Salvage M3 on Ebay..see the before and after

///M Power-Belgium · 06-30-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kisenwether

I rebuilt my M3, it wasn't major damage but enough that the insurance didn't want to fix. It was no where near what this is, maybe like 1/20th of that damage.

Also the safety isn't really compromised on all salvage cars, Mine is a salvage and I'm pretty sure it would pass all the safety standards. I will most likely never sell this car since it was a father/son project so I don't have to worry about resale.

Do you have any pics of it ???

Kisenwether · 06-30-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Do you have any pics of it ???

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...hlight=rebuild

Darth One · 06-30-2013, 01:50 PM

These guys are as shady as fuck. Throwing the word "limited edition" in there to hopefully mislead people that this is a Lime Rock or something

TrevorM3 · 06-30-2013, 01:56 PM

i just saw this car on ebay too. didn't read the desrciption.

They seemed to have done alot of work painting the inside the bay and everything.

TrevorM3 · 06-30-2013, 08:38 PM

So does anyone know if it was a salvage title or??

If it was only suppose to be used for parts it should have a destruction tittle or something like that.

TexasSpartan · 06-30-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JWE90

It is junk. Crush it, shred it and send it to China.

Also states its a 6 peed manual in the original salvage listing but the eBay listing clearly shows a DCT.

FVM3 · 06-30-2013, 10:46 PM

At least he didnt state thats a lime rock lol

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 06-30-2013, 11:00 PM

Must be the "LOL Rock" edition.

vzm3 · 07-01-2013, 10:18 PM

How is this a "Limited Edition" ???

Can this be rare the "F'd Up Edition" M3?

SilentAttack · 07-01-2013, 10:33 PM

Damn

beemerdude5150 · 07-02-2013, 06:33 AM

whoever was in the car for that hit probably isnt alive anymore.

RIP. Does anyone know who that is? is he a forum member?

W/// · 07-02-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mjposner

The paint, body work and used engine had to cost at least 15k, so I suspect 29k is the break-even point. Question would be is the smashed car worth more for parts at a $13,200 purchase price?

That's what I was going to say too. Is that smashed car even worth $13k? I'd want the rear LCI taillights though

W/// · 07-02-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by beemerdude5150

whoever was in the car for that hit probably isnt alive anymore.

RIP. Does anyone know who that is? is he a forum member?

Based on what? Car interior looks OK, and the bodyside from fender back looks in good shape.

///M3THOD · 07-02-2013, 08:47 AM

That car had to need a donor car for the entire front end. Everything needed replacement.

I wouldn't be surprised if the tranny and/or diff was damaged to from the impact.

mdosu · 07-02-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mjposner

We removed and replaced the right fender/right suspension and bumper and grille for a superb job done.

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they weren't lying...lol, just omitted the fact it was a major reconstruction!

suprafrank · 07-03-2013, 10:42 PM

current bidding price is what??? $27,600 and someone actually bid on that car with that price. That's ridiculous considering a pre-owned 2011 M3 without any accident and in good condition would cost about what $45,000 roughly I guess. That bidding price is totally overpriced. They say they did a good job fixing it but I will not bet on that. That M3 is going to have problems ranging from strange noises that will drive the driver crazy to various mechanical problems that needs many many trip to the shop to diagnose the problems and that's going to take a lot of time sitting in the shop and $$ of course plus lots of frustration for the owner. Worst scenario, the car breaks down because components not installed properly and cause major accident. I will say even if it costs less than $5,000 I will not buy it. If it's free, may be you can make some money out of it by selling the parts.

One last thing, the country of assembly listed on the vehicle history report should listed as US/Germany and not just Germany to be more honest.

Koldun · 07-03-2013, 11:17 PM

45K for a 2011? That would be a steal, and it would have an assload of miles.

suprafrank · 07-04-2013, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Koldun

45K for a 2011? That would be a steal, and it would have an assload of miles.

I guess I was exacerating. I just checked KBB.com. probably $50k to $56k. Anyhow, $27k for that salvaged M3 is just ridiculous.

mjposner · 07-04-2013, 06:17 AM

"I will say even if it costs less than $5,000 I will not buy it." No its worth way more than 5k in parts. Seats, nav, rear diff, wheels, trunk lid, etc..easily 10-15k in value if you have a shop or patience.

My flood damaged car was sold as salvage on ebay for 30k and the new owner successfully drove the car from Phily to Louisiana. Not sure what his future looks like from the freshwater flood, but maybe he will get lucky.

beemerdude5150 · 07-04-2013, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

they weren't lying...lol, just omitted the fact it was a major reconstruction!

I just mean it looks toe up

llis · 07-04-2013, 11:00 AM

Um... Salvage means the car was totaled. Why the surprise? Also, in most states, afaik, buying a salvage car means a comprehensive safety inspection every year, which can be not cheap, and a pita. Am I wrong? Has this changed recently?

The only time I would consider a salvage is if I'm building a racecar and the original damage wasn't to fundamental structures.

hightechrdn · 07-04-2013, 02:50 PM

Hi, I have been in lurking mode for a while... when I saw this thread, I decided to create an account so that I could participate.)

