01 BMW M3 E46
04 June 2008, 06:18 PM
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01 BMW M3 E46
I'm thinking about part ex my MY05 Sti for a 2001 M3 with 68000 miles on the clock they want £14990 is there anything a should be looking out for before buying and has anybody done the same thing ie gone for a sti to a m3
Used BMW M3 3.2 for Sale
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Used BMW M3 3.2 for Sale
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04 June 2008, 06:33 PM
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Parker price guide from vauxhall site
BMW 3 Series M3
3.2 Petrol 2-door Coupe
6 Speed Manual Rear Wheel Drive
Year: 2002 51
Mileage: 68,000
Part-exchange Price:
Excellent condition:
£13600
Average condition:
£12100
Below average condition:
£10700
BMW 3 Series M3
3.2 Petrol 2-door Coupe
6 Speed Manual Rear Wheel Drive
Year: 2002 51
Mileage: 68,000
Part-exchange Price:
Excellent condition:
£13600
Average condition:
£12100
Below average condition:
£10700
04 June 2008, 07:05 PM
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Price is pretty much spot on.
Ive spent the last 6 months looking at m3s. You will do well to find one any cheaper.
Seems to have all the extras as well.
Ive had 2 STIs and now drive an 02 M3. Its a very different drive to the STI. Feels a lot more solid. Straight line speed is similar to a prodrived STI.
I loved my STIs but i prefer the M3 in nearly every department (wet cornering the exception).
Make sure it got its run in service and check when its due its next. Service 2 is expensive £700 ish.
check that the electric seats work. The cars are known for being a little rough from stone cold so dont let that put you off.
let us know what you do.
Ive spent the last 6 months looking at m3s. You will do well to find one any cheaper.
Seems to have all the extras as well.
Ive had 2 STIs and now drive an 02 M3. Its a very different drive to the STI. Feels a lot more solid. Straight line speed is similar to a prodrived STI.
I loved my STIs but i prefer the M3 in nearly every department (wet cornering the exception).
Make sure it got its run in service and check when its due its next. Service 2 is expensive £700 ish.
check that the electric seats work. The cars are known for being a little rough from stone cold so dont let that put you off.
let us know what you do.
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I saw this advertised too and a couple of things didn't ring true. It's advertised as having 18in wheels but the photos show 19s. The interior pic shows the later widescreen nav unit which wasn't present until 2002 onwards (02 plate onwards). Could have been retro-fitted but i'd be asking the question.
04 June 2008, 11:45 PM
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Its also got AC Schnitzer front and rear carbon fibre bumper spoilers and roof spoiler, they cost a mint alone.
They had a recall for spinning bearing shells, check if it has been carried out.
At 68k, it should have just had its inspection 2 service, normally around 60k (the big one)
They had a recall for spinning bearing shells, check if it has been carried out.
At 68k, it should have just had its inspection 2 service, normally around 60k (the big one)
05 June 2008, 08:22 AM
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I saw this advertised too and a couple of things didn't ring true. It's advertised as having 18in wheels but the photos show 19s. The interior pic shows the later widescreen nav unit which wasn't present until 2002 onwards (02 plate onwards). Could have been retro-fitted but i'd be asking the question.
IMHO its 2k overpriced even with the AC bumpers.
05 June 2008, 12:27 PM
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I would say very good price - Especially from someone like Listers. I have considered a E46 a few times and never found one under 15K even on a private sale.
Cracking cars IMO - Every year I go to le-man with a group of mates 2 of which drive E46 M3's one coupe one softtop.
I change my cars allot so everyyear I have gone I have been in a different car, but everytime I go the BMW's never fail to impress me. The owners drive them really hard nearly all he time and they just take it, they keep up with even the most hottest machinery.
I have tried to take them on, with a VX220 turbo, Scoob 280bhp, MX5 turbo 240bhp, and others have dieced with them in 911 turbo, Audi TT and everytime they really do some damage against nearly everything they come across. And unlike all the turbo stuff, as well as been quick off the line and round corners, they will hold top speeds with ease and do it all day long.
I'm taking my celica GT4 this year running circa 350bhp+ so will see how that fairs this year but suspect I will just come away wanting a M3 again.
Top car, buy wisely and doubt you will be dissapointed.
Cracking cars IMO - Every year I go to le-man with a group of mates 2 of which drive E46 M3's one coupe one softtop.
I change my cars allot so everyyear I have gone I have been in a different car, but everytime I go the BMW's never fail to impress me. The owners drive them really hard nearly all he time and they just take it, they keep up with even the most hottest machinery.
I have tried to take them on, with a VX220 turbo, Scoob 280bhp, MX5 turbo 240bhp, and others have dieced with them in 911 turbo, Audi TT and everytime they really do some damage against nearly everything they come across. And unlike all the turbo stuff, as well as been quick off the line and round corners, they will hold top speeds with ease and do it all day long.
I'm taking my celica GT4 this year running circa 350bhp+ so will see how that fairs this year but suspect I will just come away wanting a M3 again.
Top car, buy wisely and doubt you will be dissapointed.
05 June 2008, 03:40 PM
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I have an E46 M3 , I find it great , hasn't missed a beat since I had it , tyres lasted about 10k , Mine has nearly all the extra's , except a sunroof , it's an SMG which I think is brilliant , you either love SMG or hate it , lots of people slate it , I wish I had SMG on my rally car 
I fitted the CSL wheels , I wanted a CSL originaly but wanted all the toys as well
Here's mine
Cheers Ian
I fitted the CSL wheels , I wanted a CSL originaly but wanted all the toys as well
Here's mine
Cheers Ian
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05 June 2008, 08:49 PM
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Thats not a rear bumper, its just the diffuser and in my opinion looks totally crap
I have an E46 M3 , I find it great , hasn't missed a beat since I had it , tyres lasted about 10k , Mine has nearly all the extra's , except a sunroof , it's an SMG which I think is brilliant , you either love SMG or hate it , lots of people slate it , I wish I had SMG on my rally car
I fitted the CSL wheels , I wanted a CSL originaly but wanted all the toys as well
Here's mine
Cheers Ian
I fitted the CSL wheels , I wanted a CSL originaly but wanted all the toys as well
Here's mine
Cheers Ian
I love the SMG too, there's a couple of minor dislikes like not having total clutch control when coming out of junctions from a crawl but otherwise i don't think i would ever go for a manual car again and on track the SMG is awesome. You don't want the sunroof anyway, They are 80's, heavy and you lose headroom
besides you have air con
06 June 2008, 06:52 AM
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its looks like i'm going to buy it just got to haggle abit.One thing i was thinking about is taking off the AC Schnitzer gear **** and handbrake cover and put the M stuff back on because i don't think its looks right.I also was wondering what is the headunit like is it worth keeeping or upgrading?
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