[Please keep in OT] Penny for your thoughts on this e36 with swapped m3 powertrain

[BMWWW]

Hi OT,

Wondering if I can bend your ear on a weekend-car I'm looking at. If you are able to read through the entire thing, and give me some feedback, I'll donate $40 to sickkids in OT's name at the end of the day. This will be my first e36, and I'm hoping some of the more knowledgeable members can scan the descriptions and point out any holes/issues I should take a closer look at.
Won't be buying with the RS's, and the current asking price is half that in the ad.

- the new cooling system components were replaced in the past year
- window switches were replaced
- softop is manual-only, no rips or tears
- cracked foglights
- minimal wear on the driver bolster
- clean underbody, no obvious rust despite being a Toronto car
- no rust
- no leaks


I'm sure all of you seen this car for sale. Sad to do it but i need money, going to Euro2012 and it's not cheap. Considering trades for a 600cc sport bike.
I will copy and paste the previous owner thread of mods/maintenance.
The car runs like a champ and pulls hard ever since i bought it.
Since then it got:
-new oem rad
-new reservoir bottle
-new clutch fan
-new shroud
-new fan blade
-new door stikers/sensors
-rear trailing arms AKG reinforcement plates
-new rear trailing arm bushings
-oem air box

Body:
M3 front and rear bumper
M3 twisty side skirts
M3 Mirrors (power heated)
M3 moldings
M3 doorsills
M3 lip spoiler
The car was painted 3 years ago at Cool1 autobody original Schwarz 2. Fenders were pulled off to ensure that no spots on the car were missed. Feners were rolled/pulled to acommodate the wheels. New widshield was installed at the time aswell.

Depo glass headlights with ccfl angel eyes and 10k hid's
crystal clear fogs aswell with 10k hid's
m3 clear/red taillights
New front nose/w blackout kidney grills.

Interior-
M3 cluster
M3 Vaders in great condition!
Momo Pilota steering wheel with Momo hub
Momo course shifter
Bav auto floor mats
Original BMW wind screen
Carbon wrapped center console and glovebox trim
Cup Holders

Sound-
JVC KD-DV7300 Deck with USB connector and ipod ready/remote. 7" touch screen replacing the obc/sunglasses holder. Stinger 4gauge amp wiring kit.
Speakers could use replacement.

Engine/drivetrain
90,000miles. M3 parts were all bought off highline Motors!
That includes:
Motor
Cometic Head Gasket with ARP headstuds!
SuperSprint Dual in Dual out Muffler/M3 exhaust manifold down to the muffler
Tranny with royal purple transmission oil
UUC 8.5lbs Aluminum Flywheel/ OEM E34 M5 clutch with UUC stainless steel braided transmission line
Driveshaft with new Guibo/center support bearing.
power steering rack
crossmember
rear subframe with New UUC Polyeurothane bushings
3.38lsd differential flushed with royal purple diff oil
cv shafts
Rear control arms with new Ball joints
trailing arms
hubs with brand new bearings on all 4 corners
Front and rear M3 brakes including PBR Delux carbon ceramic pads On cross drilled/slotted Msport rotors
UUC Stainless Steel Braided brake lines with Motul dot5 Brake fluid
M3 Brake Booster/Master cylinder
Brand New handbrake cables, spring kit, shoes and backing plates!
Bilstien PSS9 Coilovers

Asking price is $15 000 with the BBS RS. Wheels can be sold separately.

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[Am3n]

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/307/189/6fe.jpg

[doubleu8]

inb4thetow

[sparkchaser]

Run away. Because vert.

[sparkchaser]

Run away. Because vert.

[Am3n]

Run away. Because vert.

Aye

Pretty much sums up my thoughts...

[LockDots]

Run away. Because vert.

