FS: 2008 E93 M3 6MT 90K Miles

YoshiBolo · 10-08-2020, 10:57 PM

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SELLING ON CARSANDBIDS 06/16/23 Sadly letting go of my 2008 E93 M3.

Clean Title VIN WBSWL93518PL89921

Bought in 2017 for $27k private party in San Diego. Engine busted after around 8k miles later around 75k odometer and replaced with a refurbished engine by Jobe Auto Parts.

Full description in pictures and YouTube video of the engine replacement from EuroTech Motors in Culver City. Replaced the clutch, flywheel, motor mounts, spark plugs, and one injector when replacing the engine. Subsequently changed front and rear OEM brakes and rotors and added the aluminum undercarriage in 2018. Thermometer and one ignition coil in 2019. Regular oil changes and only driven once or twice a month since early 2019. Car runs perfect. All in I've spent about $50k on the car. Happy to send videos on request. Odometer currently reads 81k. Replacement engine has about 90k miles.

Engine replacement by Euro-Tech Motors

Replacement Engine Specs
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-BMW-M3...VaCg~0&vxp=mtr

soursha · 10-09-2020, 05:22 AM

Sorry but how does a new engine add value to the car? Looks like a regular 2008 e93 with miles on it. Doesn't matter if engine was replaced or not. This should fetch about $18k-23k depending on spec and proper pictures. Your listing doesn't show anything about the car (pictures of different angles of the car, mileage, condition of wear items, etc) but your price is $15k higher than others. Just some constructive criticism

tdott · 10-09-2020, 08:21 AM

Sadly this car has depreciated a lot from the price you purchased at in 2017 and what you spent on it doesn't really add any value.

GLWS

YoshiBolo · 10-09-2020, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the CC. I'll add some more pictures over the weekend after I get it cleaned up. More than anything, I was trying to gauge the value and any interest. I guess the only benefit of the refurbished engine is that it runs amazing and is a bit more reassuring than a car that hasn't been properly maintained or had those repairs. If I can't get a price I'm happy with, I plan to just keep it forever.

Cyberdemon · 10-09-2020, 11:40 AM

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Thanks for the CC. I'll add some more pictures over the weekend after I get it cleaned up. More than anything, I was trying to gauge the value and any interest. I guess the only benefit of the refurbished engine is that it runs amazing and is a bit more reassuring than a car that hasn't been properly maintained or had those repairs. If I can't get a price I'm happy with, I plan to just keep it forever.

Honestly, a lot of potential will view this exactly the opposite way. People would rather have a matching engine that they know was maintained - a refurbished engine even if it has had the bearings done still means that all of the connection points have been worked on since it left the factory, and you have no guarantee of how the original motor was treated before it was installed. At best, you command a lower premium than what a stock and well maintained car with bearings would - which is probably in the low to mid $22-24k range.

If that kind of number shocks you then I'd say keep it forever. But I would look at Cargurus or Auto trader to get a sense of market values.

YoshiBolo · 10-09-2020, 01:31 PM

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Honestly, a lot of potential will view this exactly the opposite way. People would rather have a matching engine that they know was maintained - a refurbished engine even if it has had the bearings done still means that all of the connection points have been worked on since it left the factory, and you have no guarantee of how the original motor was treated before it was installed. At best, you command a lower premium than what a stock and well maintained car with bearings would - which is probably in the low to mid $22-24k range.

If that kind of number shocks you then I'd say keep it forever. But I would look at Cargurus or Auto trader to get a sense of market values.

Notes well taken and that number doesn't shock me at all but I'm leaning towards keeping it. Thanks.

YoshiBolo · 12-09-2020, 04:37 PM

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Notes well taken and that number doesn't shock me at all but I'm leaning towards keeping it. Thanks.

Added more pics

YoshiBolo · 12-12-2020, 10:23 PM

Price reduction.

YoshiBolo · 12-18-2020, 05:18 PM

Price reduction

YoshiBolo · 12-27-2020, 04:35 PM

Price drop

YoshiBolo · 01-22-2021, 07:08 PM

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Price drop

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YoshiBolo · 02-20-2021, 09:33 AM

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diesel733 · 02-23-2021, 07:44 PM

it's not a rebuilt motor but a refurbished motor? Just clarifying. Also did rod bearings ever get done?

YoshiBolo · 02-26-2021, 09:11 AM

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it's not a rebuilt motor but a refurbished motor? Just clarifying. Also did rod bearings ever get done?

Not sure what the difference is between rebuilt or refurbished but if you click the eBay listing it shows the motor that was put in. The motor had its bearings done.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-BMW-M3...~0&vxp=mtr

YoshiBolo · 02-26-2021, 09:14 AM

Attached pics from the motor listing.

Ddame · 02-26-2021, 03:58 PM

Could you PM me a number to text or call? I’m interested in discussing but have questions.

