Bullet dodged!

MEGA · 02-25-2013, 09:34 AM

Just heard from the owner of my old E90 as he needs a bit of background on the service history, nothing major. Really nice guy as well so happy to help. I'm still desperate to one day get my CHs back so do prod him for updates every now and then.

But.

Sold the car on 79.

He's only put 6k on it in the year he's owned it, but last week the turbo went! At 85

Guess I sold it at about the right time!

Good news is the car still looks just as nice as when I sold it, washed every week. He's in Bristol so I never see it around but I'm glad it hasn't been destroyed.

Heh.

Well, that's it really

Dave

JackR · 02-25-2013, 11:04 AM

Oh blimey! Feel a little sorry for the guy but nevermind!

I go to Bristol regularly.... Pics so I can wave at a random person! (Y)

mjh93sa · 02-25-2013, 12:44 PM

Haven't seen it around here.

MEGA · 02-25-2013, 02:13 PM

Some pics of the old girl as requested:

Dave

JackR · 02-25-2013, 02:40 PM

That's a frigging hot car!! I shall keep a look out

Obviously when she's fixed!

JTMR360 · 02-25-2013, 05:54 PM

Damn the wheels are beautiful!!!

What front splitter is that?

Did you paint the engine top cover too?

Your car looks so dark and moody, awesome

MEGA · 02-26-2013, 04:26 AM

My old car

It was a 3d Design front splitter which was custom molded into the M Sport bumper by a body shop.

Engine cover was standard, just clean - and with a nice strut brace.

And I love the CHs and want another set, or this set back.

Still miss the old girl. New girl isn't bad either though

mowflow · 02-26-2013, 04:55 AM

Out of curiosity, are we still seeing reports of the turbos going pop on 320d's around that kind of mileage? I rarely ever visit any of the technical parts of this forum now but i remember there was a bit of a trend with 320d's with the Mitsubishi turbos devouring them around that kind of mileage.

mowflow · 02-26-2013, 04:57 AM

Here's a thought. The new owner could sell you back your CHs to help raise funds for a new turbo.

MEGA · 02-26-2013, 07:32 AM

Yep it's an old mitsu turbo and the "known problem".

I do keeeeeeeep pestering him about the CHs

One day I'll get them back I hope heh. M3 fitment / staggered, hard to come by. Cost me £900 used when I bought them and they were £1600 new at the time. They're over 2k new now! EEEEEK.

But letting them go secured sale of the car at a great price, so..

02-25-2013, 09:34 AM	#1
MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Bullet dodged! Just heard from the owner of my old E90 as he needs a bit of background on the service history, nothing major. Really nice guy as well so happy to help. I'm still desperate to one day get my CHs back so do prod him for updates every now and then. But. Sold the car on 79. He's only put 6k on it in the year he's owned it, but last week the turbo went! At 85 Guess I sold it at about the right time! Good news is the car still looks just as nice as when I sold it, washed every week. He's in Bristol so I never see it around but I'm glad it hasn't been destroyed. Heh. Well, that's it really Dave __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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JackR First Lieutenant 10 Rep 303 Posts Drives: BMW 330d SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Somerset, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Oh blimey! Feel a little sorry for the guy but nevermind! I go to Bristol regularly.... Pics so I can wave at a random person! (Y)
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mjh93sa Major General 147 Rep 5,080 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M135i [10.00] 2011 Mini Countryma ... [5.50]	Haven't seen it around here. __________________ Gone: Fiesta - Focus - E46 320dSE - E91 330dMSport - E82 135iMSport - R55 JCW Clubman - M135i Now: 530d
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Some pics of the old girl as requested: Dave __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport Last edited by MEGA; 02-25-2013 at 02:19 PM..
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JackR First Lieutenant 10 Rep 303 Posts Drives: BMW 330d SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Somerset, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	That's a frigging hot car!! I shall keep a look out Obviously when she's fixed!
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JTMR360 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 221 Posts Drives: E90 2008 335d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Just outside Banbury iTrader: (0)	Damn the wheels are beautiful!!! What front splitter is that? Did you paint the engine top cover too? Your car looks so dark and moody, awesome
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02-26-2013, 04:26 AM	#7
MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	My old car It was a 3d Design front splitter which was custom molded into the M Sport bumper by a body shop. Engine cover was standard, just clean - and with a nice strut brace. And I love the CHs and want another set, or this set back. Still miss the old girl. New girl isn't bad either though __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	Out of curiosity, are we still seeing reports of the turbos going pop on 320d's around that kind of mileage? I rarely ever visit any of the technical parts of this forum now but i remember there was a bit of a trend with 320d's with the Mitsubishi turbos devouring them around that kind of mileage. __________________ Daily Golf R Project Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi
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mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	Here's a thought. The new owner could sell you back your CHs to help raise funds for a new turbo. __________________ Daily Golf R Project Peugeot 205 1.6 GTi
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02-26-2013, 07:32 AM	#10
MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Yep it's an old mitsu turbo and the "known problem". I do keeeeeeeep pestering him about the CHs One day I'll get them back I hope heh. M3 fitment / staggered, hard to come by. Cost me £900 used when I bought them and they were £1600 new at the time. They're over 2k new now! EEEEEK. But letting them go secured sale of the car at a great price, so.. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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