Need Advice Quick!

[kenzielovesbmw]

is it a bad thing if a car has a new engine? or is it a good thing? i am going to look at one today, what questions should i ask? it seems inexpensive... IM me or send me a message or just reply. My Screen Name is Kenz1114
it has 130,000 miles on the car, 30,000 on the new engine

[kenzielovesbmw]

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[mickd]

I wouldn't think it is a bad thing. Seems like low milage though for replacing an engine. Is it a swap with an original M42/M44, or an upgrade to a 6 cyl. ?

[mickd]

If it is an original engine swap, it might be due to abuse/poor maintenance, and you could probably expect the same for the rest of the car.

[mickd]

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I don't like orders, especially on my day off. You might get a better response with a bit of manners.

[kenzielovesbmw]

sorry... i needed advice fast, i am leaving to check out the car now and its a ways away so if it looks good, i'm buying. I know that it was due to a crack in the cooling system or something (i dont know about all that tchnical jargon... YET) so it was due to abuse, but i figure if its been replaced, its all good now?

[mickd]

No problem, hope it turns out to be a nice car for you. Anyone can get a coolant leak and mess up an engine. The 30K on the replacement is good, that's almost a new engine.

[marcus2116]

if its cheap buy it

[96cali]

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mmmmmm....sassy. Hope you're a chick. :rolleyes:

I would check it out carefully, but 130K on the chassis is no spring chicken. Go for lower miles unless it's decked out and CHEAP!