E46 M3's (again!!!)
23-11-2012, 11:08 AM
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E46 M3's (again!!!)
And how cheap their going for.
Literally was looking on eBay for a mirror glass for the ml
when I accidently clicked on a link to BMW m3 and had a real shock at how silly cheap their getting.
Ok I know there's a few sketchy ones on there for £5000 but for £7-8000 it seemed you were getting a really nice example, under 100k miles, fsh, nice colours.
The cabs seemed even cheaper??
There seemed a lot around the £6k mark but they all uncannily seemed to have circa 100-115k miles? Is that when major faults occur on them?
I know they have a strong following on here so I thought this was a good place to ask.
Literally was looking on eBay for a mirror glass for the ml
when I accidently clicked on a link to BMW m3 and had a real shock at how silly cheap their getting.Ok I know there's a few sketchy ones on there for £5000 but for £7-8000 it seemed you were getting a really nice example, under 100k miles, fsh, nice colours.
The cabs seemed even cheaper??
There seemed a lot around the £6k mark but they all uncannily seemed to have circa 100-115k miles? Is that when major faults occur on them?
I know they have a strong following on here so I thought this was a good place to ask.
23-11-2012, 11:13 AM
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I bought my e46 m3 conv in April, it's just passed 100k with no problems whatsoever! I bloody love it, best car I've owned and I loved all my cossies! Bargains but now there affordable for people with champagne tastes but lemonade pockets! There are gonna be some real rough examples around soon as there not cheap to maintain properly!
23-11-2012, 11:26 AM
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I bought my e46 m3 conv in April, it's just passed 100k with no problems whatsoever! I bloody love it, best car I've owned and I loved all my cossies! Bargains but now there affordable for people with champagne tastes but lemonade pockets! There are gonna be some real rough examples around soon as there not cheap to maintain properly!
Thanks fella.
I'm still swaying towards d-sports escos (finances dependant) but my fear is I can't park the bloody thing anywhere, no garage etc yet I could use the m3 and not get too much unwanted attention.
There were a few rough ones on eBay already but there were also a lot of good ones at the £8k mark.
23-11-2012, 11:36 AM
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Thanks fella.
I'm still swaying towards d-sports escos (finances dependant) but my fear is I can't park the bloody thing anywhere, no garage etc yet I could use the m3 and not get too much unwanted attention.
There were a few rough ones on eBay already but there were also a lot of good ones at the £8k mark.
I'm still swaying towards d-sports escos (finances dependant) but my fear is I can't park the bloody thing anywhere, no garage etc yet I could use the m3 and not get too much unwanted attention.
There were a few rough ones on eBay already but there were also a lot of good ones at the £8k mark.
I'll get ya an m3 badge for the escos
23-11-2012, 11:41 AM
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What sort of fuel consumption do the M3's give on a normal run? I'm using my DC5 as a runabout at the mo, 100 mile round trip to the missus house and returns about 32ish....
23-11-2012, 12:09 PM
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Er mpg - not great especially on short journeys! I leant mine to my mate for a month and the best he saw was 29mpg but he drives like an old man, the best I've seen is 25 but mostly around town I get 21 ish lol mines got the ac schnitzer exhaust which makes the most awesome sound especially when holding the gears! Oh and ignore those who moan about smg - I love mine, I'm 34 so not as brave (stupid) anymore, which means it suits my driving style, Whilst still great fun when giving it death! The pump was changed before I bought mine and hasn't missed a beat. My mates brother drifts a supercharged m3, which after seeing I now want - 480bhp would be perfect!
23-11-2012, 12:14 PM
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My old M3 Evo Convertible did 36MPG on a run at 70MPH in 6th with the roof down. Around town it was getting 20's. Foot hard down you was not getting much but my god didnt it go!, Really good cars for drivers, no massive lump of power which makes them feel not that quick but check the speedo to see just how fast they really are.
Great cars, not many will beat them on the full package.
Great cars, not many will beat them on the full package.
