mpdamato
03-11-2011, 08:28 AM
Hi Everyone. Thanks for taking a look...
I am out of work and need to sell it fast, but don't want to be foolish.
History:
I bought the car from a dealer in Florida in Jan 2009 with 68k miles. It had a clean carfax and has not been in any accidents while I have had it either. Apparently it had two previous owners including what looks like a commercial lease. I kept it in quiet Queen Village Philadelphia for about a year then to a garage in Chinatown for this past year. My driving is a mix of city and highway. I like to have fun with it but never abuse! I also have a 5 year old daughter, so that keeps me driving responsibly. 90k miles now.
Work done:
It was still under warranty when I got it, so I complained to BMW of the Main Line until they replaced every warranty part possible. Including:
Driveshaft and Guibo
Entire differential and support mounts
steering rack
Xenon assemblies
Also I got other non-warranty work done at VAC Motorsports:
Cooling system (expansion tank, thermo, hoses, pulleys, pump)
Oil Separator / Intake breather
control arm bushings
They also did regular synthetic oil changes every 5-7k miles.
The Drive:
It is incredibly smooth and nimble. The engine is strong, and sounds great. I have no complaints, and it is such a pleasure to drive.
Recent issues:
Although I had the Guibo replaced last year at BMW, it is shot again. I suppose a defective part. Fortunately their work is under 2-year warranty so it will be fixed for free. I also got a flat in right rear tire and need to replace tire. Fortunately again, Tire-rack insurance will cover $108 toward the replacement cost. (GY Eagle F1)
I though in my previous posts/listings that it needed a clutch, but I was wrong...it was the guibo. Silly me!
If you are interested, please let me know. I need to sell it asap, so come look and make it yours!
All the best,
Michael
I am out of work and need to sell it fast, but don't want to be foolish.
History:
I bought the car from a dealer in Florida in Jan 2009 with 68k miles. It had a clean carfax and has not been in any accidents while I have had it either. Apparently it had two previous owners including what looks like a commercial lease. I kept it in quiet Queen Village Philadelphia for about a year then to a garage in Chinatown for this past year. My driving is a mix of city and highway. I like to have fun with it but never abuse! I also have a 5 year old daughter, so that keeps me driving responsibly. 90k miles now.
Work done:
It was still under warranty when I got it, so I complained to BMW of the Main Line until they replaced every warranty part possible. Including:
Driveshaft and Guibo
Entire differential and support mounts
steering rack
Xenon assemblies
Also I got other non-warranty work done at VAC Motorsports:
Cooling system (expansion tank, thermo, hoses, pulleys, pump)
Oil Separator / Intake breather
control arm bushings
They also did regular synthetic oil changes every 5-7k miles.
The Drive:
It is incredibly smooth and nimble. The engine is strong, and sounds great. I have no complaints, and it is such a pleasure to drive.
Recent issues:
Although I had the Guibo replaced last year at BMW, it is shot again. I suppose a defective part. Fortunately their work is under 2-year warranty so it will be fixed for free. I also got a flat in right rear tire and need to replace tire. Fortunately again, Tire-rack insurance will cover $108 toward the replacement cost. (GY Eagle F1)
I though in my previous posts/listings that it needed a clutch, but I was wrong...it was the guibo. Silly me!
If you are interested, please let me know. I need to sell it asap, so come look and make it yours!
All the best,
Michael