Wtb: S55 engine

FLIGHTELEMENTS · 07-22-2020, 07:24 PM

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Howdy y'all. Mark here. A month ago I bid and won a 2017 M3 with 22,400 miles on the clock. Winning bid was 23,700 but after all the fees and shipping it across the country it staggered up to right around 30k. I was still pumped with the purchase seeing as it was only cosmetic damage on the front end....so I thought. Turns out the engine cooler was broken and leaked and ran without oil leading to, you guessed it...SPUN CRANK HUB. Out of time and fucked . It is beyond repair as there was less than half a quart of oil left in the pan so they really ran her dry. This is my 12th auction car and you think you'd know what to look out for by now but, you live and you learn. Anyone with any help or leads would be greatly appreciated!

Also here's a link to the vehicle if any of you are interested in scoping it out:

https://www.copart.com/lot/35954440

White340 · 07-22-2020, 08:47 PM

How did you get from 23k to 30k?

Sucks to hear. Good luck with the search.

The copart listing says the car runs and drives. Can't you call them out on that?

darrenm4 · 07-22-2020, 09:20 PM

Parting out may be a better option.

mgm.m4 · 07-22-2020, 10:03 PM

You spent close to half that car's msrp and it doesn't have a front end or an engine, as @darrenm4 said, I would consider selling it and using the money for another car - unless this is a project to you and money isn't much of an issue. Hopefully you can get good deals on the parts you need to replace

This is the kind of car where you'll rebuild it for the price of a good quality used one, and still have extremely diminished resale value, imo.

Just something to think about, but I'm sure you have an idea of whats best and are aware of this already

Elvis15 · 07-22-2020, 10:05 PM

There's a local shop by me called M parts world wide that parts out a lot of cars. I copied the link for an s55 I believe they still have available you might be able to arrange shipping to you through them. I hope this helps.

kafandi · 07-23-2020, 07:19 AM

I did a quick search on that online auction site we all know and love and I was surprised by how many options there were on there. Definitely worth looking at.

QMoney · 07-23-2020, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by White340

How did you get from 23k to 30k?

Sucks to hear. Good luck with the search.

The copart listing says the car runs and drives. Can't you call them out on that?

No it's sold "as is" like mentioned at the bottom of the disclaimer.

hlm2c · 07-23-2020, 08:33 AM

Let me know if you parting out those CCB calipers

FLIGHTELEMENTS · 10-12-2021, 11:05 PM

Bumping this thread to see if anyone knows of a reputable shop in California who would be able to possibly rebuild this engine and has a machine shop to do all the work as well. SoCal is full of lots of shady shops who are capitalizing off of these s55 failures and running games! I just want to drive the car lol its been sitting over a year and have been dicked around by countless shops who just want me to give them 20k to change the engine. If anyone also has seen any good S55 engines on here for sale please link me! I will definitely pay a finders fee for any help. Appreciate any help from ya'll in advance!

Leveredup377 · 10-13-2021, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FLIGHTELEMENTS

Bumping this thread to see if anyone knows of a reputable shop in California who would be able to possibly rebuild this engine and has a machine shop to do all the work as well. SoCal is full of lots of shady shops who are capitalizing off of these s55 failures and running games! I just want to drive the car lol its been sitting over a year and have been dicked around by countless shops who just want me to give them 20k to change the engine. If anyone also has seen any good S55 engines on here for sale please link me! I will definitely pay a finders fee for any help. Appreciate any help from ya'll in advance!

I have an S55 engine, let me know how much you're willing to pay?

Alpine6mt · 10-13-2021, 01:24 PM

Contact straight six auto parts in Oceanside they forsure have an engine!

FLIGHTELEMENTS · 10-13-2021, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine6mt

Contact straight six auto parts in Oceanside they forsure have an engine!

Thanks for the recommendation, I already had contacted them yesterday and they currently do not have anything in stock but told me to check back in 1-2 weeks so keeping my fingers crossed as that is relatively local to me. Thanks again for the help👍

Idontliketrying · 10-14-2021, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FLIGHTELEMENTS

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Originally Posted by Alpine6mt

Contact straight six auto parts in Oceanside they forsure have an engine!

Thanks for the recommendation, I already had contacted them yesterday and they currently do not have anything in stock but told me to check back in 1-2 weeks so keeping my fingers crossed as that is relatively local to me. Thanks again for the help👍

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Originally Posted by Alpine6mt

Contact straight six auto parts in Oceanside they forsure have an engine!

