View Full Version : I Just Bought A M3 Think I Got Ripped?


Chistakoff
01-27-2008, 06:29 PM
1995 BMW M3 White/Black 166,000 Miles Modifications/maintenance Replaced VANOS 5k miles ago UUC stage 2 lightweight flywheel w/ M5 Clutch UUC underdrive pullies Bilstein Sport Shocks, Eibach Sport springs Racing Dynamics front and rear sway bars Front and rear strut bars ZKW headlights w/ angel eyes and 6k HIDs Alpine head unit w/ Focal front speakers Painted trim Custom suede trunk for a sound system; does not have equipment installed.

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Black96m3
01-27-2008, 06:31 PM
... how much did you buy it for?

Chistakoff
01-27-2008, 06:31 PM
Just give me a straight answer and a reason why..No beating around the bush..
I got it for 8,500.00

Black96m3
01-27-2008, 06:35 PM
I think thats a pretty good deal. Not AMAZING but with the mods and if the chassis hasn't been destroyed previously (or atleast professionally repaired) its a good deal.

Its alpine white so to me it would be even better :)

///MM\\\
01-27-2008, 06:35 PM
...a bit high, I sold mine 95M with under 100K miles for just as much

Black96m3
01-27-2008, 06:38 PM
well taking in consideration the mods/color combo its a pretty good deal

Chistakoff
01-27-2008, 06:40 PM
Also..Its got new tires like 90% and brakes and shit..but the rims were jsut purchase this summer..

f33linit187
01-27-2008, 06:45 PM
not too bad but thats a lot of miles. how does it drive?

Deutsche Moto
01-27-2008, 06:51 PM
...for sale forum?

Deutsche Moto
01-27-2008, 06:55 PM
sorry for double post, but isnt that you with a wanted add posted today, its still on the first page

Hoodles
01-27-2008, 07:01 PM
maybe you should have looked around a little more/researched before you threw the money out

dcb0821
01-27-2008, 07:21 PM
seems like a decent purchase

Chistakoff
01-27-2008, 07:54 PM
The car runs nice and smooth and yes I did have that post up to see what offers I got before i finalized. But it jsut got new shock and springs.

VNG704
01-27-2008, 08:00 PM
not too bad considering the higher mileage but if the car rides good, motor runs good and everything works. you could have found better deals but I wouldn't say "ripped off."

Roguls
01-27-2008, 08:13 PM
You did not get bamboozled.

Get those trim pieces back to the stock black. That's what makes Alpine look so good. Contours, too...

Carbon Fiber
01-27-2008, 08:13 PM
very high price for the miles I see lower mileage 95 around for that price a good price for that car would be 6-7k

EuroTrip
01-27-2008, 09:32 PM
decent deal, take care of it. Its going to be a handful, hope you are mech savvy

Hurley68
01-27-2008, 09:51 PM
Just cause it has 166k doesn't mean it will die lol. Can last over 300k easy if you take care of it. Just drive it and when the engine is gone, replace it, looks like a car worth replacing the engine. Look what people do with the e30 m3s and 3 series. It is called "restoration" at one point. lol

great deal if you ask me

Ahmet
01-27-2008, 11:14 PM
I don't really know why most people seem to think that miles are THE important indicator of a car's condition. I've seen so many cars with well over 200k that are close to pristine, with no issues, and there are those that are well worn out by 80k.
Ahmet -->has owned everything from brand new to 250k+ mile track cars.

xtremsiege2
01-28-2008, 12:18 AM
looks like a clean shell which is a bonus, those ssr wheels are worth alot still as well. Like some people already said, it could last for a while if its been taken care of, and if not you have a great shell to work with and lots of modifications you could part if you needed some $.

Ralliart
01-28-2008, 12:41 AM
I'd say it's a good deal when you consider the amount of aftermarket parts on the car. You could sell the rims, shocks, flywheel, and ZKW's for ~2500. If it's a clean car you did just fine.

m3j0n
01-28-2008, 01:01 AM
great deal IMO.....

vibes
01-28-2008, 01:25 AM
You won't know if you got a good deal until you drive it for a few months. The problems will develop over time if any.

Wisky
01-28-2008, 02:18 AM
Fair deal.

youngmanvr4
01-28-2008, 02:19 AM
very high price for the miles I see lower mileage 95 around for that price a good price for that car would be 6-7k

For an M3? Man someone hook me up with a deal like this. I cant find one.

VandBMdubbin
01-28-2008, 04:00 AM
...for sale forum?

glad i wasnt the only one scratching my head with this one :confused

Chistakoff
01-28-2008, 04:20 AM
Well lets just say this the shell on this car is crazy. I can barely find any scratch and yes I know white hides it all. haha But also for th rims I wish someone would trade me for Hyperblack CSL 18". That would be nice lol.The onyl problem I ran into driving it today was. I am still a little scared of it. lol

M3Rob95
01-28-2008, 11:57 AM
Dont ball it up ;)

///MZG
01-28-2008, 01:26 PM
fair

rom591
01-31-2008, 08:15 PM
Is it a little late to ask if you got ripped off now that you already bought the car?

Rich

huligan
02-02-2008, 04:58 PM
...for sale forum?

glad i wasnt the only one scratching my head with this one :confused


+1

Meeyatch1
02-02-2008, 08:19 PM
Is it a little late to ask if you got ripped off now that you already bought the car?

Rich

I thought the same thing. Was a gun being held to his head during purchase? :confused

Meeyatch1
02-02-2008, 08:20 PM
looks like a clean shell which is a bonus, those ssr wheels are worth alot still as well. Like some people already said, it could last for a while if its been taken care of, and if not you have a great shell to work with and lots of modifications you could part if you needed some $.

Did you notice the set of SSR wheels does not match? Look at the colors. On the passenger side shot the front wheel is anthracite gray, the rear appears to be silver.

VNG704
02-03-2008, 06:25 AM
I thought maybe it was the lighting.

veritas
02-03-2008, 12:48 PM
its was an okay deal. as long as you love your car!

joenationwide
02-04-2008, 03:40 PM
very high price for the miles I see lower mileage 95 around for that price a good price for that car would be 6-7k

ive never seen an M3 go for $6-7k unless it was a salvaged, beat up, POS. A decent M3 should never drop below this price.

jrafaelrx
02-04-2008, 03:53 PM
are u selling it? i'll buy it