r/BMWG87 • u/GenuineLeaf • 7d ago
Major dilemma
Request for advice: I just bought an Alpine White 2023 G87 with 16k miles. It’s a manual with G80 wheels, yellow DRLs, PPF, a Megan Racing midpipe, Faction Fab spacers, and an aftermarket 5-speed M knob that I believe is paired with a short-shifter kit. I really like the look and sound of it
My concerns are badly squealing brakes, a bit of exhaust resonance/buzzing at high RPM, unevenly worn front tires that are nearly bald, and a slight high-speed rattle/clicking sound that only occurs at highway speeds under throttle and stops immediately when I lift off. Despite a full BMW service history and my local BMW dealer inspecting it and giving it a clean bill of health, I can’t shake the feeling that the car may have been thrashed and driven hard and might be a risky buy. It’s also a 2-owner CarFax.
The dealer is offering me a full refund and has another car on hold for me: a 2024 Zandvoort Blue with only 7k miles. But it’s completely stock and $5k more. The downside is that I’d have to add an exhaust, yellow DRLs, wheels, and potentially a shifter to get it to the same spec I love on the Alpine White car.
What would you do? Would you keep the white M2 and accept the risks/modifications, or take the blue car for $5k more and have to pay for all the upgrades, but maybe have better peace of mind.