M3 on autotrader

[nav786]

i may be going to look at this m3 on the trader on the weekend. does anyone know the car?

also what do i look out for on m3's, anyone with a m3 buying guide. i know the general stuff but is there any particulars for m3's.

and finally what do you think of it? i want a late m3, and this dont seem bad.

its the last one on the page, black

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/ca ... ull=SEARCH

[maxfield]

Link not working

[nav786]

can never get trader links to work. it should work now

[maxfield]

That looks nice espeacially the rims. just have a good look for rust

[stevetigger]

ring and ask for the reg plate, do a search on the reg plate

[nav786]

i did, the tit said its company policy crap... he said he'll do a hpi check when i come down. dont wanna go all that way, as its miles away, and its rotten.

[Kos]

That looks nice espeacially the rims. just have a good look for rust

lot more to look out for than rust!!

accident damage, engine history ie timing chain, gearboxes probs, suspension (may have had cheap springs on it to lower it and standard shocks which could be fucked)
demlotcrew and pacerpete will know what to look for, simon knows his way around these prety well too

[sheldo]

looks lush m8.

probably a good idea to taker a zoner that knows their stuff on M3's with ya if any one willing. Alot of money to spend if it aint as good as it looks.

Good luck hope shes a beauty for ya!

[nav786]

anything major i should look for?

[Simon]

What a knob if he won't give out the reg...ask him for the last 7 digits of the chassis number instead, you can find out a lot more with that.


From what I can gather from the advert, it's had a full engine rebuild, but the chain hasn't been replaced? It would have made sense to change it when the engine was apart..

Go through the receipts with a fine tooth comb, check for all the claimed work.
I've read something somewhere about this car, and I'm pretty sure it supposed to have low mileage, but looking at the interior, I would have said not. Leather door cards too!

Take the car for a good run, make sure you get it well upto temperature, and leave it idle, make sure the electric fan is switching on as soon as the needle gets to halfway, if it approaches the red at all, walk away.

As has been said though, check for rust...scuttle panel, all around the front suspension turrets, check all around the front panels under the engine bay for any poor repairs/crumples, check for rust around rear arches, rear panel (behind rear bumper) all around the number plate lights, remove the rear number plate and check behind there, remove all carpet in the boot, and check all metal areas again for rust and crumples, also have a good look at the sills, get your head under the skirts and check behind.

Good luck, if you get the chassis number, PM me with it, and I can tell you if it's a 215bhp model, which is quite likely, as it's on a G plate.

[nav786]

cheers si, gonna ring him again.

when i rung yesterday he said its on 160km, and chain was checked but not replaced but tensioner was.

i'll try and get vin.
cheers.

[nav786]

you have pm si.

[Simon]

Replied...215bhp model!