I would be surprised if anyone actually repaired the car shown in the salvage auction... My guesses are:

1) It is a scam eBay add (more so than just being shady). The poster of the auction hasn't sold any other cars that I can see in their history. Why would someone just suddenly get into the repair/flipping business?

2) The VIN tag(s) were transfered from the salvage car to another M3. Maybe the actual M3 was stolen or not wrecked as badly, but has problems with the title?

I just can't see anyone investing the time into welding/swapping over the entire frontend off another M3 and doing a complete repaint/color change. The door jams which you can see in one picture are also orange, along with the engine bay.

My 2 cents... I obviously have no actual knowledge of the situation with that car, but it does look like trouble in any case.

06-30-2013, 01:50 PM	#25
Darth One drunk poster 6613 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	These guys are as shady as fuck. Throwing the word "limited edition" in there to hopefully mislead people that this is a Lime Rock or something
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TrevorM3 Banned 3322 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i just saw this car on ebay too. didn't read the desrciption. They seemed to have done alot of work painting the inside the bay and everything.
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06-30-2013, 08:38 PM	#27
TrevorM3 Banned 3322 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	So does anyone know if it was a salvage title or?? If it was only suppose to be used for parts it should have a destruction tittle or something like that.
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FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	At least he didnt state thats a lime rock lol
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06-30-2013, 11:00 PM	#30
Ashley Schaeffer BMW Banned 91 Rep 833 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (1)	Must be the "LOL Rock" edition.
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07-01-2013, 10:18 PM	#31
vzm3 Member 43 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	How is this a "Limited Edition" ??? Can this be rare the "F'd Up Edition" M3?
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SilentAttack Lieutenant Colonel 163 Rep 1,790 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Jerez Black 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Damn
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07-02-2013, 06:33 AM	#33
beemerdude5150 First Lieutenant 51 Rep 384 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Loaded Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	whoever was in the car for that hit probably isnt alive anymore. RIP. Does anyone know who that is? is he a forum member?
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07-02-2013, 08:47 AM	#36
///M3THOD Lieutenant Colonel 117 Rep 1,625 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ATL iTrader: (30)	That car had to need a donor car for the entire front end. Everything needed replacement. I wouldn't be surprised if the tranny and/or diff was damaged to from the impact.
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07-03-2013, 10:42 PM	#38
suprafrank Enlisted Member 14 Rep 46 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	current bidding price is what??? $27,600 and someone actually bid on that car with that price. That's ridiculous considering a pre-owned 2011 M3 without any accident and in good condition would cost about what $45,000 roughly I guess. That bidding price is totally overpriced. They say they did a good job fixing it but I will not bet on that. That M3 is going to have problems ranging from strange noises that will drive the driver crazy to various mechanical problems that needs many many trip to the shop to diagnose the problems and that's going to take a lot of time sitting in the shop and $$ of course plus lots of frustration for the owner. Worst scenario, the car breaks down because components not installed properly and cause major accident. I will say even if it costs less than $5,000 I will not buy it. If it's free, may be you can make some money out of it by selling the parts. One last thing, the country of assembly listed on the vehicle history report should listed as US/Germany and not just Germany to be more honest. Last edited by suprafrank; 07-03-2013 at 10:53 PM..
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Koldun Banned 10 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	45K for a 2011? That would be a steal, and it would have an assload of miles.
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07-04-2013, 06:17 AM	#41
mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	"I will say even if it costs less than $5,000 I will not buy it." No its worth way more than 5k in parts. Seats, nav, rear diff, wheels, trunk lid, etc..easily 10-15k in value if you have a shop or patience. My flood damaged car was sold as salvage on ebay for 30k and the new owner successfully drove the car from Phily to Louisiana. Not sure what his future looks like from the freshwater flood, but maybe he will get lucky. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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llis octane chick 79 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: ex-M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 ZCP [10.00] 2003 BMW M5 [0.00]	Um... Salvage means the car was totaled. Why the surprise? Also, in most states, afaik, buying a salvage car means a comprehensive safety inspection every year, which can be not cheap, and a pita. Am I wrong? Has this changed recently? The only time I would consider a salvage is if I'm building a racecar and the original damage wasn't to fundamental structures.
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07-04-2013, 02:50 PM	#44
hightechrdn Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Still looking Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have been in lurking mode for a while... when I saw this thread, I decided to create an account so that I could participate.) I would be surprised if anyone actually repaired the car shown in the salvage auction... My guesses are: 1) It is a scam eBay add (more so than just being shady). The poster of the auction hasn't sold any other cars that I can see in their history. Why would someone just suddenly get into the repair/flipping business? 2) The VIN tag(s) were transfered from the salvage car to another M3. Maybe the actual M3 was stolen or not wrecked as badly, but has problems with the title? I just can't see anyone investing the time into welding/swapping over the entire frontend off another M3 and doing a complete repaint/color change. The door jams which you can see in one picture are also orange, along with the engine bay. My 2 cents... I obviously have no actual knowledge of the situation with that car, but it does look like trouble in any case.
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