front end vibration

[zach]

I brought the M3 to the shop this morning to have some front end vibration diagnosed.

The verdict: 4 bent rims, 3 of them severely.

(also, whoever installed the passenger side front control arm bushing did it wrong)

[ff]

You must have some crappy roads there in Boston?

[zach]

Originally Posted by ff

You must have some crappy roads there in Boston?

Yeah, and some crappy driving. I'm not 100% sure the wheels weren't somewhat bent when I acquired (used) several years ago.

[clyde]

My vette came with 8 wheels. I don't think more than 3 of them are round.

[SARAFIL]

Originally Posted by zcasavant

I brought the M3 to the shop this morning to have some front end vibration diagnosed.

The verdict: 4 bent rims, 3 of them severely.

(also, whoever installed the passenger side front control arm bushing did it wrong)

do the rims/tires hold air? will the car last long enough to drive it to the nearest BMW dealer and trade it in for that 335i that you've been on the fence about?

trust me... when they appraise it, they won't drive it far enough or fast enough to notice the bent wheels!

[clyde]

Originally Posted by SARAFIL

trust me... when they appraise it, they won't drive it far enough or fast enough to notice the bent wheels!

They'll actually drive it? I can't remember the last time I had a potential trade appraised at a dealer where it was driven further than from the parking lot to the shop area and back. A few times, it's been a walk around in the parking lot, and once (seriously) a glance through the window from the sales floor.

[ff]

Originally Posted by clyde

A few times, it's been a walk around in the parking lot, and once (seriously) a glance through the window from the sales floor.

The Lexus dealer that I went through didn't even look at the Armada when I traded it in. He saw how well I took care of the S2000, and just gave me full trade-in value for the Nissan over the phone. He wasn't disappointed when I drove it in later that day.

[SARAFIL]

Originally Posted by clyde

They'll actually drive it? I can't remember the last time I had a potential trade appraised at a dealer where it was driven further than from the parking lot to the shop area and back. A few times, it's been a walk around in the parking lot, and once (seriously) a glance through the window from the sales floor.

That's my point... due to the age/mileage, they'll start it to make sure it runs ok, there are no lights on, the clutch works, etc. They'll probably drive it around the parking lot, maybe around the block...

If he is thinking about a new car, might as well make it happen now instead of putting money into wheel repair or new wheels.

[ff]

Originally Posted by SARAFIL

If he is thinking about a new car, might as well make it happen now instead of putting money into wheel repair or new wheels.

If I didn't know better, I'd think you were a car salesman?

[John V]

Originally Posted by SARAFIL

do the rims/tires hold air? will the car last long enough to drive it to the nearest BMW dealer and trade it in for that 335i that you've been on the fence about?

trust me... when they appraise it, they won't drive it far enough or fast enough to notice the bent wheels!

Why on earth would he trade in his nice, light car for a big overweight pig?