German cars at the shop, where they belong

"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
08/12/2016 at 15:01 • Filed to: shop cars

A mildly interesting selection around the shop today

Some 7 series with a blower and huge wheels

The blower is why it’s here, actually. Its clutch has failed. BMW wants to sell him a complete supercharger for $12,000, the pulley will fix it for under $1000.

One of the guys just picked this up for $2800, needs chain guides. Nice car otherwise.

For sale, know anyone? Cylinder head is freshly redone.

This is just a 540i/6 with an M5 badge and some shit on it. It’s loud. Stupid loud.

This, however, actually is a Dinan M5

Yes

My assistant manager’s R32 “RS”, with a bunch of scaffolding in it. Heading down to Fastivus tomorrow to dominate the autocross. Seriously, he’ll probably win it.

‘62 190SL that’s been here for a few weeks for various repairs. Currently redoing the carbs.

DISCUSSION (32)

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 15:09

California has all the classic BMWs. (and classics in general, fuck salt)

Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper
08/12/2016 at 15:12

Kinja'd!!!

Starred for “Fuck Salt”. I’m on the wrong coast. This poor Nova has half-assed patches on top of half-assed patches. It’s like the galvanized clapboard shingle school of patching. Ugh.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever
08/12/2016 at 15:14

An interior designer would call that a proud rustic look. LOL

RallyWrench > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper
08/12/2016 at 15:16

That’s true, but you know what we don’t have? S6 Avants. I’ll trade you.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 15:17

There ate obscene amounts of those Alpina B7s around where I live.

E90M3 > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 15:17

I want that E34

RallyWrench > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
08/12/2016 at 15:18

This is the first one I’ve seen, and it’s actually an out of state car.

RallyWrench > E90M3
08/12/2016 at 15:19

One of my techs owns it, I think he’s looking for around $10k. Just had the front seats redone as well.

Honeybunchesofgoats > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 15:24

Obviously BMW’s suggestion is crazy, especially if it's just a pulley, but I do kind of feel like B7s probably fall into that category of car where you shouldn't buy it if you can't afford stupid repair costs.

EL_ULY > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 15:27

top trims came out today

RallyWrench > Honeybunchesofgoats
08/12/2016 at 15:29

This is true. E65s in general fall into the category of car you shouldn’t buy at all, ever.

RallyWrench > EL_ULY
08/12/2016 at 15:32

Right? It’s all range toppers.

E90M3 > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 15:34

Damn, I need to find a new job fast.

EL_ULY > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 15:44

aka the highest bills lol :]

TFSIVTEC drivesavolvo > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 15:49

If replacing the power steering pump on a 535xi in the driveway wasn’t too bad how much worse can the E65's be?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 15:49

There's at least 5 in my neighborhood

RallyWrench > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
08/12/2016 at 15:52

Those poor souls. They are not as special as everyone thinks they are.

RallyWrench > TFSIVTEC drivesavolvo
08/12/2016 at 15:57

That’s an easy job. If the PS pump is all that goes wrong with the 535, buy a lottery ticket. The E65 is all of the worse, they age very, very poorly and for all intents and purposes are not designed to be fixed.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 16:02

haha, dont worry, when its time to move on, I’ll give you a call.

In case OPPO goes to shit, whats your email?

Textured Soy Protein > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 16:03

Fun story: my mechanic has had an E65 sitting at his shop for probably a month because halfway through a ~$3000 engine repair job, the owner of the car told him he didn’t have the money to pay for it.

(My E92 has also been sitting at the shop waiting for an insurance claim for a new motor to go through but that’s all sorted and he’s starting working on it next week .)

RallyWrench > Textured Soy Protein
08/12/2016 at 16:07

Damn, I missed that post on your car, that’s brutal! Glad it’s at least being picked up by insurance, I wouldn’t want to foot the bill for that. Not surprised on your E65 story, we actually came to own one a couple of years ago because the guy approved significant repairs then dropped off the face of the Earth once we got into it. We had to lien sale the car to recoup our investment. They’re awful, which is a shame because the E38 is so good.

RallyWrench > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper
08/12/2016 at 16:10

Good deal, it’s: cars bikes n beer at g mail dot com (no spaces)

Textured Soy Protein > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 16:14

BMW factory remanufactured long blocks are surprisingly affordable, especially if you can find a dealer that will sell you one below MSRP.

My N55 was ~$3600 MSRP in July, but BMW raised their parts prices on 8/1 and it jumped to $~4400. My original estimate for insurance was done in July but they finally got ready to pay it in August, so I had to file a supplement for the higher engine cost.

I got the motor for $3500ish from a dealer in Maryland, and even with another $390 freight cost for the reman motor and returning my core, that’s still way cheaper than my local dealer here who wanted full MSRP.

With how long that E65 has been sitting there, I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up a lien sale. It was there like the beginning of July when they did my suspension.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > RallyWrench
08/12/2016 at 16:27

Definitely less rare than a S63/65