03-21-2024, 01:27 AM | #1 |
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This would be my first ever bmw and I am going to pick it up this coming Friday, almost everyone I grew up with had one so I had to see what their all about... but on a real note I will be on this forum 24/7 asking for help and advice lmaoo.
I did my research on the gen 1 b58 and im nothing but stuck on it only thing I was worried about the cooling mods for the 540i or g30. There ain’t many company’s that offer the same cooling for the 540ix as other b58 models, and my question for that is would those models cooling mods like a front heat exchanger, trans oil cooler fit on the 540ix? (I was looking at the CSF 4 piece cooling package) I was going to build the car reliable than go onto to the performance mods. I was looking at starting by buying VRSF High-Flow Downpipes, FTP Charge Pipe Intake Combo, MST Air Intake, VS Catch Can, BN Ignition Coils, Dorsh Stage 2 HPFP, SP Stage 3 lower fuel pump, and RK Port Injection Manifold paired with the Reflex+ Flex Fuel Kit for e85, than with the performance mods I was going to go with a Pure 850, rebuilt trans, M Performance Breaks, MHD Flash, NOS and I’m going to go to a local BMW shop for tuning and diagnostics. My end goal pretty much is to have a grudge racing 540ix that reliably push 650-700 whp or even more later down the road! If there’s better ways to make that type of power and to run reliably for cheaper or just better in general please give me some advice on what you think I’m willing to soak up any type of b58 knowledge, ik it will come in handy.. on the other hand I’m ready to be part of the family! |
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These cars aren't cheap to fix, so if I were going to go deep into modding, I would definitely want a clean stock car to start with--as I (you) would know everything done to it. Good luck. |
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when I was looking through the engine bay everything looked stock to my eye atleast from all the videos and forums Ive seen, I test drove it and it was really smooth in my opinion. Thanks for the advice boss man, do you think I should call the dealer in the morning for the inspection before I pick it up or just go to a local shop afterwards? |
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Definitely will upgrade to the m550 or m5 though when my money is right. |
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Since this dealer has already done something rather questionable (tossing on cheap superficial mods like lowering springs and flashier cosmetics), you really should be sure you have the best possible overview of what you are buying. It's a lot of money. |
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03-22-2024, 09:28 AM | #7 |
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This car has a salvage title and was involved in a serious collision. I would be very concerned about modding a previously totaled car.
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03-22-2024, 08:28 PM | #9 |
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Ok, I’ll say it. Run, don’t walk, away from this car. You’re most likely enticed by an attractive price but there are red flags here. I wouldn’t touch it with so many other good G30 540i’s out there without the salvage title.
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03-23-2024, 01:45 PM | #10 |
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I should’ve posted this before I went through with the down payment, I was looking at the service records and I found that it might be a possibility of title washing going on with this car. At this point I’m hella sketched, I was supposed to pick it up Friday but he called and said there was computer problems and he will have a tech go thru with it Monday.. so now I’m even more sketched out smh. I’m considering demanding a refund for the problems I had so far and the possibility of the title washing. I’m not to sure what todo I might’ve just fu***d over myself🤦🏽‍♂️
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03-23-2024, 04:44 PM | #13 |
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Same here. As already mentioned too many red flags unfortunately. I saw this car on Car Gurus. The salvage title was listed, two accidents reported and three previous owners in 32k miles.
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Get your refund back ASAP. If $20k is your budget and it sounds like this car is attractive to you because of the price, do yourself a favor and get a nice Honda Accord or Toyota Camry a few years old with a warranty. BMW's require an annual maintenance/repair budget that you probably are not considering. In addition to the salvage title, accidents and aftermarket bumper - this thing is pretty stripped - Dakota (driver's seat looks like some fat ass has been driving it), base HiFi, no intelligent driving options.
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Got any advice on getting that refund ? |
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how would you go about the refund if you was in my shoes? Also if I am able to get my refund or not, I might look around for a another g30 but I lokey just don’t know how many miles is considered safe to mod… All I know is that the b58 is like that off the line and type reliable compared to other bmw engines after doing the research & I need it in my life😔if you got any advice please let me hear it |
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He’s giving me a call tomorrow to give me the update on what happened , what are some red flags I should look out for when talking to him over the phone? I asked him if he could ask the tech exactly what the problem was and he left me on delivered until a hour or so later and said he was talking with a customer and just wanted to call me tomorrow about the issue. If it’s some bs how should I go get this refund? I payed with card 7 days ago. |
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