Thinking of selling my G.

[rizoyalo]

I have a friend who's selling his 2001 BMW M3 convertible, loaded with 2500 miles on it. He's asking around $23K for it. I'm seriously thinking of selling my G35 (2005 manual) and buying the M3. I love my car, but then again, it's for an M3.

Is this a good deal? Just wanted to get your thoughts on this before I go ahead with it.

Thanks!

[keff108]

Everyone is going to tell you make sure to get a warranty on it. M3 parts are very expensive to replace.

[Espresso]

Depends if the M3 has had an engine replacement. If it has, you're covered up to 100K miles on the engine. It's a great looking car but I would be looking at a slightly newer one in that body style to avoid any serious problems.

I found this interesting. Not sure how reliable the info is but nonetheless, interesting.

[Black Acc]

Originally Posted by keff108

Everyone is going to tell you make sure to get a warranty on it. M3 parts are very expensive to replace.

Yep and so is the maintenance! If you can deal with it, go for it.

The fact that it's a 2001, I'm guessing the factory warranty is finished.

Also that was the first year with that body style so I would do some research to see if there are any common problems with the first year.

[blazeplacid]

M3's dont break down that much

just like any car, parts are expensive

Its pretty obvious being a bimmer

I had a E30 (1990) that ran like a champ and NEVER needed any motor work....well sides from the routine stuff

[rizoyalo]

Originally Posted by Espresso

Depends if the M3 has had an engine replacement. If it has, you're covered up to 100K miles on the engine. It's a great looking car but I would be looking at a slightly newer one in that body style to avoid any serious problems.

I found this interesting. Not sure how reliable the info is but nonetheless, interesting.

I'm not sure about the engine replacement. I wasn't really looking for another car, but an almost-new M3 (it does only have 2500 miles on it) is making me consider it. It is a bit old, but it's in mint condition.

[haagen_dazs]

curious, any reason why the car is not driven / broken in after 8yrs+ ??

[Callaway]

I'd buy it. It's only got 2500 miles on it.

[O HELLA OEM]

wow your friend like didnt even drive the m3
it only has 2500 miles?..hmmm after almost 8 years..

id go to a mechanic and check out the car

[rizoyalo]

Originally Posted by haagen_dazs

curious, any reason why the car is not driven / broken in after 8yrs+ ??

It was basically a toy car...just driven on nice days. My friend is loaded...he just bought the M6, which is why he's getting rid of the M3.

[Callaway]

sounds like an ideal situation. buy the car.

[simin510]

buy it

[jdmgee35]

I'd totally go for it. The car has extremely low mileage for an insane price.

[rizoyalo]

Thanks for the input guys...tough decision.

[Espresso]

Originally Posted by rizoyalo

(it does only have 2500 miles on it)

Wow, I swear that was a typo. I figured it was 25,000 miles but that's unbelievable to have an '01 with a few trips around the block.