So about that M3...

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
01/23/2015 at 19:28 • Filed to: None

Once the title comes in, it's MINE.

Kid took me for a ride, and nothing sounded wrong and weird, but it does definitely need new shocks though. He got on it and it dropped gears like it should, no weird noises up front, but a harsh ride.

It's not perfect, the seats are worn (as shown.) There's some ricey stuff in it, mainly the terrible early 2000s head unit and headlights, yuck. There's some SURFACE rust in some places, but it's just that, surface and totally fixable and not visible from the outside. And the headliner needs to be glued in a couple places.

All the panels are original to the car though. It's way better than the 318i we looked at.

We're waiting for the title to come in, which takes 7-10 business days. When it comes in though, we'll be picking it up for $3,300.

Here's some more pictures:

To say I'm excited is an understatement. My girlfriend's nervous about me having "this much power" but I'm not gonna be stupid with it, I'd rather not wreck such a great car.

This is going to be a long 2 weeks...

DISCUSSION (68)

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 19:31

Kinja'd!!!

What's up with the roof?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
01/23/2015 at 19:33

Black plastidip, same with the wheels.

Axial > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 19:33

Waiting two weeks to get title to an awesome car? Know dat feel.

Steve in Manhattan > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 19:33

Very nice!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Axial
01/23/2015 at 19:34

It's going to be painful.

mazda616 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 19:40

I'm glad your family decided to let you have something non-GM. :-) Looks fun!

Brian Silvestro > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 19:40

Things you need to do:

Take that plastidip off

fix all problems

track

nothing else

Alex B > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 19:45

Beautiful! So happy for you right now. Can't wait to read more about it. But as others have mentioned, get rid of those headlights. Roof plastidip too. The wheels are okay...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mazda616
01/23/2015 at 19:47

Incredibly fun. And I'm sure ill get shit as soon as something needs replacing.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 19:47

Congratulations! I won't lie, I didn't think the car would work out to well. It just seemed a little to good to be true. But it did, which is awesome!

Any future plans for it? I assume you'll want to fix some things first?

Have fun waiting. When I looked at my car I didn't know if I would be able to get it for three days, I thought that was bad...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Brian Silvestro
01/23/2015 at 19:47

But I like the plastidip!

There's only two problems with it that are cheap to fix. I plan on autocrossing.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Alex B
01/23/2015 at 19:48

I actually don't mind the roof. The headlights though, yeah.

PS9 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 19:51

Where I live, the tax office prints out a temp title while you wait for the real one, and you're off. You can drive away immediately after that.

But, it's florida...so I guess they have to give us some kind of consolation prize.

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 19:53

Congrats! Looks awesome.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST
01/23/2015 at 19:57

There's a few things I'd want to change and fix. But for right now all I'm buying is shocks and the speed sensor.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PS9
01/23/2015 at 19:58

Yeah, I don't think Missouri does that. I can wait, very impatiently.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 19:59

Nice!

Can't stress this enough, But did you check the title?

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
01/23/2015 at 20:00

you forgot manuel swap

E. Julius > Brian Silvestro
01/23/2015 at 20:00

That's not plastidip, it's carbon fiber brah. Adds like 15 hps.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680
01/23/2015 at 20:02

The title is perfectly fine.

Trust me, if the title was dirty we wouldn't be buying it.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:04

Any service records?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680
01/23/2015 at 20:05

Now that we forgot to ask about..

Sam > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:06

In Indiana, a Bill of Sale is enough to drive it until the title is transferred.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > PS9
01/23/2015 at 20:06

You don't even have to bring the car to the DMV, you can call out a state trooper to check the VIN.

Brian Silvestro > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:07

just as good for now

as long as you release this car and drive it in anger somewhere, it will never get you in trouble.

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
01/23/2015 at 20:07

I honestly think I'd get yelled at here, just cause "OMG IT'S ALL HE COULD GET OMG JUST RESPECT HIS DECIDIOSNON!!11!!12!"

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:11

Do you know if the PO had another BMW?

Why I'm asking is that the plate number comes back to a 2002 BMW 325i. You might want to call him back about any receipts or service records though.

Kinja'd!!!

Jcarr > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:12

Out of curiosity (sorry if it comes across as Debbie Downer-y), what is cost of ownership like on this?

I'm guessing it's a bit more than a Safari.

mazda616 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:14

I got all kinds of shit from my entire family when I bought my Mazda. They're all die-hard GM supporters. Whatever. Do what you want! (It helps that all of my uncle's tired ass GM products are laying down and dying one by one and the Mazda had needed exactly two repairs over 5 years and 55,000 miles.)

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680
01/23/2015 at 20:16

It probably is off another car, he's only had it for 5 days. I doubt he registered it in that time.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Jcarr
01/23/2015 at 20:16

Oh it is, we know it is, we've totally thought about this.

FromCanadaWithLove > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:18

Congrats!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mazda616
01/23/2015 at 20:18

Yeah, all ours are incredibly reliable so I'd get a ton of shit when this has a problem. Which, being German, it will eventually.

mazda616 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:18

But it will be epic while it's not having problems!

