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#3056648 - 09/26/08 04:22 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: EclipseGT]
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How did you like it compared to the other cars you've driven? Did you get to push it at all??

I dunno man, $12k is a good price for that car, despite what the uninformed ignorant people in this thread will say. The M3/4/5 is rare to find, especially locally and in good shape. It will hold its value, as they're only getting more rare.

If you can swing it, I don't see why not. The extra $1k can be justified with just the spare wheels/tires. Good luck either way.
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#3056917 - 09/26/08 05:56 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: EclipseGT]
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 Originally Posted By: EclipseGT

325i - worst 3 series to date, step back from the e46, my 9 year old e39 had less rattles, better fit/finish, and was much smoother - did GM build this thing?


Well it does have a GM transmission!! ;\) ;\)

Never been a fan of the E90 325 and finding one with i-drive is RARE. Still dunno why everybody hates on idrive though...spend 10 minutes with it and learn how to use it. It's not that hard. Not to mention that E90s without idrive have most functions and settings accessed through the cluster/BC stalk which is a bigger pain in the ass.

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#3056970 - 09/26/08 06:24 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: DPG23]
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Bought it. I test drove it, drove home to think about it, made a list of pros and cons - no cons other than where to put all these damn cars so it was a no brainer – buy the car. I offered him 11k, we met at $11.5K and I get to fill out the title with whatever amount I want (i.e. I pay sales tax on the $2k that I wrote in).

So far I love it, much more room than expected, runs and drives like a brand new car, everything works perfect, every option available at the time (no keyless entry WTF).

You can not even compare it to the e39, the 540i is so quiet, smooth, no rattles, luxury. The M3 you can hear and feel the road, it just screams for you to push it harder, you dont even need a radio in it - its just an angry fucker.

I’m happy so far, just wish I had more space to keep all of them but it looks like the 540i is going for sale, eventually.

BTW I did a nationwide search on cars.com for 98 M3/4, I found 2 4 doors, one 5speed for $25k or something stupid and one auto for $13k.
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#3056984 - 09/26/08 06:29 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: ]
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Congrats on the purchase!! If you need any help or have problems, feel free to PM me.

http://www.unitedautosecurity.com/product.aspx?cat_id=3

I believe they have an affordable solution to keyless for the e36. Check em out.

Edit: seems like their site is having problems...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PLUG-IN-K...emZ260292562509


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#3057111 - 09/26/08 07:37 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: PurduinaSi]
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Congrats man. Mine had keyless entry when I bought it 2.5 years ago. It hasn't been functional for the past year, no complaints on my part.
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#3057587 - 09/26/08 10:12 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: ]
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 Originally Posted By: 98_1LE
Congratulations on a fine automotive purchase. When will your first autoX or track day be?


actually Im talking to a guy that has a 98 5speed M3/4 that has cosmetic issues and high mileage that is willing to trade for the sv650. I am going to track that one if I get it, this one is way too clean. I joined BMW CCA, the KC chapter sponsers track days at Hartland in Topeka, KS.
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#3057747 - 09/26/08 11:31 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: EclipseGT]
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One warning about Heartland, it doesn't have too many walls near the track, but the ones that are there don't have any tires in front of them. At our last race there, the IT race was cut short as a ITA Miata hit a concrete barrier and knocked it back about 8 feet - they cut the guy out of the car. Later after we left (or maybe even as we were leaving), Chris Albin had a wheel bearing fail and ran his GP MkII GTI into the wall at Turn 2 injuring his back.

Oh, and my sloppy crewing nearly killed my driver there as well (ITS E36 325is), but the Miata crash, subsequent double yellow and then shortened race saved him.

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#3058010 - 09/27/08 03:46 AM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: scootergeek]
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Ha, reading this thread a couple days late makes it seem like a fucking suspense novel. I wanted to shout at the screen "BUY IT! BUY IT!!!" KBB is shit for awesome rare drivers cars in great condition, I could easily see paying 12k for an m3 in mint condition.