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23-11-2012, 12:21 PM
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I have been so tempted by these for ages, the main thing to watch for is the cracking boot floor issue and pre 03 models had a engine bearing recall, along with making sure the "vanos" are ok, and if it's an SMG model make sure it works ok, and see if it's had the pump replaced, as they are big money to rectify when they go wrong, I would like a manual really, but it seems hard to find one with the right colour combination etc.
Also, as said, do the sums beforehand to make sure you can afford to run it, they are cheap to buy for a reason!
I am not a fan of modern cars, but this is one exception.
Martin
Also, as said, do the sums beforehand to make sure you can afford to run it, they are cheap to buy for a reason!
I am not a fan of modern cars, but this is one exception.
Martin
23-11-2012, 12:23 PM
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23-11-2012, 01:46 PM
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23-11-2012, 01:56 PM
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A mate of mine just bought a 54 plate in Estoril Blue 54,000 miles and in absoluet stuning condition for under £10k....
Only real issue is the rear subframe cracking but that's covered by BMWs 10 year warranty and is a free replacement (its a massive job if out of warranty and expect a £4k + bill).... Mine was replaced last week FOC by BMW.
Best car by far I've ever owned.
Steve
Only real issue is the rear subframe cracking but that's covered by BMWs 10 year warranty and is a free replacement (its a massive job if out of warranty and expect a £4k + bill).... Mine was replaced last week FOC by BMW.
Best car by far I've ever owned.
Steve
23-11-2012, 02:24 PM
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there a very good all round package but as said before there cheap now for a reason, and condition varys massivley i looked at a few before i got mine, if you buy one that needs a inspection 2 a set of tyres and a couple of bits of paint you could spend 2 grand in a heartbeat. I found everything was expensive and a lot of stuff is bmw only ect so bare that in mind when you buy one. Mine averaged 19mpg round town
23-11-2012, 02:32 PM
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Most I noticed had just had the inspection 2,tyres etc which I know would be around £2k.Perhaps it's just the time of year but there were literally tons for say £7995 that sounded very nice cars.
Why are the cabs cheaper?
A bit gay perhaps? ( I own a 328 cab so know the score!!!).
23-11-2012, 03:17 PM
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Insp 2 at a non dealer will be about £600 and thats a full monty inc tappet check/adjustment gear oil, diff oil etc. Tyres are dependant on what quality you want. A top end set of tyres will be £800 (sizes are 225/35/19 front, 255/35/19 rear, not sure on the 18's if it has them)
For service parts, the discs are expensive but all the other service parts are well priced (has to be run on Castrol 10w60 as recommended by BMW and takes 5.5L, Eurocarparts had a deal on the other week £28 for 4L).
Steve
For service parts, the discs are expensive but all the other service parts are well priced (has to be run on Castrol 10w60 as recommended by BMW and takes 5.5L, Eurocarparts had a deal on the other week £28 for 4L).
Steve
24-11-2012, 09:42 AM
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Superb cars in every way, so capable of doing everything you could ever want. Lovely crusier and a hooligan when pushed.
BUT SO SO SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont get sucked into the cheaper cars, they WILL be nails that need 2k spending on them once you cut through the shit.
You want to go for a facelift model if possible. And as with any BMW you want to get the best spec as you can...Most of the cheap cars DONT come with Sat-Nav, H&K Stereos, Heated seats ect...Thats why they are so cheap.
As people have said, If you get one that is less than 10 years old and has full BMW service history and there is a Boot floor issue, it 99% will be fixed FOC from your BMW dealer as a goodwill gesture. So either get one that has all ready been checked/replaced or 100% Make sure you buy at least an 04 plate car.
Servicing can be dear if you dont look after them. I had an oil service done on mine from BMW and it was £169.00....Dear yes but kept my FULL BMW service history uptodate.
Tyres are expensive....Simple as. But in a car like that who in there right mind would fit cheap tyres. I bought 2 rear Bridgestone RE050's for mine and it was £500
Brakes are now not as dear as people think. I replaced all the discs and pads on my car. Genuine BMW discs were £420 all round. Pads and sensors were £100
As for running them and fuel.... its an M3.............On a 200 mile run in mine sitting at around 80mph i get 31mpg. Blasting along through the B roads it was at 16-18mpg.
If i stuck £50 in it for a weekend blast and a drive about it would do 140mile ish.....
