F30 335d needs a new engine. What to do?

frozenfrozen

Hi

So my 2014 F30 335d needs a new engine. Found it after a lot of help on the "where should I go next?" thread on here about 4 years ago. At an oil change the filter was cut open and there were a lot of metal particles, they inspected further and thought it was big end bearing wear but long story short the entire block is warped and it's not possible to repair in their opinion. It was only at around 140,000km and had good service history in paper and logged with bmw digitally.. anyway it was also remapped for its whole life so there's that possibility too of it being the cause.

Options given to me have been a replacement engine costing €7,000ish plus fitting and €13,000ish for a replacement engine being fully reconditioned and fitted. They're recommending I go with the fully reconditioned one as a used engine can be a big unknown which sounds fair enough.

Waiting on them to give me an offer for what they would buy the car for as is just to see that option too. Hadn't really any want to change cars but obviously considering it now too if the offer to buy my car as-is, is decent I might be able to move up to something else.

I do like this particular car though it took a while to find one in the spec I wanted. I think with a new engine I wouldn't have many issues for the next few years but it might be a nice moment to walk away too.

I also wouldn't be against finding another 335d but I'd rather replace my engine than do that I think. Lots of other cars I would like to try though, at some stage id like an M car but also interested in owning a GR yaris. Not sure if now is the right time for either of those. Prices seem high and it's hard to know if some deal will be done in the next few years to make UK imports cheaper again which could decimate values...

What should I do, 13k for a new engine or sell it and move to something else?

Budget is hard to figure out, I don't want to be losing 10,000s on depreciation but I'll never get as lucky as I did with the timing of buying this 335d again so I have to be realistic.

335ds with similar spec and working engines are above €20k and list for high 20s in some cases. No idea what the mechanics/garage will offer me, but mine with a fresh engine and warranty would be a good one, adaptive suspension and a few other nice options. I'd be better off keeping mine than buying an unknown one.

Any ideas what should I do? Most people in person have said walk away get something else

Cerco

First thing I would do is check the resale value of the car by looking at a few of the second hand car sites. Decide then if it is worth repairing or better to sell. If looking at dealer offerings allow for their profit margins.

Looks like a nice car and may appeal to some enthusiast who could source an engine and install it themselves.