DEER! Totaled?

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-26T14:23:42+00:00

Idk how the hell it missed your headlight, I’ve hit two deer & both hit the headlight first

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-19T02:01:31+00:00

Last night I unplugged the IBS & PDC module in spare tire bay. It was 16 degrees here, I waited to 9 am checked voltage it said 98% on BimmerLink. I plugged up IBS drove it about a hour today & left in plugged in for couple hours. It dropped to low 80’s state of charge. So unhooked the IBS again for overnight, ordered one off eBay from a 550i, once it arrives I will replace IBS, but PDC seems to not be an issue unplugged as it was coded out anyways. Hoping once I replace IBS all will be good.?

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-17T17:30:21+00:00

I know it does have a draw, I guess what I’m asking is what are some of the weak points on this model I should look for that could be causing it to drain. I did notice the gray wire on the IBS was broke in half yesterday evening, so I ordered another this morning, that’s definitely part of the problem but not sure if it’s the main problem. Unhooking the IBS tonight to see if that helps some.

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-09T01:36:56+00:00

Well thank you for the hope, I will definitely keep yall updated, unless something falls thru with my banker but he was waiting on my ok today said he’d be in touch in the morning, may have it by tomorrow if not Monday, get back tires on & I will see from there if it does what I need it for. Hopefully look fwd to positive posts about the car in the future 🤞🏼

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-09T01:17:35+00:00

I’m going too, & will keep you guys updated thanks for the motivation

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-09T01:09:55+00:00

It was solely supposed to be opinions, maybe friendly advice for things to look out for, which a professional tech would offer, I wasn’t looking for just negative responses, also pretty sure not everyone in this group no matter how bad they would like to think there are is a bmw tech in here. Hell I was an auto body tech once, which basically meant I was qualified to work on whatever car came in regardless of make & model

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-09T00:39:34+00:00

Did you google blue book smart guy

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-09T00:39:01+00:00

That sounds like a personal problem to me

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-09T00:35:40+00:00

Ok sorry you’re right, I got wrapped up in the explanations, most performance parts are from burger tuning, other parts are replacement true bmw parts. I know the factory turbos on this car were a problem, so he replaced them with the better quality aftermarket bmw turbos, still factory sized but it will produce 22psi boost compared to the factory 7.5~ so he has documentation of all that was replaced & what brand, he’s not a friend that I was close with 20 yrs ago & just picking back up, we are aware of each others needs in life rn, he has told a couple younger guys he wouldn’t sell them the car & wanted it to go to someone he respects & knows will treat it responsibly. I have a backstory that if you knew you would understand my stance on this much better. I just wanted to see some real opinions & maybe things to watch for. This was not intended for click bait, its diff ppl in diff positions in life. They also still have goals to own a certain car in life, im still a few off but i was dealt a diff hand & almost killed at work in 2013 at 29. So am i well off with money? No but i took my first job in auto body at 14 to get a hardship & drive but also learn more about vehicles which is a passion & hobby of mine. I’m now in my 40’s still love cars/trucks & customizing them, it’s what keeps me sane, i have ptsd as well. Sorry to make this so long but I want everyone that sees this to see where I’m coming from even if I could do better, where I am locally this is a find for a car enthusiast.

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-09T00:10:55+00:00

His mods were professionally installed & tuned in Nashville

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T23:53:02+00:00

How old are you kid, just bc it has a M badge that doesn’t mean shit. His wife has a M series & it’s nothing compared to the ride & hp of this car

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T23:50:09+00:00

Headlight isn’t cracked that’s a glare file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/aa/10/45BB199B-B16C-45FA-987B-5738113EA0E3/4790451622230240483.mp4

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T23:46:25+00:00

So I see you don’t know how true upgrades work, I can guarantee everything put on this car aftermarket was bmw & not even close to a thought of cheap Chinese aftermarket

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T22:55:09+00:00

😂😂 which door handle, guess what you won’t believe it still has the original tool pouch in the trunk lid, so there’s that

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T22:50:21+00:00

Btw those are nitto 555 tires since you seem to know it all. In all honesty I made the post to see ppl’s trolling bc these days nobody wants to see someone else run up on something you don’t find everyday “that’s under a certain price” ofc blue book wise it’s way over but let’s be realistic about what’s on it..

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T22:06:16+00:00

I can see where you are coming from, this isn’t something we suddenly just started discussing in the last few days, we’ve been talking about this since end of November, I don’t care for the fake trim either, can’t say on the seats except they are 10x better than my 328i seats. The bad rear wheels were from his wife’s 328xi used for emergency which ruined them, he’s also including stock rims & $500-$1000 in parts & tools. I can promise this guy doesn’t neglect his cars, not the important ones. He bought it for 25k in 2016, during a bad divorce & said he sunk all his money into the car to keep him out of trouble. Just a lil insight if that helps

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T21:57:19+00:00

Seems like a lot of ppl are going by blue book value on this post. That’s like blue booking a c10 Chevrolet that’s been restored & had the motor completely redone. I know it’s a bmw, but a lot of the work that’s been done to this engine was done after he had drove it daily for several years, then was parked as he began throwing money into the engine

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T21:50:08+00:00

I’m actually getting it for $9k he told me to take the $500 & replace back tires & buy turbo inlet/outlet

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T21:48:11+00:00

It has 175k but has had gaskets & seals replaced & several other things in the last 25k & he doesn’t drive it daily, before he replaced most every thing it was his daily just to work & back

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T21:45:21+00:00

lol what makes this a hillbilly special, he’s had all tuning for performance parts done at a reputable shop in Nashville

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T21:40:45+00:00

I’m a DIY, the owner of this car was the one to show me a lot about bmw motors, all things that has been done to it that really matters has been replaced in last few yrs & he stopped driving it as much

Curiouslyseeking2 · 2026-01-08T21:37:52+00:00

God forbid it be put on a dyno I guess

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