WTB: S65 Engine OR Block for 2011 M3

blownE93 · 10-21-2020, 08:40 PM

Hi guys,

Bit of a sad story to tell. I recently picked up a 2011 BMW M3 E93 convertible black on black. Obviously was super excited and dreamt of getting this car for literally years.

After picking up the car from a dealership in OC, I drove it back to my place in LA and literally within 1 day of light driving the engine blew up. Started leaking a ridiculous amount of oil so I took it to a mechanic who almost immediately said its a rod bearing/rod issue. After troubleshooting it quickly, the engine fully seized.

I am furious as I just dropped a considerable amount of money in buying this car only to have about 150 miles of less-than-spirited driving before it died. Straight lemon. Unfortunately, the dealer I bought it from has taken ZERO responsibility and most likely knew that this car had issues and was on its last legs and decided to fraudulently sell it to me.

So now...

I am in need of a good used S65 engine so that my mechanic can do a swap or a block that I can do a rebuild off of.

Anyone have any ideas / resources / etc? Really appreciate everyone's help.

Thanks

Melbourn3 · 10-22-2020, 02:07 PM

I think there are some ways to get some money back but you need to document everytbing now and speak to a lawyer

SYT_Shadow · 10-22-2020, 02:29 PM

That sounds like something they knew about and then still sold the car. Engines don't blow up with 150 miles

I agree with the previous poster, lawyer up

blownE93 · 10-22-2020, 03:06 PM

Yeah I am speaking with a few lawyers already. Who all tell me that I do NOT quality for any recourse in California because a 2011 car is no longer covered under this state's Lemon Laws

Will continue exploring other possibly courses of action, such as FRAUD or BREACH OF CONTRACT.

If anyone on this form has had any experience in this area, I'd love to chat.

kyippee · 10-23-2020, 01:13 AM

Was there any implied warranty? http://www.californialemonlaw-lawyer...ks/as-is-sales

spazzyfry123 · 10-23-2020, 09:05 AM

Some legal reads pertaining to buying used cars in California. See if anything looks applicable...

https://www.legalmatch.com/law-libra...-car-laws.html

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blownE93 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	WTB: S65 Engine OR Block for 2011 M3 Hi guys, Bit of a sad story to tell. I recently picked up a 2011 BMW M3 E93 convertible black on black. Obviously was super excited and dreamt of getting this car for literally years. After picking up the car from a dealership in OC, I drove it back to my place in LA and literally within 1 day of light driving the engine blew up. Started leaking a ridiculous amount of oil so I took it to a mechanic who almost immediately said its a rod bearing/rod issue. After troubleshooting it quickly, the engine fully seized. I am furious as I just dropped a considerable amount of money in buying this car only to have about 150 miles of less-than-spirited driving before it died. Straight lemon. Unfortunately, the dealer I bought it from has taken ZERO responsibility and most likely knew that this car had issues and was on its last legs and decided to fraudulently sell it to me. So now... I am in need of a good used S65 engine so that my mechanic can do a swap or a block that I can do a rebuild off of. Anyone have any ideas / resources / etc? Really appreciate everyone's help. Thanks
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Melbourn3 First Lieutenant 342 Rep 387 Posts Drives: E90 M3 ZCP STRIPPER Join Date: May 2020 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	I think there are some ways to get some money back but you need to document everytbing now and speak to a lawyer
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SYT_Shadow ///M Powered for Life 11480 Rep 10,328 Posts Drives: E90M/E92M/M4GTS/M4GT4/X5M Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greenwich, CT iTrader: (2)	That sounds like something they knew about and then still sold the car. Engines don't blow up with 150 miles I agree with the previous poster, lawyer up __________________ DIY: S65 Rod Bearings E9X PFC Z54 BBK on F8X BK harness bar + seats: fit 6 tires in an M3 do88 Cooling Goodies GTS Twins: GTMore project
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blownE93 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah I am speaking with a few lawyers already. Who all tell me that I do NOT quality for any recourse in California because a 2011 car is no longer covered under this state's Lemon Laws Will continue exploring other possibly courses of action, such as FRAUD or BREACH OF CONTRACT. If anyone on this form has had any experience in this area, I'd love to chat.
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