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[ref]Mr Tidy[/ref],

Yep, I get it! Usually I look for 1 owner cars that someone has not messed with. However, my M had 3 previous owners, but the guy had spent something like $8k fixing it up and had receipts for much of the minor mechanical work. All new emblems and the like.

I do all my own work because I'm too picky and have never had a good experience taking any of my cars for repairs, even at the dealers.

~Tom
 
3gGT01 said:
[ref]Mr Tidy[/ref],

Yep, I get it! Usually I look for 1 owner cars that someone has not messed with. However, my M had 3 previous owners, but the guy had spent something like $8k fixing it up and had receipts for much of the minor mechanical work. All new emblems and the like.

I do all my own work because I'm too picky and have never had a good experience taking any of my cars for repairs, even at the dealers.

~Tom
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They’re called the stealers for a reason…
 
Yep, stealers alright! Not all, but enough! People always ask me where they should take their car, I don't really know since I do my own work... You hate to mention a place and then they have bad luck there... :fuelfire:
 
3gGT01 said:
Mr Tidy said:
It's cheap for the mileage, on the face of it.

But while I could live with owner servicing for an N52 engine, I just wouldn't for an S54!

And that's the problem - at some point you'll need to sell it and get into this same debate.

Still I'd give it a miss for being silver with black interior anyway!

I had silver cars for way too long. :(
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Saw your comment regarding owner servicing for an S54. What would be the issue with owner servicing on an S54?
I do all my own maintenance on my S54, so just curious. Will be adjusting my valves next. Looking at shim kits.

Thanks!
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It won’t be long before I’ll be doing all my maintenance. I’ll have an inspection 2 done this year but for how much longer you have to ask what it’s worth getting a stamp.
 
[ref=#006600]srhutch[/ref],

I knew I had come across the inspection II, so looked that up to see what all is checked/replaced. Sounds like a pretty thorough inspection.
I'm guessing if there is a stamp, some people look for that when they buy a used BMW... 8) The one guy that I purchased a car from, he had a Ferrari he got rid of, the frequency/cost of getting the valves adjusted and the fact that if you didn't have dealer paperwork/proof, nobody wanted to buy your car, so he said. :|

I finally finished my shop last year and with a lift, that makes such a huge difference performing maintenance! :)

Good for you, as you start doing your own maintenance. :thumbsup:

~Tom
 
srhutch said:
3gGT01 said:
Mr Tidy said:
It's cheap for the mileage, on the face of it.

But while I could live with owner servicing for an N52 engine, I just wouldn't for an S54!

And that's the problem - at some point you'll need to sell it and get into this same debate.

Still I'd give it a miss for being silver with black interior anyway!

I had silver cars for way too long. :(
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Saw your comment regarding owner servicing for an S54. What would be the issue with owner servicing on an S54?
I do all my own maintenance on my S54, so just curious. Will be adjusting my valves next. Looking at shim kits.

Thanks!
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It won’t be long before I’ll be doing all my maintenance. I’ll have an inspection 2 done this year but for how much longer you have to ask what it’s worth getting a stamp.
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I presume you are capable of doing the valve clearances yourself?

Imo you will always pay more dollar taking your car to a mechanic as opposed to servicing it yourself. However a car which has been serviced regularly by a reputable BMW specialist or BMW themselves will always be easier to sell than a car which has been self-serviced…
 
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106183958147

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301303743020
 
R60BBA said:
srhutch said:
3gGT01 said:
Saw your comment regarding owner servicing for an S54. What would be the issue with owner servicing on an S54?
I do all my own maintenance on my S54, so just curious. Will be adjusting my valves next. Looking at shim kits.

Thanks!
Click to expand...

It won’t be long before I’ll be doing all my maintenance. I’ll have an inspection 2 done this year but for how much longer you have to ask what it’s worth getting a stamp.
Click to expand...

I presume you are capable of doing the valve clearances yourself?

