[WTA/B] need more info on E46 M3

[balmung69]

The car has a redline of 8000.

i test drove one, when i hit the 8100 RPM, the yellow lights flew backwards. what does it mean?

 

[mr_bertz]

i test drove one, when i hit the 8100 RPM, the yellow lights flew backwards. what does it mean?

it means u have to shift to another gear bro..

hehehe

 

[mr_bertz]

the guy who told me is a mechanic in BMW in glenmarie. if its done in BMW cause its a grey import so therefore they will charged more for labour. i heard for clutch and pump will cost bout 8 k, BUT so far many mech. has never changed one since it never break before. is the M3 a working horse? cause i might take it as a daily ride and prolly once a week or 2 for spirited drive hehe. if i get one it will the the first BMW for me ^_^

My 2 cents,

Its a pretty reliable car for DD.

As for the 50k, i doubt you have to spend that much unless its a dying car. Let see...for rm50k

Clutch plate set set you roughly rm2500++
dua mass flywheel around rm4000/5000++
smg pump rm8000++
clutch slave rm1000++ (transmission sorted)
new water pump rm2700++
new radiator rm2700++ (cooling system sorted)
all new rtab, fcab, and all sorts of bushing rm1500++
upgrade kw v2 /bilstein pss9 rm7800++
upgrade to brembo or buy from bro yupet rm12k
fresh new rubber assuming 18 wheels rm3000++ (ps3) (handling sorted)

All the above will roughly set you RM46200. I dont see where is the need for RM50k..

But then again, you wont be spending that much.. Chill out, go and get one bro. Hehehhee...

p/s : please do a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) at any of your reputable foreman/workshop. Dont buy a lemon bro.. Other than that, the beast is pretty much suitable for daily driving

 

[balmung69]

it means u have to shift to another gear bro..

hehehe

hehe yea. finish 1st gear in less then 3 secs i think haha

 

[balmung69]

My 2 cents,

Its a pretty reliable car for DD.

As for the 50k, i doubt you have to spend that much unless its a dying car. Let see...for rm50k

Clutch plate set set you roughly rm2500++
dua mass flywheel around rm4000/5000++
smg pump rm8000++
clutch slave rm1000++ (transmission sorted)
new water pump rm2700++
new radiator rm2700++ (cooling system sorted)
all new rtab, fcab, and all sorts of bushing rm1500++
upgrade kw v2 /bilstein pss9 rm7800++
upgrade to brembo or buy from bro yupet rm12k
fresh new rubber assuming 18 wheels rm3000++ (ps3) (handling sorted)

All the above will roughly set you RM46200. I dont see where is the need for RM50k..

But then again, you wont be spending that much.. Chill out, go and get one bro. Hehehhee...

p/s : please do a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) at any of your reputable foreman/workshop. Dont buy a lemon bro.. Other than that, the beast is pretty much suitable for daily driving

hmm well that particular car has the suspension and brakes on already. the rest is all unchanged yet. which shop is recommendable as i dont have any BMW cars therefore not sure bout any workshop? what bout BMW 72 point-check from any BMW ??

 

[Ramirez]

Well i'm using it as a DD, 6 SPD manual and i'm getting about 350 - 370 km for a full tank, don't knw if thats bad or good but i think for a 343hp car, why the hell not right?

 

[brompton]

Wow... welcome to the gang, i'm currently also looking for E46 M3.. You wanted to buy 2nd hand or unregistered, perhaps i can share some comment so far i gone through, still haven't get mine... sigh..

Here you are, bro Anson, .............. you are still in the market for an E46 M3.

Actually, that tickles my fancy too. But, the alleged maintainence cost of an M3 is frightening!

Others on my wishlist are the E93 335i convertible, R171 SLK 200K or the Caymen S 3.4. Hopefully to grab one of 'em b4 next March, ie, b4 my NCD expire.

 

[balmung69]

Well i'm using it as a DD, 6 SPD manual and i'm getting about 350 - 370 km for a full tank, don't knw if thats bad or good but i think for a 343hp car, why the hell not right?

350-370 normal twn drivin? well this cars are too be enjoyed. dont think of mileage per tank hehe. finish just go pump more lol. btw for sale haha? pm me pics of your car bro. would like to see it.

 

[Ramirez]

Hey no no, not for sale....

only talking bout mileage cause maintenance and running cost topic was brought up...so yeah, 3.2 roadtax and fuel..but its all worth it....

 

[Ramirez]

yupper, 350 - 370 mix town & some NKVE/LDP/Federal highway...which is no difference coz its jam most of the time anyway

 

[balmung69]

yea it alrite. what year is your car when when did you purchase it?

 

[BlackCat]

hi guys. i am planning to buy an M3. was wondering if any is for sale is what is the market price? i saw one which is a 2002 M3 which is going for 180k is it worth it? and how reliable is it? i went to bmw dealers and the mech. said min have to spend 50 k on it for repairs and upkeep? is that true?

Hope this helps... http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=189390

& good luck on your hunt.

 

[balmung69]

thanks alot. BTW i would like to know how are the prices for a 2001/02/03/04/05/06 M3 in the market nowadays as of 2011? i cant really find any. anyone knows pls do tell me

TQ

 

[Ramirez]

yea it alrite. what year is your car when when did you purchase it?

2001, 2 months back

 

[balmung69]

2001, 2 months back

i see how much? is your car plague with the con-rod bearing probs?

 

[ansonsoo]

Here you are, bro Anson, .............. you are still in the market for an E46 M3.

Actually, that tickles my fancy too. But, the alleged maintainence cost of an M3 is frightening!

Others on my wishlist are the E93 335i convertible, R171 SLK 200K or the Caymen S 3.4. Hopefully to grab one of 'em b4 next March, ie, b4 my NCD expire.

Halo bro, you OT liao.. Haha.. Join the GriMmiE gang to get 335 la.. Or join us here to get M3! No frightening la, you see above already explain all the cost with mod ma..:top::love:

 

[ansonsoo]

thanks alot. BTW i would like to know how are the prices for a 2001/02/03/04/05/06 M3 in the market nowadays as of 2011? i cant really find any. anyone knows pls do tell me

TQ

Few unit on Mudah and carlist actually..
2001 - RM170k +/-
2002 - RM 178k - 200k depends on condition (recon or 2nd hand also available)
2003 - RM190k +/-
2004 - RM 220k (recon)
2005 - X
2006 - RM 240k (recon)

Cheers bro.

 

[balmung69]

Thanks bro real good info. Btw a 2001 price can still hold at 170? Wow even with no loans

 

[ansonsoo]

Thanks bro real good info. Btw a 2001 price can still hold at 170? Wow even with no loans

Err, may be around RM150-160k, Bro Ramirez should PM us this question ya.. I also interested to know what's the actual market price for 2001.

 

[balmung69]

hmm thanks alot. i saw this good cond one. but wonder if i should pay 180 k for it or nego abit to 170? got abit of exterior mods on it. cause ones i buy it, it will stay with me for quite a while. no one would buy because no more loans.