Rough idea on cost to recondition a BMW M54B30

[Aslan 0]

Hi everyone!

As mentioned earlier I may have found a 2000 BMW 330i SE that I would like to buy, its mileage is quite high so I thought I'd check if anyone knew a rough estimate to recondition the engine.

Thanks in advance,

Aslan

[3series 0]

Really depends on how far you want to go, I would estimate you would be looking at around $6-8k if you're getting someone else to do it.

Edited July 17, 2011 by bmw3

[Mark 178]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

With the k's the car has done, you may want to get a BMW mechanic to give it a once over and let you know what maintenance will need doing soon. But there's no point in having the engine rebuilt if there's nothing wrong with it.

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2132]

How many kms is high milage to you? I wouldn't be considering it until at least 400k depending on it's past lfe

[thorburn 121]

it isn't this one is it? http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....t=0&start=0

second hand engines are about 3k on trademe

Edited July 17, 2011 by bbs

[Silver Fox 43]

HellBMW would do you a better deal than getting a rebuild, do the change as well. Talk to Ray.

Edited July 17, 2011 by Silver Fox

[smiddy 76]

Ray had a moderate 70 ish km engine just a few weeks ago. PM him.

[BM WORLD 1283]

dont bother unless you need to , these engines will do plenty of miles as long as they are kept cool and oiled well .

just go over the coolant system , replace all old plastic water pipe parts , water pump and thermostat.

also service the trans while you are at it . trans will fail/wear out before the engine does.

about $3k for a good used engine.

a full rebuild could cost a lot more and not really need it unless the engine has been cooked or run out of oil , or had lack of oil changes which causes excess wear in the engine.

Edited July 17, 2011 by Brent HARTGE535i

[Aslan 0]

How many kms is high milage to you? I wouldn't be considering it until at least 400k depending on it's past lfe

It's at 198,000kms. So it doesn't really need it yet?

it isn't this one is it? http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....t=0&start=0

second hand engines are about 3k on trademe

Yes, but the most recent one in there. The black one from Precision Automobiles.