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      08-04-2019, 10:51 AM   #14
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Drives: 2008 Melbourne Red M3 Coupe
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2008 BMW M3  [9.51]
Been down this road in 2016

Been down this road in 2016.

My motor blew in a big way leaving windows in the top, side and bottom of the block...no core exchange here.

I decided to go with a 'new' OEM crate motor from BMW = $20k. I had all hoses, motor and trans mounts, belts, injectors, plugs, fluids, filters, trans gaskets, and at least a couple of other items in the engine bay that are escaping me replaced. All in $34k invoice out the door (I used my local BMW dealer).

In hindsight, for another $5k I could have purchased a built motor from someone like Carbahn Autoworks.

Anyway you slice it, this sucks big time.

My recommendation is to buy a quality built motor. You are upside down on the money already, so buy a high quality motor and enjoy for the car for the next decade.
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