M3 engine Fails 45 minutes after purchase from dealer

8500RPM · 03-30-2018, 08:33 PM

Id get out of that car and find another. I wouldn't feel comfortable in that car moving forward but that's just me

Bmw doubles · 03-31-2018, 01:16 PM

The car is cursed move on

ceedawg · 04-01-2018, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

Completely different car, E9X vs. F8X car.

Dave

We know that already.My point is obvious at least I thought that there is a better chance of the op getting a cpo car with a warranty ibased on the year and model change. So far I have not heard about any bearing issues with the S55 motors since the inception of the f series M3 and 4. I would take my $ back and get the newer redesigned car as a better investment for now and peace of mind. He is lucky that the issue happened within the 30 day warranty period. After that 30 days is up it’s all on the OP.

Bartledoo · 04-01-2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ceedawg

We know that already.My point is obvious at least I thought that there is a better chance of the op getting a cpo car with a warranty ibased on the year and model change. So far I have not heard about any bearing issues with the S55 motors since the inception of the f series M3 and 4. I would take my $ back and get the newer redesigned car as a better investment for now and peace of mind. He is lucky that the issue happened within the 30 day warranty period. After that 30 days is up it’s all on the OP.

Whoa whoa whoa.

nyc_dude · 04-01-2018, 02:19 PM

The car didnt survive a week and the dealer gave you the short warranty. It is a good thing you beat on it right after purchase to reveal the engine flaw.
You might need a lawyer, since the warranty might cover a repair instead of a refund. Seized engine means the car is junk.

Plenty of e9x M3s on CarGurus and AutoTrader and here on m3post.com to choose from in LA with low miles unmodified. M3s have a few design flaws and many are tracked hard, so you have to be extra careful when buying one from a car lot. You need a multiyear warranty from somewhere like CarMax. //M car repair costs are very high and avoid BMW dealerships for service.

Try to find a 2011-2013 e92 M3 with less than 60-70k miles, preferably a MT 6 spd.

Good luck and sorry to hear about your M3 experience.

Scharbag · 04-01-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc_dude

The car didnt survive a week and the dealer gave you the short warranty. It is a good thing you beat on it right after purchase to reveal the engine flaw.
You might need a lawyer, since the warranty might cover a repair instead of a refund. Seized engine means the car is junk.

Plenty of e9x M3s on CarGurus and AutoTrader and here on m3post.com to choose from in LA with low miles unmodified. M3s have a few design flaws and many are tracked hard, so you have to be extra careful when buying one from a car lot. You need a multiyear warranty from somewhere like CarMax. //M car repair costs are very high and avoid BMW dealerships for service.

Try to find a 2011-2013 e92 M3 with less than 60-70k miles, preferably a MT 6 spd.

Good luck and sorry to hear about your M3 experience.

Seized engine means the car has a seized engine. Not sure why this would mean the whole care is a junk.

ceedawg · 04-01-2018, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ksteckba

Whoa whoa whoa.

what's wrong with you? Oh you think it's better to invest in a defective car I will assume oh I see!! That motor is a problem haven!!!! FACTS!!

ceedawg · 04-01-2018, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

Seized engine means the car has a seized engine. Not sure why this would mean the whole care is a junk.

Car should qualify for the Lemon law policy at least that is how it works here in NYC

MTrezzz · 04-01-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dtmpower98

Got an Update- the crank hub broke, and it was the crank that was seized, potentially due to poor lubrication/maintenance by the prior owner. They said it would be around a 14 day repair, and an extended warranty would be included into the repair by the third party dealer. The dealer offered to buy back the car, and the manager was quite embarrassed the car did this after they ensured it was maintained well. Do you guys think I should proceed with the purchase? The dealer has not cashed my check yet, as he wants to ensure my satisfaction of the sale.

Take the money & RUN!!

- You'll get another clean E9X M3

Bartledoo · 04-01-2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ceedawg

what's wrong with you? Oh you think it's better to invest in a defective car I will assume oh I see!! That motor is a problem haven!!!! FACTS!!

I was more joking at using the term "investment" on a rapidly depreciating asset.

ceedawg · 04-01-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ksteckba

I was more joking at using the term "investment" on a rapidly depreciating asset.

Ahhh ok please forgive me and my interpretation

you are right though!!

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