Reply With QuoteMichael, car looks good.
Good luck with the sale, sir!
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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
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Michael, car looks good.
Good luck with the sale, sir!
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Hi Michael! Very nice car!
Unfortunately, I'm not really in the market ATM and the wife can't drive a MT.
There are a number of guys here on the forum that are looking - GLWS!
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Exactly. Lots of guys looking. Additionally, lots of non members constantly find our site through Google. You will get some hits on this thread.
Good luck.
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Thanks a lot! Much appreciated.Originally Posted by Marcus-SanDiego
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No problem, sir. I saw who referred you to this site. You're a friend of the ZHP Mafia.
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Nice to be part of the family! ZHP Cosa Nostra! :-)
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Mike...welcome to the Mafia. GLWS.
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Just an update..I replaced the Giubo and center support bearing. I also replaced the tire and will be getting it inspected this week. It is now in perfect working order.
Basically, I bought the car for $16.7k in 2009 and did $10k worth of work while in my possession! EMAIL or PM ME and I will send you all the records for your review.
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Sold. Congrats, Michael.
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