One day, when I have a bigger garage, more time to enjoy them, and more disposable income, I'll own either an ITR in awesome condition or and e36 M3 in awesome condition, or, preferably, both.
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#3058106 - 09/27/08 07:28 AM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: NOT spotch...]
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good luck getting anything over 9k for your 540. People wont even come look at mine for less than 11.5 or so.
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#3058511 - 09/27/08 12:02 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: NOT spotch...]
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 Originally Posted By: spotch
Ha, reading this thread a couple days late makes it seem like a fucking suspense novel. I wanted to shout at the screen "BUY IT! BUY IT!!!" KBB is shit for awesome rare drivers cars in great condition, I could easily see paying 12k for an m3 in mint condition.

One day, when I have a bigger garage, more time to enjoy them, and more disposable income, I'll own either an ITR in awesome condition or and e36 M3 in awesome condition, or, preferably, both.


Problem is that I dont have the garage and with the market probably should not be spending the $$.
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#3058557 - 09/27/08 12:17 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: Sprchrd]
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 Originally Posted By: Sprchrd
good luck getting anything over 9k for your 540. People wont even come look at mine for less than 11.5 or so.


I'm not in a hurry to sell it, it can sit on autotrader until Spring. I dont think I will have a problem though, it is flawless, 82k miles new MAF, tires, refinished wheels, centerlink, thrust arms, brakes, valve cover gaskets, plugs, power steering hoses, 01+ tail lights, Projector39 with Predator Angel Eyes headlight with Xenon, M-Tech front bumper.

I had a dealer offer me $11000 on trade with a bad ABS module, he said he only gave $8K for a similiar mileage 99 540i in Feb., he would have gave me more if it was not heading into fall.
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#3060079 - 09/28/08 10:48 AM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: EclipseGT]
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damn that is solid, I really need those headlights and the bumper but just dont want to spend the money on this thing. Where did you get the lights from??
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#3061121 - 09/28/08 06:40 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: Sprchrd]
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http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php?products_id=227&osCsid=9443562bd63102196fb33ac4dc0da602

They are only $550 now with the 50w xenon, I paid $700 if I recall. I have my oem xenon's that I polished and replaced the adjustors in if you are interested.
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#3067387 - 09/30/08 04:38 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: EclipseGT]
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I have the xenons. Do you have any pics? From the website it just doesnt look like those lights look as good as stock angel eyes.
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#3067583 - 09/30/08 05:40 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: ]
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 Originally Posted By: 98_1LE
Joins the club.
exsqueeze me? Did you just buy a car?

And what's up with the blue name...?
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#3068740 - 10/01/08 12:36 AM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: Sprchrd]
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 Originally Posted By: Sprchrd
I have the xenons. Do you have any pics? From the website it just doesnt look like those lights look as good as stock angel eyes.
The P39's look better than the OEM lights w/out AE, I would prefer to have the OEM Hella lights but could not justify the $1200+ price. I think the p39's look good with the M-tech bumper, no so much with the standard e39 front end.

I had to rebuild my factory headlights a couple times to install the adjusters, polish them, and reseal them so I bought the p39s, at the time they were one of the best aftermarket options. I think there are better options now (more OEM look w/o the Hella price).

The AE's are nice but I really just wanted to replace my faded lenses for a much cleaner look and get rid of the huge yellow reflector on the corner that made the car look dated, I also bought clear M5 side markers and facelight tails. Gives the car a much more updated look when compared to other 98-00 e39s.
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#3076723 - 10/03/08 07:41 AM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: ]
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Pics Chuck?
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#3079073 - 10/03/08 05:59 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: ]
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good kill, chuck.

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#3079569 - 10/03/08 09:33 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: scootergeek]
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#3098751 - 10/09/08 11:15 PM Re: to M3 or not to M3 [Re: 65_289]
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This sucks. I love the M3 but I'm having a hard time with the thought of getting rid of the e39. I have not even really tried to sell it yet, I just listed it on craigslist and I have a buyer. I cleaned it up today, took it for a drive, and I fucking love this car. Power on-demand, comfortable as shit, and its a mean looking car.

I figured asking too much and a shitty economy would allow me to hold onto it longer \:\(

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/870513479.html




Edited by EclipseGT (10/10/08 10:57 PM)
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