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1997 Rebuilt m3 Question help..should i purchase the m3


dep8
01-29-2004, 09:01 PM
i want to purchase a 97 m3 but have no knowledge on the vehichie...
the m3 im looking at is a black m3 ... it has a 106000 miles..rebuilt title because of a accident on the right back side and has been fixed and inspected...sound good..but not sure if it is good.....i reved it up before the redline in neutral and let go then tap it once and it reved up t 5 rpms....lots of power and the owner is a 21 year old mechanic selling it for paying of a school loan...selling it for $10200......when he drove the car he gunned it and it pulled be back to my seat pretty hard...maintinance has beed done he says..and their a new clutch.....should i trust this car not knowing if it was raced out or anyhting.....
is it a deaL?
will it last me awhile?
and what maintenance and costs should be done if i do buy it? \
and should i buy???







thankz guys please help a guy with good info because i really want the car....

Lambor
01-29-2004, 09:21 PM
knowing BMW i would have someone inspect it before you buy it to tell you whether it would be a good deall or not and wheather or not it would hold up because of the crash and all.And he could tell you the resale of the car so if the resale was good or not.

Lambor
01-29-2004, 09:23 PM
I think just because it has so many miles I dont think it would be a good buy. But just my opinion if you like the car you should buy it you choice.

fatninja19
01-30-2004, 11:46 AM
Do have the BMW checked out. Make sure that the maintenance have been done on time and done well. BMW's are great mechanically as long as the maintenance has been performed correctly. Then haggle with the guy. :icon16:

dep8
01-30-2004, 04:01 PM
thankz more info please ...

dep8
02-05-2004, 08:06 PM
someone please give more advice

MexSiR
02-10-2004, 06:14 PM
I say it is a pretty good deal, Ive been looking to buy an M3 1997 also, going to buy it next fall. If the crash was on the back no engine parts were damadged but I would look into the suspension. M3s are running around 14,000 with 70 K miles ...so its your choice.

MarkEChiu
03-20-2004, 06:30 PM
I purchased my "Salvaged" 1997 M3 about 3 years ago that had similar rear-end damage. I ended up replacing the rear crossmember for about $250, but beyond that, I have been thrilled with it. It is a great car. Mine had even been raced to an unknown extent and I have been driving it for 50,000 miles with no unusual problems.

dep8
03-23-2004, 11:02 AM
well i bout the car..... for 9000 is that a good deal...only thing is i got a 3 of the same m3 rims and one motorsport rim i didnt notice...and i just got to do the maintenANCE AND IT SHOULD BE GOOD..... BUT DOES YOUR M3 VIBRATE ALITTLE AT START UP IN THE MORNING....the car has a new sports clutch the driver side you can tell a little of what happened to the car the window does go up and down becuase i guess its a new door and the seller said i just got to take it to the dealer to reset the security feature is that right?and my on board computer says i need more washer fluid but it looks full to me...anymore advice

speeddemon320i
03-23-2004, 12:11 PM
I'd buy it if i was you but see if he will lower the price a little.

JSvenson
04-23-2004, 03:12 PM
Definatley bring a mechanic with you next time you check it out just tell the guy your trying to make sure its kosher before you buy it, since you obviously dont want to end up with a lemon.

dep8
04-23-2004, 04:41 PM
i bought the car and the seller said i had a sports clutch but 3 weeks of driving the flywheel and clutch blew out can i get some money back from a private dealer i have to put in 1500 to fix the tansmisssion ...what can i do to get some money back for this car......should i just call him and tell what haooened and what if he doesnt cooperate

JSvenson
04-24-2004, 08:42 AM
Well was it a dealer sale or a private sale? If it was a Private sale good luck trying, if it was a dealer sale was the warranty as is as shown? if it was then your SOL my friend. But id say still try mention to him the problem and how it occoured.

SmogSUX
04-28-2004, 05:43 PM
hehe...if you don't like it i could buy it :lol2:
no joke...i wouldnt mind buying it
ne ways good luck with your stuff man.

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