What to do with a dead 2011 535xi?

[fvultee]

So my 2011 535xi engine died as a result of a bad oil change back in March. The dealer quoted a replacement at $26k (rediculous) which I'm obviously not going to do. I'm sure I could find a used one and have it installed for cheaper, however I have another car and don't have the time to deal with it. Does anyone have any other avenues to reccomend, I'm considering donating it or maybe Craigs list.

As a quick aside, the oil change place has no liability this long after an oil change, so that avenue is out.

Thanks in advance!

[Kuneyeezy]

How was the oil change bad? I thought you just drain oil, plug it back, refill with new oil, and replace filter. What went wrong?

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[NEEDMORE$4BMW]

Yes, a little more details would be helpful.

Replacement engine on that vehicle, with a used motor would be dramatically less than 26k.

[fvultee]

How was the oil change bad? I thought you just drain oil, plug it back, refill with new oil, and replace filter. What went wrong?

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Jiffylube took the filter housing apart on the top of the engine then didn't replace the top correctly, allowing unfiltered oil to circulate for 4 months. Finally ground to a hault on the highway in July. My bad for using this place in the first place...

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Yes, a little more details would be helpful.

Replacement engine on that vehicle, with a used motor would be dramatically less than 26k.

I imagine it would be closer to half that, but I don't have the time to go down that long road to replacement.

[Kuneyeezy]

Are you trying to part out the car or sell it as a whole?

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[fvultee]

Are you trying to part out the car or sell it as a whole?

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Selling as a whole would be preferred. Aside from the engine and drivetrain it's in perfect condition, so I imagine parting it out would be more money, but due to some other issues I don't have the time for that.

[White94RX]

Put it on Autotrader, craigslist, etc. It's still worth money to someone.