Every engine from the S38B38 onwards except for the S52 has premature rod bearing wear issues due to tight clearances. And no that’s why I don’t think the S65 can be considered “reliable if maintained.” Let’s not kid ourselves, these are high maintenance cars.
The S65 has rod and main bearings (engine out) as regular maintenance, but no one shits on the M3s with the S65 tho.
I do.
Every engine from the S38B38 onwards except for the S52 has premature rod bearing wear issues due to tight clearances. And no that’s why I don’t think the S65 can be considered “reliable if maintained.” Let’s not kid ourselves, these are high maintenance cars.