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      05-17-2016, 12:35 PM   #20
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It is quite telling that words "reliability" and "durability" are nowhere mentioned in the press release. I guess it is not a priority for BMW. I predict 80% depreciation on this "marvel" for anybody naive enough to buy this ticking financial bomb after warranty period.
Turbo tech isn't exactly new, especially in diesels. I see no reason why the powerplant wouldn't be reliable. It's typically everything else that breaks from what I've observed.
They are called Bavarian Motor Works. Not Bavarian High Pressure Fuel Pump Works or Bavarian Rear Subframes Works.
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