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    53 minutes ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

    Not sure why it’s on 14” weaves, only the first few months of Tech 1 were on 14s then it was 15s from then on. Also if it was auto converted to manual then looks like it is not an M325i / Sport / iS.

    That and the fact it’s a LHD would put the price at well below the asking for me.

    Japanese spec came on 14s and automatic. He didn't like my comments stating there was more than one LHD mtech2 and that this was converted so he pulled the ad. 

    E:actually think he blocked me

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    3 hours ago, Sammo said:

    Would absolutely love a Type X but prices for nice ones are $40-50k plus.

    And the steal-me factor is through the roof 😬

    Saw a tidy Type S for mid 20s yesterday, plus T conversion and you'd be set. I miss my old rs13, had a ca18det putting out 200kw but like many cars in the early 2010s got stolen from the centee of town during the middle of day whilst I was at work 😕  swore I'd never go back but turbo noises....

    59 minutes ago, Contrails said:

    Did you guys see the black S13 with a RB26DETT conversion on tardme - went for $40k.  Just a couple of months ago.  That was a steal! 

    Wow missed that! I've seen a couple $1 reserve cars sell for about 10% less than what they were asking if that's any indication which way the market is headed short term

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    15 hours ago, Southerner said:

     

    Overall bang for buck the e30/36 chassis is still pretty good compared to other desirable vehicles. I certainly won't be selling mine anytime soon, I'd have to finish it first 😂

    Agreed, starting looking at Nissan s13s/180sx again after spending too much time on YouTube, 10k+ for some rolling bodies, 15k for one in bits. Even general consensus in that community is that prices are falling too

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    10 hours ago, M3AN said:

     

    1. They would have to plug it in anyway so would I like them to call me with a diagnosis before they commenced the work?

     

    No you don't. Disconnecting airbags when the vehicle is off will not bring up any codes so doesn't require it to be plugged in. 

    Again, diagnosis was offered but declined by the customer, notes would have been made as such thus resolving them of any liability 

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    On 11/12/2022 at 10:25 PM, M3AN said:

    Oft, that sucks but glad you've identified the culprit, hopefully you can find a cheap-enough replacement. I'm frequently disappointed when related DIY's don't mention re-centring the clockspring, it's both easy and essential.

    Despite what others may think the dealership failed you (and themselves) here, they should have insisted that their duty of care couldn't let you drive away in an unwarrantable (read: unroadworthy) car because of a SRS fault. That they'd just completed work on related parts draws them awfully close to legal jeopardy on two fronts; professional liability and consumer rights. Not a space I'd be comfortable playing with my reputation in, and shame on anyone who thinks otherwise. How they didn't diagnose this as a routine part of the work they were completing is mind-boggling (to me).

    If you find a new clockspring and need the codes reset (they probably won't clear automatically) feel free to hit me up, can do. 👍

    Edit: just in case the pedants come out - I am assuming you have a persistent, or permanently extinguished, SRS light here, before, during, and after your visit to the shop. I can't imagine why you'd be concerned about failing a WoF otherwise, they don't pull codes for a warrant.

    Sometimes I think say stuff just for a reaction because you've proven yourself wrong here. The fault was preexisting which you've rightly pointed out therefore there is no legal or moral liability on the dealership as the customer declined. The dealership did the work they were authorized to do, and informed the customer. Also good to know that you are a master technician who is well versed in all diagnostic procedures and repair processes. 

    I think you need to pull your head out of the sand and get back to the real world. The difference between the local Toyota and BMW dealership labour rate is about 15% so certainly not on the ultra premium as you put it. 

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