BMW Salvage Project
Ok a friend of mine bouigh a pretty new BMW 3 series a few months ago as a salvage project. It was a water damaged car that did not start, but the price was good and he had acces to a BMW garage should things not go his way. The car came to us first and we worked on it in our spare time. Luckily we did not buy any paarts as it became clear very quickly it needed the proper BMW diagnostics.
So the car went to BMw dealer and there it has stood for the last 6 months. Yes the diagnostic machine has been attached but becuase of the water damage affecting the electraics, they cant get the machine to work and establish why the engine will not start. they have tried many things and you would think a BMW dealership would find the issue, but alas no.
There is a message here. Only buy salvage projects you know how to repair and have the knowledge and experince and access to parts you need to complete. this car has probably lost a grand in value just waiting to be fixed and who knows what issue the car will have if it evr gets on the road.
I feel for him. but it is not something I would have done.