WTB: S65 Engine OR Block for 2011 M3

[blownE93]

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

[SLBMW]

I'm local and just swapped the engine on my car. Send me a PM and I'll try to help you out.

[blownE93]

Thank you so much SLBMW ! Will send you a PM

[WAKman]

If that doesn't work out, I have a block for sale in Seattle. I also have the pistons and rods, if you need those. PM me if interested.

[ScottyBeam]

That sucks that you were taking advantage off...I would call the BBB, and the news on that dealership ASAP! There has to be something you can do to get your money back.

[blownE93]

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Anyone have ideas on where I can source a good used S65?! Thanks

[devzw3]

I just got my rod bearings done last weekend, was always scared of this. That being said, when I thought about my engine going boom, I looked up on google to see if I could find a used S65... surprisingly I saw some on eBay etc for around $4500-$6000 with around 45k-70k miles. This was about 4 months or sooner ago. Don’t know if it would help but it definitely made me think there was a plan-B if it ever happened to me.

[Whitjct]

Originally Posted by blownE93

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Anyone have ideas on where I can source a good used S65?! Thanks

Place in CT that parts out M3s

https://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/...07849582.html#

[Hey Ant]

Originally Posted by SLBMW

I'm local and just swapped the engine on my car. Send me a PM and I'll try to help you out.

+++1 for SLBMW.

Sorry that this happened to you, it's a hit or miss with these S65 engines. I hope SLBMW helps you out as I've seen him replace his own engine with my own eyes

[blownE93]

Originally Posted by Hey Ant

+++1 for SLBMW.

Sorry that this happened to you, it's a hit or miss with these S65 engines. I hope SLBMW helps you out as I've seen him replace his own engine with my own eyes

Yeah SLBMW and I are texting. Good resource. I just need to find an actual good used engine first. The search is still ongoing haha

[blownE93]

Originally Posted by Whitjct

Place in CT that parts out M3s

https://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/...07849582.html#

Appreciate that rec! I will check them out.