ttribe's German-Kimchi-Then-German-Then-Blow-Up-Engine-Then-Fix-It Journey Thread
10-11-2022, 12:37 PM
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I will say though, the idea of building up an F10 M5 with some hybrid turbos / tuning sounds super fun if finances allow it.
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ttribe (10-11-2022)
10-11-2022, 01:00 PM
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So you're saying T should send the M5 to you, once the yellow submarine is gone & it'll come back even better? 
10-11-2022, 01:07 PM
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I'm a masochist but not that kind of masochist 
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10-11-2022, 01:09 PM
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So sorry to hear, Tim 
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10-11-2022, 07:46 PM
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10-11-2022, 08:39 PM
#3606
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Buy a massive single turbo and throw the 335i engine in the M5
Edit: Just to clarify that was sarcasm lol
Edit: Just to clarify that was sarcasm lol
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10-12-2022, 06:59 AM
#3607
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Bummer to see it go
10-12-2022, 09:19 AM
#3608
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10-12-2022, 09:33 AM
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Time to join the Cayenne S Overlanders club?
Get the 335 fixed up for fun & the Cayenne for a DD?
Get the 335 fixed up for fun & the Cayenne for a DD?
10-12-2022, 09:33 AM
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10-13-2022, 11:03 AM
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I can ship it to RK Autowerks and they will charge $5k for the install. Their rebuilt engine is $18k, minus up to $8k back on a core refund. So, if my damage isn't too bad I could get the whole thing done and out the door for $15k-$16k. Still a ton of money, but not $23k for the local shop.
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10-13-2022, 11:11 AM
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If they do that does their rebuilt engine address all the weaknesses of this engine in the first place?
Meaning would this be considered a way of bulletproofing this car? If so, not great but you love that car a
And if that's the end of the bullshit then it might be worth it.
At the very least you could likely gain back 18K in resale value if you decide to just sell it right after the fix.
Meaning would this be considered a way of bulletproofing this car? If so, not great but you love that car a
And if that's the end of the bullshit then it might be worth it.
At the very least you could likely gain back 18K in resale value if you decide to just sell it right after the fix.
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10-13-2022, 11:55 AM
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If they do that does their rebuilt engine address all the weaknesses of this engine in the first place?
Meaning would this be considered a way of bulletproofing this car? If so, not great but you love that car a
And if that's the end of the bullshit then it might be worth it.
At the very least you could likely gain back 18K in resale value if you decide to just sell it right after the fix.
Meaning would this be considered a way of bulletproofing this car? If so, not great but you love that car a
And if that's the end of the bullshit then it might be worth it.
At the very least you could likely gain back 18K in resale value if you decide to just sell it right after the fix.
10-13-2022, 12:06 PM
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Dang .. $18k is pretty steep but it just depends on how much you want the car at the end of the day.
Big question is - how much is it worth blown up?
To me, it seems easier to sell it blown up vs fixing it as the $ loss seems to be similar but with none of the effort going back and forth with a shop.
Big question is - how much is it worth blown up?
To me, it seems easier to sell it blown up vs fixing it as the $ loss seems to be similar but with none of the effort going back and forth with a shop.
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10-13-2022, 12:31 PM
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Step 1: "Find" a large rock in the road
Step 2: Drive over said rock, ensuring to nail the oil pan directly
Step 3:
Step 4: Collect insurance check
Step 2: Drive over said rock, ensuring to nail the oil pan directly
Step 3:
Step 4: Collect insurance check
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10-13-2022, 01:21 PM
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10-13-2022, 02:38 PM
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Dang .. $18k is pretty steep but it just depends on how much you want the car at the end of the day.
Big question is - how much is it worth blown up?
To me, it seems easier to sell it blown up vs fixing it as the $ loss seems to be similar but with none of the effort going back and forth with a shop.
Big question is - how much is it worth blown up?
To me, it seems easier to sell it blown up vs fixing it as the $ loss seems to be similar but with none of the effort going back and forth with a shop.
I think we all know someone who has done something similar.
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10-13-2022, 03:07 PM
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Well you have to delete this thread before you take my suggestion, duh.
