Thoughts on this E46 M3?
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http://homelesscars.com/post/18608022473
It is up for 9,750.
Seller is very knowledgable on the phone and keen to help.
It is up for 9,750.
Seller is very knowledgable on the phone and keen to help.
Milage? history of subframe cracks? Its now over 10 years so out of BMW goodwill gesture.
No Sat Nav and 18" wheels If its over 60000 miles its expensive for one of that age.
That said he is right the older non widesceen sat nav isnt that good anyway.
No Sat Nav and 18" wheels If its over 60000 miles its expensive for one of that age.
That said he is right the older non widesceen sat nav isnt that good anyway.
Edited by nottyash on Friday 16th March 10:21
55,000 miles and 12 months MOT.
No Sat Nav.
What I liked is the genuine mileage (as much as can be proved with a FBMWSH and all receipts) and the general tidy apperance of the car.
I have not asked about any replacement of rear subframes - my last BMW was a Z4 so more up to speed with rear road springs, hood motors etc!
No Sat Nav.
What I liked is the genuine mileage (as much as can be proved with a FBMWSH and all receipts) and the general tidy apperance of the car.
I have not asked about any replacement of rear subframes - my last BMW was a Z4 so more up to speed with rear road springs, hood motors etc!
FamilyDub said:
I have been looking at M3 of that era recently and this would be my first thoughts:-
-Condition of brakes?
-Subframe issues?
-Inspection II been done recently?
If all three answers aren't satisfactory, then it's overpriced.
Most boxes ticked above, the others are done by the eye. -Condition of brakes?
-Subframe issues?
-Inspection II been done recently?
If all three answers aren't satisfactory, then it's overpriced.
junglie said:
What I liked is the genuine mileage (as much as can be proved with a FBMWSH and all receipts) and the general tidy apperance of the car.
Dont' be so confident in 'genuine mileage'. Mileage can never be fully proven. FSH means mothing, as most clocking these days is done on a yearly basis.Though I can't remember where the source was for this, the majority of odometer alterations carried out are done by the same customers once per year. This is presumably done prior to the vehicles service, hence the service history will always look fine, whilst the car could have actually been mega-miling.
standard PH response: Always buy on condition
nottyash said:
Milage? history of subframe cracks? Its now over 10 years so out of BMW goodwill gesture.
No Sat Nav and 18" wheels If its over 60000 miles its expensive for one of that age.
That said he is right the older non widesceen sat nav isnt that good anyway.
Goodwill gesture? What's this about then? I ask as I have looked at getting an e46 m3 next. One I looked at was 55 plate. I understand and recommend getting any m car with the inspection 2 having been recently done, due to the expense, but hey M ownership ain't cheap No Sat Nav and 18" wheels If its over 60000 miles its expensive for one of that age.
That said he is right the older non widesceen sat nav isnt that good anyway.
Edited by nottyash on Friday 16th March 10:21
. Looks stunning in the pics really tidy worth a look by all means.junglie said:
I quite agree - always buy on condition. However, as far as things go, I would be more comfortable with a car in good condition that also has all the paperwork to back up the services.
agreed.lack of service history says that the dealer hads either clocked it, or has bought a clocked car.
at least if a car has been clocked once a year it will have been serviced once a year as well, and presumably better chance of it being looked after!
KennyGT said:
nottyash said:
Milage? history of subframe cracks? Its now over 10 years so out of BMW goodwill gesture.
No Sat Nav and 18" wheels If its over 60000 miles its expensive for one of that age.
That said he is right the older non widesceen sat nav isnt that good anyway.
Goodwill gesture? What's this about then? I ask as I have looked at getting an e46 m3 next. One I looked at was 55 plate. I understand and recommend getting any m car with the inspection 2 having been recently done, due to the expense, but hey M ownership ain't cheap No Sat Nav and 18" wheels If its over 60000 miles its expensive for one of that age.
That said he is right the older non widesceen sat nav isnt that good anyway.
Edited by nottyash on Friday 16th March 10:21
. Looks stunning in the pics really tidy worth a look by all means.Risotto said:
BMW's comedy subframe design means they used to tear free from the boot floor. I don't think the M3 was affected but might be wrong. BMW sometimes helped out owners, sometimes left them with 4 figure bills (although these days the problem can be fixed for <500).
Subframe issue does effect M3's. Edited by Roadrunner23 on Friday 16th March 23:12
Roadrunner23 said:
Risotto said:
BMW's comedy subframe design means they used to tear free from the boot floor. I don't think the M3 was affected but might be wrong. BMW sometimes helped out owners, sometimes left them with 4 figure bills (although these days the problem can be fixed for <500).
Subframe issue does effect M3's. Edited by Roadrunner23 on Friday 16th March 23:12
junglie said:
That said, the Independent Motor Company (Reading) seem to have some nice stock in at what seem to be reasonable prices.
Are you even serious?Take a look at this one: http://www.imc-bmw.com/details.php?carID=816&I...
It's been in their stock list since last November. 51 reg, 83k miles, 18" wheels, no Nav, not to mention absolutely s
t colour combo for 9,250?Again true - an M3 should really be a coupe but I miss my old convertible (Z4) and want another but with the practicality of being able to take the family out also. That is why I am looking at the M3, S4, 645CI etc.
Has anybody had any dealings with IMC? They look reasonable (based purely on their website mind you) but it appears that not all of us PHers think the same!
Has anybody had any dealings with IMC? They look reasonable (based purely on their website mind you) but it appears that not all of us PHers think the same!
Presumably you're looking for a manual, for under 10k this is what I found in the classifieds:
http://pistonheads.com/sales/3658563.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/3386707.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/3658563.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/3386707.htm
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