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6/27/2025, 1:49:35 AM
>>28481276
Two things can be true at the same time
Two things can be true at the same time
6/12/2025, 8:14:25 PM
>>28454965
Air bag light is on? Not a good sign, especially with 88k miles. Sounds like someone rebuilt a Copart car. Possibly been sitting, which is why the miles are off. Open all doors, hood and trunk, check for damage, over spray or other signs of being rebuilt. In trunk, pull liner away from inner body panels, both sides. Inspect the inside of rear quarter panels. Get under car, they never fix under the car as nice as the painted top side. Look for any sign of any repairs. Some things get damaged in accidents but not so bad they replaced the part, you still see bend or scuff marks from previous accident. How dry and cracked is all the rubber, ball joints? vacuum lines, suspension bushings, weather stripping? Dry and cracked, move along or replace everything. Check under floor mats, check for dampness or wet. After repairs, doors don't always seal well, they now leak, also with soft top, check for wet or signs of water on interior. Smell dank? Can you smell it?
It's probably leaking oil, front oil housing or valve cover. Not so bad, pan gasket leaking, expensive repair. 1,700.00. Both intakes boots on that car are split, I guarantee it. On the bottom, you can't see it unless you disconnect from air box and tilt the boots till you see the splits on the bottom. You'll need to replace boots and vacuum lines. Will want to replace belt, hoses, plugs, packs, filters by default. An 05 BMW is a project car at this point. First, all the things that need to be done right away. Second, saving for upcoming issues you know are coming. And it's not BMW, it's the same if you buy an 05 Mustang. You need to look for this shit, it is an older car, it will need maintenance. There is no free ride. It will be expensive on any 05 car to do all this.
Air bag light is on? Not a good sign, especially with 88k miles. Sounds like someone rebuilt a Copart car. Possibly been sitting, which is why the miles are off. Open all doors, hood and trunk, check for damage, over spray or other signs of being rebuilt. In trunk, pull liner away from inner body panels, both sides. Inspect the inside of rear quarter panels. Get under car, they never fix under the car as nice as the painted top side. Look for any sign of any repairs. Some things get damaged in accidents but not so bad they replaced the part, you still see bend or scuff marks from previous accident. How dry and cracked is all the rubber, ball joints? vacuum lines, suspension bushings, weather stripping? Dry and cracked, move along or replace everything. Check under floor mats, check for dampness or wet. After repairs, doors don't always seal well, they now leak, also with soft top, check for wet or signs of water on interior. Smell dank? Can you smell it?
It's probably leaking oil, front oil housing or valve cover. Not so bad, pan gasket leaking, expensive repair. 1,700.00. Both intakes boots on that car are split, I guarantee it. On the bottom, you can't see it unless you disconnect from air box and tilt the boots till you see the splits on the bottom. You'll need to replace boots and vacuum lines. Will want to replace belt, hoses, plugs, packs, filters by default. An 05 BMW is a project car at this point. First, all the things that need to be done right away. Second, saving for upcoming issues you know are coming. And it's not BMW, it's the same if you buy an 05 Mustang. You need to look for this shit, it is an older car, it will need maintenance. There is no free ride. It will be expensive on any 05 car to do all this.
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