Who owned this car? - Ohio

shankska · Tue, Mar-14-2017, 07:38:08 PM

Just trying to find a back story to this. Can tell this was 03.0, but converted trunk/led tail lights?

Also, all the carbon fiber bits and upgrades.

Wondering if this is a good car or not. Car fax shows accident in 06, but no other info.

http://www.cincinnatiusedautosales.c...1c5b0158f2887/

TboneM3 · Tue, Mar-14-2017, 08:09:01 PM

This forum has become a real dumping ground lately.

mgwatson · Tue, Mar-14-2017, 08:16:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankska

Just trying to find a back story to this. Can tell this was 03.0, but converted trunk/led tail lights?

Also, all the carbon fiber bits and upgrades.

Wondering if this is a good car or not. Car fax shows accident in 06, but no other info.

http://www.cincinnatiusedautosales.c...1c5b0158f2887/

Lol @ three different brands of tires on the car. Wouldnt touch it.

lmtfi · Tue, Mar-14-2017, 09:04:12 PM

It was John's.... what his name?

Joshe46 · Tue, Mar-14-2017, 09:08:51 PM

Never buy from someone who put an M badge in the front grills.

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iconoclast · Tue, Mar-14-2017, 09:12:47 PM

plasti-dip or imitation ebay parts too. if i see that on a vehicle i do not go any further. next.

Kdubski · Tue, Mar-14-2017, 11:26:00 PM

Buy it, and bring her back to glory!

SeanE46 · Wed, Mar-15-2017, 12:09:19 AM

Vin sticker missing on trunk. PASS

Kcalhoun27 · Wed, Mar-15-2017, 12:26:34 AM

I think it really depends on what youre comfortable with, maintenance wise. If you can diy, or are willing to spend a fortune, then go for it. All these people saying they wouldnt touch a car with no history, but we all know that these cars have failure points. History or no, they need the same things and the most babied car on the forum can still tear a subframe or have a vanos failure

What are you willing to put up with to own one?

nascar_acj · Wed, Mar-15-2017, 01:03:24 AM

I'm all for saving a M3 off a used car lot and bringing it back to life... but that three different tire brand deal is pretty funny.

I'd say a M3 in the 90,000-mile range was probably someone else's problem and they're dumping it on the next owner. However, if you can get the service records, might as well go for it. Something I learned to do is if there were shops or dealerships on the carfax, I called and gave them the VIN and asked what all had been done. Most have no problem giving you complete details and reading the notes they had for each time it was in. Just a suggestion.

Tue, Mar-14-2017, 07:38:08 PM	#1
shankska Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 18 Reputation: 0	Who owned this car? - Ohio Just trying to find a back story to this. Can tell this was 03.0, but converted trunk/led tail lights? Also, all the carbon fiber bits and upgrades. Wondering if this is a good car or not. Car fax shows accident in 06, but no other info. http://www.cincinnatiusedautosales.c...1c5b0158f2887/

Tue, Mar-14-2017, 08:09:01 PM	#2
TboneM3 YNWA Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,076 In the garage: '04 BMW M3 E46 Reputation: 0 Location: Socal	Re: Who owned this car? - Ohio This forum has become a real dumping ground lately. __________________ /// 2004 SilberGrau M3 · Coupe · 6MT · slicktop · manual seats · no nav____________________JOURNAL Evolve-R Alpha N · Evolve CSL CF Airbox · Eventuri Scoop · Supersprint V1 stepped · SS V1 S pipe + 200 cell HFC · OE sect 2 · SS Sport · BMW Motorsport 4.10 · Besian · RE pullies/fan delete · WPC rod bearings · TMS Camber & Subf plates · RE Trans Mounts · AKG poly SUB/DIFF · SDW RTAB · ZHP knob + UUC DSSR · GroundControl S/A (Koni/Eibach 440/550) + tall RSMs · OE CSL trunk · APEX 75mm Studs · Sportline 8S 18"x8.5/9.5" · MPSS 245/275 · ss brake/clutch lines · Pioneer DEH-80PRS · Eclipse PA5422 · CDT HD-6 + WS-100i · CDT EX-530 · 8" Kicker DD/Beater: 1999 Civic LX - Kenwood x998 · PPI 1600.4 · CDT HD-6 + HD-100 · CDT EX-530 · Clarion 10"

Tue, Mar-14-2017, 09:04:12 PM	#4
lmtfi Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 7,389 Reputation: 0	Re: Who owned this car? - Ohio It was John's.... what his name? __________________

Tue, Mar-14-2017, 09:08:51 PM	#5
Joshe46 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 538 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 E46 Coupe SMG II Reputation: 0	Re: Who owned this car? - Ohio Never buy from someone who put an M badge in the front grills. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tue, Mar-14-2017, 09:12:47 PM	#6
iconoclast Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,555 Reputation: 0 Location: In, Out & Around...	Re: Who owned this car? - Ohio plasti-dip or imitation ebay parts too. if i see that on a vehicle i do not go any further. next. __________________ http://instagram.com/_.iconoclast

Tue, Mar-14-2017, 11:26:00 PM	#7
Kdubski Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 208 In the garage: '04 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0	Re: Who owned this car? - Ohio Buy it, and bring her back to glory!

Wed, Mar-15-2017, 12:09:19 AM	#8
SeanE46 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,094 In the garage: '02 BMW E46 M3 '01 BMW E46 M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	Re: Who owned this car? - Ohio Vin sticker missing on trunk. PASS __________________ 2001 M3 6MT TiAg Coupe SOLD 2002 M3 6MT TiAg Coupe CURRENT

Wed, Mar-15-2017, 12:26:34 AM	#9
Kcalhoun27 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 264 In the garage: '03 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0	Re: Who owned this car? - Ohio I think it really depends on what youre comfortable with, maintenance wise. If you can diy, or are willing to spend a fortune, then go for it. All these people saying they wouldnt touch a car with no history, but we all know that these cars have failure points. History or no, they need the same things and the most babied car on the forum can still tear a subframe or have a vanos failure What are you willing to put up with to own one?

Wed, Mar-15-2017, 01:03:24 AM	#10
nascar_acj Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 148 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 E46 Reputation: 0 Location: Raleigh	Re: Who owned this car? - Ohio I'm all for saving a M3 off a used car lot and bringing it back to life... but that three different tire brand deal is pretty funny. I'd say a M3 in the 90,000-mile range was probably someone else's problem and they're dumping it on the next owner. However, if you can get the service records, might as well go for it. Something I learned to do is if there were shops or dealerships on the carfax, I called and gave them the VIN and asked what all had been done. Most have no problem giving you complete details and reading the notes they had for each time it was in. Just a suggestion. __________________ 2005 BMW M3 E46 "The M-Beast"

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