Re: M6 and the Georgia emmissions test.

["Curtis A. Ingraham" <ingraham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul M. Firnschild <firnschild@domain.elided> wrote:

> Yesterday I looked at an M6 for future purchase.  The present owner says it
> will definitely not pass the emmisisons test because it needs a tune up.  And
> that even then it will barely pass because it's a high performance engine.
> 135K miles.  No smoke.  Seems to run almost perfectly.
> 
> How much might this tune up cost me?  I think the Catalytic Converter is OK.
> 
> I don't mind spending $ on a real tune up but I think the seller should do it
> or deduct it from the selling price.  All responses are appreciated.
> 
> PS.  Also need a used or rebuilt trans.  Any sources?  Gertrag 280.

"It needs a tune up" is a classic line used by sellers to gloss over
some serious problem.  If all it needed was a tune up, the seller
would have done that already.  Also, the "high performance engine"
comment is BS.

It would be worthwhile for you to check Georgia law regarding the
emissions test at a sale.  In California the seller is required to
provide this.

Finally, an M6 engine can be *very* expensive to repair.  Seriously
consider getting a pre-purchase inspection at an independent BMW
repair shop.

Curt Ingraham
72 2002tii
Oakland, CA 

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