YoshiBolo · 03-29-2021, 10:54 AM

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Attached pics from the motor listing.

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YoshiBolo · 08-04-2021, 05:42 PM

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Decided to re list to see if there is any interest. Car still runs amazing.

Siajoon · 08-04-2021, 06:03 PM

You spent 50k on a car you bought for 27? Are you high?

I mean in all seriousness. 50k? And the car looks bone stock? Wtf am I missing here...

YoshiBolo · 08-05-2021, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Siajoon

You spent 50k on a car you bought for 27? Are you high?

I mean in all seriousness. 50k? And the car looks bone stock? Wtf am I missing here...

Had to replace the engine after it died on me about 3 months after owning it. Hard pill to swallow but I had years of fun with it after so I'm not going to complain. I left it stock on purpose.

Siajoon · 08-05-2021, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Siajoon

You spent 50k on a car you bought for 27? Are you high?

I mean in all seriousness. 50k? And the car looks bone stock? Wtf am I missing here...

Had to replace the engine after it died on me about 3 months after owning it. Hard pill to swallow but I had years of fun with it after so I'm not going to complain. I left it stock on purpose.

How much did the engine replacement cost?

YoshiBolo · 08-06-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Siajoon

You spent 50k on a car you bought for 27? Are you high?

I mean in all seriousness. 50k? And the car looks bone stock? Wtf am I missing here...

Had to replace the engine after it died on me about 3 months after owning it. Hard pill to swallow but I had years of fun with it after so I'm not going to complain. I left it stock on purpose.

How much did the engine replacement cost?

Engine was $8k shipped. It had the following work recently done: 86565 miles BE bearings ARP, valve cover gaskets, oil filter housing gasket, oil pan gasket, one of the throttle actuator, replaced gears in second actuator.

Install was $7k but also replaced: new clutch, flywheel, motor mounts, spark plugs, one injector

Then various replacements and regular maintenance:
Oil change
Brake pads and rotors
Shift knob and boot
Under carriage purchase and install
Oil change
Thermometer
Ignition coil
brake Fluid, oil change, new battery

10-08-2020, 10:57 PM	#1
YoshiBolo Private 23 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2008 E93M White Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (0)	BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: Sold Item Interest SELLING ON CARSANDBIDS 06/16/23 Sadly letting go of my 2008 E93 M3. Clean Title VIN WBSWL93518PL89921 Bought in 2017 for $27k private party in San Diego. Engine busted after around 8k miles later around 75k odometer and replaced with a refurbished engine by Jobe Auto Parts. Full description in pictures and YouTube video of the engine replacement from EuroTech Motors in Culver City. Replaced the clutch, flywheel, motor mounts, spark plugs, and one injector when replacing the engine. Subsequently changed front and rear OEM brakes and rotors and added the aluminum undercarriage in 2018. Thermometer and one ignition coil in 2019. Regular oil changes and only driven once or twice a month since early 2019. Car runs perfect. All in I've spent about $50k on the car. Happy to send videos on request. Odometer currently reads 81k. Replacement engine has about 90k miles. Engine replacement by Euro-Tech Motors Replacement Engine Specs https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-BMW-M3...VaCg~0&vxp=mtr Attached Images Last edited by YoshiBolo; 06-16-2023 at 10:46 AM..
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soursha Enlisted Member 12 Rep 35 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E90, E90 328i, E82 135i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Sorry but how does a new engine add value to the car? Looks like a regular 2008 e93 with miles on it. Doesn't matter if engine was replaced or not. This should fetch about $18k-23k depending on spec and proper pictures. Your listing doesn't show anything about the car (pictures of different angles of the car, mileage, condition of wear items, etc) but your price is $15k higher than others. Just some constructive criticism
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tdott Brigadier General 3956 Rep 3,994 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South FL / 6ix iTrader: (4)	Sadly this car has depreciated a lot from the price you purchased at in 2017 and what you spent on it doesn't really add any value. GLWS __________________ N/A S65 Headers Before/After Dyno Results
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YoshiBolo Private 23 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2008 E93M White Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the CC. I'll add some more pictures over the weekend after I get it cleaned up. More than anything, I was trying to gauge the value and any interest. I guess the only benefit of the refurbished engine is that it runs amazing and is a bit more reassuring than a car that hasn't been properly maintained or had those repairs. If I can't get a price I'm happy with, I plan to just keep it forever.
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diesel733 Master of one 431 Rep 486 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 ZCP IMOLA RED Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	it's not a rebuilt motor but a refurbished motor? Just clarifying. Also did rod bearings ever get done?
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Siajoon ///Majestic 1863 Rep 2,093 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	You spent 50k on a car you bought for 27? Are you high? I mean in all seriousness. 50k? And the car looks bone stock? Wtf am I missing here...
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