They just got in a yas marina m4 with an s55 but it already sold within a day gotta pounce on them but I know they have another m4 they are going to dismantle within tomorrow/next few days call daily or bi daily also if you have Instagram check then out there

DannyM235 · 10-15-2021, 01:08 AM

Try car-part.com NOT carpart.com I found out about them by business owner who rebuilds salvage cars. They even have an app you can download. I purchased a 2016 435i M sport with 50 thousand miles that is pretty much fully loaded from IAA in July and finished rebuilding it in the beginning of September. I am just now waiting on the TX rebuilt title to come in then I'm putting it up for sale. You can find pretty much every major OEM part you need in various quality grades. One thing I learned is to always get an inspection done about a week prior to the auction date if you can't check out the vehicle in person which can help prevent these types of costly issues. I paid $155 to get the inspection done and I would say it's worth it. The only thing is the quality of the inspection all depends on the inspector some are more thorough than others. I just checked and there are various S55 engines for sale throughout the nation on there. Just in case you were wondering straight six auto parts posted and S55 engine from an M4 with 49 thousand miles for $9000 and they listed it as a grade A but there are various other listings on there to look at as well. Hope this helps out man take care.

TractionControlDelete · 10-15-2021, 01:16 AM

Another option: https://www.miamiengines.com

DannyM235 · 10-17-2021, 10:25 AM

Did you happen to find an S55 engine?

TractionControlDelete · 10-17-2021, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FLIGHTELEMENTS

Howdy y'all. Mark here. A month ago I bid and won a 2017 M3 with 22,400 miles on the clock. Winning bid was 23,700 but after all the fees and shipping it across the country it staggered up to right around 30k. I was still pumped with the purchase seeing as it was only cosmetic damage on the front end....so I thought. Turns out the engine cooler was broken and leaked and ran without oil leading to, you guessed it...SPUN CRANK HUB. Out of time and fucked . It is beyond repair as there was less than half a quart of oil left in the pan so they really ran her dry. This is my 12th auction car and you think you'd know what to look out for by now but, you live and you learn. Anyone with any help or leads would be greatly appreciated!

Also here's a link to the vehicle if any of you are interested in scoping it out:

https://www.copart.com/lot/35954440

Perfect timing for you: https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28153219

FLIGHTELEMENTS · 10-25-2021, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyM235

Did you happen to find an S55 engine?

unfortunately not yet, but I'm seeing what's good with this engine that was just sent to me in the post above. fingers crossed! did you happen to have any leads? thanks for the response ️

FLIGHTELEMENTS · 10-25-2021, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by F82KPowers

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Originally Posted by FLIGHTELEMENTS

Howdy y'all. Mark here. A month ago I bid and won a 2017 M3 with 22,400 miles on the clock. Winning bid was 23,700 but after all the fees and shipping it across the country it staggered up to right around 30k. I was still pumped with the purchase seeing as it was only cosmetic damage on the front end....so I thought. Turns out the engine cooler was broken and leaked and ran without oil leading to, you guessed it...SPUN CRANK HUB. Out of time and fucked . It is beyond repair as there was less than half a quart of oil left in the pan so they really ran her dry. This is my 12th auction car and you think you'd know what to look out for by now but, you live and you learn. Anyone with any help or leads would be greatly appreciated!

Also here's a link to the vehicle if any of you are interested in scoping it out:

https://www.copart.com/lot/35954440

Perfect timing for you: https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28153219

I immediately sent him a PM once I saw the link you posted. Wish I would have came back on here earlier since I'm just seeing this. I appreciate you looking out and taking the time to send me this! If all goes good would gladly give you a finders fee thanks again! I'll keep the thread updated and if anyone has any shops in Cali that they have and trust to do head rebuilds, please shoot them my way

