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    2001 m3 vert

    Friends, looking for some advice.....there is a 01 dark grey m3 vert with 75k in near mint condition available that i may go take a look at this weekend. I think i can grab it for $12,500.00 ......i currently drive a 01 330xi with 120k and love the car but it has rust on the body and its hard justifying the maintenance expense. Would many of you guys tell me to steer clear from the early model e46 and convertable?? I would seriously buy a hard top immediately....i suppose a test drive will show me how "non rigid" these things really are?

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    "M" Stands for Money, so best to find what car is lacking and how much more it will cost to bring it up to speed. Also the maintenance costs will run about a 1/3 more in comparison to the 330i.
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    Thanks ,
    It makes me sad but I'm not going to buy it...here is the link in case anyone is interested.

    https://www.aicauto.com/content/inventory.asp?Image=647

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    05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
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    91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
    82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
    79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
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