Just saw these browsing eBay. I search it regularly just to see what I see...ya know? I don't think I've seen two "fresh" VANOS' like this up there before so it prompted me to post this.
Anyway I've been seeing this sellers name since I bought my M. I think s/he just parts out M5's.
IMHO for what they might be acquired for these just might be a great find for someone w/ a real VANOS issue. I mean the solenoid alone is ~$400 right?
They are from an 03 w/ 48k miles according to seller.
i bought cps off him and they were faulty am not saying its all junk just that second hand stuff can be as bad or worse than you have,he did ask wot else i wanted in place of it but as yet nothing i have asked for he dont have