BUT SO SO SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont get sucked into the cheaper cars, they WILL be nails that need 2k spending on them once you cut through the shit.
You want to go for a facelift model if possible. And as with any BMW you want to get the best spec as you can...Most of the cheap cars DONT come with Sat-Nav, H&K Stereos, Heated seats ect...Thats why they are so cheap.
As people have said, If you get one that is less than 10 years old and has full BMW service history and there is a Boot floor issue, it 99% will be fixed FOC from your BMW dealer as a goodwill gesture. So either get one that has all ready been checked/replaced or 100% Make sure you buy at least an 04 plate car.
Servicing can be dear if you dont look after them. I had an oil service done on mine from BMW and it was £169.00....Dear yes but kept my FULL BMW service history uptodate.
Tyres are expensive....Simple as. But in a car like that who in there right mind would fit cheap tyres. I bought 2 rear Bridgestone RE050's for mine and it was £500
Brakes are now not as dear as people think. I replaced all the discs and pads on my car. Genuine BMW discs were £420 all round. Pads and sensors were £100
As for running them and fuel.... its an M3.............On a 200 mile run in mine sitting at around 80mph i get 31mpg. Blasting along through the B roads it was at 16-18mpg.
If i stuck £50 in it for a weekend blast and a drive about it would do 140mile ish.....
24-11-2012, 10:16 AM
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Superb cars in every way, so capable of doing everything you could ever want. Lovely crusier and a hooligan when pushed.
BUT SO SO SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont get sucked into the cheaper cars, they WILL be nails that need 2k spending on them once you cut through the shit.
You want to go for a facelift model if possible. And as with any BMW you want to get the best spec as you can...Most of the cheap cars DONT come with Sat-Nav, H&K Stereos, Heated seats ect...Thats why they are so cheap.
As people have said, If you get one that is less than 10 years old and has full BMW service history and there is a Boot floor issue, it 99% will be fixed FOC from your BMW dealer as a goodwill gesture. So either get one that has all ready been checked/replaced or 100% Make sure you buy at least an 04 plate car.
Servicing can be dear if you dont look after them. I had an oil service done on mine from BMW and it was £169.00....Dear yes but kept my FULL BMW service history uptodate.
Tyres are expensive....Simple as. But in a car like that who in there right mind would fit cheap tyres. I bought 2 rear Bridgestone RE050's for mine and it was £500
Brakes are now not as dear as people think. I replaced all the discs and pads on my car. Genuine BMW discs were £420 all round. Pads and sensors were £100
As for running them and fuel.... its an M3.............On a 200 mile run in mine sitting at around 80mph i get 31mpg. Blasting along through the B roads it was at 16-18mpg.
If i stuck £50 in it for a weekend blast and a drive about it would do 140mile ish.....
BUT SO SO SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont get sucked into the cheaper cars, they WILL be nails that need 2k spending on them once you cut through the shit.
You want to go for a facelift model if possible. And as with any BMW you want to get the best spec as you can...Most of the cheap cars DONT come with Sat-Nav, H&K Stereos, Heated seats ect...Thats why they are so cheap.
As people have said, If you get one that is less than 10 years old and has full BMW service history and there is a Boot floor issue, it 99% will be fixed FOC from your BMW dealer as a goodwill gesture. So either get one that has all ready been checked/replaced or 100% Make sure you buy at least an 04 plate car.
Servicing can be dear if you dont look after them. I had an oil service done on mine from BMW and it was £169.00....Dear yes but kept my FULL BMW service history uptodate.
Tyres are expensive....Simple as. But in a car like that who in there right mind would fit cheap tyres. I bought 2 rear Bridgestone RE050's for mine and it was £500
Brakes are now not as dear as people think. I replaced all the discs and pads on my car. Genuine BMW discs were £420 all round. Pads and sensors were £100
As for running them and fuel.... its an M3.............On a 200 mile run in mine sitting at around 80mph i get 31mpg. Blasting along through the B roads it was at 16-18mpg.
If i stuck £50 in it for a weekend blast and a drive about it would do 140mile ish.....
How much did yours go for in the end as it was mint from memory?
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