The Official Bring A Trailer (BaT) Thread

[IamFODI]

I’m struggling to see these cars as a 6 figure driving or ownership experience.

IMO – not to take away from anyone else's experience/values/opinions...

I also struggle to see the E46 M3 at the six-figure level in terms of how good it is per se. The problem is, in terms of an honest, feelsome, responsive, analog, but still accessible driving experience, there's so little else out there that competes. People differ greatly in how much they value those aspects; those who value them highly will drive the price up (alongside the nostalgia-driven folks).

[Nate047]

Interested to see how this pans out, is the juice worth the squeeze? I’m struggling to see these cars as a 6 figure driving or ownership experience. I do get the nostalgia angle, to a point. What other cars do you have or have you had in the interim since your last e46?

[Gt4]

As an addition to all that's included in the purchase price, I asked them to replace items that even checked out OK like the chassis mounts, fan clutch and fan blades. They've been very fair, in fact pretty generous, about not charging me labor for these change orders and then some. Sorry for any confusion.

Like many auto enthusiasts, I'm OCD to a fault and don't have time to waste so value having the car be ready to enjoy the moment I pick it up. I even bought a new OEM steering wheel and shift knob just to stash. I was willing to pay their asking price to replicate my only experience with the E46 M3 over two decades ago: First owner, 8 miles young.

Suffice it to say it's my first time doing business with them buying this Time M for Machine. I'm happy with what they're delivering thus far. Final verdict coming when I have the car, butt in seat.

P.S. Catching up about Miles End Composite - good stuff!

Post some pictures of the car please!

I am selling the GT4 Composites parts (everything I sell is carbon fiber). Mile End Composites have the CSL front bumper fiberglass version.

[AbbeyRoad]

You bought from EAG and you have to do all those maintenance??? I was under the impression the premium they were asking was for their rejuvination program...

As an addition to all that's included in the purchase price, I asked them to replace items that even checked out OK like the chassis mounts, fan clutch and fan blades. They've been very fair, in fact pretty generous, about not charging me labor for these change orders and then some. Sorry for any confusion.

Like many auto enthusiasts, I'm OCD to a fault and don't have time to waste so value having the car be ready to enjoy the moment I pick it up. I even bought a new OEM steering wheel and shift knob just to stash. I was willing to pay their asking price to replicate my only experience with the E46 M3 over two decades ago: First owner, 8 miles young.

Suffice it to say it's my first time doing business with them buying this Time M for Machine. I'm happy with what they're delivering thus far. Final verdict coming when I have the car, butt in seat.

P.S. Catching up about Miles End Composite - good stuff!

[oceansize]

Link?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-bmw-m3-coupe-272/

Subsequent work performed by Enthusiast Auto Group of Cincinnati, Ohio, totaled more than $31k and involved refreshing the interior and exterior, adjusting the valves, and installing a replacement windshield, oil pan gasket, and Competition-specification brake rotors.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDPomNIp...RlODBiNWFlZA==

[IamFODI]

Go through the latest $35k rejuvenation they performed on a 54k mile LSB that sold for $81k.

Link?

[fattycharged]

You bought from EAG and you have to do all those maintenance??? I was under the impression the premium they were asking was for their rejuvination program...

Go through the latest $35k rejuvenation they performed on a 54k mile LSB that sold for $81k.


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[Gt4]

Nostalgia bug bit me as I recently picked up an EAG sourced, four-digit miles, 6-speed w/ pristine ownership history. I'm no Mr Money Bags, but I do plan on actually piling on 5K miles per year as a pure pleasure vehicle with zero hesitation. Right off the bat, I'm modifying it with all new parts: KW V3s, BBS LMs, Eisenmann 76s, full Vorsteiner CSL kit and Xpel PPF. I'm certainly stashing the stock bits.

To baseline, all fluids will be new. Though not needed, I'm also refreshing the RTABs, engine mounts, transmission mount, VANOS, fan clutch, fan blades and some known leaky rubber bits like the engine oil pan gasket, etc. I'll be removing the CDV as I couldn't stand it when I had my 2004 bought new eons ago.

If I keep it long enough, I'll look at preemptively reinforcing the subframe mounting points. I'm guessing I'm pretty far off from cracking open the S54 to service the rod bearings. Engine oil will be changed every 3K with no maintenance expenses spared. Just gotta keep the shiny side up.

Great to be here!

You bought from EAG and you have to do all those maintenance??? I was under the impression the premium they were asking was for their rejuvination program...

[maw1124]

These "buy the odometer, get a nice color combo car for free" deals are interesting to me. But something about a fool and their money + bragging rights. That equation nets out the same backwards and forwards.

At 5k miles a year or less, you'll be forever wearing out these 300k mile cars. It wasn't EAG (who I did visit and drove one of theirs -- overpriced as you'd imagine) but Active Autowerke who taught me that lesson as I was driving they're 250k mile demo car and it felt basically new. Right then I decided I'd probably never need to sell this car. 15 years later it has 30k more miles on it and drives better now than when I bought it still under factory extended warranty.

Why pay extra for more when you can't use it all anyway?

maw

[oceansize]

Nostalgia bug bit me as I recently picked up an EAG sourced, four-digit miles, 6-speed w/ pristine ownership history. I'm no Mr Money Bags, but I do plan on actually piling on 5K miles per year as a pure pleasure vehicle with zero hesitation. Right off the bat, I'm modifying it with all new parts: KW V3s, BBS LMs, Eisenmann 76s, full Vorsteiner CSL kit and Xpel PPF. I'm certainly stashing the stock bits.

