Wtb e46 m3

[QDOG]

I am looking for a daily driver and was considering getting an older model E46M3? Does anyone have one or know of someone who is selling? Thanks!

Looking to spend under $20K (cash buyer)

[TiptronicSoldier]

I am looking for a daily driver and was considering getting an older model E46M3? Does anyone have one or know of someone who is selling? Thanks!

Looking to spend under $20K (cash buyer)

I've seen a few on craigslist. Get an E36 and mod it!

[TiptronicSoldier]

and E46 verts are selling cheaper than hard tops!

[mbowdo20]

because they break more and are all flexy.

[QDOG]

I am having a hard time finding one that is clean for less then $20K in Texas.

[mbowdo20]

Ya, with miles I would be comfortable with I haven't seen many under 24k. Just make sure you get one that isnt SGM, or all the e46's in the club will look the same(even tho its the best color).

[Raven]

I am looking for a daily driver and was considering getting an older model E46M3? Does anyone have one or know of someone who is selling? Thanks!

Looking to spend under $20K (cash buyer)

You're in it. Why do you want another? Don't waste your money.

[snowball]

You're in it. Why do you want another? Don't waste your money.

It'll put him at ease as this daily driver did:

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Not a bad experiment......

[QDOG]

I was thinking that too, but we just added another company to our portfolio in the insurance space and their offices are near Deep Ellum in which the parking is limited to street side parking. I will be spliting my time at our main office located at the Galleria office buildings and out there. I don't want to leave my car out to bake or potentially get vandalized!!

[mbowdo20]

and you want to get a bmw instead, common it's not that much of a step down, your making me all sad on the inside. haha

[Raven]

It'll put him at ease as this daily driver did:

Not a bad experiment......

Those POS beaters constantly break down and end up costing you way more money than they're worth. They obviously did not show him breaking down on the highway in the middle of rain and/or rush hour traffic so they wouldn't look like an even bigger bunch of retards rollin' around in a busted sh!tbox.

Stupid experiment - only a slimy used car salesman would try to convince you to buy POS beater on purpose.

If you're desperate for a 2nd car, maybe Karen will part with something off her BMW car lot, at least then you'd know where it came from.

[snowball]

Those POS beaters constantly break down and end up costing you way more money than they're worth. They obviously did not show him breaking down on the highway in the middle of rain and/or rush hour traffic so they wouldn't look like an even bigger bunch of retards rollin' around in a busted sh!tbox.

Stupid experiment - only a slimy used car salesman would try to convince you to buy POS beater on purpose.

If you're desperate for a 2nd car, maybe Karen will part with something off her BMW car lot, at least then you'd know where it came from.

Raven, how come you only see the glass as half empy? Damn good excuse to take half day off work when it breaks down. No one at work will be upset for missing work because they know what you drive daily, and they also will not be jealous of your ride and talk about you behind your back. If your kids are with ya' it makes for an exciting special day off! You could buy a fleet of those cars and fix them weekly and still not spend much money and have plenty of backup drives. There are advantages to POSs, at least they make other cars look better. Chill man chill..... it was a great experiment! :beer:

[QDOG]

Mbow, the car I am considering will not be as pristine as yours. The cars in my price range are pretty ragged out!

[m topls]

If you're desperate for a 2nd car, maybe Karen will part with something off her BMW car lot, at least then you'd know where it came from.

That's pretty funny because I was thinking about recommending one of my models to Q, but not selling it to him. :) Q, you can spend alot less cash and get a decent daily driver (one that probably won't get vandalized in your new work area) by getting an e36 or e30 3-series, not the ///M models -- just a plain 3-series (and why not an e46 non-M?). My old 88 e30 325is (with 189K miles) would still be my daily driver today if some jerk hadn't run into it a couple of years ago. Those 1980s era 3- and 5-series (e30 and e28) are like the energizer bunny - some of the best engines BMW ever built (and easy to maintain). Buy one from a long-time BMW CCA member and you'll be golden. :)

Check out this ad on the Lone Star Chapter BMW CCA site -- the president of our chapter is selling his e36 M3 sedan 5-speed with LOTS of goodies. Asking $14,500. If you don't want all the goodies, I might be interested in some of them. :)
http://lscbmwcca.org/forum/Topic9663-11-1.aspx

[m topls]

Hey Q, did you see this article in the August issue of Car and Driver? The M Coupe is listed as one of the cars along with several others that you'll recognize. Since you want to spend $20K or less, I thought you should check this out.
Best Cars for $20K (http://www.caranddriver.com/features/09q3/best_cars_for_20k-feature)

[Raven]

Raven, how come you only see the glass as half empy? Damn good excuse to take half day off work when it breaks down. No one at work will be upset for missing work because they know what you drive daily, and they also will not be jealous of your ride and talk about you behind your back. If your kids are with ya' it makes for an exciting special day off! You could buy a fleet of those cars and fix them weekly and still not spend much money and have plenty of backup drives. There are advantages to POSs, at least they make other cars look better. Chill man chill..... it was a great experiment! :beer:

And after all those breakdowns and high maintenance bills, Q will end up getting fired for tardies and not be able to pay any bills. He will also most likely get to endure many possible rapings and/or robberies at the hands of potential fubar clients after breaking down in the "wrong spots." You're just evil to advise Q to put himself in a situation like that.

BTW Q, if you get a POS beater keep extra condoms in the glove box for your protection, and be sure to bring it to a meet and run it into snowballs' car since he obviously endorses having it and the lifestyle that comes with that type of ownership. :)

[///MPOWEROO1]

Q, is $20k your limit? If you find a nice example with mods would you consider spending a little more?

[TiptronicSoldier]

I'm sure for a DD something stock and maintained would be the best

[TiptronicSoldier]

http://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/1362584331.html

[m topls]

Hey Q, I just got the new Roundel today and there are 3 cars in TX that you might be interested in. Two are in the Dallas area!

2004 330i. Imola Red/black alcantara. 70K miles. 6-speed. Performance & cold-weather packages. Warranty until 3/10. Always garaged, non-smoker. Serviced every 7.5k miles. 2nd owner. All service up to date. $18K obo. Stacy: 210-771-3731. stacy.lamoy@brooks.af.mil

2001 740i. Black/Black leather. 60K miles. Automatic, sport & cold-weather pkgs. Navigation. Dinan exhaust, software & CAI. 18" wheels. All manuals & keys, 2nd owner, non-smoker, garaged, no dings, immaculate. $19,995. Glenn: 214-649-9105. sdgddouglass@aol.com

1999 M3. Silver/Gray. 56.2K miles. 5-speed. Dinan S2 chip, CAI, sway bars, shock tower braces & exhaust, always garaged, never wrecked, non-smoker, ONE OWNER, meticulously maintained. $15,500. Peter: 972-213-5816. peter.mauthe@rhoadslucca.com

[///MPOWEROO1]

I'm sure for a DD something stock and maintained would be the best

Tastefully moded and well maintained would be more fun and I know Q doesn't like his things stock!

[RaceMX-M3]

Q I'll sell you mine for $20k but only for you. :)

[QDOG]

haha. That would be a steal!! Your HPF kit costs more then that !!

How about $20K and a box of premium mandarin oranges?