Thoughts on this E46?

"Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)" (NKlein)
06/17/2015 at 18:09 • Filed to: None

The car appears to be in excellent, unmolested shape and has very low mileage. I think the $25K is a tad steep even with the extended warranty. Thoughts?

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DISCUSSION (13)

bob and john > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
06/17/2015 at 18:11

a 10 year old BMW with warranty? Hmmmmm

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > bob and john
06/17/2015 at 18:14

Interesting point, but you know what assuming does.

bob and john > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
06/17/2015 at 18:16

I know, but I would look into that a little more. See how legitimate it is. (also, hard to think these are 10 year old cars now eh?)

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > bob and john
06/17/2015 at 18:20

I’ll definitely look into if the warranty has been used or not. Seems like the original owner so I’m hoping he will have all the records. However, buying this means no upgrade to an 899 or S1000RR in a year or so . . .

bob and john > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
06/17/2015 at 18:21

The warrenty might still be okay...if HE owns it. being a BMW dealer, they might void it when its sold (because BMW)

djmt1 > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
06/17/2015 at 18:48

ooh it does look good especially in silver. Don’t know why but I’ve been thinking a lot lately whether I would prefer an E46 M3 or an Evo 9. Anyway back to you, warranties are worth the weight in mur when it comes to business brands so I dig it.

AM3R shamefully returns > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
06/17/2015 at 18:53

Pretty high price.. $25k should get you a competition package M3 in a better color combo with similar mileage.. Check out E46fanatics, they have some clean cars for sale and are all enthusiast owned.

MyOtherBathtubIs-aSAAB900 > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
06/17/2015 at 19:30

6Speed? Check. Go buy it.

Might have VANOS (BMW’s version of VTech) and valve checks coming due. Not warranty items. Find a performance BMW shop in your area and ask what they might cost.

Also, check for cracks in rear subframe as some E46s had this problem. THAT would be warrantied

KBB is prob around 18-20. Most banks don’t like older cars and so won’t pay more. If you can at all get it, do. If it’s been well-maintained and has records to show VANOS and Valves at spec, then you will not regret owning this car.

e46fanatics.com and m3forun.net (Tough to navigate until you get to the E46 side: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/forumd… ) are super helpful. I’d read everything in http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showth… as soon as you can. Extremely informative. The main contrib to that thread is a hero for sharing his experience.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > AM3R shamefully returns
06/17/2015 at 19:31

I think the warranty is what justifies a higher price. Lack of a competition package isn’t that big of deal. What did it even add on the E46?

AM3R shamefully returns > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
06/17/2015 at 19:39

Better brakes, different steering rack, better stability control, M-track mode, better wheels. It’s just what I would do for $25k as they will hold their value better than regular M3’s. But the warranty is enticing, and I can definitely see why the car has a higher price.

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > AM3R shamefully returns
06/17/2015 at 19:48

Checked KBB. I’d either qualify this car (judging by photos) as excellent or very good condition. Excellent is about 23K, Very good is a bout 21.5K. Also, I don’t intend on tracking this car.

Uncle Bob > AM3R shamefully returns
06/18/2015 at 15:08

Yeah but there are also cars like this listed for way more.

This isn’t a bad price.

It’s a 2006 low mileage manual. If it’s not fucked up in any way then it’s not a bad deal.

Uncle Bob > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
06/18/2015 at 15:09

I would buy this at this price if I didn’t live in Oregon. Too far of a trip.