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03-18-2024, 01:04 PM | #1 |
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I got a local guy that has an ‘09 7 series that allegedly has a bad transmission. He is willing to give the car up for free since he’s moving. I have yet to scan the car to see about codes, but it is a clean car. I was thinking about picking it up to flip as long as the transmission could be an easy fix. I am very familiar with BMW’s overall and do my own work with access to ISTA. I don’t know the mileage yet, but I was thinking that this could be a mechatronix issue or even the flex disc. What else should I look at if I decide to take the plunge?
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03-18-2024, 10:31 PM | #2 |
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IMHO, if the car doesn't start up and run on it's own to verify that the transmission is indeed the only issue, then you are just asking for "more-than-just-a-transmission-issue".
If it does start up, and you are able to verify that the motor is w/o issue (or your attention after ownership), and you can play with the transmission to verify what doesn't work (slips vs no gear catches), you are able to pull all the codes, no smoke from the tail pipe and no major parts are missing or broken, then you might have yourself a project car. |
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05-08-2024, 11:14 AM | #5 |
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Well…the paint was totally faded, had mold in the interior, the undercarriage was ripped up. I didn’t even look at the engine since the hood wouldn’t event open. In my opinion it would of taken $10k just to get the car right without paint work.
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05-10-2024, 01:57 PM | #6 |
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Sounds pretty nasty... by what you're telling me sounds like flood damage especially regarding your location, probably got swept away and sat for a while with all the issues that comes with that. Although despite that I would've yoinked it for scraps.
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