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: 7 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: 5,065 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 · no sunroof/zero options_______________ JOURNAL Evolve-R · eVenturi · Euro Headers\|Sect 1 · OE CSL · OM Scorza · D/A pullies/fan delete · TMS camber/subf plates RE · Besian · AKG · AutoSolutions 30% · TMS front sway · GroundControl(Koni/Eibach) · Sportline 8S 18" PSS 245/275 Pioneer DEH-80PRS · Eclipse PA5422 · CDT HD-6 + WS-100i · CDT EX-530 Beater: 1999 Civic LX - Kenwood x998 · Eclipse 32430 · 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: 7,060 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: 274 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: 1,517 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: 126 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: 980 In the garage: '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 - ST Coilovers - LED Tail Light Conversion - CSL CF Diffuser - Manzo Axleback- VMR V703 in Gun Metal - CF CSL Splitters - BMW Performance Knob - Hardwired 9500ix - Manzo Headers

Wed, Mar-15-2017, 12:26:34 AM	#9
Kcalhoun27 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 139 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: 134 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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