A used M54 might end up having the same issues. And besides, then I wouldn’t learn anything new and get to buy cool tools. Mrs. “Not car guy” wouldn’t have to stress on it either.

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2001 x5 3.0 (sold with broken motor), 1990 e30 M3, 1991 318is, 2002 325i, 2008 335i Dinan stage 3 6 speed,