What sort of money does a decent E46 M3 start at?
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7k probably... 7.5k.
These will be early ones with no idea of subframe issues.
Personally i WAS selling mine (not anymore) for 8k or so, 100k, 52 plate , service history, new subframce, all the options, and in general good conditions. Wasnt mint, wasnt a dog.
This is probably reasonable.
The ones at 6k i have seen a dogs, no options, no idea on subframe issues, no service history, or HUGE mileage. Although that in itself isnt an issue if its a good one.
These will be early ones with no idea of subframe issues.
Personally i WAS selling mine (not anymore) for 8k or so, 100k, 52 plate , service history, new subframce, all the options, and in general good conditions. Wasnt mint, wasnt a dog.
This is probably reasonable.
The ones at 6k i have seen a dogs, no options, no idea on subframe issues, no service history, or HUGE mileage. Although that in itself isnt an issue if its a good one.
Looks like it's 7-8k really then.
There's a Blue/Grey one in the classifieds at the moment that looks a well looked after car and under 7k. Not sure I could live with a grey interior though.
The good news though, SWMBO has given the go ahead. Even if she does think they are a "little bit council"
There's a Blue/Grey one in the classifieds at the moment that looks a well looked after car and under 7k. Not sure I could live with a grey interior though.
The good news though, SWMBO has given the go ahead. Even if she does think they are a "little bit council"
Depends how desperate the owner needs cash !
Re councily, Many great cars go through an "image " phase for a while, E Types, 3 Litre Capris, Datsun 240Z, R5 GT Turbo, Range Rovers, the list is endless.
Don't dismiss a very high miles M3, as long as the History , The seller and condition stack up, an M3 is capable of racking up a huge mileage. If you can find an enthusiast seller ( and not someone who is moving on to a newer Bird puller ) there are some cracking cars out there.
Re councily, Many great cars go through an "image " phase for a while, E Types, 3 Litre Capris, Datsun 240Z, R5 GT Turbo, Range Rovers, the list is endless.
Don't dismiss a very high miles M3, as long as the History , The seller and condition stack up, an M3 is capable of racking up a huge mileage. If you can find an enthusiast seller ( and not someone who is moving on to a newer Bird puller ) there are some cracking cars out there.
Without 'advertising', I know of a very handsome gentleman selling an 04 plate convertible (cat c back in 2008, 79k, excellent condition) and I'm sure he would be tempted to take about 7.5k for it.
I also hear it is free of subframe issues and is incredibly well taken care of.
I also hear he's fantastic in bed.
PM me if you would like me to, ahem, pass your information to him.
I also hear it is free of subframe issues and is incredibly well taken care of.
I also hear he's fantastic in bed.
PM me if you would like me to, ahem, pass your information to him.
i've sold mine recently.
110,000 miles, manual with CSL wheels, 02 plate. Great advert including pictures and write-up. Full service history from day 1 and no issues whatsoever.
Not a single enquiry for the best part of a week at £7450. (advertised on here).
Dropped price to just under £6900 and bingo-loads of interest.
I'd have bought it, I know that.
However, I ran this car for two years, including an oil service, and it cost me less than £1000 to clock up 16,000 miles, so very pleased.
So I'd say a decent car can be had for high 6's, though you could pay £8.5k for a duffer, and the car be worse than a £6k one.
Price does not ever reflect condition in my book. It reflects what the owner is asking for it. What the owner will accept is up to the owner. So have a good look, and keep your eye on the spec you'd like. Some cars have been for sale for yonks as well.
Good luck!
110,000 miles, manual with CSL wheels, 02 plate. Great advert including pictures and write-up. Full service history from day 1 and no issues whatsoever.
Not a single enquiry for the best part of a week at £7450. (advertised on here).
Dropped price to just under £6900 and bingo-loads of interest.
I'd have bought it, I know that.
However, I ran this car for two years, including an oil service, and it cost me less than £1000 to clock up 16,000 miles, so very pleased.
So I'd say a decent car can be had for high 6's, though you could pay £8.5k for a duffer, and the car be worse than a £6k one.
Price does not ever reflect condition in my book. It reflects what the owner is asking for it. What the owner will accept is up to the owner. So have a good look, and keep your eye on the spec you'd like. Some cars have been for sale for yonks as well.
Good luck!
BlimeyCharlie said:
Not a single enquiry for the best part of a week at £7450. (advertised on here).
Dropped price to just under £6900 and bingo-loads of interest.
Same story for me selling 1 year ago. Very solid cars but I would say at this stage £7k could buy you a v.good car or a v.bad car. It's hard to justify more even for a very good one but there are some really badly abused ones due to the 'relatively' low values for the last few years.Dropped price to just under £6900 and bingo-loads of interest.
I think they are getting to the point where you really need to judge each car individually. I have a friend who purchased one for £9k with 40 odd thousand miles and had nothing but trouble within 6 months of owning it, and another friend who paid £7.5k for a 60k example 18 months ago and hasn't had a spot of bother. Some dealers are asking £9-10k for cars that are easily obtainable for £6-7k privately, and both my friends looked at some examples up for £2-3k more than the ones they ended up buying which were in much poorer condition. There is what appears to be a very good example on sxoc for £6k with full history, under 100k and no subframe issues
Honestherbert said:
I think they are getting to the point where you really need to judge each car individually. I have a friend who purchased one for £9k with 40 odd thousand miles and had nothing but trouble within 6 months of owning it, and another friend who paid £7.5k for a 60k example 18 months ago and hasn't had a spot of bother. Some dealers are asking £9-10k for cars that are easily obtainable for £6-7k privately, and both my friends looked at some examples up for £2-3k more than the ones they ended up buying which were in much poorer condition. There is what appears to be a very good example on sxoc for £6k with full history, under 100k and no subframe issues
I don't want to be rude, but never heard of SXOC, so I googled the blighter.Still slightly baffled what it stands for/is, but appears to be a Nissan 'drifting' website. Not really my thing, and not the most obvious place to advertise an M3 on?
