2008 E90 M3 6MT Interlagos Blue Slicktop with Blown Engine

openroad9 · 12-09-2020, 05:04 PM

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2008 M3 Sedan (E90) with 46k miles. Interlagos Blue with slicktop roof. 6spd manual transmission. Technology package. Palladium Silver interior with carbon leather. VIN: WBSVA93548E215936.

I was moving the car around my parking garage and it started idling roughly and then immediately went into limp mode. Spoke with Martin Motorsports who thought it was throttle actuators or fuel pump and that it was safe to drive a few miles to the shop. Engine cut out on the way and wouldn’t restart. Had it towed to the shop. When the shop inspected, there was metal in the oil, damage to rear corner of engine block, and engine wouldn’t turn by hand more than halfway. Unclear if this is rod bearings but seems very likely.

It’s unfortunate since I’ve had clean Blackstone oil analyses over the past 10k miles, and the car has had no issues over the past 3.5 years that I’ve owned it. Bought it from a forum member, have detailed serviced records, and overall have carefully cared for the car.

The car is in great cosmetic shape. Exterior is very good aside from a few rock chips. Wheels are nearly perfect with new tires. Interior is excellent.

Starting an engine swap is beyond my expertise. Additional info available on request.

DanMpower · 12-09-2020, 05:34 PM

This should last...10 minutes.

DRLane · 12-09-2020, 06:00 PM

Beautiful car man and such a bummer.

Ajolives · 12-09-2020, 06:40 PM

Wow someone is gonna make out big, that is one clean chassis. I'm even considering it and I honestly have no idea what I'd do with it

Cyberdemon · 12-09-2020, 08:19 PM

If my wife wouldn't immediately divorce me I'd be on your doorstep. Agreed getting the engine swapped and still having sub 50k on the chassis for under $20k will be a steal for someone.

pooyab · 12-10-2020, 02:12 AM

Would've been perfect for the project I had planned if it was DCT. I needed to pull the engine anyways

I'm sure it'll go quick, sending to a few friends for you.

Ajolives · 12-10-2020, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

If my wife wouldn't immediately divorce me I'd be on your doorstep. Agreed getting the engine swapped and still having sub 50k on the chassis for under $20k will be a steal for someone.

Same here, haha. I'd lose half and be back where I started with one car.

buglinjo · 12-10-2020, 08:58 AM

GLWS OP, such a bummer :/

Is the engine seized? Rod bearings do not cause engine seizing as I know, can it be the main crank bearings?

Cyberdemon · 12-10-2020, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by buglinjo

GLWS OP, suck a bummer :/

Is the engine seized? Rod bearings do not cause engine seazing as I know, can it be main crank bearings?

Since they described damage to the actual block it sounds like whatever it was is catastrophic. Not sure if a rod got thrown or some type of underbody damaged cause it to lose oil? Sounds like either way it's a full swap candidate.

Someone should buy that guy's Gintani E93, rip the engine out of it and put it in this thing. Having a 700 HP Turbo E90 would be a hoot, though not sure if the 6MT would hold the power.

Gossypiboma · 12-10-2020, 09:44 AM

Good looking car, unfortunate situation.

The costs add up though. Used motor, replacing the rob bearings/bolts, might as well update to the 2009+ clutch and flywheel and replace motor mounts. Plus a few grand in labor if you're not doing the work yourself.

DaveD08 · 12-10-2020, 11:29 AM

PM sent, ready to pick the car up.

vma1788 · 12-10-2020, 11:36 AM

if this were in CA i would pick it up.

Should consider fixing and selling for 30k.

br2wdc · 12-10-2020, 11:38 AM

PM sent ... local buyer very interested and can move quickly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by openroad9

2008 M3 Sedan (E90) with 46k miles. Interlagos Blue with slicktop roof. 6spd manual transmission. Technology package. Palladium Silver interior with carbon leather. VIN: WBSVA93548E215936.

marco44 · 12-10-2020, 03:04 PM

pm'd. will buy asap and have shipped

buglinjo · 12-10-2020, 04:51 PM

If non of the above offers go through consider PMing me. I'm also interested in buying the car.

openroad9 · 12-10-2020, 06:44 PM

I appreciate the forum support here. Thanks for that. There have been quite a few PMs - I have now replied or been in contact with all that are currently interested.

