Might buy a BMW M3, advice wanted
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Re: Might buy a BMW M3, advice wanted
Originally Posted by 1BDAZM
as far as I am aware there are no issues with the rear subframe other then a single bolt that can break. It can be fixed for 149 dollars or I drilled mine out and put in a 1/2 grade 8 bolt with an all metal lock nut. That is not a big issue to me.... I am wondering what electronics are weak I am guessing you have vast knowledge of these issues.
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as far as electrical components... i wouldnt say i have vast knowledge.. but things like a/c's, power windows, electric motors and other minor issues can and do break on a bmw or mercedes, faster than what their reputation might lead some new owners to believe... and repairs can be expensive.
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Re: Might buy a BMW M3, advice wanted
Repairs on electric motors/power windows are rather easy to fix on the e36. Most of the parts can be had at the dealership and then installed at home with little to no hassle. If you want to save money, go out and buy the Bentley manual for the car. It should have all the information you need to keep the ///M free of smallish problems.
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Re: Might buy a BMW M3, advice wanted
Originally Posted by Chezkers
Today I looked at a 1999 BMW M3, black with 58,xxx miles WAY out in the country. The dealer wants ONLY $13,500 for it. I really loved this car, if anyone on here knows something about bmws, I need some realiable for college and wont break on me.
What do you guys think? Anything I should look for or be worried about?
thanks
What do you guys think? Anything I should look for or be worried about?
thanks
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Re: Might buy a BMW M3, advice wanted
If it has a salvage title I would not touch it. I would be very scared of that car......... Water damage is expensive and sheet metal damage makes them very unwanted and worthless..... I know of a Turbo E36 99 being sold it is very nice. The guy is looking for around 27,500 last time I saw the ad.
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Re: Might buy a BMW M3, advice wanted
You definitely do not want to go anywhere near a salvage title. I thought 13k probably meant it was a salvage title, its a price that you would most likely see '95 M3's going for.
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Re: Might buy a BMW M3, advice wanted
08/12/2001 Alabama
Police Report
Case #1073285
Accident Reported
in Blount County
Involving a front impact
with a ditch
Moderate or severe damage
reported
08/31/2001 Alabama
Motor Vehicle Dept.
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
10/05/2001 Alabama
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Montgomery, AL
Title #28222631
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
CARFAX AdvisorTM
A NAM title is issued when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer to a DMV. The actual mileage of this vehicle is unknown.
Mileage reported after this reading is potentially unreliable.
Police Report
Case #1073285
Accident Reported
in Blount County
Involving a front impact
with a ditch
Moderate or severe damage
reported
08/31/2001 Alabama
Motor Vehicle Dept.
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
10/05/2001 Alabama
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Montgomery, AL
Title #28222631
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
CARFAX AdvisorTM
A NAM title is issued when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer to a DMV. The actual mileage of this vehicle is unknown.
Mileage reported after this reading is potentially unreliable.
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Re: Might buy a BMW M3, advice wanted
My advice: Stay away from that car. 
But if you do want to get an E36 M3, there's so much information out on the web that unless something huge happens to it, you can fix it in your driveway. www.bimmerforums.com is the more technical site.
But if you do want to get an E36 M3, there's so much information out on the web that unless something huge happens to it, you can fix it in your driveway. www.bimmerforums.com is the more technical site.
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