selvannair 4 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Hi All. What are your thoughts (price, model, condition, etc) on this M3? I'm just concerned about the SMG though...as I would definately prefer a clutch! Anyways, I checked it out today and it is in better condition than described in the ad. Also - does anyone know this vehicle? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...384876010"]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=384876010 Edited June 25, 2011 by Dr. Dré Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 Been for sale a long time. Ad is flawed. Car shoud be 5 or 6 speed manual 3.2 lt six cyl. K's are good and looks in good nick. Rare colour. Top $ though. Worth a look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackt 1 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 Looks like it's a SMG gearbox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selvannair 4 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 Been for sale a long time. Ad is flawed. Car shoud be 5 or 6 speed manual 3.2 lt six cyl. K's are good and looks in good nick. Rare colour. Top $ though. Worth a look. Hi Wayney. Thanks for your reply. Its definately a SMG with no bloody clutch. Thats the only down side to this vehicle - well for me. I feel that the joy of driving this car is really determined/limited by the SMG settings whereas the manual...you could do as you please. The ride was bloody awesome though. Really smooth changing of gears as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 Bump, yeah sorry mistake, was thrown by four cylinder engine claim. Didn't this trans have issues? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selvannair 4 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 Apparently so. But I'm hoping that having low mileage that the thing aint gonna cause any trouble soon. But still nerve wrecking though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 Hi Selvan, not to clued on them, but members here will know! Looks a nice car must say. Your not related to Nick are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 I'd seen that and marvelled at the km too. My opinion - it would be a good price if the low km mean its in well above avg condition ... but the SMG reduces value significantly so I'm not surprised it hasn't sold (ie I think its a touch high for an SMG). You could always convert to 3 pedals - I've got a getrag 6spd with everything (I think) you'd need except the trim around the stick, the gear knob and master cylinder (ie, I have the box, mount, prop shaft, linkages / shift cradle, slave cylinder and hard line, pedals). Would sell for $1750. I also have a '96 M3 sedan in Byzanz Metallic (<140k km, NZ new, 6 spd, I've replaced/upgraded a lot of parts) which I should sell as I've bought a new car, so if you're feeling like a sedan... send me a PM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 HallBM could convert this to manual for you as is .. no second gearbox needed. Would just need a recode to elminate the SMG control unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted June 25, 2011 Interesting - I didn't know that could be done. Are many bits needed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selvannair 4 Report post Posted June 26, 2011 Hi Selvan, not to clued on them, but members here will know! Looks a nice car must say. Your not related to Nick are you? No - not related to any Nick. Is he a member here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selvannair 4 Report post Posted June 26, 2011 I'd seen that and marvelled at the km too. My opinion - it would be a good price if the low km mean its in well above avg condition ... but the SMG reduces value significantly so I'm not surprised it hasn't sold (ie I think its a touch high for an SMG). You could always convert to 3 pedals - I've got a getrag 6spd with everything (I think) you'd need except the trim around the stick, the gear knob and master cylinder (ie, I have the box, mount, prop shaft, linkages / shift cradle, slave cylinder and hard line, pedals). Would sell for $1750. I also have a '96 M3 sedan in Byzanz Metallic (<140k km, NZ new, 6 spd, I've replaced/upgraded a lot of parts) which I should sell as I've bought a new car, so if you're feeling like a sedan... send me a PM. Will give it a thought. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted June 28, 2011 Make sure you look at the the front right hand guard im sure this car use to be in Christchurch and was sold as $1 reserve as it had a smash one the front right [the guard is a fully yellow] Just a heads up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashmill 68 Report post Posted June 29, 2011 Make sure you look at the the front right hand guard im sure this car use to be in Christchurch and was sold as $1 reserve as it had a smash one the front right [the guard is a fully yellow] Just a heads upThis car is from Whangarei and has had a lady driver since imported - the SMG box has had recent work as well so should be good to go. It is a good car and has been well looked after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 This car is from Whangarei and has had a lady driver since imported - the SMG box has had recent work as well so should be good to go. It is a good car and has been well looked after.Not to be rude but I always find it hard to believe a lady drove this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R90S 2 Report post Posted June 30, 2011 Not to be rude but I always find it hard to believe a lady drove this? We bought our M3 primarily for my wife to drive. She would probably think you were being rude . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted July 1, 2011 Thats awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selvannair 4 Report post Posted July 3, 2011 Thanks to everyone that has commented! Much appreciated! After much deliberation - I have decided against taking this vehicle for the simple reason I am not keen on the SMG. I think it would be really dumb forking out that kind of money for a toy that I hope to get used to!!! No offence to those who drive the original SMG but I feel anything with an M badge should have a clutch. I am not sure about any damages to this vehicle. I believe that I have thoroughly checked the vehicle and if it was damaged then whoever did the repair needs a medal of some sort! Secondly, the drive this vehicle gave did reflect one which you would expect from an example with such mileage. This would be a good buy for an enthusiast who battles the Auckland traffic on a daily basis or a pressie for the wife which you could borrow on those track days! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted July 5, 2011 Out of interest (you other e36 M3 owners out there can help) is it normal for the oil sediment indicator to stay on when the ignition is on. I think thats what that light is in the photo with the service indicator. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2011 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-389359554.htm that batercard guy never gives up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1042 Report post Posted July 5, 2011 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-389359554.htm that batercard guy never gives up! That's cause it can be hard to get rid off. My Dad has a heap of it that he can't seem to use (and no, that guy isn't my Dad) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted July 6, 2011 I work with the owner of this car at Air NZ engineering. Maintained to perfection! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted July 6, 2011 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-389359554.htm that batercard guy never gives up! O.o whats wrong with that M3? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted July 6, 2011 I work with the owner of this car at Air NZ engineering. Maintained to perfection! Haha, do you happen to know Allan Foote? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2011 O.o whats wrong with that M3? wouldnt know , looks mint !!! just that guy with bartercard point asks alot of ppl on trademe over and over again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
