





Ran for 2 months so this is basically brand new. Selling because I have some other financial responsibilities to take care of. I know it's not a crazy discount but it's still $450 off the total price after tax+shipping.
I posted a few days ago asking for advice on high-mileage M340i's. Seems like most people say they are problem free. However, I'm reading things about an oil pump which can fail on 2020 or earlier B58's. What can I do to check the condition? Assuming this dealer has no records.
FYI, I'm a very confident DIYer but obviously prefer a car which has most major things replaced so I don't need to do it. Plus if those major items were not addressed then I'll have wiggle room to negotiate.
I've daily driven 3 different V8 BMWs over the past 15 years (currently own a 2000 M5 and 2002 540i pictured below) and I do all my own work — timing chain guides, cooling systems, clutches, suspension, you name it. I'm very comfortable mechanically.
However, I'm at a point where I don't want to spend time diagnosing and wrenching too much on 25 year old cars. Gas is also $6–$7+/gallon here in CA, and I've been dailying the M5 for the last few months, burning $500–600+ on fuel a month. Time for a change.
I'm leaning toward an F30 340i (easier to find in budget) but would love a higher-mileage G20 M340i if I can find one. I don't mind handling maintenance, but I want to avoid major headaches.
What do you guys think?
Thanks!
| Total Parts Costs | $10,450.43 (obviously not going to make this $$ back but just for reference) |
|---|---|
| Date | Description |
| 2/4/2020 | Sway Bar Endlink |
| 8/1/2020 | Rear Control Arm Left |
| 8/1/2020 | Rear Control Arm Right |
| 8/1/2020 | Front Control Arm Left |
| 8/1/2020 | Front Control Arm Right |
| 8/1/2020 | Rear Guide Link x2 |
| 10/28/2020 | Thrust Arm Left |
| 10/28/2020 | Thrust Arm Right |
| 2/1/2021 | BC Racing Coilovers |
| 8/1/2022 | Steering Center Link |
| 8/1/2022 | Tie Rod Left |
| 8/1/2022 | Tie Rod Right |
| 9/19/2025 | BMW Power Steering Return Hose |
| 9/19/2025 | BMW Power Steering Suction Hose |
| 9/19/2025 | Power Steering Pressure Hose |
| 9/19/2025 | Power Steering Return Hose |
| 9/19/2025 | Power Steering Tank |
| 8/1/2019 | LED Angel Eyes |
| 1/1/2023 | Euro Headlight Lenses |
| 1/1/2023 | Morimoto EvoX-R projectors |
| 2/1/2021 | Quad Exhaust Work |
| 7/8/2019 | Camshaft Position Sensor |
| 11/11/2019 | Oil Pan Gasket |
| 12/1/2019 | M60 Velocity Stacks TB + Gaskets |
| 12/1/2019 | Dinan Intake |
| 12/9/2019 | N62 Throttle Body |
| 3/16/2020 | Injector O-Rings |
| 3/16/2020 | Timing Chain Guides |
| 3/16/2020 | Timing Cover Gaskets |
| 3/16/2020 | Chain Tensioner |
| 3/16/2020 | Crankshaft Bolt |
| 3/16/2020 | CCV |
| 3/16/2020 | Dipstick O-Ring |
| 3/16/2020 | Alternator O-Ring |
| 3/16/2020 | Engine Oil level sensor gasket |
| 3/16/2020 | Timing cover sealing ring |
| 4/16/2016 | VANOS O-Rings |
| 3/16/2020 | Oil Separator |
| 2/11/2022 | Oil Filter Housing Mounts |
| 7/10/2024 | Cabin Air Filters |
| 1/27/2025 | Oil Change |
| 2/23/2025 | Bosch MAF |
| 4/19/2025 | Spark Plugs NGK |
