Help Assess Value

[Cronenberged]

I'm interested in a 2005 manual all original with clean title, good condition paint, & 106k miles. Big caveat is big three have not been done. I will obviously have it inspected so forth, but I'm curious what the concensus is on it's worth?

[ugaexploder]

I’d probably be willing to pay mid to upper 20’s if factory 6spd and good color spec. 18-20 if smg

[Cronenberged]

I’d probably be willing to pay mid to upper 20’s if factory 6spd and good color spec. 18-20 if smg

It's a manual, paint seems to be in good condition as well.

[Motorsportdreams]

I don't get why people make these threads without posting specifics.

[Cronenberged]

I don't get why people make these threads without posting specifics.

I added more details, apologies

[D-O]

For what it is worth, Hagerty values a number four condition 2005 E46 M3 at $25,700. I cannot see it being in number three condition at over 100k without any of the big three done.

[ugaexploder]

It's a manual, paint seems to be in good condition as well.

sounds like the dream. if i had to do it over again, i'd go with '05-'06 factory manual. i think the whole big 3 is blown out of proportion...i would rather not have it done if it's not being done with the parts/kits I want. rust is a bigger factor for me. give me rust-free over big three anyday.

also, the mileage seems perfect if you plan on driving it because it's beyond what a collector would want, but not many miles at all for someone who wants to fix it up and have a very nice street car.

[D-O]

sounds like the dream. if i had to do it over again, i'd go with '05-'06 factory manual. i think the whole big 3 is blown out of proportion...i would rather not have it done if it's not being done with the parts/kits I want. rust is a bigger factor for me. give me rust-free over big three anyday.

also, the mileage seems perfect if you plan on driving it because it's beyond what a collector would want, but not many miles at all for someone who wants to fix it up and have a very nice street car.

I would, for the most part, agree. Not sure the big three are blown out of proportion, but that is just based on my own car. ugaexploder does make good points about rust, mileage, etc.

[jet_dogg]

sounds like the dream. if i had to do it over again, i'd go with '05-'06 factory manual. i think the whole big 3 is blown out of proportion...i would rather not have it done if it's not being done with the parts/kits I want. rust is a bigger factor for me. give me rust-free over big three anyday.

also, the mileage seems perfect if you plan on driving it because it's beyond what a collector would want, but not many miles at all for someone who wants to fix it up and have a very nice street car.

100% this, I wouldn't give a shit about racp, rod bearings or vanos. It's like a fixer upper house to me, I don't want somebody else's shitty corner-cut work when i'd pimp it out myself with no expense spared vs someone's low budget approach.

[Cronenberged]

For what it is worth, Hagerty values a number four condition 2005 E46 M3 at $25,700. I cannot see it being in number three condition at over 100k without any of the big three done.

I don't understand the numbers is that based on milage?

[01SG]

I would think 26 is a bit high for a decently clean 106k car. Has any other maintenance, the stuff that is harder to screw up, been done? Suspension, cooling, etc? 2005 is a plus, but I assume it's not a comp.

If you don't need the coupe, M Roadsters are a steal.

[Nate047]

What color is it and which interior?

I would rather buy a car that hasn’t had the big 3 done, unless there is good documentation of the jobs. Any vagueness, just assume it needs to be redone.

[D-O]

I don't understand the numbers is that based on milage?

Number one is Concours - showroom condition
Number two is Excellent - it would take someone knowledgeable on the car to find flaws
Number three is Good - a casual observer would have trouble finding flaws
Number four is Fair - nice daily driver with flaws easily visible

[bigjae46]

I would prefer the big 3 not to be done. Too many crap jobs out there that will need to be done again. Especially the VANOS and subframe.

[simonnim]

Yeah, in places where no snow is present. Never thought much about rust. I guess non-rust is more important than bearings/vanos/subframe.