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Originally Posted by iconoclast
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I assumed both engines are very similar. It seems that's not the case, perhaps.
I understand that BMW would put better quality parts in certain high use areas because the M has more of a chance of being tracked as opposed to the M50i variant, but do you think it's
that much difference?
I just assumed that, for the most part, these two engines were virtually indistinguable...just different mapping. I also assumed the $20K premium to the M was mostly about the suspension and interior upgrades. Engine components get expensive real quick. Plus, the extra R&D to have 2 similar engines, but with different alloys for parts. Just sounds cost ineffective.
But, I'll freely admit that this is my first BMW. Maybe that's just their way.