I'd usually put up a sad face for this comment but Sparky's right. If you want an M3 go with a Sedan or Coupe. That is, if you want it for a little more get up and go. Verts are very noisy in the cabin, especially for a DD. I hated my vert almost as much as I loved it. I had a hard top for it and honestly it stayed on about 90% of the time since I got it. If it were a spare car or weekend car it would have been great, but having it as a daily wasn't so fun. Just my 2 cents.

[nathancarter]

It's no E30.

[ZimDoc]

He's asking a lot of money for a non M3 that had body work. Also he didn't give you a reason for the body work.

Other then that it seems like an okay car. Have a PPI performed at a dealership.

[Am3n]

"windshield replaced and car repainted" sounds sketchy...

[Elvis T]

Those might be the ugliest BBS wheels I have seen. That is unless you're going for the teenage slammed look.....which only appeals to that crowd.

$15k is a bit on the high side for a well taken care of M3. There are several examples if +400 hp turbo M3's for $15k or less.....so a 325 with an M3 for that much seems extremely high. If you're going to pay that much, get a real M3 or even a decent E46 M3.

It's a well taken care of car....but I will be surprised if he gets $8k for it.

I would offer him $7k and if he doesn't drop the price down to ten grand, just walk away because it will be another swapped E36 owner that is far too proud of his money pit.

[RatedM3]

I would not pay that much for a 'fake' M3 although everythings there. However, it looks good maintenance-wise.

[BMWWW]

FWIW, the price is currently just under $7k, in maple syrup money. Which is in line with what people are asking in the States--a situation that doesn't really happen often, which is why I'm skeptical and trying to see if I'm missing something obvious

[sparkchaser]

$7k in maple syrup money is $7k plus a tank of gas in 'murricah.

[jonjon0nline]

He says the price is half of what's listed.

It has good mods. Have a PPI done at the best BMW shop you can find. Let them know of the swap and anything major that was done.

Would be better if it came with a hardtop, but if you love the car, $7.5k isn't bad.

[panda12]

Don't buy it, now make your donation with screenshot :shifty

[graphite9]

guessing he has arp's and a cometic because it was boosted at some point....

[BMWWW]

Don't buy it, now make your donation with screenshot :shifty

Wouldn't do it any other way. I know how it works here. ;)

[IWannaBMW]

id go with an e39 m5

[pbclax423]

FWIW, the price is currently just under $7k, in maple syrup money. Which is in line with what people are asking in the States--a situation that doesn't really happen often, which is why I'm skeptical and trying to see if I'm missing something obvious

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1929421

I'd much rather go for something more along the lines of that. No swapped car will ever be the same as a true M.


guessing he has arp's and a cometic because it was boosted at some point....
My thoughts too, leading to 2 scenarios. a) needs money, parted turbo parts and now selling car. b) blew something and quick fixed it to sell the car.

[BMWWW]

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1929421

I'd much rather go for something more along the lines of that. No swapped car will ever be the same as a true M.


My thoughts too, leading to 2 scenarios. a) needs money, parted turbo parts and now selling car. b) blew something and quick fixed it to sell the car.

Duly noted, but I would be able to buy the car in the OP twice for the price of that 71k miles m3.

And to be clear, I won't be tracking this car (only local cruises, and Sunday drives). Those duties will be handled by a bike with Ohlin's, or something on Ohlins/Motons.

[Makr]

K why should this be left in OT?


I'll give you five minutes.

[E36 HateR]

looks hot

[Volf]

Would not touch with a 10 foot pole

[eurobuff]

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1929421

I'd much rather go for something more along the lines of that. No swapped car will ever be the same as a true M.



That is not even close to true. At the end of the day depending on the amount of work done to the E36, the M3 just becomes a badge.

[BMWWW]

K why should this be left in OT?


I'll give you five minutes.

I wanted it to be left in OT.... no good reason. (also didn't know which section these are supposed to go)

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[SilverBeam]

When determining which subforum to put a BMW-themed thread, it's best to first rule out the only subforum for non BMW content.