Just bought an M3
Discussion
After 3 months of pondering what to get next - going between TVRs, 350Z, Z4s etc etc I've plumped for an M3. Only got it last weekend and given it a quick wash. Everyone like pictures rather than waffling so:
(I haven't put any wax or anything on it, just a valet pro pre-wash and Supernatural Shampoo wash and dry.)
Smile!
Watch a little tv when doing the interior lol
Stainless tips polished up well:
This one makes the rear arch look huge!
Some HDR ones:
Forgot to take any engine bay pictures, but it's the same as this one I found on the net:
Oh, and picked these genuine BMW M3 18" alloys for £175 this morning!
It's a 2005 M3 coupe with just under 51,000 miles. Lots of toys (not that I'm that bothered to be honest as went on condition and history) like sat nav / tv / bluetooth / electric memory seats etc etc.
And I can confirm it has working indicators and will drive in lane 1 of the motorway!
Comments welcome especially as to what products I can use to make it look it's best! Also - what colour should I get the 18" refurbished in?
Thanks for looking.
(I haven't put any wax or anything on it, just a valet pro pre-wash and Supernatural Shampoo wash and dry.)
Smile!
Watch a little tv when doing the interior lol
Stainless tips polished up well:
This one makes the rear arch look huge!
Some HDR ones:
Forgot to take any engine bay pictures, but it's the same as this one I found on the net:
Oh, and picked these genuine BMW M3 18" alloys for £175 this morning!
It's a 2005 M3 coupe with just under 51,000 miles. Lots of toys (not that I'm that bothered to be honest as went on condition and history) like sat nav / tv / bluetooth / electric memory seats etc etc.
And I can confirm it has working indicators and will drive in lane 1 of the motorway!
Comments welcome especially as to what products I can use to make it look it's best! Also - what colour should I get the 18" refurbished in?
Thanks for looking.
No cracks in the floor so no, it's not been strengthened. Seems to have had quite a cosseted life by the look of it so hopefully not many hard launches that seems to mangle the floor. Could all be just a matter of time though.
I'll get it checked again before it's 10th birthday just in case it has them appear, then BMW can fix it for free.
In the future if it gets the cracks, I'll head down to Redish in Bristol to get it done if BMW won't pay.
I'll get it checked again before it's 10th birthday just in case it has them appear, then BMW can fix it for free.
In the future if it gets the cracks, I'll head down to Redish in Bristol to get it done if BMW won't pay.
Thanks for all the kind words
Finding a non black / silver / grey car that was as well cared for as I wanted was the first tricky bit, then finding my ideal colour with a manual gearbox (yes, I know SMG is manual technically, but you know what I mean) was quite a challenge!
It'll be a Friday / weekend car mostly so I hope to keep it in great condition for quite a while to come.
Finding a non black / silver / grey car that was as well cared for as I wanted was the first tricky bit, then finding my ideal colour with a manual gearbox (yes, I know SMG is manual technically, but you know what I mean) was quite a challenge!
It'll be a Friday / weekend car mostly so I hope to keep it in great condition for quite a while to come.
Very nice! I picked up my 2005 in Feb and am still loving it!
One thing I would say is that after looking at a lot of pictures of cars on 18"/19" I think they look miles better on 19" than 18" and apparently the ride is hardly any different.
The only reason I'd put 18s on mine is for a trackday to save the cost of tyres!
One thing I would say is that after looking at a lot of pictures of cars on 18"/19" I think they look miles better on 19" than 18" and apparently the ride is hardly any different.
The only reason I'd put 18s on mine is for a trackday to save the cost of tyres!
The main reason for getting the 18s was to have a decent spare for road-trips seeing as the 17" space-savers are ridiculously priced!
But another set is always good if I ever need to get the 19s refurbished in the future (not now, they're virtually unmarked). Might go for a darkish anthracite - might look good.
But another set is always good if I ever need to get the 19s refurbished in the future (not now, they're virtually unmarked). Might go for a darkish anthracite - might look good.
PumaDal said:
No cracks in the floor so no, it's not been strengthened. Seems to have had quite a cosseted life by the look of it so hopefully not many hard launches that seems to mangle the floor. Could all be just a matter of time though.
I'll get it checked again before it's 10th birthday just in case it has them appear, then BMW can fix it for free.
In the future if it gets the cracks, I'll head down to Redish in Bristol to get it done if BMW won't pay.
Sounds like a good plan. I'll get it checked again before it's 10th birthday just in case it has them appear, then BMW can fix it for free.
In the future if it gets the cracks, I'll head down to Redish in Bristol to get it done if BMW won't pay.
This one wasn't actually on a "for sale" advert. The owner had replied to a "wanted" post on m3cutters saying that it would be for sale soon. Started chatting about it and ended up buying it.
I agree though, finding a decent low mileage manual car in good condition is quite hard at the moment. I think I was pretty lucky to be honest.
I agree though, finding a decent low mileage manual car in good condition is quite hard at the moment. I think I was pretty lucky to be honest.
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