Would you buy a 3rd owner e90 M3?

slpymnky · 01-14-2014, 03:53 PM

I have my eye on either an e9x M3 or an S4/S5. I found a 2008 M3, which is older than I'd want to buy, but it only has 32K miles. The other caveat is that he is the third owner. Do you think that impacts resale value a lot? Also, would you be wary at all?

slpymnky · 01-14-2014, 04:04 PM

Also, I have owned two BMWs in the past, but neither were Ms. What kinds of maintenance items can I expect in the near future?

How much do brakes cost on the Ms? I know for my e90 330i, they were about $1K IIRC.

grantmax · 01-14-2014, 04:38 PM

2008? Pass.

It's on you to determine if this car was sold because it kept breaking or because it wasn't being driven enough. As an e90, I would have a skeptical.

katchup · 01-14-2014, 04:47 PM

IMO, you should never look at buying a sports car like an m3 with re sale in mind. Or youll always be scared to drive it, put miles on it, mod it, etc.

exmowner · 01-14-2014, 04:47 PM

Would you marry a girl that slept with a few guys before you? Same idea you'll be the only one that knows. You and the DMV that is.

e92livin · 01-14-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by exmowner

Would you marry a girl that slept with a few guys before you? Same idea you'll be the only one that knows. You and the DMV that is.

stupidest way to put it possible lol

exmowner · 01-14-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by e92livin

stupidest way to put it possible lol

ya but it's my way.

grantmax · 01-14-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by exmowner

Would you marry a girl that slept with a few guys before you? Same idea you'll be the only one that knows. You and the DMV that is.

Lol. This is a fun analogy (put the emphasis where you will).

I think a good question is, "would you buy a house without an inspection and evaluation?"

LucWerkz · 01-14-2014, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Sparkle

quite a bit of miles, years, and owners on her, but I would still ride her:

Texting this to your wife in 3......2........run.

TOX1C · 01-14-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Sparkle

quite a bit of miles, years, and owners on her, but I would still ride her:

I'm dying right now. That's hilarious

gazosnic · 01-14-2014, 05:43 PM

ownership # isnt an issue. look at the maintenance and general condition of the car like other said

There isnt anything wrong with 08 either (the only drawback i can think of is that it has older nav... but you can retrofit that if all else looks good)

e-solo · 01-14-2014, 05:59 PM

Im the third owner of my M. I bought it with less than 20K miles. It was maintained well before I got it so I didn't mind. One plus is mine is still under warranty. That might be something to think about.

ChrisF · 01-14-2014, 08:32 PM

On a high volume car like an M3, I doubt it would make much difference. I'm the 3rd owner of mine. Since buying, I've compiled the full service history and maintenance history. Car was well cared for as evidenced by the maintenance record and exterior condition. Those should be the primary factors in purchasing. Have a thorough PPI (pre-purchase inspection) done if you are seriously considering. Best money you will ever spend.

SWOT1 · 01-14-2014, 08:53 PM

Mine - '09 24k miles, 3rd owner... no problem!! Take a low mile, well maintained multiple owner M3 over a ONE owner high mileage car all day long!

ddas · 01-14-2014, 08:55 PM

Unlikely.

1fastdoc · 01-14-2014, 10:38 PM

I'm also the third owner of mine; bought it with 6600 miles on it.

First owner had it for a year and traded it in on a Panamera in FL. Second owner was a Porsche guy that went to buy a new Porsche and decided to buy the M3 off the lot.

Pre purchase inspection was flawless, car was pristine and the story checked out so I snapped it up.

I drive so few miles/year that it will go to the fourth owner before it hits 20k miles.

TX · 01-14-2014, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1fastdoc

I'm also the third owner of mine; bought it with 6600 miles on it.

First owner had it for a year and traded it in on a Panamera in FL. Second owner was a Porsche guy that went to buy a new Porsche and decided to buy the M3 off the lot.

Pre purchase inspection was flawless, car was pristine and the story checked out so I snapped it up.

I drive so few miles/year that it will go to the fourth owner before it hits 20k miles.

Correct me if I'm wrong but that is not the typical life/owner cycle of your usual M3 or is it? 4 owners before 20K miles. That would normally be a red flag to me to stay away from that car.

foam · 01-15-2014, 12:11 AM

3 Owners @ 60K when I purchased it. If you look at the car and have proof maintenance was done, I am sure you are fine. Mines looked like a car with 20K miles and 1 owner when I purchased it. If it looks good to you and it checks out, why not?

