M3s Only Have Two Doors
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Well, seeing that there are only three posts in this entire forum.....I may be in the wrong place. Nevertheless, i am trying to find out what i need to know when buying a used E92 M? I would like to add a V8 M to the stable. What do i need to look out for....suggestions?
Thanks in advance
William
If your M3 doesn’t have 3 pedals and 2 doors, I would really consider contacting BMW to confirm the authenticity of your incorrectly badged mid-sized family sedan.
The Hammer
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First... I'd make sure the bearings were replaced. They are known to go on these cars. Second, make sure you are up for the maintenance... it gets very costly. Are you looking at a DCT car or a manual? DCTs are faster, manuals mean the previous owner could have destroyed the clutch and half-shafts as they were prone to wheel hop.
Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by hundreds of engineers that get paid thousands of dollars for something you bought at Pep Boys because your buddy who doesn't have a job told you it was 'better'?!?
M3s Only Have Two Doors
BMW CCA Member
prefer a manual. I have no problem replacing the clutch.
Noted on the bearings...i have my eye on a 2013, going to test drive soon
thanks
If your M3 doesn’t have 3 pedals and 2 doors, I would really consider contacting BMW to confirm the authenticity of your incorrectly badged mid-sized family sedan.
The Hammer
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It's a great car... I had two of them and '08 and when I got tired of the two doors, I traded it for a '13 sedan. The sound that car used to make was awesome.
Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by hundreds of engineers that get paid thousands of dollars for something you bought at Pep Boys because your buddy who doesn't have a job told you it was 'better'?!?
M3s Only Have Two Doors
BMW CCA Member
picked up a dream find...no nav, no i drive, pure M. 2013 E92, 47k on the odometer.
I had to get one of the last NA M cars, without the western fatboy items.
If your M3 doesn’t have 3 pedals and 2 doors, I would really consider contacting BMW to confirm the authenticity of your incorrectly badged mid-sized family sedan.
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Photo or it didn't happen
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M3s Only Have Two Doors
BMW CCA Member
1st order of business....re-badge
then clay bar
then polish
then wax
then enjoy...
- - - Updated - - -
Must have list fullfilled:
6 speed...check
manual seats...check
sunroof...check
Comp package...check
Bonus unexspected items:
Dinan stage 1 software, Full Dinan exhaust, Dinan under drive pillies
Last edited by Tanks95; 11-20-2016 at 08:27 PM.
If your M3 doesn’t have 3 pedals and 2 doors, I would really consider contacting BMW to confirm the authenticity of your incorrectly badged mid-sized family sedan.
The Hammer
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Beautiful color!
Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by hundreds of engineers that get paid thousands of dollars for something you bought at Pep Boys because your buddy who doesn't have a job told you it was 'better'?!?
M3s Only Have Two Doors
BMW CCA Member
yup, Thanks. i like it a lot.
If your M3 doesn’t have 3 pedals and 2 doors, I would really consider contacting BMW to confirm the authenticity of your incorrectly badged mid-sized family sedan.
The Hammer
Administrator
Are you going to do anything to it?
Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by hundreds of engineers that get paid thousands of dollars for something you bought at Pep Boys because your buddy who doesn't have a job told you it was 'better'?!?
M3s Only Have Two Doors
BMW CCA Member
man, thats a tough question.
i have a heavily modded e36, probably a tad bit faster than the E92. With that said, the E92 already has some tasteful upgrades, Dinan Stage 1 software, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan CF intake and High flow filter, and Dinan under drive pulleys. I re-badged, clay bar-ed, fine cut, polished, and waxed over the holiday weekend.
Short answer, no, nothing i would consider a real mod (motor work). Suspension is solid, exterior is EXACTLY the color i wanted, interior is great, Wheels are perfect!, stance is perfect, So no.
maybe 5 - 8 years from now, we'll see.
If your M3 doesn’t have 3 pedals and 2 doors, I would really consider contacting BMW to confirm the authenticity of your incorrectly badged mid-sized family sedan.
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Nice to not be tempted by mods! I had a Corolla that was like that, perfect as is, but it came with a re-built engine so I guess that's sort of cheating.
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I have an 09 M3 new to me and I'm always tempted with modifications.
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I got bored with my 08M3's power. Adding all the bolt on mods really wakes the car up even though they add only about 15% power.
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Sedan all the way. Same performance and way more practical!
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