a new engine. Eric will do rod bearings for around $2k while Eurowerks is closer to $3k. Well worth the peace of mind, regardless of mileage.
If you would consider trading an M3 for an X5 or 340, perhaps the M3 is not the right car for you in the first place? Not trying to be rude, those are just
very different cars.