So I bought a 2013 speed 3 a little under a month ago and while changing my oil today I noticed that it’s the gen 1 engine. The seller never told me this even when I asked what was replaced (bought from a private party). Is there anything I can do about this since I wasn’t told about it even after I asked?
Car has different engine than stock
- Thread starter Bigiron02
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It has the gen 1 valve cover and the gen 1 style oil filter
Ok thank you
Best bet would try and get them to actually tell you whats up with the engine "hey this isn't the original engine, I asked you about it and you didn't say anything, could you please share the engine history" then go from there.
Irritating that it's not a gen 2 engine in there for sure.
Edit. Also check the vin on the back of the block more ammunition for you
Irritating that it's not a gen 2 engine in there for sure.
Edit. Also check the vin on the back of the block more ammunition for you
I’ll definitely try that, I’m just trying to not get screwed here if I haven’t already. Thank you for the help!
Man, that sucks to hear. Hopefully they didn't just throw in a junkyard engine with unknown mileage or history. I would feel cheated as well. But as Raider said, if they're the second or third owner, maybe they honestly didn't know.
When I'm selling my cars, I am honest to a fault. I want to make sure the next owner knows about every single thing of importance. It may result in money knocked off the sale, but I get to have a clear conscience.
A clear conscience is the best pillow.
When I'm selling my cars, I am honest to a fault. I want to make sure the next owner knows about every single thing of importance. It may result in money knocked off the sale, but I get to have a clear conscience.
A clear conscience is the best pillow.