Buying 2nd Hand M3

[TripleM]

Like any other car one purchases, u want to ensure engine is sound, accident free, suspension is working fine, suspicious noise if any and so on...

Few things u can do to get better peace of mind
1) Ask for the car to be sent for Vicom check, go for the higher grade inspection if u can. Generally speaking, you will have to pay for this. That is fair.

2) The car service history. If done by PML, sure they hv every single record of service.

3) Has the car been tracked before (not that it's bad but just to know )

4) Ask the owner if he has used the Launch Control before (assuming SMG transmission) and how many times roughly. This aspect is quite important as everytime LC is used, it creates wear and tear to the car given the high stress level..

That's pretty much it...and of course, good luck

Cheers

 

[MRacer77]

Well, whats the license plate number and the color... think we can probably identify the previous owner and then give you an assessment of the car.. hehehe...

but seriously, always get a reliable mechanic to check the car

 

[rodders]

always get a reliable mechanic to check the car

That's what Jack just said you toot!!.............

 

[SMYUEN]

Re: Buying 2nd Hand M3

Need help....

can any M3 bros or BMW Technical Advisors give me some pointers what to look out for when buying a secondhand M3 - if the car is 2.5 years old - still under PML warranty - with 50K on the clock.

Many thanks in advance

Hi,

How much is the seller going at?

 

[MRacer77]

always get a reliable mechanic to check the car

That's what Jack just said you toot!!.............

I am just trying to reiterate a point you Slimer! Again, what a slimy way to chalk up your posts...

SM, you want to upgrade to M3 yah? I know one M3 cab thats on sale... hehe... you interested.

Oh yah, one more thing... if the car is 2.5 years old, better call PML to check if it needs to be recalled to fix the crankshaft bearing problem.. I suspect that it probably needs to be... there is another recall as well to reprogramme the SMG

 

[m3magic]

I believe this is a PY M3 with single digit plate (owner keeps the plate).

 

[SMYUEN]

always get a reliable mechanic to check the car

That's what Jack just said you toot!!.............

I am just trying to reiterate a point you Slimer! Again, what a slimy way to chalk up your posts...

SM, you want to upgrade to M3 yah? I know one M3 cab thats on sale... hehe... you interested.

Oh yah, one more thing... if the car is 2.5 years old, better call PML to check if it needs to be recalled to fix the crankshaft bearing problem.. I suspect that it probably needs to be... there is another recall as well to reprogramme the SMG

I want... but price currently beyond me. unless I go beg, borrow or steal.. hahaha

 

[MRacer77]

Lol... get the e36 lah... those also bloody nice.

 

[SMYUEN]

Eeee.. sorry dont like the shape of E36 that much.. too squarish for me..

:wavey:

 

[MRacer77]

But wait until you drive one lah... at the end of the day, M3 feeling is the M3 feeling... like no other... its a very special thrill. Try it and trust me, you will love it.

 

[hackzi]

remember seeing an ad in the papers.... '04 M3 cab, steel grey... autobahn's the dealer I believe.

another 'interesting ad I saw recently..... M3 cab... and the colour was stated as "M3 cab CSL grey" or something like that! Owner sprayed to the CSL colour???!

 

[MRacer77]

No lah... prob its a steel grey M3... just advertising again...

 

[Racebred]

go for an ordinary alignment. the initial alignment result can tell you a lot about the car, how it's used and what it's been through. check for kerb rash on the rims to see how the driver takes care of his car.

 

[ACSCAB2]

No lah... prob its a steel grey M3... just advertising again...

Bro, tis is the PI car rite? n also, tis owner was the same one that dot the 320 cab, changed it to M3 look PY rite? y sellin so early huh?

Cheers

 

[MRacer77]

Not quite sure man... have to check lor... as to why the selling so early, I also dunno... maybe too much money lor...

btw, what does PY mean?

 

[TripleM]

PY is phoenix yellow bro...ours is CB, not that CB that you're thinking thou hahaha...

Yeah recently couple of M3 Cab for sale
one was CB early 03
and another one the steel grey 04
Believe both with Auto-bahn

 

[MRacer77]

Autobahn carries a lot of exotics man... hehe.. should go there to check it out one day.

 

[MYSTIC]

Thanks !

Hi

Thanks to everyone who has responded to me - appreciated.

Yes - the plate has a single digit 3 and in PY ( owner taking it back ).

Any one has seen the car being launched ???

have sent the car to PML to run full tests ( records show all recall upgrades have been done ) on it as I write.

Has not been tracked according to PML insiders info.

Again - Thanks so much ......anyone interested in a 2003 facelifted 330 coupe ????

 

[TripleM]

Mystic,
Havent seen the car being launched...but again, it shudnt be the deterrent factor..If the car hasnt been tracked then likely the owner must hv been a rather careful one or not the chiong one hehe..

If the deal goes thru..Congrats dude!

Cheers

 

[MRacer77]

Yeah man... go get the car.. your life will be change forever...