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:19

So this guy only owned the car for five days?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680
01/23/2015 at 20:20

He and his dad flip cars. We were talking when he took me on a test drive and he said he wants a newer one. I believe the kid, he seemed like a good guy, and way more professional than the dealer we went to.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:26

I'm just going to play a bit of good cop/bad cop here. But remember JQL's experience.

But that generally means that they bought the car for even cheaper than the $3,500 that they are asking for it. Insurance auctions are usually places where you can get a BMW M3 for under that price.

How can they be sure that the history of the car is clean and know the extent of the internal work that needs to be done when they have only had it for five days?

Did you get the vin?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680
01/23/2015 at 20:30

That sounds like mostly bad cop...

To be fair, JQL's had clearly been in an accident at some point and was put back together with wrong parts.

They bought it from a guy who lives in a fairly wealthy part of town. I'm sure they looked over it real good when they brought it home. He said he ran a code reader on it the day they got it.

I didn't. I was a little overwhelmed that I'm getting an M3.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:33

The good part is, That it's not the Safari. And looks 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000x better.

You seem really excited to get a new car, and I would be too. But I personally see way too many red flags here.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > jkm7680
01/23/2015 at 20:36

You're also going off pictures and some information I typed out somewhat horribly. I've talked to them, ridden in it, heard it, touched it, checked every nook and cranny for issues and the only ones are in fact the shocks and speed sensor. If it ends up being a lemon (which it won't) then you can laugh and say I told you so, but my dad and I have a really good feeling about this one.

Arben72 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:37

Welcome to the ///M club!

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:43

Yep. I'm going off pictures and what you've told me. All I'm saying is that something isn't quite right.

AM3R shamefully returns > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 20:48

I said an M3 could be found!! I was right!!

Welcome to the German club.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 21:01

Looks like the "something better" did come along! I hope everything goes well, and you have a fully operational M3 in your driveway ASAP. I look forward to welcoming you into the ranks of German car owning Oppo teens.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 21:02

Congrats! I'm glad it doesn't seem to be a rat and I hope it treats you well.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 21:04

automatic?

Why?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
01/23/2015 at 21:04

Mechanically it's a gem minus the two things, it's the cosmetic that needs a touch of work, and I plan on starting on at as soon as the car hits the driveway. In two-ish weeks .__.

The ranks of kids who get the dirty looks and scoffs from the adults because "Those cars are too powerful and nice for them."

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
01/23/2015 at 21:06

Because that's what the car was fitted with from the factory. And probably what made it affordable for me. This just means I don't have to learn how to drive it, and it seems like a good autobox.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 21:14

I've never driven an auto M3, but I have had 2 different M3/2/5.

I'd never get the auto, maybe SMG, surely DCT

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 21:20

Yeah, those ranks.

Don't worry, you'll find yourself looking down on your classmates and other motorists in no time. It comes pretty naturally ;)

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
01/23/2015 at 21:22

More like look up, this damn thing sits LOW.

dogisbadob > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 21:26

Kinja'd!!!

hurrrrrr yeah!!!!!

dogisbadob > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 21:26

Kinja'd!!!

ooooo an elmers glue stick :p

dogisbadob > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 21:28

Kinja'd!!!

what's wrong with the headlights?

dogisbadob > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 21:29

Congrats on the new car! Once the title goes through it's time for an asshat parking job :p

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > dogisbadob
01/23/2015 at 21:30

Aftermarket units, I plan on replacing with stock eventually.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 22:06

Ok, I reread what I said and I sound like an asshole.

I really do hope that it turns out to be what you and your Father expect it to be, There's little reason for it to not.

I'm just saying that you should look around every corner, Even if that corner isn't physically there.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 22:07

YAS! Congratulations!

DipodomysDeserti > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 22:58

If one of the wheel speed sensors is bad the dash would be lit up like a Christmas tree, and the ECU would throw a variety of codes. However, the steering wheel position sensor along with a variety of other sensors could throw he same codes. What engine codes was it throwing?

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 23:36

Why do u have to wait for the title?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
01/23/2015 at 23:37

The guy selling it didn't have it, he had contacted the state about getting it and it take 7-10 business days.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/23/2015 at 23:38

Which means he just bought it and is flipping it... im kinda turned off by anyone selling a vehicle with no title

thedevilinside > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/24/2015 at 00:29

Did you get to drive it as well or just ride along?

tyvytrevyre > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
01/24/2015 at 01:22

Well, it's so much fun to floor it at a stop sign or at a red light, you gonna soon forget that you're not gonna be stupid with it. And making it slide and snow donuts are so much fun.

Manuél Ferrari > Brian Silvestro
01/24/2015 at 01:22

People don't understand

Manuél is God

Manuél is Life

Manuél is Love

Brian Silvestro > Manuél Ferrari
01/24/2015 at 08:10

all hail