Thoughts on M3 for sale

[m3f_tbaker474]

Well the suspension certainly isn't stock, which he doesn't mention in the ad. I'd ask him about that.



Being that low I can't imagine how he isn't scraping everywhere (especially in the front.)

[m3f_hambone64]

Well the suspension certainly isn't stock, which he doesn't mention in the ad. I'd ask him about that.



Being that low I can't imagine how he isn't scraping everywhere (especially in the front.)

yeah I mentioned that in the email i sent him too

[m3f_EricSMG]

A re spray??? Red flag city.

[m3f_kumquatism]

new one just popped up... how much would you guys offer? it looks pretty clean.



http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/4322633653.html



Edit: I realize the ad doesnt have the mileage... I emailed him about it so ill post it once I find out

I was looking at it too. I got a response from the poster, and he said it is 86k miles.

[m3f_MMMGP]

A 4 spoke steering wheel on a '99?

[m3f_englishtom1596q]

86K is really good mileage. I'd just check that the respray looks good in person but that seems like a killer deal to me.

[m3f_englishtom1596q]

Delete.

[m3f_egebhardt]

Those were good throwing-stars, until he ruined them with a rim polish. OEM wheels need to be left alone to have value.


If I were you, I'd go test drive it. You need some "in-person" experience.

It could be worth over 10,000 if brought back to OEM. That only requires money.

[m3f_englishtom1596q]

Those were good throwing-stars, until he ruined them with a rim polish. OEM wheels need to be left alone to have value.



If I were you, I'd go test drive it. You need some "in-person" experience.

It could be worth over 10,000 if brought back to OEM. That only requires money.

The polished are not that car lol. I made the same mistake. The last 2 pics are of someone else's car to show what they could look like. The ride height is actually stock from the pic also.

[m3f_hambone64]

86K is really good mileage. I'd just check that the respray looks good in person but that seems like a killer deal to me.

does the ad actually say 86k miles?? i cant find it anywhere...


edit. nevermind... its true, checking it out asap

[m3f_hambone64]

Also... should I be worried that he did a valvejob/got a new radiator and valvecover??

[m3f_enderw88]

Also... should I be worried that he did a valvejob/got a new radiator and valvecover??

New radiator on its own would be a good sign. 80K for the cooling system is expected. The valve job and valve cover combined with the radiator make me think he overheated engine (because he waited to long to change the radiator). That warps the head which you have to get resurfaced at a minimum and may as well do a valve job...

[m3f_hambone64]

New radiator on its own would be a good sign. 80K for the cooling system is expected. The valve job and valve cover combined with the radiator make me think he overheated engine (because he waited to long to change the radiator). That warps the head which you have to get resurfaced at a minimum and may as well do a valve job...

but if he did get a valve job then is it safe to assume he resurfaced the head at the same time? I guess my question is will it bring problems up for me in the near future

[m3f_enderw88]

but if he did get a valve job then is it safe to assume he resurfaced the head at the same time? I guess my question is will it bring problems up for me in the near future

Its never safe to assume. Look for receipts or documentation of the work. I would be happy with it, but some are pickier than I am. I am leerier of his reassigning. These cars don't have hard mechanical problems with that low of miles unless there was some abuse going on. I haven't heard of refreshing top ends blowing out the rings in these cars, it can be an isse with other marques.

[m3f_hambone64]

Its never safe to assume. Look for receipts or documentation of the work. I would be happy with it, but some are pickier than I am. I am leerier of his reassigning. These cars don't have hard mechanical problems with that low of miles unless there was some abuse going on. I haven't heard of refreshing top ends blowing out the rings in these cars, it can be an isse with other marques.

Thanks for answering all my noob questions, you guys have honestly been a huge help. I told the owner that I wanted to check the car out so hopefully he'll get back to me before its gone. Will keep you guys posted