Lute__ · 01-15-2014, 12:33 AM

I wouldn't buy an e90.

gds52 · 01-15-2014, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Sparkle

quite a bit of miles, years, and owners on her, but I would still ride her:

Born
February 2, 1954 (age 59)

Spouse(s)
Jean-François Allaux (1973–1981)
Billy Joel (1985–1994)
Richard Taubman (1994–1995)
Peter Cook (1996–2008)

Children
Alexa Ray Joel (b. 1985)
Jack Paris Brinkley Cook (b. 1995)
Sailor Lee Brinkley Cook (b. 1998)

lol...thts a good one. But you forgot to mention the name of the lady

Christie Brinkley !!!!!

isherdholi · 01-15-2014, 03:43 AM

Lol Good thread

Hate to go back on topic, but nothing wrong with buying a car with 3 owners

325rider · 01-15-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Corbis

I wouldn't buy an e90.

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slpymnky Private First Class 19 Rep 168 Posts Drives: Searching for my next Bimmer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA->SF iTrader: (0)	Also, I have owned two BMWs in the past, but neither were Ms. What kinds of maintenance items can I expect in the near future? How much do brakes cost on the Ms? I know for my e90 330i, they were about $1K IIRC.
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grantmax Lieutenant Colonel 142 Rep 1,637 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	2008? Pass. It's on you to determine if this car was sold because it kept breaking or because it wasn't being driven enough. As an e90, I would have a skeptical.
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katchup Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (9)	IMO, you should never look at buying a sports car like an m3 with re sale in mind. Or youll always be scared to drive it, put miles on it, mod it, etc. __________________ 2016 MW ZCP F80 M3(current) 2016 SO ZCP 6MT F82 M4(sold) 2015 MW 6MT F80 M3(sold) Individual Hellrot ZCP E92 M3(sold)
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gazosnic Major 108 Rep 1,042 Posts Drives: bmw m3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (3)	ownership # isnt an issue. look at the maintenance and general condition of the car like other said There isnt anything wrong with 08 either (the only drawback i can think of is that it has older nav... but you can retrofit that if all else looks good)
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e-solo First Lieutenant 14 Rep 347 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Im the third owner of my M. I bought it with less than 20K miles. It was maintained well before I got it so I didn't mind. One plus is mine is still under warranty. That might be something to think about.
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ChrisF Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 203 Posts Drives: '11 M3 ZCP, '10 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marin iTrader: (1)	On a high volume car like an M3, I doubt it would make much difference. I'm the 3rd owner of mine. Since buying, I've compiled the full service history and maintenance history. Car was well cared for as evidenced by the maintenance record and exterior condition. Those should be the primary factors in purchasing. Have a thorough PPI (pre-purchase inspection) done if you are seriously considering. Best money you will ever spend.
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SWOT1 The Hammock Man 493 Rep 593 Posts Drives: X3MC, X3 M40i, E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 M3 [8.00] 2020 BMW X3M Comp. [0.00] 2018 BMW X3 M40i [9.00]	Mine - '09 24k miles, 3rd owner... no problem!! Take a low mile, well maintained multiple owner M3 over a ONE owner high mileage car all day long! __________________ - '20 X3MC \| Alpine White \| Black Alcantara/Midrand Beige \| loaded \| 295/265 PS4S - '09 E93 M3 \| Alpine White \| Bamboo Beige Novillo \| DCT \| loaded \| Chrome M220 Wheels - 275/255 PSS Last edited by SWOT1; 01-14-2014 at 08:59 PM..
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1fastdoc Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2017 R8 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	I'm also the third owner of mine; bought it with 6600 miles on it. First owner had it for a year and traded it in on a Panamera in FL. Second owner was a Porsche guy that went to buy a new Porsche and decided to buy the M3 off the lot. Pre purchase inspection was flawless, car was pristine and the story checked out so I snapped it up. I drive so few miles/year that it will go to the fourth owner before it hits 20k miles.
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foam Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 206 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WA iTrader: (1)	3 Owners @ 60K when I purchased it. If you look at the car and have proof maintenance was done, I am sure you are fine. Mines looked like a car with 20K miles and 1 owner when I purchased it. If it looks good to you and it checks out, why not?
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Lute__ Banned 9 Rep 156 Posts Drives: '08 JB M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Geneva iTrader: (1)	I wouldn't buy an e90.
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isherdholi Private First Class 12 Rep 126 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Lol Good thread Hate to go back on topic, but nothing wrong with buying a car with 3 owners
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