To baseline, all fluids will be new. Though not needed, I'm also refreshing the RTABs, engine mounts, transmission mount, VANOS, fan clutch, fan blades and some known leaky rubber bits like the engine oil pan gasket, etc. I'll be removing the CDV as I couldn't stand it when I had my 2004 bought new eons ago.

If I keep it long enough, I'll look at preemptively reinforcing the subframe mounting points. I'm guessing I'm pretty far off from cracking open the S54 to service the rod bearings. Engine oil will be changed every 3K with no maintenance expenses spared. Just gotta keep the shiny side up.

Great to be here!

5k a year over your two years of ownership and you're selling at close to what you bought it for, but then again you bought from EAG so maybe not. Welcome aboard.

As a reminder: here is what EAG lists a four digit e46 m3 for.

[Slideways]

Nostalgia bug bit me as I recently picked up an EAG sourced, four-digit miles, 6-speed w/ pristine ownership history. I'm no Mr Money Bags, but I do plan on actually piling on 5K miles per year as a pure pleasure vehicle with zero hesitation. Right off the bat, I'm modifying it with all new parts: KW V3s, BBS LMs, Eisenmann 76s, full Vorsteiner CSL kit and Xpel PPF. I'm certainly stashing the stock bits.

To baseline, all fluids will be new. Though not needed, I'm also refreshing the RTABs, engine mounts, transmission mount, VANOS, fan clutch, fan blades and some known leaky rubber bits like the engine oil pan gasket, etc. I'll be removing the CDV as I couldn't stand it when I had my 2004 bought new eons ago.

If I keep it long enough, I'll look at preemptively reinforcing the subframe mounting points. I'm guessing I'm pretty far off from cracking open the S54 to service the rod bearings. Engine oil will be changed every 3K with no maintenance expenses spared. Just gotta keep the shiny side up.

Great to be here!

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[AbbeyRoad]

Nostalgia bug bit me as I recently picked up an EAG sourced, four-digit miles, 6-speed w/ pristine ownership history. I'm no Mr Money Bags, but I do plan on actually piling on 5K miles per year as a pure pleasure vehicle with zero hesitation. Right off the bat, I'm modifying it with all new parts: KW V3s, BBS LMs, Eisenmann 76s, full Vorsteiner CSL kit and Xpel PPF. I'm certainly stashing the stock bits.

To baseline, all fluids will be new. Though not needed, I'm also refreshing the RTABs, engine mounts, transmission mount, VANOS, fan clutch, fan blades and some known leaky rubber bits like the engine oil pan gasket, etc. I'll be removing the CDV as I couldn't stand it when I had my 2004 bought new eons ago.

If I keep it long enough, I'll look at preemptively reinforcing the subframe mounting points. I'm guessing I'm pretty far off from cracking open the S54 to service the rod bearings. Engine oil will be changed every 3K with no maintenance expenses spared. Just gotta keep the shiny side up.

Great to be here!

[oceansize]

I agree, one is ultimately dealing with time-based failures on both. Personally, I see some ultra-low mileage with 20yrs on the clock, and I think that in and of itself may present more problems--many only an astute observer will find--to deal with. A moderately driven but very well maintained example could be a better buy, unless one just wants bragging rights like you say.

At this point in time the dudes who buy these low mileage cars don't drive them, they can't as they have paid a premium and every 10,000 miles is a few thousands dollars they are the hole. None of us here want this car. We all want a well maintained higher mileage car we can drive without care. The best thing about the tiag is the fact its a one owner (and personally I like the color combo).

Edit: Example, Matt Farah sold his EAG M3 because he said it was too nice, he paid a premium, and every time he drove the car he was worried about losing value.

[PSUEng]

My friend has an LCI tiag, 2004, 6 spd slicktop with imola interior with 65k we're hoping it fetches a good amount. Rather a LCI slicktop over 2002 sunroof even if it has 40k fewer miles.

I guess the low milegage premium is still going strong, presumable for bragging rights, cause I don't know what the difference is between 27k and 65k both will need sorting out at this point in time.

I agree, one is ultimately dealing with time-based failures on both. Personally, I see some ultra-low mileage with 20yrs on the clock, and I think that in and of itself may present more problems--many only an astute observer will find--to deal with. A moderately driven but very well maintained example could be a better buy, unless one just wants bragging rights like you say.

My car is one such example. 2003, 86k, coupe, 6sp manual--Carbon black on black leather, sunroof (read: nothing special). Exceptionally maintained IMO as Iv'e owned it since 27k (2007). At one point I was going to sell it, maybe two years ago so I call EAG as I'm somewhat local and they tell me that isn't a car they really buy; too many miles. Ok. FFWD to now, I'm keeping it, and it's had more work than almost anything I see on BaT just in upkeep. My point is, does the market value low miles, or maintenance? Hard for me to tell.

[powerbait]

PDC warts made me chuckle, thanks. The color combo looks nice, I think silver shows off the details of the car very well and the interior is nearly mint. Kinda odd the peeling of the passenger door trim with only 24k miles. Is that common of that style trim? I've only ever had the ZCP aluminum in my e46s