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hi all
I have to say first off I know nothing about BMW's - always liked the look of most of them...including the X6 ! but know absolutely nothing about them.
However I have to start learning something fast ! My father in law works away from home - mainly Brazil but has been virtually everywhere...he's not home much. He bought property abroad - not the country where he works - to rent out and holiday in. Anyway, he has now decided to stay in one of these properties most of the year. So he is giving me his 3 series M sport coupe. Now I know it isn't an M3 - i wish, but it does have the M logo inside the doors. It looks very similar to this
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3555939.htm
It's a 2004 model and has less than 10k on the clock ! He bought it from new it has been garaged - but as you can tell from mileage, it has not been driven much...given that he is never here and when he is home he drives his wifes car ! So I'm getting it at weekend before he flys away !!
Obviously I'm over the moon at getting this car, however I know nothing about them. Clearly it may have a few issues having not been used much, but thought I'd check here for specific things I should be aware of with these motors.
Any pointers appreciated.
Cheers.
I have to say first off I know nothing about BMW's - always liked the look of most of them...including the X6 ! but know absolutely nothing about them.
However I have to start learning something fast ! My father in law works away from home - mainly Brazil but has been virtually everywhere...he's not home much. He bought property abroad - not the country where he works - to rent out and holiday in. Anyway, he has now decided to stay in one of these properties most of the year. So he is giving me his 3 series M sport coupe. Now I know it isn't an M3 - i wish, but it does have the M logo inside the doors. It looks very similar to this
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3555939.htm
It's a 2004 model and has less than 10k on the clock ! He bought it from new it has been garaged - but as you can tell from mileage, it has not been driven much...given that he is never here and when he is home he drives his wifes car ! So I'm getting it at weekend before he flys away !!
Obviously I'm over the moon at getting this car, however I know nothing about them. Clearly it may have a few issues having not been used much, but thought I'd check here for specific things I should be aware of with these motors.
Any pointers appreciated.
Cheers.
Congrats. Lovely miles.
Just check when it was last serviced and MOT'd.
If there is not much paperwork with it, when you start the car the intrument display will say how far to the next service. If it has a "-" in front of the number its overdue.
So just decide if it needs any maintantence and enjoy.
What engine/gearbox is it?
Just check when it was last serviced and MOT'd.
If there is not much paperwork with it, when you start the car the intrument display will say how far to the next service. If it has a "-" in front of the number its overdue.
So just decide if it needs any maintantence and enjoy.
What engine/gearbox is it?
kentmotorcompany said:
Congrats. Lovely miles.
Just check when it was last serviced and MOT'd.
If there is not much paperwork with it, when you start the car the intrument display will say how far to the next service. If it has a "-" in front of the number its overdue.
So just decide if it needs any maintantence and enjoy.
What engine/gearbox is it?
To be honest I don't know. I have only been in the car as a passenger once - and that was when he was taking me to hospital - so I wasn't paying to much attention to the car ! I haven't even seen it much. I was half kidding he should let me look after it for him....he said take it and he meant it ! Once I have it I will post more info. Sorry to be so vague - looking forward to learning more about BMW's - specifically the 3 series - always liked the 3 series and love the look of the older BMW's.Just check when it was last serviced and MOT'd.
If there is not much paperwork with it, when you start the car the intrument display will say how far to the next service. If it has a "-" in front of the number its overdue.
So just decide if it needs any maintantence and enjoy.
What engine/gearbox is it?
Can't wait to pick her up !!
Quick update - its a
E46 318 Ci Sport Coupe. SP04 VNN. Currently on a private plate. Good rubber all round - Pilot Sports. Its silver and in Mint condition. Doors feel a bit gritty, may need hinges greased. Everything else feels fine. Handles brilliantly. Had it on a couple of runs now and about to give it a clean. He got it MOT's before handing it over.
Made a slight underestimation of mileage - just under 13k.
Will post pics up at a later date !! Love it !!
E46 318 Ci Sport Coupe. SP04 VNN. Currently on a private plate. Good rubber all round - Pilot Sports. Its silver and in Mint condition. Doors feel a bit gritty, may need hinges greased. Everything else feels fine. Handles brilliantly. Had it on a couple of runs now and about to give it a clean. He got it MOT's before handing it over.
Made a slight underestimation of mileage - just under 13k.
Will post pics up at a later date !! Love it !!
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