Mikey318i
11-27-2007, 02:10 AM
Well I finally went and bought a 328i so my username is 1 litre incorrect :-)
Full history but no receipts - I checked the chassis number with BMW and the dealership and although neither could not confirm exactly why, they said the engine was completely replaced at 50k with a new one in 2000 under warranty, which means it won't be a Nikasil engine anymore, right?
Anyway it drives superb, the 70 miles back were awesome if not a bit frightening at times(!), as I've never been behind the wheel of something so fast.
But then anyway, just as I think I've found my dream motor, I notice a little exhaust spluttering on idle and an ever so slight uneven RPM (I'm being very picky). It's like a little putt putt sound. Revs are generally around 500. Temperature fine. Starts on the turn of the key, clutch gas etc smoothest I've ever come across.
P.S. No I did not notice this putt putt when I bought it!
Full history but no receipts - I checked the chassis number with BMW and the dealership and although neither could not confirm exactly why, they said the engine was completely replaced at 50k with a new one in 2000 under warranty, which means it won't be a Nikasil engine anymore, right?
Anyway it drives superb, the 70 miles back were awesome if not a bit frightening at times(!), as I've never been behind the wheel of something so fast.
But then anyway, just as I think I've found my dream motor, I notice a little exhaust spluttering on idle and an ever so slight uneven RPM (I'm being very picky). It's like a little putt putt sound. Revs are generally around 500. Temperature fine. Starts on the turn of the key, clutch gas etc smoothest I've ever come across.
P.S. No I did not notice this putt putt when I bought it!
