2.0L engine why so bad.

[Smartbear]

Roger, I’d stop worrying so much & just enjoy the car, after all planet earth could easily get struck by an enormous asteroid travelling at warp speed, ending all life as we know it
My n20 runs fine.
Rob

[Kugaman1]

Totally agree Rob....

Regardless of those across the pond, it would appear that there are very few issues noted by any UK owners.
Enjoy the car for what it is....I mean, you could own a 3.5is with its dodgy adaptive suspension, fuel pump issues, coil pack issues, heavy fuel consumption, etc,etc......but by god their owners love em!!!!!

[JSmithyP]

I gotta back Rob up here.

I've owned mine for nearly 2 months now with 53K miles. Not a single thing wrong with it, no smoke, no leaks, nothing...

Sounds like people just don't look after them

[greg1953]

I'm trading in my e85 for a e89 28i 62 plate on Saturday, it's a minter with 49.000 mls, I'm getting scared after reading this.

[Twin Turbo]

Lets face it there are horror stories on all engines, I am aware of a few issues - but this is a universal engine used across the whole range. There is a lot of smoke in this topic but not much of a fire. Even if you look at N54 engine, which issues of HPFP - as I had one and one did fail.

With all turbo based engines, you getting more complex than an normal asperated engine.

Statistically, they are a safe engine, but you always going to get some false news.

I had a 28i for nearly 4 years and 40K miles, and for the last 38,000 miles, its had a JB4. And never had any engine issues. Changed the oil every 8K - but that's me. And getting over 300BHP,

There is an known issue with the timing chain, butit does not go bang, you can hear the noise. But no engine BMW make are buttet proof nowadays.

I had over 500 miles out of a tank.
And to be honest, my 28i is quicker than 98% of cars on this forum Only modifed 35i or 35is will be quicker
And since its 100KG lighter engine - much better handling with a suspensionion modifications.


https://youtu.be/xERJ0KPgsgM
https://youtu.be/0n7gLJg7ACk

After my ownserhip, my car been fixed three times
1) MAF sensor failure
2) Gearbox failure
3) Roof Failure

All fixed by BMW

And considering I have currently probably the most modified N20 engine Z4 in the UK. And no engine issues!

[Amg01]

I'm trading in my e85 for a e89 28i 62 plate on Saturday, it's a minter with 49.000 mls, I'm getting scared after reading this.

I will have had mine for 3 years in April, its my only car and used daily and I have put approx 20k miles on it, now on 53k miles and no issues, serviced as required as dictated by the on board computer. Buy with confidence.