Help in purchasing M3

Lucky7875 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-24-2005, 07:07 AM

I'm looking at purchasing a 1998 BMW M3 for $13,000.00. It has 150,000 miles on it and dinan stage v download, cai, exhaust, high flow throttle body, high flow air meter, koni, shrick intake manifold, racing dynamics. I just want some advise. Is this a good deal, being that it has such high miles? Thank you for you guidance.

///M3UT · #2 (**permalink**) 03-24-2005, 07:34 AM

IMO you should look for an M that is all stock. A car with mods like that has probably been pushed pretty hard and u might have alot of problems (especially at 150,000 miles). The price seems pretty good though.

joshlotto · #3 (**permalink**) 03-24-2005, 08:25 AM

thats what im thinkin......im looking for a 95ish m3 for around 10-15 grand. if its stock and low miles, chances are the driver wasnt too cruel on the engine

Dado · #4 (**permalink**) 03-24-2005, 08:48 AM

you can find better deals then that. Look for a stock car with less miles and you should have less problems to deal with in the future.

Lucky7875 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-24-2005, 09:35 AM

Thanks guys! I appreciate your help. I'll keep looking and get back to you.

95325is · #6 (**permalink**) 03-25-2005, 05:07 AM

take your time man do not jump on the frst M that you see

hbombfilmsstar · #7 (**permalink**) 03-25-2005, 02:11 PM

It took me 6 months to find the right M3.

AENIMA · #8 (**permalink**) 03-26-2005, 10:26 AM

I'm trying to seel my M3 to get an M5. It is very clean and quick. A friend of mine had a 96 with an intake and software upgrade and mine was still quicker. I'm trying to get $18,000 for it.

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...g=en&cardist=0

Lucky7875 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-27-2005, 03:01 PM

Thanks kid, but that a little more than I want to spend, plus I'm in Florida. Trying to find something within the state, maybe GA. I'll keep looking and then ask you guys for your opinions. I really appreciate it.

Lucky7875 · #10 (**permalink**) 03-28-2005, 07:42 AM

I found another one...just want to run t by you guys, here it is....1997 BMW M3 $16,500,dual climate automatic controled ac,heated power leather seats,traction control,power sunroof,power mirrors,rear defroster,cd player with 8" bass tube in trunk,on board computer system,viper alarm system,european parklights and tailights,new radiator,momo carbon fiber shift knob,uuc motorwerks short shifter,esteroil blue exterior and grey leather int,5spd trans,3.2 6cyl 240 hp,23-25mpg,all maint done at bmw dealerships,new front cross drilled rotors,pads,4 new tires,kleen wheel brake dust caps,tinted windows,very clean well taken care of m3...I really wanted the 95 OBDI, but hey its an M3 right! Let me know what you guys think, I'm gonna go check it out on Friday.

Lucky7875 · #11 (**permalink**) 03-28-2005, 07:42 AM

Sorry, forgot the mileage...77,000

StreetRacr · #12 (**permalink**) 03-28-2005, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbombfilmsstar

It took me 6 months to find the right M3.

yep..it took me over a year and a half almost 2 looking for the right one.

bmxcm · #13 (**permalink**) 03-29-2005, 01:23 PM

dude that 97 is a fucking deal jump on that ASAP!!! test drive 1st of course but if it runs well then ur set don't let it go, estorils are rare...plus u can negotiate on the price and those mods are stuff you would probly want to get anyway, GET ON IT!

Lucky7875 · #14 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 01:04 PM

Thanks bm, i'm gonna go check it out on Sat. I was looking for the estoril in sedan, but can't find any in Florida. I'll keep you guys posted, thanks...

///M3UT · #15 (**permalink**) 03-30-2005, 02:03 PM

yeah sounds like a pretty good deal...but loose the bass tube lol

Estoril is hott!!!!!