To answer a few common questions: the car has not been in any accidents. Clean Carfax which I can provide upon request. Title is clean and I own outright.

Please let me know if I can answer any other questions.

MeisterS · 12-10-2020, 09:34 PM

Hate to see this happen but I sincerely hope this goes to a good home from this forum and we get to see its build.
GLWS.

e904thewin · 12-11-2020, 11:05 AM

still avail? I'm in northern va. PM me.

empera · 12-11-2020, 02:57 PM

Still available?

glachhman3 · 12-11-2020, 03:00 PM

I’ll pay asking. Messaged.

openroad9 · 12-11-2020, 03:26 PM

Sale pending.

///M Power-Belgium · 12-11-2020, 05:08 PM

Damn

12-09-2020, 05:04 PM	#1
openroad9 New Member 14 Rep 7 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	2008 E90 M3 6MT Interlagos Blue Slicktop with Blown Engine BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: Sold Item Interest 2008 M3 Sedan (E90) with 46k miles. Interlagos Blue with slicktop roof. 6spd manual transmission. Technology package. Palladium Silver interior with carbon leather. VIN: WBSVA93548E215936. I was moving the car around my parking garage and it started idling roughly and then immediately went into limp mode. Spoke with Martin Motorsports who thought it was throttle actuators or fuel pump and that it was safe to drive a few miles to the shop. Engine cut out on the way and wouldn’t restart. Had it towed to the shop. When the shop inspected, there was metal in the oil, damage to rear corner of engine block, and engine wouldn’t turn by hand more than halfway. Unclear if this is rod bearings but seems very likely. It’s unfortunate since I’ve had clean Blackstone oil analyses over the past 10k miles, and the car has had no issues over the past 3.5 years that I’ve owned it. Bought it from a forum member, have detailed serviced records, and overall have carefully cared for the car. The car is in great cosmetic shape. Exterior is very good aside from a few rock chips. Wheels are nearly perfect with new tires. Interior is excellent. Starting an engine swap is beyond my expertise. Additional info available on request. Attached Images
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Ajolives Captain 922 Rep 933 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 Audi SQ5 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Wow someone is gonna make out big, that is one clean chassis. I'm even considering it and I honestly have no idea what I'd do with it
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pooyab Major 330 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 2020 BMW M5C Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Would've been perfect for the project I had planned if it was DCT. I needed to pull the engine anyways I'm sure it'll go quick, sending to a few friends for you. __________________ Interlagos Blue/Speed Cloth \| BayOptiks DTM Headlights \| Alpine Stage 2 \| KW Clubsport \| Resonated X-Pipe \| Eisenmann Race \| StopTech BBK \| TE37SL \| YFCM CF Driveshaft \| Hotchkis F/R Sways \| F/R Endlinks \| Turner Control Arms and Front Tension Bushings \| Powerflex Diff Bushings \| Turner Solid Subframe Bushings \| MS Underdrive Pulley and Intake \| Alpine DCT Tune \| Karbonius Intake \| Carbon Roof (TBD)
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12-10-2020, 08:58 AM	#8
buglinjo Private 23 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	GLWS OP, such a bummer :/ Is the engine seized? Rod bearings do not cause engine seizing as I know, can it be the main crank bearings? Last edited by buglinjo; 12-11-2020 at 11:45 AM..
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Gossypiboma Major 542 Rep 1,195 Posts Drives: 13' M3 6MT 18' M3 CS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The John iTrader: (8)	Good looking car, unfortunate situation. The costs add up though. Used motor, replacing the rob bearings/bolts, might as well update to the 2009+ clutch and flywheel and replace motor mounts. Plus a few grand in labor if you're not doing the work yourself.
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openroad9 New Member 14 Rep 7 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	I appreciate the forum support here. Thanks for that. There have been quite a few PMs - I have now replied or been in contact with all that are currently interested. To answer a few common questions: the car has not been in any accidents. Clean Carfax which I can provide upon request. Title is clean and I own outright. Please let me know if I can answer any other questions.
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