Image 1 — Looking at this 2016 328xi 88k miles asking $17.5k - see next slide for details. What’s the realistic value?
Image 2 — Looking at this 2016 328xi 88k miles asking $17.5k - see next slide for details. What’s the realistic value?
Image 3 — Looking at this 2016 328xi 88k miles asking $17.5k - see next slide for details. What’s the realistic value?
▲ 25 r/BMW_F31

Looking at this 2016 328xi 88k miles asking $17.5k - see next slide for details. What’s the realistic value?

u/Quality_Cntrl — 2 days ago
▲ 244 r/e39

My M5 getting photobombed by the 12million dollar home in the back 😡

u/Quality_Cntrl — 21 days ago
▲ 18 r/E39M5

For Sale: Almost brand new E39 M5 Einhorn Industries Unicorn Resonated X-Pipe | Bay Area, CA | $1450

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.

u/Quality_Cntrl — 1 month ago
▲ 32 r/M340i

What should I look out for with this 95k mile 2020 example?

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.

u/Quality_Cntrl — 2 months ago
▲ 61 r/Wheels+1 crossposts

Is this amount of material normal for crack repairs? Paid $200 at a Wheel repair shop in the Bay Area

u/Curious_Sail2702 — 2 months ago
▲ 9 r/M340i

In the market for a high mileage M340i under $30k, what to expect when buying one with 80-120k+ miles?

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.

https://preview.redd.it/3tlquadb1h7h1.png?width=760&format=png&auto=webp&s=5eabe1734c21cb693d1a23f2d8279886cfa7b56b

https://preview.redd.it/53zq4fuf1h7h1.png?width=673&format=png&auto=webp&s=1cce8afc8598959465478dae673bf05bf95ac0cb

​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?

  • Any major non-DIY-friendly issues I should watch for (electrical, etc.)?
  • Recommendations on years/mileage to target or avoid?

Thanks!

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u/Quality_Cntrl — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/e39

What’s the proper repair procedure? Can it be done on the topside without having to remove the strut?

u/Quality_Cntrl — 3 months ago
▲ 10 r/E39M5

Mods please add a karma or account age requirement to post. Otherwise this sub is going to continue being spammed by bots

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u/Quality_Cntrl — 3 months ago
▲ 209 r/e39

How much should I sell my 212k mile 540i/6 for? (Maintenance in description) - California

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

u/Quality_Cntrl — 3 months ago
▲ 62 r/e39

We can now upload pictures to comments... all it took was my random comment and u/_entrxpy for tagging the mods! -- drop your modified E39's in the comments!

u/Quality_Cntrl — 4 months ago

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

u/Quality_Cntrl — 4 months ago