Imo you will always pay more dollar taking your car to a mechanic as opposed to servicing it yourself. However a car which has been serviced regularly by a reputable BMW specialist or BMW themselves will always be easier to sell than a car which has been self-serviced…
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Yes but doing it yourself makes sure it's done correctly and two inspections, if it's a long term keeper, will make up in not paying for it to be done elsewhere to losing a little on not having an 'Official' service stamp, and esp if you provide pics of the clearances etc.
 
R60BBA said:
srhutch said:
3gGT01 said:
Saw your comment regarding owner servicing for an S54. What would be the issue with owner servicing on an S54?
I do all my own maintenance on my S54, so just curious. Will be adjusting my valves next. Looking at shim kits.

Thanks!
Click to expand...

It won’t be long before I’ll be doing all my maintenance. I’ll have an inspection 2 done this year but for how much longer you have to ask what it’s worth getting a stamp.
Click to expand...

I presume you are capable of doing the valve clearances yourself?

Imo you will always pay more dollar taking your car to a mechanic as opposed to servicing it yourself. However a car which has been serviced regularly by a reputable BMW specialist or BMW themselves will always be easier to sell than a car which has been self-serviced…
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Yes, it should not be a problem with removing/installing the valve lifter pucks. Doing it myself I can be particular on the specs to get the best performance and all of them correctly setup exactly as I want. I recall my brother buying a new 2 door Honda Accord and I had bought a new 4 door Accord. Both manual trannys and same engine. I could not keep up with his car at all. I adjusted the valves and he could never keep up with me after that. My Kawasaki 1000 LTD has pucks too, so familiar with that type setup/adjustment.

I'm not good about selling my vehicles, so have a very large shop with cars and a lift. In my case people want to buy my vehicles because they know I'm particular. But I understand what you are saying, regarding not wanting to buy a car that was not cared for by a shop. I have two brothers, we all have lifts and do all our own maintenance and none of us have had good luck with dealer maintenance...horror stories!
 
Gwest44 said:
Anyone after a brown one?Screenshot_20230606_231636_Facebook.jpg
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You beat me to it, this is mine!

Here's a direct link to the advert:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/592086406368266/

If anyone is interested or has any questions feel free to message me on here :)
 
Argenta said:
Wow I believe the rest of Europe are going to buy RHD Coupes soon... Now they're half price!
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I was thinking the same-you’d need €40k+ for an MC in Italy. Would need a committed person but plenty of Elise’s left the UK in rhd and given the availability of LHD donors, swapping the dash and other bits would be far easier than doing so with the lotus.
 
R60BBA said:
srhutch said:
3gGT01 said:
Saw your comment regarding owner servicing for an S54. What would be the issue with owner servicing on an S54?
I do all my own maintenance on my S54, so just curious. Will be adjusting my valves next. Looking at shim kits.

Thanks!
Click to expand...

It won’t be long before I’ll be doing all my maintenance. I’ll have an inspection 2 done this year but for how much longer you have to ask what it’s worth getting a stamp.
Click to expand...

I presume you are capable of doing the valve clearances yourself?

Imo you will always pay more dollar taking your car to a mechanic as opposed to servicing it yourself. However a car which has been serviced regularly by a reputable BMW specialist or BMW themselves will always be easier to sell than a car which has been self-serviced…
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Valve clearances are easy. No different to doing valve clearances like in the good old days except probably easier with the replaceable shims instead of adjusting and trying to hold it.
 
gregl342 said:
Gwest44 said:
Anyone after a brown one?Screenshot_20230606_231636_Facebook.jpg
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You beat me to it, this is mine!

Here's a direct link to the advert:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/592086406368266/

If anyone is interested or has any questions feel free to message me on here :)
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That's lovely, see my signature I'm biased! If I win the lottery I'll message you :D
 
Having nasty thoughts of coming back in to the fold… had a MR previously and tempted back by a MC to try something different… would I miss the open top?!

Might just be itchy feet…

Currently in a Hartech’d 997.1 C2S, drives beautifully but keep getting my head turned by Bangle :rofl:
 
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