Should I buy it?

darrenl · 10-27-2013, 09:28 PM

Hi all,

Looking to buy my first M3! I found an E90 DCT, which is what I am looking for, but it has some serious repair history. What do you think?

(1) Internal failure of the number 1 main crank bearing. Replaced complete engine (short block per discussion with puma).

(2) Internal failure of the clutches in the rear diff. Removed and replaced the rear diff.

Otherwise, it has a clean carfax and regular maintenance reported. So, what do you guys think? Risky? No Problem? Any thoughts/advise appreciated!

Darren

THE-FN-MAN · 10-27-2013, 10:06 PM

Who did the work? BMW?

darrenl · 10-27-2013, 11:15 PM

yes, South Bay BMW in the LA area.

EvenSteven · 10-27-2013, 11:26 PM

I wouldn't... those are two pretty big problems, what else was done half-assedly in this car?

MilehighM3 · 10-27-2013, 11:27 PM

E90=

darrenl · 10-28-2013, 01:52 AM

anyone? ..suggested discount compared to same car without those issues? $1k off, $2k off, $5k off?

chris s · 10-28-2013, 02:17 AM

I wouldn't touch it. Plenty of other e90s out there.

rcracin · 10-28-2013, 06:26 AM

Nice to have a new engine, but with the engine and diff failing, what's next? Sounds like a lemon to me.

Cool Steel · 11-07-2013, 06:29 PM

Bearing issues again??? WTF...these cars suck.

Go buy a dodge...lol

10-27-2013, 09:28 PM	#1
darrenl New Member 17 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Should I buy it? Hi all, Looking to buy my first M3! I found an E90 DCT, which is what I am looking for, but it has some serious repair history. What do you think? (1) Internal failure of the number 1 main crank bearing. Replaced complete engine (short block per discussion with puma). (2) Internal failure of the clutches in the rear diff. Removed and replaced the rear diff. Otherwise, it has a clean carfax and regular maintenance reported. So, what do you guys think? Risky? No Problem? Any thoughts/advise appreciated! Darren
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10-27-2013, 10:06 PM	#2
THE-FN-MAN Captain 43 Rep 890 Posts Drives: E92 M3 x2 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: the wood iTrader: (0)	Who did the work? BMW?
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10-27-2013, 11:15 PM	#3
darrenl New Member 17 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	yes, South Bay BMW in the LA area.
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EvenSteven Banned 17 Rep 394 Posts Drives: '11 m3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't... those are two pretty big problems, what else was done half-assedly in this car?
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MilehighM3 Brigadier General 961 Rep 3,474 Posts Drives: Harrop E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (15) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [6.50]	E90=
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10-28-2013, 01:52 AM	#6
darrenl New Member 17 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	anyone? ..suggested discount compared to same car without those issues? $1k off, $2k off, $5k off?
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10-28-2013, 02:17 AM	#7
chris s Major General 1589 Rep 7,072 Posts Drives: 2024 BRG/Kyalami G80 xdrive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (15)	I wouldn't touch it. Plenty of other e90s out there. __________________ 2024 BRG/Kyalami M3cx - Dinan mid w VC, AST, Spacers, BBS LMs Gone but not forgotten: 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx, 2016 Indiv F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro, 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, 2003 AW/red e46 M3, 1998 Hellrot/modena e36 M3, 1998 Black/black e36 M3
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10-28-2013, 06:26 AM	#8
rcracin Major 1277 Rep 1,319 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Nice to have a new engine, but with the engine and diff failing, what's next? Sounds like a lemon to me.
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11-07-2013, 06:29 PM	#9
Cool Steel Banned 11 Rep 358 Posts Drives: M3 E92 ZCP DCT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: A galaxy far..far..away iTrader: (0)	Bearing issues again??? WTF...these cars suck. Go buy a dodge...lol
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