Couldn't actually find the details of the car mentioned above, other than one on there for sale (the only one, weirdly) that was last updated 2 months ago..
The ad is basic, to say the least. No photo, no price. Therefore, no good.
I think the comments made by Honestherbert are valid though.
Honestherbert said:
I think they are getting to the point where you really need to judge each car individually. I have a friend who purchased one for £9k with 40 odd thousand miles and had nothing but trouble within 6 months of owning it, and another friend who paid £7.5k for a 60k example 18 months ago and hasn't had a spot of bother. Some dealers are asking £9-10k for cars that are easily obtainable for £6-7k privately, and both my friends looked at some examples up for £2-3k more than the ones they ended up buying which were in much poorer condition. There is what appears to be a very good example on sxoc for £6k with full history, under 100k and no subframe issues
I don't want to be rude, but never heard of SXOC, so I googled the blighter.Still slightly baffled what it stands for/is, but appears to be a Nissan 'drifting' website. Not really my thing, and not the most obvious place to advertise an M3 on?
Couldn't actually find the details of the car mentioned above, other than one on there for sale (the only one, weirdly) that was last updated 2 months ago..
The ad is basic, to say the least. No photo, no price. Therefore, no good.
I think the comments made by Honestherbert are valid though.
Honestherbert said:
I think they are getting to the point where you really need to judge each car individually. I have a friend who purchased one for £9k with 40 odd thousand miles and had nothing but trouble within 6 months of owning it, and another friend who paid £7.5k for a 60k example 18 months ago and hasn't had a spot of bother. Some dealers are asking £9-10k for cars that are easily obtainable for £6-7k privately, and both my friends looked at some examples up for £2-3k more than the ones they ended up buying which were in much poorer condition. There is what appears to be a very good example on sxoc for £6k with full history, under 100k and no subframe issues
I don't want to be rude, but never heard of SXOC, so I googled the blighter.Still slightly baffled what it stands for/is, but appears to be a Nissan 'drifting' website. Not really my thing, and not the most obvious place to advertise an M3 on?
Couldn't actually find the details of the car mentioned above, other than one on there for sale (the only one, weirdly) that was last updated 2 months ago..
The ad is basic, to say the least. No photo, no price. Therefore, no good.
I think the comments made by Honestherbert are valid though.
BlimeyCharlie said:
However, I ran this car for two years, including an oil service, and it cost me less than £1000 to clock up 16,000 miles, so very pleased.
You ran the car for two years and the only servicing you've carried out is an oil service?You've missed a big part of the E46 M3 maintenance schedule, i.e. adjusting the valve clearances
I have been looking at these lately, prices are all over the place.
I missed out on what appeared to be a decent example on sunday, with high ish miles (doesn't bother me) for 6k and full BMW history.
The subframe issue concerns me somewhat but a car priced accordingly to account for the repair being done in the near future means it wouldn't be a huge concern.
I'm still torn between buying a cheap E46 or spending more on an E90
I missed out on what appeared to be a decent example on sunday, with high ish miles (doesn't bother me) for 6k and full BMW history.
The subframe issue concerns me somewhat but a car priced accordingly to account for the repair being done in the near future means it wouldn't be a huge concern.
I'm still torn between buying a cheap E46 or spending more on an E90
BlimeyCharlie said:
I don't want to be rude, but never heard of SXOC, so I googled the blighter.
Still slightly baffled what it stands for/is, but appears to be a Nissan 'drifting' website. Not really my thing, and not the most obvious place to advertise an M3 on?
Couldn't actually find the details of the car mentioned above, other than one on there for sale (the only one, weirdly) that was last updated 2 months ago..
The ad is basic, to say the least. No photo, no price. Therefore, no good.
I think the comments made by Honestherbert are valid though.
Nissan 200sx owners club;) and it has nothing to do with drifting other than some of the owners obviously doStill slightly baffled what it stands for/is, but appears to be a Nissan 'drifting' website. Not really my thing, and not the most obvious place to advertise an M3 on?
Couldn't actually find the details of the car mentioned above, other than one on there for sale (the only one, weirdly) that was last updated 2 months ago..
The ad is basic, to say the least. No photo, no price. Therefore, no good.
I think the comments made by Honestherbert are valid though.
You wont have seen details of the car as its in other vehicles for sale and maybe you have to be registered to see it? Irrelevant though as members can advertise vehicles other than Nissan's! point is it appears to be an excellent car for the price. I often find decent cars for sale on owners clubs rather than autotrader,ebay etc. The pistonheads for sale section has declined massively too imo as there are barely any cars on there anymore!
kchika said:
BlimeyCharlie said:
However, I ran this car for two years, including an oil service, and it cost me less than £1000 to clock up 16,000 miles, so very pleased.
You ran the car for two years and the only servicing you've carried out is an oil service?You've missed a big part of the E46 M3 maintenance schedule, i.e. adjusting the valve clearances
So entirly well within the service schedules.
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