2009 135i flood total

[jcuve]

Guy at work owns a 2009 135i convertible with 60k miles that his wife drove through a flooded street and locked the engine.... Insurance is offering 20k total value but will let him buy the car back from them for $3,800. Is it worth parting out, or putting in a used engine? He can walk away with the salvaged car and $16,200 or just a check for $20k.

[jcuve]

Bump

[mhunter29928]

Why isn't the insurance company putting a used engine in it? I'd take the $16.2k and the car and put a used engine in it.

I tried to find a price quote for an engine. I think my dealer used this place before http://www.store.bmrparts.com/bmw-parts-catalog/2009/BMW/135i-CONV-E88/ENGINE-ASSEMBLY/Long-Block
You have to call them to get a price. Ask whether it comes with turbos or not. You likely need new turbos as well.

If you replace the engine, make sure you remove the inter-cooler and drain the water out. I watched somebody ruin a new engine because they overlooked that little detail.

Try posting this in the general mechanical section, you'll get more replies.

[BimmerBreaker]

I'll buy it from you for more than $3,800 so he will end up with more $$$ in his pocket. Can pay cash ASAP.

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