is 97 M3 with 192k miles worth buying?

[m3f_crazyguy]

the guy (second owner) is asking 6500 on a 97 M3 coupe with 192k

whole cooling system was replaced a while ago.

front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced a while back.

fuel filter.spark plugs were all replaced.

all power feature works, ac works.new tires.alignment.

non smoker and garage kept vehicle

original paint does not fade and clear coat is not peeling.just a couple dings. clean title and the car is never been into accidents..


just want to hear your opinions..

thanks guys

[m3f_BMVV_E36M]

if everything checks out, in my opinion yes.

[m3f_kilo123]

I got my 97 m3 2 years ago with 198k, now it is at 243k... i changed the power steering pump, shocks, thermostat, thermostat housing, tires, and some other used door trims for it right after i got it to make sure..... if it runs good it could be a good buy. i got my m3 for 2800$ because of the power steering problem....

[m3f_propchef]

Sounds like a deal!

[m3f_Herbert]

I got mine for $6k with 200k, I dd it and have had to do the waterpump and ps rear wheel bearing, which I was pretty sure I would have to do when I bought it. So I would say with what you listed as done to the car that $6.5k is good.

[m3f_TomS2]

what does a while back mean? if say 10K then the work adds value. if more than 10k miles ago it is just maintenance. 10K is not a hard number, more a rule of thumb to give you an idea.



if it is an auto it may be a high price. if it is a manual on the original clutch you may be in for a 1200+ clutch job soon. if, if, if. not enough information to analyze the deal.



but - if you like it, why not?

[m3f_egebhardt]

What you described is about the least amount of maintenance I have ever heard of for a 97 M3. Keep looking into details about the car. If it went to a dealer, they have records.

[m3f_crazyguy]

the car is located about 250 miles away from my home and i dont really want to take the trip before i have received any solid info from seller..

i will keep u guys posted.

[m3f_New2Mseries]

204K got for 5500 sounds about right id go for it

[m3f_alanil]

what does a while back mean? if say 10K then the work adds value. if more than 10k miles ago it is just maintenance. 10K is not a hard number, more a rule of thumb to give you an idea.



if it is an auto it may be a high price. if it is a manual on the original clutch you may be in for a 1200+ clutch job soon. if, if, if. not enough information to analyze the deal.



but - if you like it, why not?

All 95+ coupes were manual trans.



Any car that has made it to almost 200k miles didn't make it that far without a lot of maintenance. Problem is at that mileage many items will need to be replaced for the second or third time. Whether its worth buying depends on how much work it will need in the near future.



Definitely get someone to inspect it that knows E36s very well. With the amount of maintenance a lot of higher mileage cars need, you would be money ahead spending $10k up front for a really well maintained example with half the miles.

[m3f_goldenboy72]

Well I have heard and read that the S52 keeps about 98% of it's horsepower when looked after if that means anything ....

[m3f_das borgen]

All 95+ coupes were manual trans.



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all 95-99 M3 COUPE were manual?



so the auto was only available on the sedan and vert?



got a source?

[m3f_adema24]

Hmm that is interesting.

[m3f_TomS2]

All 95+ coupes were manual trans.

Didnt know that. Thanks.

I wanted to confirm and the best I could find in my five second search on autotrader was this

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false



But, I also found this which from the text of the ad seems to be a M3 sedan that is "right" and the asking price is fair. too bad it is an automatic. For someone looking for a good DD M3 sedan this seems like the car.



http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

[m3f_cmcon98]

If they have receipts for all of the work, and it was recent, sounds like a decent deal. If they don't have receipts, then treat it like the work never happened and offer accordingly.