[fuitilium]

Good morning everyone. I'm in the process of purchasing a 2020 M2 Competition (Laguna blue) that has a ton of BMW performance bits including the gold wheels, cs brake upgrade, carbon fiber diffuser, side skirts, front spoiler, kidneys, full ppf, etc.. I was scheduled to pick up the car today from the dealer (not a BMW franchise dealer) and just received a call that when they were replacing the clutch (they had represented that this job was already done on the car) they realized that the alignment tool did not come with the clutch kit and they are now having to put me off until next week before they can finish the job. They also put new tires on her.

My question is would it be normal to have to change the clutch on a 12,000 mile example? I have the carfax that shows two prior owners and a reposession from the second owner. Car was originally sold by Germain BMW of Naples and the second owner bought it from Hgreglux (2nd owner was the repo).

This dealership is in New Port Richey, FL and I am certainly not buying the car at a bargain price.

I'm open to suggestions on whether I should cancel this deal (all paperwork signed but vehicle not delivered) and pursue a different vehicle or would it be somewhat normal for have to replace the clutch on well driven M2 Comp?

Thanks!

[DanG]

It is extremely unusual to replace the clutch at 12,000 miles. I have owned M cars with close to 100,000 miles and the original clutch was fine.

[fuitilium]

Originally Posted by DanG

It is extremely unusual to replace the clutch at 12,000 miles. I have owned M cars with close to 100,000 miles and the original clutch was fine.

Thank you. I had a 2001 Dinan M5 6 speed that went 140,000 on the original clutch and a few track cars that went 50,000+ on the original clutch. I thought this replacement to be odd which is why I came to the experts.

[SEAT TIME RULES]

That would be a major Red Flag for me if I was looking to purchase the car.

Modern clutches last well over 100-125K on a OEM BMW.

Has the car been tuned?

It makes me wonder if one of the 2 owners beat the snot out of the car with aggressive shifting/launches..

How did this dealership figure out it needed a clutch?

T/O bearing noise?

Worn clutch plate and/or flywheel? Ala slipping under load....

That might help with your decision process.

Best of luck!

Steve

[fuitilium]

Originally Posted by SEAT TIME RULES

That would be a major Red Flag for me if I was looking to purchase the car.

Modern clutches last well over 100-125K on a OEM BMW.

Has the car been tuned?

It makes me wonder if one of the 2 owners beat the snot out of the car with aggressive shifting/launches..

How did this dealership figure out it needed a clutch?

T/O bearing noise?

Worn clutch plate and/or flywheel? Ala slipping under load....

That might help with your decision process.

Best of luck!

Steve

I'm don't know if the car has been tuned. It has about $20,000 (retail) worth of BMW accessories / parts on it so it would not surprise me.

I don't know how they figured out it needed a clutch. I asked the sales guy and he is trying to find out but according to carfax, they had a drivability check done at the BMW dealership back in January -- I'm guessing they were wait until they had a sale before they did the clutch replacement.

[KevinC]

Run don’t walk

[IcewaterPete]

No way I’d buy that repo with a bad clutch at 12k miles. Did you put any money down? If not, keep looking. And by the way, the factory blue color is Long Beach Blue on the M2C unless it was repainted.