bradgalbraith 218 Report post Posted January 11, 2017 Hi everyone, Unfortunately the time has come to sell my M3. I'd love to keep it but due to financial circumstances I've put it up for sale.-S50B32 321hp motor -Rebuilt Beisan Systems vanos (rattle kit + seals) -New valve cover gasket -Eibach coilovers and sway bars (certed) - BBS style 5 17x8 et20 wheels -2 x brand new Bridgestone Potenza RE003 tyres -New WOF -137xxx Miles not KMS (UK import) -Heated leather seats -6 speed manual transmission -Illuminated gear knob -Strut brace -LTW spoiler (original spoiler will come with the car) -New Sachs slave cylinder. Could go on and on with maintenance etc. Can provide receipts and a more comprehensive list of work for potential buyers. -The car currently has an issue where it does not rev up properly and perform as it should. I've been led to believe this is due to an O2 or Camshaft position sensor however I can't confirm this. - There's a half ping-pong ball sized dent in the rear below the right taillight (will add photos) as well as some minor rust in the front and rear guards. It's not a wof issue or anything however its worth mentioning and should be attended to in order to prevent it spreading. The car has just been sent in to a workshop to resolve the revving issue and also to get a new slave cylinder installed. The price listed is an AIWI price and I'm happy to negotiate with serious offers around my asking price. Price will go up once these are fixed. Overall there are a few things to be done but as you'll all know these are becoming increasingly difficult to get your hands on- Don't miss out! $14,000 ONO for bimmersport members. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Autobahn 21 Report post Posted January 11, 2017 Seems like a very fair price and a nice car! GLWS 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted January 11, 2017 Very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Might be a silly question, but have you tried removing the cam sensors and checking for debris on the ends of them? One of mine was flithy (they are magnetic) and cleaning it cleared up some issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradgalbraith 218 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 I've had the exhaust side out but the intake is a pita to get to.. I'll have a look and see! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2421 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 The one in my car (albeit a B30) that was filthy was the inlet cam sensor. The others were spotless, but this one was packed with gunk. I think the B32 has the cam sensor in the same place, and it is possible to get the sensor out without dismantling anything. I used a short allen key and lots of wiggling to get it out. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradgalbraith 218 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 Cheers mate, I'll take a look when I have time. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1316 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 GLWS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 Did you ever sort out the cam thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradgalbraith 218 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 Yes, timing has been set correctly now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 11 hours ago, bradgalbraith said: Yes, timing has been set correctly now. What was the problem in the end? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradgalbraith 218 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 Bump. Make me a reasonable offer. I simply don't have time to take the car in and I need something to drive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 1 hour ago, bradgalbraith said: Bump. Make me a reasonable offer. I simply don't have time to take the car in and I need something to drive So is the revving thing sorted? What was the fault? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradgalbraith 218 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 No the revving issue hasn't been sorted, hence the price. I'd be asking more if that were the case. I'll upload a video of what its doing if I can. It seems to be overfueling as gas consumption is around 14l/100km and if you give it a lot of gas at idle it will bark and splutter, however, once its above ~1300rpm it revs alright. CPS? O2 sensor? I don't know, but I'm in need of a working car and money is needed elsewhere.. wouldn't be selling otherwise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradgalbraith 218 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 Simply put, if you increase revs slowly there's no issue. If you punch it, it won't respond well. video-1486968148.mp4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 1 hour ago, bradgalbraith said: No the revving issue hasn't been sorted, hence the price. I'd be asking more if that were the case. I'll upload a video of what its doing if I can. It seems to be overfueling as gas consumption is around 14l/100km and if you give it a lot of gas at idle it will bark and splutter, however, once its above ~1300rpm it revs alright. CPS? O2 sensor? I don't know, but I'm in need of a working car and money is needed elsewhere.. wouldn't be selling otherwise. Have you had it scanned by someone with a decent scanner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tawa 150 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 From a skeptical buyers viewpoint, I'm always wary of things being sold with known faults, is it simply the owner doesn't have time, or do they know more they don't want to let on... So I'd bargain down accordingly. I don't think that's the case here, but expect the cost of fixing the issue would be recovered by a stronger sale price when issue free. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 4 hours ago, bradgalbraith said: Simply put, if you increase revs slowly there's no issue. If you punch it, it won't respond well. video-1486968148.mp4 I wonder if its a vanos fault or a vacuum leak? Scanning it with good gear and an experienced mechanic (like Glenn for example) should diagnose the problem. Then you will be able to either get more money for the car, or be able to sell it quicker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradgalbraith 218 Report post Posted February 13, 2017 Yeah I understand where you guys are coming from. Maybe I will have to hold out for a proper diagnosis before selling. cheers 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 19, 2017 It's been scanned properly and VANOS timing was out. If that's been fixed it needs another scan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted February 19, 2017 44 minutes ago, M3AN said: It's been scanned properly and VANOS timing was out. If that's been fixed it needs another scan. Ahh vanos timing - I was pretty damn close with my internet diagnosis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradgalbraith 218 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Sold 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
