Asking for advice. I want to sell my X3MC with a Bootmod3 tune

monmart · 06-11-2021, 04:45 PM

I honestly didn't think the day would come. But between family and business, this beast just sits in the garage most of the time and literally collects dust and I'm not able to enjoy it to full potential. I like the car.

Here's my question. I'm running Bootmod3 Stage 2 and I have high-flow cats installed. Naturally I would like to flash it back to stock for the next owner. But the o2 sensors have been removed with the high-flow cats, and I'm afraid it will have a check engine light.

I'm still not sure it will be a private party sale or a dealer trade-in.

I guess with a private party sale I can explain everything, but the dealership might be another story. Or maybe I'm overthinking all this.

Any advice on how to move forward?
I still have the stock cats if needed.

allinon72 · 06-11-2021, 04:54 PM

Put everything back to stock, not only to maximize value, but also to respect the car and its next owner.

FrankieNuo · 06-11-2021, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by monmart

I honestly didn't think the day would come. But between family and business, this beast just sits in the garage most of the time and literally collects dust and I'm not able to enjoy it to full potential. I like the car.

Here's my question. I'm running Bootmod3 Stage 2 and I have high-flow cats installed. Naturally I would like to flash it back to stock for the next owner. But the o2 sensors have been removed with the high-flow cats, and I'm afraid it will have a check engine light.

I'm still not sure it will be a private party sale or a dealer trade-in.

I guess with a private party sale I can explain everything, but the dealership might be another story. Or maybe I'm overthinking all this.

Any advice on how to move forward?
I still have the stock cats if needed.

One of the many reasons I don't buy used, best of luck man!

bSwiazzy · 06-11-2021, 06:54 PM

fastest way to get rid of it is to put back to stock and sell it back to the dealer

sell the dpipes and tune someone will buy them

Kozumasbullitt · 06-11-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankieNuo

One of the many reasons I don't buy used, best of luck man!

Same

monmart · 06-11-2021, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankieNuo

One of the many reasons I don't buy used, best of luck man!

Thanks for the feedback

monmart · 06-11-2021, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bSwiazzy

fastest way to get rid of it is to put back to stock and sell it back to the dealer

sell the dpipes and tune someone will buy them

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Originally Posted by allinon72

Put everything back to stock, not only to maximize value, but also to respect the car and its next owner.

Thanks for the feedback guys. I think that will be the plan. The car is like new.

DKX4///M · 06-13-2021, 09:46 PM

If you need OEM cats I have 2 sets, Ill sell one.

monmart · 06-13-2021, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DKX4///M

If you need OEM cats I have 2 sets, Ill sell one.

Appreciate it man. I do have my originals

Pit86 · 06-14-2021, 11:42 AM

I will buy the license to your Bm3 if it’s still able to be transferred

monmart · 06-14-2021, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pit86

I will buy the license to your Bm3 if it’s still able to be transferred

Thank you. I'll keep you posted.

cfm56d7b · 06-15-2021, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by allinon72

Put everything back to stock, not only to maximize value, but also to respect the car and its next owner.

Even if the vehicle has been returned to OEM condition, the new owner deserves to know about all previous mods. It's just another "right thing" to do.

tek818 · 06-15-2021, 10:02 PM

Spoken as a fellow '20 X3MC owner flashed with BM3, honestly, I think you should capitalize on the fact that you have a '20 model that is already OBD-unlocked and flashed with the most desirable tuning platform on the market. This is a selling point, not necessarily a stigma, to the right buyer.

Who knows if the new DME or even '20 models that have had ISTEP upgrades done will EVER be able to be unlocked. I've seen several posts where people are looking to get out of their '21 models and buy a '20 that can be unlocked and flashed. What if the '20 X3M/X4M are the only S58 models EVER to be unlocked?

Market it as such and I think you can capitalize on this situation.

Bestle · 06-15-2021, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tek818

Spoken as a fellow '20 X3MC owner flashed with BM3, honestly, I think you should capitalize on the fact that you have a '20 model that is already OBD-unlocked and flashed with the most desirable tuning platform on the market. This is a selling point, not necessarily a stigma, to the right buyer.

Who knows if the new DME or even '20 models that have had ISTEP upgrades done will EVER be able to be unlocked. I've seen several posts where people are looking to get out of their '21 models and buy a '20 that can be unlocked and flashed. What if the '20 X3M/X4M are the only S58 models EVER to be unlocked?

Market it as such and I think you can capitalize on this situation.

Mission Tuning have recently announced they have got into the 21s and their tune is coming very soon.

tek818 · 06-15-2021, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bestle

Mission Tuning have recently announced they have got into the 21s and their tune is coming very soon.

Bench or OBD unlock?

Wills2 · 06-16-2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Even if the vehicle has been returned to OEM condition, the new owner deserves to know about all previous mods. It's just another "right thing" to do.

Agreed or the new owner has a car potentially tagged for mods and no warranty...

MaxGainz · 06-16-2021, 12:15 PM

Both private or dealer, have you checked into selling as is? I did when I sold my RS3 for this X3MC and the dealer took my FBO RS3 with all parts on and gave me a good price: could've made more selling the parts but saved the trouble of swapping.

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monmart Enlisted Member 28 Rep 49 Posts Drives: Gray X3 M Comp Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sarasota Florida iTrader: (0)	Asking for advice. I want to sell my X3MC with a Bootmod3 tune I honestly didn't think the day would come. But between family and business, this beast just sits in the garage most of the time and literally collects dust and I'm not able to enjoy it to full potential. I like the car. Here's my question. I'm running Bootmod3 Stage 2 and I have high-flow cats installed. Naturally I would like to flash it back to stock for the next owner. But the o2 sensors have been removed with the high-flow cats, and I'm afraid it will have a check engine light. I'm still not sure it will be a private party sale or a dealer trade-in. I guess with a private party sale I can explain everything, but the dealership might be another story. Or maybe I'm overthinking all this. Any advice on how to move forward? I still have the stock cats if needed.
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tek818 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,954 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 M3 ZCP [9.50]	Spoken as a fellow '20 X3MC owner flashed with BM3, honestly, I think you should capitalize on the fact that you have a '20 model that is already OBD-unlocked and flashed with the most desirable tuning platform on the market. This is a selling point, not necessarily a stigma, to the right buyer. Who knows if the new DME or even '20 models that have had ISTEP upgrades done will EVER be able to be unlocked. I've seen several posts where people are looking to get out of their '21 models and buy a '20 that can be unlocked and flashed. What if the '20 X3M/X4M are the only S58 models EVER to be unlocked? Market it as such and I think you can capitalize on this situation. __________________ 2020 F97 X3M Competition (current) - 2018 F80 M3 Competition - 2015 F82 M4 - 2012 E82 135i - 2010 E92 335i - 2007 E92 335i
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MaxGainz Private First Class 83 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2020 X3MC Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	Both private or dealer, have you checked into selling as is? I did when I sold my RS3 for this X3MC and the dealer took my FBO RS3 with all parts on and gave me a good price: could've made more selling the parts but saved the trouble of swapping.
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