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11-10-2016, 10:27 PM | #1 |
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Friend bought a stolen 135i from an auction
Friend of mine ended up buying a 135i from an auction was reported as stolen and ended up there. He was able to talk to contact the owner and find out that the car was stolen for about a week was FBO and has Jb4 on it and also had an E85 tune and apparently the thieves put 89 gas? He has no codes coming up.
He's not sure what the implications are now. Hit me up and asked me to find out what are the dangers/effects but I'm not sure myself to be honest. He tried to get into the JB4 by the steering wheel controls but it wasn't working for whatever reason ??? Now he's trying to figure out how to revert back to a 93 tune as it's been tuned for E85 and he doesn't want to run that but he's not sure how to? I'm pretty new to this platform myself and I'm trying to help him out. Also he drove the car down the street as I was with him and it seems like whenever he gets on the gas his RPM's surge but the car doesn't engage? Possible tranny slipping? What do you guys think/suggest? |
11-10-2016, 10:29 PM | #2 |
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Long story short nobody knows unless the motor is torn down. Could be fine but I woudn't want that car. The mods make it that much sketchier since it was surely driven with complete disregard for anything or anyone.
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11-11-2016, 06:49 AM | #5 |
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From that photo, it almost looks like a flood car. Any other photos?
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11-11-2016, 10:44 AM | #6 |
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From that video the car looks like it needs to be taken care of badly. I'd suggest a serious lookover by a BMW dealer and see what they come back with. Full inspections are typically $120-160
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11-11-2016, 02:45 PM | #7 |
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That engine bay is so dirty it makes me sick.
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11-12-2016, 11:45 AM | #10 |
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I am more concerned of what the original owner said after the new owner purchased his stolen ride.
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11-12-2016, 12:15 PM | #11 |
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