On a serious note, private party says the your car is worth ~$30k in running shape (I guesstimated mileage at 80k). If I were you, I'd ship it to RK and keep it around for another year or two (use that warranty up), then sell for something else. I would like to think that you're nearing the bottom of the depreciation scale on it, so paying ~$20k and enjoying it for another two years won't hurt nearly as bad selling it for $15k now and then trying to find something else to replace it with. You may be able to negotiate with RK too. It's worth a shot
On a serious note, private party says the your car is worth ~$30k in running shape (I guesstimated mileage at 80k). If I were you, I'd ship it to RK and keep it around for another year or two (use that warranty up), then sell for something else. I would like to think that you're nearing the bottom of the depreciation scale on it, so paying ~$20k and enjoying it for another two years won't hurt nearly as bad selling it for $15k now and then trying to find something else to replace it with. You may be able to negotiate with RK too. It's worth a shot
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10-13-2022, 03:08 PM
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Another shop to look into - Carbahn (Steve Dinan's new company). They may have some options for you.
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ttribe (10-13-2022)
10-13-2022, 03:19 PM
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Well you have to delete this thread before you take my suggestion, duh.
On a serious note, private party says the your car is worth ~$30k in running shape (I guesstimated mileage at 80k). If I were you, I'd ship it to RK and keep it around for another year or two (use that warranty up), then sell for something else. I would like to think that you're nearing the bottom of the depreciation scale on it, so paying ~$20k and enjoying it for another two years won't hurt nearly as bad selling it for $15k now and then trying to find something else to replace it with. You may be able to negotiate with RK too. It's worth a shot
On a serious note, private party says the your car is worth ~$30k in running shape (I guesstimated mileage at 80k). If I were you, I'd ship it to RK and keep it around for another year or two (use that warranty up), then sell for something else. I would like to think that you're nearing the bottom of the depreciation scale on it, so paying ~$20k and enjoying it for another two years won't hurt nearly as bad selling it for $15k now and then trying to find something else to replace it with. You may be able to negotiate with RK too. It's worth a shot
The F10 M5 is a criminally underrated car and I think the values for them will start going up pretty soon.
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ttribe (10-13-2022)
10-13-2022, 04:20 PM
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Crap man. Sorry to hear about the M5. Hope you figure out a solution. Thinking about going Korean again? Just kidding. Maybe.
10-13-2022, 04:34 PM
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10-13-2022, 04:59 PM
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So sorry to hear, T. That's really disappointing.
What would your other options be if you decided to sell the car instead of rebuilding it?
What would your other options be if you decided to sell the car instead of rebuilding it?
10-13-2022, 08:32 PM
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10-13-2022, 10:55 PM
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Ouch, sorry dude. Insurance wont cover this minus your deductible?
10-13-2022, 10:56 PM
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10-14-2022, 07:16 AM
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I'm curious on mechanical total loss through insurance as well.
I mean, it technically is an accident that happened to have occurred inside your engine.
Also, in rereading Morgan's suggestion. I agree totally. Whether you spend 20K to fix it or take a 20K hit to sell it is the same thing...
only difference is you'll now be able to enjoy it or sell at a premium (as Sam mentioned)
I mean, it technically is an accident that happened to have occurred inside your engine.
Also, in rereading Morgan's suggestion. I agree totally. Whether you spend 20K to fix it or take a 20K hit to sell it is the same thing...
only difference is you'll now be able to enjoy it or sell at a premium (as Sam mentioned)
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10-14-2022, 09:52 AM
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I'm curious on mechanical total loss through insurance as well.
I mean, it technically is an accident that happened to have occurred inside your engine.
Also, in rereading Morgan's suggestion. I agree totally. Whether you spend 20K to fix it or take a 20K hit to sell it is the same thing...
only difference is you'll now be able to enjoy it or sell at a premium (as Sam mentioned)
I mean, it technically is an accident that happened to have occurred inside your engine.
Also, in rereading Morgan's suggestion. I agree totally. Whether you spend 20K to fix it or take a 20K hit to sell it is the same thing...
only difference is you'll now be able to enjoy it or sell at a premium (as Sam mentioned)
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10-14-2022, 10:27 AM
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No way to get it to fall into comprehensive coverage? Wouldn't think that would cover internal damage not caused by an external source. Maybe have one of those huge AZ trees fall on the car.
10-14-2022, 10:49 AM
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10-14-2022, 11:54 AM
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Only way to cover it is if it was the cause of another, covered claim (like running over a large rock).
10-14-2022, 03:25 PM
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10-14-2022, 04:10 PM
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10-14-2022, 04:57 PM
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Ha! No, I'm just saying normal people wouldn't have a reason to know these ins and outs of insurance policies because policies are esoteric and boring. I'm not normal. I'm very, very, abnormal...and not in a good way.
10-14-2022, 06:06 PM
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So did you go drive an Alfa yet?
10-14-2022, 07:37 PM
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10-14-2022, 07:48 PM
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