Should I Go From E90 330 to E46 M3? NEED ADVICE!

ClutchNY · 03-14-2010, 11:55 PM

OK Gents, I need some help...Any info would be appreciated.

I currently own a 2006 E90 330i, fully loaded. I am looking to get into an E46 M3 (preferably 2004-2006). I found a 2004 in my area for an asking price of 23k. The dealer claims its a "special edition" like ZCP or whatever...I highly doubt it because yes it has the correct wheels and cross drilled rotors, but it has red brembos and doesn't have alcantara, or the correct steering wheel that came with the competition package. (unless im mistaken).

Specs:
2004 M3 Coupe
47k miles
SMG
Grey with red leather
navigation w/ 6CD changer
heated seats
xenons
ZCP wheels, cross-drilled rotors, and red brembo brakes

-i thought it was weird that the carfax said it spent most of its life on the east coast then miraculously made its way to California. It also had 5(!) owners.
- the dealers asking price is $23k...what should i be looking to pay in todays market?

also, what are some common problems to look for in a 2004.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

r53s65e90 · 03-15-2010, 12:28 AM

5 owners?

Find something else IMO.

smmmurf · 03-15-2010, 12:36 AM

WTF, 5 owners? Cars are like girlfriends man, you don't want to get with one that's been with every guy on the football team. Well, maybe if that's your thing...

mexicanmike · 03-15-2010, 01:57 AM

wow, 5 owners!!! NO WAY!!!

armorrig · 03-15-2010, 02:01 AM

She's like Jenny from the block then huh.

ClutchNY · 03-15-2010, 11:22 AM

lol, no i dont want a slut car, haha.

can u guys give me some things to look for in other E46 M3s? common problems, recalls,etc.

wat years are the best?

EAS · 03-16-2010, 04:05 PM

Some information on maintenance here: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=190111

Here is a Sticky about buying e46 M3s: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=189390

Hope that helps.

saeedg48 · 03-16-2010, 04:06 PM

330 < M3

MrAdams · 03-16-2010, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeedg48

330 < M3

03-14-2010, 11:55 PM	#1
ClutchNY New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Should I Go From E90 330 to E46 M3? NEED ADVICE! OK Gents, I need some help...Any info would be appreciated. I currently own a 2006 E90 330i, fully loaded. I am looking to get into an E46 M3 (preferably 2004-2006). I found a 2004 in my area for an asking price of 23k. The dealer claims its a "special edition" like ZCP or whatever...I highly doubt it because yes it has the correct wheels and cross drilled rotors, but it has red brembos and doesn't have alcantara, or the correct steering wheel that came with the competition package. (unless im mistaken). Specs: 2004 M3 Coupe 47k miles SMG Grey with red leather navigation w/ 6CD changer heated seats xenons ZCP wheels, cross-drilled rotors, and red brembo brakes -i thought it was weird that the carfax said it spent most of its life on the east coast then miraculously made its way to California. It also had 5(!) owners. - the dealers asking price is $23k...what should i be looking to pay in todays market? also, what are some common problems to look for in a 2004. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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03-15-2010, 12:28 AM	#2
r53s65e90 8300 19 Rep 573 Posts Drives: r53 s65e90 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	5 owners? Find something else IMO.
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smmmurf Colonel 309 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT 353k+ miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA iTrader: (7)	WTF, 5 owners? Cars are like girlfriends man, you don't want to get with one that's been with every guy on the football team. Well, maybe if that's your thing...
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mexicanmike Captain 18 Rep 636 Posts Drives: 09 E93 Jerez Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Morgan Hill, CA iTrader: (0)	wow, 5 owners!!! NO WAY!!!
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armorrig Brigadier General 77 Rep 3,268 Posts Drives: Tamiya Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So.Cal. iTrader: (2)	She's like Jenny from the block then huh.
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ClutchNY New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	lol, no i dont want a slut car, haha. can u guys give me some things to look for in other E46 M3s? common problems, recalls,etc. wat years are the best?
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EAS 546 Rep 5,695 Posts Drives: VF620 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	Some information on maintenance here: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=190111 Here is a Sticky about buying e46 M3s: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=189390 Hope that helps.
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saeedg48 Brigadier General 342 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	330 < M3 __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey
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