Hello,
I have been directed to this website by M44HNY who is a good friend of mine and I have always lusted after an MCoupe after seeing his Arctic silver example.
After owning an e30 m3, an RX8 and an e46 m3, the time has come for an MCoupe. Prices haven't really budged from last year and it could well be an appreciating classic.
So, the question is, should I pick up a low(ish) mileage S50 or hold out for an S54?
I have owned BMW's for a few years and have stayed clear of S50's possibly due to Vanos issues, I don't know.... :?
Anyway, the whole S50 vs S54 debate is in my mind......regardless of whether the car has a BMW Warranty as sooner or later I will have to reluctantly stump up for that again (£1080plus £250xs)
Do I buy an S50's MCoupe for £15-£17k and take the vanos on the chin if it happens, attempting to mitigate it where possible with oil change galore and filters replacement....
Vanos replacements used to receive no change from £2k at the stealers, what are we looking at nowadays?
or
Do I spend £20-£21k and buy an s54'd MCoupe with the familiar grunt of the s54 that I was used to? I know Thorney motorsport can rebuild an s54 for £1.5k
So, what should I do guys? Is Vanos as overhyped as I guess it might be? as I know about 10 people with a mix of e36 m3's, Zm3/Mcoupes with seemingly flawless Vanos systems...
Some advice is welcome
Thanks
I have been directed to this website by M44HNY who is a good friend of mine and I have always lusted after an MCoupe after seeing his Arctic silver example.
After owning an e30 m3, an RX8 and an e46 m3, the time has come for an MCoupe. Prices haven't really budged from last year and it could well be an appreciating classic.
So, the question is, should I pick up a low(ish) mileage S50 or hold out for an S54?
I have owned BMW's for a few years and have stayed clear of S50's possibly due to Vanos issues, I don't know.... :?
Anyway, the whole S50 vs S54 debate is in my mind......regardless of whether the car has a BMW Warranty as sooner or later I will have to reluctantly stump up for that again (£1080plus £250xs)
Do I buy an S50's MCoupe for £15-£17k and take the vanos on the chin if it happens, attempting to mitigate it where possible with oil change galore and filters replacement....
Vanos replacements used to receive no change from £2k at the stealers, what are we looking at nowadays?
or
Do I spend £20-£21k and buy an s54'd MCoupe with the familiar grunt of the s54 that I was used to? I know Thorney motorsport can rebuild an s54 for £1.5k
So, what should I do guys? Is Vanos as overhyped as I guess it might be? as I know about 10 people with a mix of e36 m3's, Zm3/Mcoupes with seemingly flawless Vanos systems...
Some advice is welcome
Thanks
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