Joshnz124 4 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 Has anyone had a proper look at this car? It's been on and off TradeMe for a while now, and seeing the interest the 160xxx M3 is getting, I'm assuming that there is a reason that this hasn't sold? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-933452932.htm Any info/opinions would be appreciated Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3568 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 wow 2005 model, thats pretty rare and seems like its well priced? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1160 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 Nice car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FRT 144 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 I saw it in Mt wellington lot a few months back, its come down in price it was $29?? Looked ok. SMG tho if your ok with that. (<just sayin, dont no one get started on that topic) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haitoman 110 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 2005 with a cassette player??? That's enough to make me suspicious for a start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2372 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 it pisses me off a lot when people selling cars, especially dealers, dont supply rego plate numbers on listings. A lot of ambiguity in this listing could be fixed if you knew the rego. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 it pisses me off a lot when people selling cars, especially dealers, dont supply rego plate numbers on listings. A lot of ambiguity in this listing could be fixed if you knew the rego. Could email them and ask? When I was looking at an import still on it's way to NZ I emailed the dealer and he gave me the chassis codes so I could check the options lists... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 2005 with a cassette player??? That's enough to make me suspicious for a start. CD players were never standard so nothing suspicious about that. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2372 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 Could email them and ask? When I was looking at an import still on it's way to NZ I emailed the dealer and he gave me the chassis codes so I could check the options lists... i shouldnt have to. i have no intention of buying the car, but there is no reason for them to be hiding the rego (not putting it on the listing, and blanking the plates). Fresh imports i understand, but this clearly has plates on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haitoman 110 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 CD players were never standard so nothing suspicious about that. They were from 2002 2002 In-Dash CD Player replaces In-Dash Tape Player (non-Nav cars) Bi-Xenon option replaces single Xenon Titan Shadow Trim replaces Gloss Black Trim Navigation Screen changes from 4:3 to 16:9 Topaz Blue Metallic added as standard color Automatic Headlight option 19" Wheels option added (mid year) Strut Bar added as standard equipment (mid year) 2003 Basic Scheduled Maintenance Plan extended from 3/36 to 4/50 DSC/ABS unit moved from rear left of engine compartment under the brake fluid reservoir (leaving large empty space). Aluminum Trim added as an option DVD Navigation replaces CD-ROM Navigation In-Dash CD Player available for Navigation equipped cars Revised HVAC controls Topaz Blue Metallic & Steel Gray Metallic dropped from standard colors Mystic Blue Metallic & Silver Gray Metallic added as standard colors LED Tail Lights (mid year) Trunk Handle extended (mid year) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2372 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-933922277.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-917617066.htm Maybe it was an option? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haitoman 110 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-933922277.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-917617066.htm Maybe it was an option? What - a tape player was an option..I doubt it? CD was standard from MY2003 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 What - a tape player was an option..I doubt it? CD was standard from MY2003 For which market?? I think the one above is from Japan? Also I am fairly confident when I ordered mine brand new in June of 2003 and took delivery in September that the CD was a very expensive option I had to tick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshnz124 4 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 Looking at the amount of M3's for sale now in comparison to two months ago is unbelievable. I think there's 4 on TradeMe right now (not including verts), 2 SMG and two (from what I can see) overpriced manuals. Maybe it's in relation to the lack of them for sale 'warrants' a higher price?? This car does seem well priced for what it is though... I am finally in the position after dreaming for a few years, but I don't know if I could bring myself to SMG. I feel like I would still be left wanting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshnz124 4 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 I saw it in Mt wellington lot a few months back, its come down in price it was $29?? Looked ok. SMG tho if your ok with that. (<just sayin, dont no one get started on that topic) Yeah it was $29K coming into xmas I think. I did email them and put an offer with trade in on the table, didn't hear anything back, so never bothered Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 509 Report post Posted August 19, 2015 Unless you enjoy or do left & right foot braking with heal and toe then with an open mind try an smg. I'd had 28 years of driving manuals as a preference but have only had a SMG for the last 3. I really don't miss a clutch pedal and enjoy the smg as it brings a different driving dynamic . I still however use the gear lever rather than paddles as a preference. I'd be more inclined to find and by and M3 that feels tight as first choice and choose transmission type as second. This was my first consideration and its worked out well so far.