07-22-2020, 07:24 PM	#1
FLIGHTELEMENTS New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0)	Wtb: S55 engine BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest Howdy y'all. Mark here. A month ago I bid and won a 2017 M3 with 22,400 miles on the clock. Winning bid was 23,700 but after all the fees and shipping it across the country it staggered up to right around 30k. I was still pumped with the purchase seeing as it was only cosmetic damage on the front end....so I thought. Turns out the engine cooler was broken and leaked and ran without oil leading to, you guessed it...SPUN CRANK HUB. Out of time and fucked . It is beyond repair as there was less than half a quart of oil left in the pan so they really ran her dry. This is my 12th auction car and you think you'd know what to look out for by now but, you live and you learn. Anyone with any help or leads would be greatly appreciated! Also here's a link to the vehicle if any of you are interested in scoping it out: https://www.copart.com/lot/35954440 Attached Images
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White340 Lieutenant Colonel 1393 Rep 1,986 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp / 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	How did you get from 23k to 30k? Sucks to hear. Good luck with the search. The copart listing says the car runs and drives. Can't you call them out on that? __________________ 2022 X5 45e : AW/Tartufo 2018 M3 Competition : AW/SO 2016 340i xDrive : AW/CR (sold)
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darrenm4 Lieutenant 32 Rep 411 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Parting out may be a better option.
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mgm.m4 --- 20 Rep 76 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	You spent close to half that car's msrp and it doesn't have a front end or an engine, as @darrenm4 said, I would consider selling it and using the money for another car - unless this is a project to you and money isn't much of an issue. Hopefully you can get good deals on the parts you need to replace This is the kind of car where you'll rebuild it for the price of a good quality used one, and still have extremely diminished resale value, imo. Just something to think about, but I'm sure you have an idea of whats best and are aware of this already
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Elvis15 New Member 5 Rep 18 Posts Drives: BMW m3 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW m3 [0.00]	There's a local shop by me called M parts world wide that parts out a lot of cars. I copied the link for an s55 I believe they still have available you might be able to arrange shipping to you through them. I hope this helps.
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kafandi Private 13 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 16 M4 DCT Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I did a quick search on that online auction site we all know and love and I was surprised by how many options there were on there. Definitely worth looking at.
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hlm2c Lieutenant 290 Rep 408 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US/Korea iTrader: (1)	Let me know if you parting out those CCB calipers
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FLIGHTELEMENTS New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0)	Bumping this thread to see if anyone knows of a reputable shop in California who would be able to possibly rebuild this engine and has a machine shop to do all the work as well. SoCal is full of lots of shady shops who are capitalizing off of these s55 failures and running games! I just want to drive the car lol its been sitting over a year and have been dicked around by countless shops who just want me to give them 20k to change the engine. If anyone also has seen any good S55 engines on here for sale please link me! I will definitely pay a finders fee for any help. Appreciate any help from ya'll in advance!
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10-13-2021, 01:24 PM	#11
Alpine6mt Private 11 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2016 AW F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Contact straight six auto parts in Oceanside they forsure have an engine! __________________ 2016 AW/Cloth F80 M3 6MT
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DannyM235 Private First Class 44 Rep 162 Posts Drives: BMW F22 M235i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: El Paso, TX iTrader: (0)	Try car-part.com NOT carpart.com I found out about them by business owner who rebuilds salvage cars. They even have an app you can download. I purchased a 2016 435i M sport with 50 thousand miles that is pretty much fully loaded from IAA in July and finished rebuilding it in the beginning of September. I am just now waiting on the TX rebuilt title to come in then I'm putting it up for sale. You can find pretty much every major OEM part you need in various quality grades. One thing I learned is to always get an inspection done about a week prior to the auction date if you can't check out the vehicle in person which can help prevent these types of costly issues. I paid $155 to get the inspection done and I would say it's worth it. The only thing is the quality of the inspection all depends on the inspector some are more thorough than others. I just checked and there are various S55 engines for sale throughout the nation on there. Just in case you were wondering straight six auto parts posted and S55 engine from an M4 with 49 thousand miles for $9000 and they listed it as a grade A but there are various other listings on there to look at as well. Hope this helps out man take care.
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TractionControlDelete Lieutenant Colonel 4589 Rep 1,693 Posts Drives: F82-E92 M3-E46 M3-E30-S1K-330i Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 X5 [9.00] 2006 325i [10.00] 2021 S1000RR [9.50] 2006 330i [7.75] 1986 325e [10.00] 2005 M3 [7.40] 2009 M3 [8.63] 2018 M4 [10.00]	Another option: https://www.miamiengines.com __________________ DSC, you say? Never heard of it https://youtube.com/@tractioncontroldelete
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DannyM235 Private First Class 44 Rep 162 Posts Drives: BMW F22 M235i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: El Paso, TX iTrader: (0)	Did you happen to find an S55 engine?
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