The Official Bring A Trailer (BaT) Thread

[oceansize]

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).

Problem is at $100,000k you entered mid to even low mileage Cayman 718 GT4 money (I know because my brother and I are actively looking and test driving) and there is no way I'm buying an e46 m3 over the Cayman. I love these cars dearly, but the Cayman is better at everything. Obviously if having a usable back seat means something then I suppose, but I don't let backseats drive my purchasing decisions.

[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!