Have you experienced a subframe failure in yer XI?
I don't have any symptoms of a failure at 104k miles. I've heard XI's are less susceptible to failure b/c we have less torque going to the rear wheels than regular 330's and 325's.
The reason I ask, is b/c I just put an aftermarket suspension on, I don't have any symptoms of failure, and I'm wondering if it's is worth putting the stock suspension back on to get the subframe inspected as part of the class action settlment.
Just had mine checked for free at my local dealer (all US dealers are doing free inspections). 2004 325xi with 75k miles. All was fine. This car was not driven hard at all.
I have an '05 330Xi with about 35k on it. ~15k could probably be classified as "very hard miles". I haven't yet had the rear subframe inspected, but it's on the list to get it done soon.
Look at the stats, xi's almost never have subframe tears. Diagnose it yourself or take it to a pro. There are a number of possible causes for that noise.
Had the car up in the air today. Subframe is intact and functional.
My clunk is still unsolved!
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