Anybody know this M3 ?

[tomson]

Is it a zoners car by any chance or does anyone know if it has any previous?

I'm very interested in it but due to the location and me only just finding it now I'm not going to be able to view before the auction end.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-BMW-e30-M3-W ... 1c131c90b3

[swindler]

Looks lovely, was for sale last year iirc...

[Falkster]

What about getting a zoner nearer to view it for you? Chris Warburton is that way.

[Falkster]

Looks lovely, was for sale last year iirc...

It's had 11 owners so it's been for sale a few times.

[tomson]

I was kind of hoping someone might offer, thing is it would need to be someone who knows what to look for! Chris obviously does, might send him a PM

[swindler]

No, I mean by the same guy...

[tomson]

I seem to recall it for sale a while ago, the owner says hes had it 3 years.

It's the first white M3 thats been for sale for a few months now, I hope it doesnt go over my budget!

[Falkster]

I was kind of hoping someone might offer, thing is it would need to be someone who knows what to look for! Chris obviously does, might send him a PM

I'd go mate but I've only just gone back to work and have no time off.

[tomson]

Thanks mate, I've just tried to get a day off this week but I've been denied !

I've spoken with the owner and he's had the scuttle repaired recently, not replaced, but rust cut out and fresh metal welded in so I'm in two minds now as he's got no photos of the work...

[josh-hocking]

This car is 10mins from me...
It was on ebay last year but never sold..

Tomson.. if i get a chance i will view it for you and give you a full low down..

will be a 50% chance il get chance but leave it with me

[CHR1S1990]

hi mate

yes, this was for sale last year and he said couldnt bare to sell it. IIRC he is also a zoner

he lives around the corner from me (literally a 60 second walk) and it is kept in a locked garage for most of it's life, takes it out maybe 3 times a month on the weekend. i does look very nice, but as you say you can't tell from just pictures

[josh-hocking]

Chris... wherer abouts are you?? I think ive seen your e30 acually... the ONE rings a bell....
Would have to do a meet round this area ... there are a few other locals..

Any way sorry to hi-jack thread... pm me if you want.

[CHR1S1990]

hi mate, i live in hambleton if you know where that is - the M3 in question assuming it is the same one lives just on the main road running through hambleton. Unfortunately, my reg isnt E307 ONE - that was a photoshop to hide my actual reg lol however, look out BJW instead! Yes, a blackpool meet or similar would be very cool

[josh-hocking]

Hmm thats were i rekognise your reg from... there was a thread... E30 zone... ha ha i remember now.. LOL

[CHR1S1990]

haha, thats the one. Also passed a white E30 today on the A6, who flashed, but i was too busy trying to find my drink - so i appologise to whever that was lol I will have a walk round later and see if he is in (if his M5 is on the drive)

[CHR1S1990]

just to add, that first picture shows the house being build across the road - of which has now been built for a long time and these pictures are not recent..

chris

[tomson]

Josh - if you could get a look at it for me that would be ace mate Dont worry if you cant though.
I really am in two minds now as I've asked about the relevant areas, if he has actually checked them, and all I get is "there is no rust". I really want the bulkhead inspected to put my mind at ease. The seller has disclosed me his reserve which is slightly over my current budget but I could stretch to it if its the right car.....

[DanThe]

You have plenty of 'budget' Tom

Just bid it up to what you want to pay, if you turn up and find rust its his loss, not yours

[march109]

You have plenty of 'budget' Tom

Just bid it up to what you want to pay, if you turn up and find rust its his loss, not yours

Exactly if its not as described walk away. He's already given you the golden ticket to walk by telling you its rust free.

Bid up to your happy number, if you win you win, no biggy if you then don't want it!

[tomson]

I understand that but its a hell of a trip from Bristol to him and on the basis the outer scuttle has had a repair its VERY likely its worse behind the scenes. I really want to know more before I make the trip and he doesnt really want to play ball by providing photos of specific areas I've asked for...

If it is snotty I wouldnt value the car at what he does and it would waste both mine and his time, but is does look very good in the photos

[DanThe]

Only one way to find out, its only a bit of petrol, cant you bill work?

[tomson]

Only one way to find out, its only a bit of petrol, cant you bill work?

probably not on that distance !

[CHR1S1990]

I understand that but its a hell of a trip from Bristol to him and on the basis the outer scuttle has had a repair its VERY likely its worse behind the scenes. I really want to know more before I make the trip and he doesnt really want to play ball by providing photos of specific areas I've asked for...

If it is snotty I wouldnt value the car at what he does and it would waste both mine and his time, but is does look very good in the photos

as stated, these photo's arent recent..

[bmwsport]

Looks a nice car but good spot about the house, how long has it been complete or at least had it's roof on? The AcShnitzer badge needs to go though

[CHR1S1990]

that house has been built, and been lived in since over a year ago now! and as he states, it now has some BBS splitties on it

[Andy325i]

Nice Chariot Tom

I'm off to Scotland next week to collect an E-Dirty-6

[SidewaysScouser]

I know this car - it used to live in Formby?

I'd do an HPI check if I were you........

[tomson]

I know this car - it used to live in Formby?

I'd do an HPI check if I were you........

Do you know something specific about it ?

[SidewaysScouser]

Yes, I think so. I knew a white "F" reg. E30 M3 with a Schnitzer badge and a registration ending "SDL". The car I know also had black ACS 16" wheels (E36 fitment I think (I'm sure there were spacers fitted)), an Evo II chin spoiler and a fibreglass replica Sport Evo rear spoiler.

I knew the car about 8 or 9 years ago when I lived in Formby.

The owner of the car had a deal fall through against a Cosworth, as an HPi check revealed something. I think it was on the list.

Don't get me wrong, it was a lovely car back then, but it had definitely seen some action.

[tomson]

I think a lot of these cars have seen some sort of action at some point.

[johnt0709]

Do the text car check - you have the registration - it only costs £3.

[SidewaysScouser]

Agreed, but they're not all on the list!!!

[pacerpete]

A Telford turd with 10 previous keepers and 'form', now that would be a first !

[johnt0709]

Agreed, but they're not all on the list!!!

Sorry - thought you said something came back on the HPI check? The text car check would clarify it.

[pacerpete]

Agreed, but they're not all on the list!!!

Sorry - thought you said something came back on the HPI check? The text car check would clarify it.

He did. The car has 'form' , though it was 10 years ago or so.

£3 'text checks' don't access all data bases, thats why they are £3.