Buying a tuned car and flashing back to stock

skinnyroots · 03-02-2023, 01:13 PM

Hey guys,

I've been shopping around for a M2 and came across one at a local dealership. It's got most of the features I want, namely 6 speed and slick top, but the previous owner made a couple of modifications.

There's a tune and a high flow cat. The problem is the dealership doesn't know which company did the tune. If I want to flash it back to stock, is this going to be a PITA?

The car itself only has around 55,000 km on it (34,000 miles) so I expect it to be in good shape otherwise.

Apologies if this has been answered in a previous thread. I was having trouble finding an answer.

skinnyroots · 03-04-2023, 04:12 PM

Well, I went to check out the car and by the end the tune was the least of my worries. The front bumper wasn't aligned with the fenders, there was a crappy roof wrap that was starting to peel, the wheels had been powder coated black--and worst of all--the previous owner stuck a competition badge on the dashboard when it's an OG.

The hunt continues!

hihowareyougood · 03-04-2023, 05:02 PM

Good choice. There are plenty of clean M2s to choose from. Good luck with the hunt, and keep us updated!

BadgerDog · 03-05-2023, 12:28 AM

Why put a comp badge on an already awesome car in it's own right? Honestly.

skinnyroots · 03-05-2023, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BadgerDog

Why put a comp badge on an already awesome car in it's own right? Honestly.

My thoughts exactly. It was really tacky. And it was a LCI and they stuck it right on the carbon fibre part.

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skinnyroots Private 48 Rep 52 Posts Drives: '18 M2 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Buying a tuned car and flashing back to stock Hey guys, I've been shopping around for a M2 and came across one at a local dealership. It's got most of the features I want, namely 6 speed and slick top, but the previous owner made a couple of modifications. There's a tune and a high flow cat. The problem is the dealership doesn't know which company did the tune. If I want to flash it back to stock, is this going to be a PITA? The car itself only has around 55,000 km on it (34,000 miles) so I expect it to be in good shape otherwise. Apologies if this has been answered in a previous thread. I was having trouble finding an answer.
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skinnyroots Private 48 Rep 52 Posts Drives: '18 M2 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Well, I went to check out the car and by the end the tune was the least of my worries. The front bumper wasn't aligned with the fenders, there was a crappy roof wrap that was starting to peel, the wheels had been powder coated black--and worst of all--the previous owner stuck a competition badge on the dashboard when it's an OG. The hunt continues!
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hihowareyougood Private 126 Rep 63 Posts Drives: F87 M2 LCI Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Good choice. There are plenty of clean M2s to choose from. Good luck with the hunt, and keep us updated! __________________ 2018 M2 - LBB 6mt
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BadgerDog Private First Class 230 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M2 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [9.96]	Why put a comp badge on an already awesome car in it's own right? Honestly.
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