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Originally Posted by JRF
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Originally Posted by Thescout13
Buyback depends on your State lemon law. Super unlikely unless car is down for the requisite period (some states 30-45 days).
It won't impact resale, and if it does, very very little.
If repair is by a dealer it's warranties completely. So if they screw up, it's covered.
Engine replacements are not overly complicated on these cars, they are modular from the factory. Chances of issues following repair really low.
Does it suck, yeah, but at least you have a warranty and aren't getting a fight from them.
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If you had a choice between two late model low mileage identical spec cars, would you choose the one with the replacement engine? Ummm.... No. I absolutely would try and make BMW buy back the car and work some kind of deal on a new replacement car. I'd even spent a couple of grand on an attorney to force it. |
Identical spec and identical price? I'd go with the engine replacement. Less miles on the engine and you know the issue has been addressed, at least mostly. But my approach doesn't have to be yours. But talk to anyone in the car business, that doesn't matter at all on trade in value. May have some marginal resale value private party, but we are talking 1-3%. Enthusiasts may care, the average car buyer gives zero shit about past recalls including full engine replacements.
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