(60kms of trouble free driving) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FRT 144 Report post Posted August 20, 2015 i saw this car on Tuesday, its got quite a few scratches on the sides and around the place. So not mint by any means. inside looked ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshnz124 4 Report post Posted August 22, 2015 i saw this car on Tuesday, its got quite a few scratches on the sides and around the place. So not mint by any means. inside looked ok. Thanks for that - I live in Tauranga, so going up to Auckland is not always so easy. Did you take a drive by chance? I found out it's NZ new, which is a huge bonus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FRT 144 Report post Posted August 23, 2015 I live in Tauranga too, im going back up on Saturday, id be more than happy to take it for a spin, check out the 0-100 and report back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted August 23, 2015 Unless you enjoy or do left & right foot braking with heal and toe then with an open mind try an smg. I'd had 28 years of driving manuals as a preference but have only had a SMG for the last 3. I really don't miss a clutch pedal and enjoy the smg as it brings a different driving dynamic . I still however use the gear lever rather than paddles as a preference. I'd be more inclined to find and by and M3 that feels tight as first choice and choose transmission type as second. This was my first consideration and its worked out well so far.(60kms of trouble free driving) Neal. Can I ask. I've heard you can't launch SMG's as they lunch clutches. Is there any veracity to this story? Personally I've never driven but in a big city I like the idea of the flexibility Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted August 24, 2015 Neal. Can I ask. I've heard you can't launch SMG's as they lunch clutches. Is there any veracity to this story? Personally I've never driven but in a big city I like the idea of the flexibility I think at this age they are just a manual box with some bits on the outside, so probably no different to a conventional manual? you can still lunch a clutch in a "real" manual 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 509 Report post Posted August 24, 2015 Darren The launch control is similar to a 4000 rpm progressive manual take off. Ive only used it a couple of times (cone time trials) as I'm concerned about the rear subframe with continued use. (haven't reinforced mine yet) I'd imagine the clutch wear would be higher . I hear about clutch and flywheels be changed at 100,000 kms but not sure why . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 704 Report post Posted August 24, 2015 Like most cars, launch control will cause extra wear on the components. However if you just floor it off the line it is pretty aggressive. So much so that I never use LC. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinetik 4 Report post Posted September 2, 2015 Plate is GRD262 for those curious. Based on the custom plate on first registration I'd guess it was first owned by a forum member with the same username. It's pretty scruffy on the outside, but the interior isn't too bad for a 140k km car. Both wing mirrors are badly corroded internally. It looks like the auto dimming interior mirror isn't far away from leaking, too. Has the standard M clunk and usual interior rattles. Seemed to drive fine from a quick squirt around the block and down the motorway. SMG felt a tad lazy but I'm not experienced with it, so who knows... probably nothing that can't be fixed with the clutch relearning procedure or a CSL flash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2372 Report post Posted September 2, 2015 FYI, Vehicle information VIN long WBSBL92040PP86970 Type code BL92 Type M3 (EUR) Dev. series E46 (2) Line 3 Body type COUPE Steering RL Door count 2 Engine S54 Cubical capacity 3.20 Power 252 Transmision HECK Gearbox MECH Colour SILBERGRAU METALLIC (A08) Upholstery TEILLEDER W.N./SCHWARZ (N5SW) Prod. date 2005-01-03 Order options No. Description 302 ALARM SYSTEM 403 GLAS ROOF, ELECTRIC 441 SMOKERS PACKAGE 473 ARMREST, FRONT 495 3. HEADREST REAR CENTRE 502 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM 508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) 521 RAIN SENSOR 522 XENON LIGHT 548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING 644 PREP. FOR. MOB. PH. BLUET. INTERF. 661 RADIO BMW BUSINESS 672 CD CHANGER BMW FOR 6 CDS 676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM 792 M LT/ALY WHEELS DOUBLE SPOKE 67, 19" 793 SMG DRIVELOGIC 818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH 825 RADIO CONTROL OCEANIA 861 CHANGE OF CODING DATA SET 864 OVERSEAS/DEALER DIRECTORY 880 ENGLISH / ON-BOARD DOCUMENTATION 9AA EXTERNAL SKIN PROTECTION 925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE 946 CONSIDERATION OF PRICE DEPENDENCY Series options No. Description 210 DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) 249 MULTI-FUNCTION FOR STEERING WHEEL 431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-D 459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY 520 FOGLIGHTS 534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING 550 ON-BOARD COMPUTER 710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL 775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE 785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS 853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
