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They’ve not become former in price, people merely have become more fussy with spec, whicH IMHO is driven by ‘hero’ status. You don’t need to prove yourself a man by having 3 pedals. You can do that much more easily.
Which is why, if someone offered me £9k for mine, I’d probably consider it. But of course, it’s something no one wants
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The way I see it, the price I could sell my M3 for (ie peanuts) gets me nothing I like. I’ve driven an M135i or two and the chassis for me is a let down. E90 M3s are too pricey and too troublesome to run for my liking. That leaves me with 335is (£7k fo a 10 year old non-M car that isn’t hanging and not unknown to be free of pricey faults? Thank you, but no thank you).
There was a time a good 10 year old BMW was cheap, and that wasn’t many years ago. Small wonder the finance game seems cheaper. I bet it would have been for me:lol:
Which is why, if someone offered me £9k for mine, I’d probably consider it. But of course, it’s something no one wants
.The way I see it, the price I could sell my M3 for (ie peanuts) gets me nothing I like. I’ve driven an M135i or two and the chassis for me is a let down. E90 M3s are too pricey and too troublesome to run for my liking. That leaves me with 335is (£7k fo a 10 year old non-M car that isn’t hanging and not unknown to be free of pricey faults? Thank you, but no thank you).
There was a time a good 10 year old BMW was cheap, and that wasn’t many years ago. Small wonder the finance game seems cheaper. I bet it would have been for me:lol:
Edited by SebringMan on Sunday 16th December 15:46
neutral 3 said:
Re replacement springs, as long as it isnt dragging itself over speed humps, i would probably keep the Eibachs. The OE springs break regularly.
Also, the OE Sachs shocks are poor, i got just 12,000 miles from a new pair of fronts, they are poorly made. I had planned on fiting Konis.
Seconded, my 80k miler is on its third set of rear OEM springs. I think I will be going Eibach next time. Also, the OE Sachs shocks are poor, i got just 12,000 miles from a new pair of fronts, they are poorly made. I had planned on fiting Konis.
I paid £15k for mine ten years ago. 1 owner, 52 plate manual coupe on 41k miles. It has been looked after on a money-no-object basis (I spent £4500 on it in September, a mixture of maintenance, upgrade and OEM refresh for example), and it has been a joy to own. It is now on 90k. I've no idea what it is worth now because the prices seem to be all over the place. All I would say is it doesn't matter, as mine isn't going to be sold any time soon!
I've had the eibach springs on it for about 40k and they're fine. Part of the spend in September was new bushes all round, track rod ends, wishbones, and Sachs dampers. I'm more than happy with how the car rides. Interestingly, in the 41k that my car did under the previous owner, there are bills for numerous rear springs!
I've had the eibach springs on it for about 40k and they're fine. Part of the spend in September was new bushes all round, track rod ends, wishbones, and Sachs dampers. I'm more than happy with how the car rides. Interestingly, in the 41k that my car did under the previous owner, there are bills for numerous rear springs!
PurpleTurtle said:
Seconded, my 80k miler is on its third set of rear OEM springs. I think I will be going Eibach next time.
Same:My car is on its third set of springs (and RTAB's) in 10 years, and thats a max of 30K miles now its become a weekend car (since 2011)
I've refrained from fitting EIBACH springs because of the reduced ride height, but admit they would last a long time compared to the OEM ones.
Andy
andyman_2006 said:
Same:
My car is on its third set of springs (and RTAB's) in 10 years, and thats a max of 30K miles now its become a weekend car (since 2011)
I've refrained from fitting EIBACH springs because of the reduced ride height, but admit they would last a long time compared to the OEM ones.
Andy
Eibach springs have a tendency to snap too, common on the E46sMy car is on its third set of springs (and RTAB's) in 10 years, and thats a max of 30K miles now its become a weekend car (since 2011)
I've refrained from fitting EIBACH springs because of the reduced ride height, but admit they would last a long time compared to the OEM ones.
Andy
Though I prefer the aesthetics of the E46, the E92 is largely a V8 engined continuation of the same formula - NA engine, manual box if desired.
Therefore, as has been said, bearing in mind 20k will get you a nice AUC E92 with lowish miles and a warranty, you'd need to really want an E46 to approach that level of spend.
Therefore, as has been said, bearing in mind 20k will get you a nice AUC E92 with lowish miles and a warranty, you'd need to really want an E46 to approach that level of spend.
Ive never driven an E92 M3. Did consider one, but reliabilty stories has put me right off, plus they are heavier.
I did have a quick “ dice “ against one in my E46 M3, i really thought that he would leave me for dead, but from circa 30 mph on, he was only very slighter quicker, so no point At All in me buying one.
Ive been looking for about 3 months now for one and E46 M3 prices are all over the place ATM and very few seem to be selling.
I did have a quick “ dice “ against one in my E46 M3, i really thought that he would leave me for dead, but from circa 30 mph on, he was only very slighter quicker, so no point At All in me buying one.
Ive been looking for about 3 months now for one and E46 M3 prices are all over the place ATM and very few seem to be selling.
neutral 3 said:
I've been looking for about 3 months now for one and E46 M3 prices are all over the place ATM and very few seem to be selling.
It does seem to be down to spec' I think? Manual cars in less common colours, with good history and some rarer options appear most popular. Is there anything specific you're after?neutral 3 said:
Ive never driven an E92 M3. Did consider one, but reliabilty stories has put me right off, plus they are heavier.
I did have a quick “ dice “ against one in my E46 M3, i really thought that he would leave me for dead, but from circa 30 mph on, he was only very slighter quicker, so no point At All in me buying one.
Ive been looking for about 3 months now for one and E46 M3 prices are all over the place ATM and very few seem to be selling.
I drove one back in 2011 when i looked at trading up the E46, against a dealer E92 2008 car, and to be honest given the price difference at the time, wasn't blown away. There is nothing at all wrong with a E92, great car, it just felt more grown up, heavier and a little less M like than the E46, if you dont own any M car, then i would say either car you'll love, but if your already in a E46, you'll struggle to justify the upgrade or find enough thats better to make the jump worth it, i suppose as values draw both cars closer together the decision gets harder, all you can do is try both cars back to back see if it floats your boat. I did have a quick “ dice “ against one in my E46 M3, i really thought that he would leave me for dead, but from circa 30 mph on, he was only very slighter quicker, so no point At All in me buying one.
Ive been looking for about 3 months now for one and E46 M3 prices are all over the place ATM and very few seem to be selling.
Dont think we will ever see a N/A V8 M car again, so E92 still a good buy i think, and way better than these Turbo 6 pots which are now the norm, it'll always feel that bit more special than say an M4 etc
Andy
For me, the biggest bug bear re the E45 M3, was its weight! As soon as I bought it I stripped out the rear seats etc. This made a Huge difference and as for the OE front boat anchor seats !! I drove it for a few days with just the drivers OE seat in it and omg, the difference was incredible !
Respray or camera glitch? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
mehmehmeh said:
Respray or camera glitch? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Definitely looks like a bad paint match on both doors. Mind you the doors are most likely to be the original colour and the front and rear wings might have been painted after rust repairs?
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