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1. Previous owner had the car for 3 years 2. Its a 63 plate - 2013 3. Last service was at 26K or 28K iirc (car was showing the next service is due in 1400 miles) Need to re-look the paperwork, not exactly sure where the last service was carried out. Tbh, i dont think BMW would even help, they were reluctant to talk to me when i asked for their support in the first instance. You are right about the risk of buying privately, this guy was legit, seen his home, even went in. no other cars, he wanted a C63 next. I have thought about a reconditioned engine, however the same risk applies. it could go anytime, you dont know how well looked after it is etc. It is what it is i guess. Just bad luck i guess. What are prices of Non-Runner M5's. I mean, mine is in pristine condition par it not running obviously...:| |
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It's a horrible place to be considering you've not even had it a week. I'd be inclined to try the following: 1. get a refurb engine fitted - have a look online, most refurb engines would come with a 6-12 month warranty on the engine, so a little piece of mind 2. book it in with BMW, and then try to push for a good will contribution considering it has a full history despite being 6 years old as it has such low mileage (although you're likely to end up spending quite a bit more than option 1 - you'd end up with a brand new engine). So long as the previous service history is all in order (the running in service is extremely vital) then you should have a reasonable chance of getting some help. They won't commit to anything over the telephone. You would need to fight / pursue this to get anywhere. If you do buy one again, make sure the first thing you buy for it is the BMW/Mondial warranty. |
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10-09-2019, 01:36 PM | #26 |
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10-09-2019, 02:02 PM | #27 |
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A seized engine is not a hard diagnosis. One of the rod bearings has likely spun, locking the crank solid.
I did see copper particles mentioned, however, I'm sure the bearings in the s63 do not contain copper. I'm sure they would be willing to show you their attempt at turning the engine with a ratchet. |
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10-10-2019, 01:49 AM | #29 |
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To my knowledge bmw stopped using copper after the e60 m5 and e92 m3 bearings. In the later m3 they changed the material and It looks like they use the same in the s63.
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What an awful experience I am really sorry to hear this.
Did he have the car tuned I wonder or did he change the oil every 20,000 or more often What would cause the engine to do this? |
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Will keep changing my oil every year and 8,000 miles. Maybe it will even be a selling point |
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10-11-2019, 03:30 AM | #34 |
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I would make it every 5000 miles or yearly whichever comes first for security.
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My car sits all winter in a heated garage. I do not start it until she's ready to come out for the season. I'm averaging 1500 miles a year on the car, she gets a fresh oils change and filter 5 min before she goes on the lift for storage. I like it to sit with fresh oil. I know it's a waste but I enjoy working on my cars and she gets fresh oil every year.
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I change mine every 3 to 5k miles or 6 months whichever come first. I've never seen anything other than oil in the oil filter housing and my bearings were actually fine when I changed them. The previous owners serviced it around every 8k on average from what I can tell. It had 37k when I bought it and just turned 50k. I think I may drive it to much
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