| 9/19/2025 | Valve Cover Gaskets |
| 9/19/2025 | Brake Booster Hose |
| 10/1/2025 | CCV Oil Seperator hose |
| 11/1/2025 | Bosch O2 Sensors 13477 x2 |
| 12/31/2025 | O-ring for N62 throttle body gasket (eBay) |
| 7/6/2024 | Fuel Tank Leak (parts+shop labor) |
| 9/8/2020 | Guibo |
| 9/8/2020 | Center Support Bearing |
| 4/13/2015 | Clutch+Lightweight flywheel at 120k |
| 12/1/2020 | Shifter Arm Bushing |
| 12/1/2020 | Shift Rod Joint |
| 12/1/2022 | Rear Diff Mount Poly Powerflex |
| 12/1/2022 | Front Diff Mount Poly Powerflex |
| 12/1/2022 | CV Joint Gasket |
| 12/1/2022 | CV Joint Grease |
| 12/1/2022 | Diff Seal x2 |
| 12/1/2022 | 3.15 Diff + Cover Seal + Fluid + Diff Axle Shaft |
| 12/1/2022 | Axles x2 |
| 12/1/2022 | Diff fill plugs x2 |
| 12/1/2022 | UUC Shifter |
| 12/1/2022 | Manual Trans Fluid |
| 10/13/2019 | Radiator |
| 2/9/2020 | Valley Pan Gasket |
| 2/10/2020 | 88C Thermostat |
| 2/17/2020 | Coolant Pipe o-rings |
| 2/17/2020 | Coolant Accumulator Gasket |
| 12/1/2021 | Coolant Level Sensor |
| 2/1/2023 | Water Pump |
| 2/1/2023 | Expansion Tank |
| 2/1/2023 | Lower rad hose |
| 2/1/2023 | Pump to exp tank hose |
| 1/11/2020 | Brake Caliper Rebuild x4 |
| 3/1/2021 | Brake Pad Sensors |
| 7/6/2024 | SS Brake Lines+Flush+Bleed |
| 7/6/2024 | Brake Rotors |
| 2/4/2024 | Ceramic Pads Akebono |
| 1/1/2020 | Window Tint |
| 4/27/2020 | Rear M5 Bumper |
| 4/27/2020 | Front M5 Bumper |
| 3/1/2021 | Window Regulators x4 |
| 3/2/2023 | Windshield replacement |
| 6/13/2023 | M5 Mirrors |
| 6/13/2023 | M5 Mirror Switches |
| 1/1/2024 | Bumper Pork Chops |
| 6/22/2024 | Door lock actuator driver's side |
| 2/1/2025 | Rear Diffusr |
| 2/16/2025 | Fuel Door Actuator Sleeve |
| 2/24/2025 | Trunk Struts |
Mods:
N62 TB
M60 Intake Manifold (velocity stacks)
M5 Rear Sway Bar
UUC SSK
Upgraded Headlights (Morimoto Projectors+LED Angel Eyes)
Dinan CAI
3.15 Diff
Cons:
Needs new tires. This is the only thing that should be addressed.
Evap Leak Code (Previous owner sold me the car without disclosing this, I’ve replaced many things but could never solve this. Despite this, I’ve been driving the car for 60k+ miles 7 years with no issues. I just clear the code whenever it comes on.
At some point I had a shop smoke test and they said it was the fuel tank line. I bought a replacement fuel tank but never got around to installing it or verifying the issue. I can provide the tank)
Cosmetic:
Rear Trunk Could be Replaced due to holes and a dent (I have and can provide the replacement trunk, I just never got around to installing it)
Front hood clear coat is failing and some scratches
Driver’s side door handle has paint fade
Fuel filler area has the common rust point which the previous owner sanded and added bondo on top. I never got around to sanding and getting it painted.
One foglight bulb needs to be replaced
Camera: Sony A7SIII
Lens: Mix of Tamron 35-150 and Sony Macro 90mm
Flash: Godox V100 Jumped around 1/16 and 1/32 +- some extra stops.
Focal length: Tamron mostly around 50-100mm and Sony Macro fixed at 90mm
Shutter: 1/125
ISO: 400
Aperture: F5.6-F11