N52 vs N53

golilok

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Comparing a F10 IL6 3L with N52 and N53, which is better?

I tot the N53 was not allowed into SG due to the high sulphur content, but i actually found one for sale! Can buy?
http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=220653&DL=1000

One major difference with the N52 is that it comes with High Pressure Injection, which is basically direct injection. But the N53 does not have Valvetronic because there is not enough space in the cylinder head to implement both direct injection and Valvetronic.

I oso read the n53 dun sound as strawberry as a n52!
 
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It sounds refined
 
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golilok;705985 said:
Comparing a F10 IL6 3L with N52 and N53, which is better?

I tot the N53 was not allowed into SG due to the high sulphur content, but i actually found one for sale! Can buy?
Used BMW 523i Car for Sale in Singapore, - sgCarMart

One major difference with the N52 is that it comes with High Pressure Injection, which is basically direct injection. But the N53 does not have Valvetronic because there is not enough space in the cylinder head to implement both direct injection and Valvetronic.

I oso read the n53 dun sound as strawberry as a n52!

Just wonder how do u identify this car selling in sgcar comes with N53 ? U saw the log card?
I also notice this 3L '523' speedometer is in miles, and i saw another 3L 528 speedometer in KM. Any idea where are the cars import from? Engines also diff?
Understand BMW msia selling 528 with N52B30, 258hps/310nm. How about the power of this N53 ?
So many variance! Sibei confusing!
 
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jster;706141 said:
Just wonder how do u identify this car selling in sgcar comes with N53 ? U saw the log card?
I also notice this 3L '523' speedometer is in miles, and i saw another 3L 528 speedometer in KM. Any idea where are the cars import from? Engines also diff?
Understand BMW msia selling 528 with N52B30, 258hps/310nm. How about the power of this N53 ?
So many variance! Sibei confusing!
Juz use VIN no to check loh.

For PI, it either from UK or HK.

From UK, 523 = 3L N53.

From HK, 523 = 2.5L N52. 528 = 3L N52.
 
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davidtch;706185 said:
Juz use VIN no to check loh.

For PI, it either from UK or HK.

From UK, 523 = 3L N53.

From HK, 523 = 2.5L N52. 528 = 3L N52.

Question is the N53 suitable for our SG petrol? Thanks.
 
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too much doubts, i think you better not take the plunge on this 3.0L 523, u also dunnoe why the direct owner is selling. Go for N55 535 2nd hand try find sub 200k.. MTL!! :thumbsup:
 
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golilok;706199 said:
Question is the N53 suitable for our SG petrol? Thanks.
Wif N53, definitely cannot drive into Malaysia.
 
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golilok;706289 said:
Ist cos sulphur content in sg and msia are different?
Thanks for reminding me. Both countries still on Euro II.
 
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davidtch;706318 said:
Thanks for reminding me. Both countries still on Euro II.

Ok so n33 not suitable for sg and msia and batam correct? Tks again.
 
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So if I drive the N53 in Sg and then go Malaysia, my car will break down automatically after the JB immigration chop my passport?
 
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davidtch;706185 said:
Juz use VIN no to check loh.

For PI, it either from UK or HK.

From UK, 523 = 3L N53.

From HK, 523 = 2.5L N52. 528 = 3L N52.

So i suppose 1 quick way to identify N52 or N53 is by looking at speedometer.
If its in miles its N53. In KM its N52. Tio bo?
 
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jster;706365 said:
So i suppose 1 quick way to identify N52 or N53 is by looking at speedometer.
If its in miles its N53. In KM its N52. Tio bo?
In simplistic term, YES.
 
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MW;706355 said:
So if I drive the N53 in Sg and then go Malaysia, my car will break down automatically after the JB immigration chop my passport?

Yes and you will get arrested too!
 
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