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Houlbt 
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Joined: 01-March-2003 Location: London-Westminster & Cheshire Status: Offline Points: 545 |
 Topic: HELP want info on buying M3 3.2 EvoPosted: 22-July-2004 at 23:37 |
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nope not BMW mirrors... I know, were on the car when I bought it, but they are heated & electric and painted aperfect match so am not too worried
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bigbird76
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M Power Joined: 15-June-2004 Location: South Wales UK Status: Offline Points: 351 |
Posted: 22-July-2004 at 18:31 |
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i had the car from slough in autotrader i have done all the checks HPI and bmw dealer check all ok i have even had a really good look under the car and peeled the matts back etc looked for any accident damage cant find nothing the guy i bought the car off was 45 and owned it for 5 years he totally looked after it. hes bought a 02 530 estate fully loaded.and said he was offered part ex just under what i paid by bmw dealer so sold it in autotrader for a bit more. As i said earlier the alloys do need a refurb to get the car mint! |
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mansfa
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Posted: 22-July-2004 at 17:15 |
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i must say that £9100 seems seriously cheap, esp with a warranty!!! Just look at Autotrader!
is there something you're not telling us?!!! |
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pete36
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Posted: 22-July-2004 at 16:55 |
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Whats up with your mirors??? They arent proper M3 ones are they? |
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pete36
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Posted: 22-July-2004 at 16:50 |
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Thats a staggering price mate, about £3k under book!!! |
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Houlbt
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Posted: 22-July-2004 at 13:17 |
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ouch... not good
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rob123
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Posted: 22-July-2004 at 10:47 |
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Sorry to post a negative on this subject but DO NOT buy from The Independent Motor Company (Woodern Barns) from my, and others experience, you would be making a very large and costly mistake. Mine was from there and has cost me over £2k to put right.
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Houlbt
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Posted: 22-July-2004 at 09:44 |
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Glad you managed to find the righ car, good ones are tricky to find.
I've decided to sell mine now.. simple reason being because I want to spend the money on my E30 M3... all the lads went to Oulton Park last month and I felt all left out  . The E36 M3 is a wicked road car but not a patch on my pride and joy E30-M3. (sorry all you E36 lovers)
Anyway, if you know anyone looking mention my car, it's totally standard and has just been used for next months Performance BMW magazine as part of an article comparing the 3 generations of M3. Decided to buy the girlfriend a mini cooper... anyone know what they're like? http://www.potatotrader.com/m3evo.htm Of and before I forget... I'm on holiday until the 8th of August from tomorrow. BMW@potatotrader.com |
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bigbird76
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Posted: 21-July-2004 at 21:51 |
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yes my friend its proper bmw warranty 5 months left though so will take her in soon few minor things need changing nothing big though.
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pete36
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Posted: 21-July-2004 at 19:46 |
Yes, I saw the car and though 'Mmmm' then I saw the as again and recognised the plate. Mine was parked about 2 rows down. Apart from a new tensioner and exhaust clamp mine is as you saw it! I still ain't had my alloys refurbed but it can wait until I'm flushed!!! Nice sounding also BB76 and cheap, is the warranty BMW? We'll have to have a Swansea Estoril Extravaganza!!! Hehe. |
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bigbird76
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Posted: 21-July-2004 at 16:51 |
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Hi guys Yes i found one a nice 1 too 96 3.2 evo coupe estoril blue 68K miles full bmwsh,warranty,M3 private plate,new vanos, all for £9100 Im very happy, Also would be nice to meet up with you guys in south wales Aberafon beach or something would be nice. Cheers Leigh (bigbird) |
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still looking
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Posted: 20-July-2004 at 23:02 |
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Hello Pete, hows it going ?. Yes it was my car at Margam park, I parked it along side a black EVO which was for sale. How did you know it was mine, did you recognise the number plate from when she was for sale on Piston heads. Maybe the three of us could meet up sometime and compare cars. regards Mark. |
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pete36
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Posted: 20-July-2004 at 22:01 |
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Sorry to resurrect but have u got your car BB? I'm from Swansea, and have an Estoril Coupe. Mark, hows your car, I think I saw it at the RS day in Margam in May/June??? |
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bigbird76
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Posted: 21-June-2004 at 22:49 |
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Hey Mark im in neath small world!!
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still looking
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Joined: 11-May-2004 Location: Wales now, originally Scotland Status: Offline Points: 194 |
Posted: 21-June-2004 at 22:46 |
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I would recommend trying to get one with a BMW warranty because it is worth the piece of mind. I have just bought one about three weeks ago still under warranty which had a leaky and noisy VANOS but BMW had agreed to repair before i bought the car. When I put her in for the repairs the dealer in Swansea informed me that is was the timing chain tensioner leaking onto the VANOS and not the VANOs leaking though it still needed changing, also they said the cam gears were worn but would be done under warranty. The bill came to £1870 plus VAT and that was at a discounted price (BMW charging BMW). I was looking for about a year before finding a decent one but was well worth the wait. Mark. |
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M3 DO U
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Posted: 21-June-2004 at 22:19 |
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I would recommend to anyone buying an evo to make sure it has FBMWSH and the extended warranty in force. Try The Independant Motor Company. They normally have lots of M3s. They are a bit over priced but it might save you driving all over the country. Note: make sure any work that needs doing is done before collecting the car. I brought a 3lt M3 Cab from them and it was in exellent condition, and so far I have not had any problems (touch wood) |
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bigbird76
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Posted: 21-June-2004 at 22:10 |
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Cheers for the reply's guys Hard work driving round in a rover 218 turbo diesel atm, And i still miss the volvo but after having a test drive in a M3 im converted
The insurance quote i had was with adrian flux got it to £1045 fully comp with 5yr ncb no points,28yr old car kept in driveway and also i sleep with a baseball bat by my bedside!! |
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Nick G
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Posted: 21-June-2004 at 14:34 |
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I didn't realise it had Different cams etc, sounds lovely!!!
I don't think i've ever seen one either, mind you if there were only 50 RHD ones that's probably why!!! |
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ultegra
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Posted: 21-June-2004 at 14:15 |
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295bhp into a 5 speed box; unique cams and ecu map, enhanced intake aerodynamics = superb mid range and top end. only single vanos too so none of the worries associated with an evo. did i mention that it is speed-unlimited? http://www.supercars.net/garages/marcusmv3/189v2.html
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Chris Enright
M Coupe Silver ex M Coupe Black ex 318is Silver 318is White ex M3 GT ex 318is Red ex 318is Blue 316i shell - watch this space... 
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DAWIEM3
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Joined: 17-February-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 489 |
Posted: 21-June-2004 at 13:32 |
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STU M3 EVO, Who is your insurance with??
Bigbird76, Take your time looking for one. There are quite a few out there, but watch out for the ropey ones of which there are also plenty. Take the view the seller wants your cash more than you need his car. Good luck |
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E30 M3 Road car ( Now in Hongkong )
E30 M3 Track Car S14 2.0L 2002 in progress E30 C2 2.7 Alpina E36 M3 3.2 EVO |
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