If you bought a 2011 Alpine White M3 coupe from BMW of Mount Laurel last week...

radiantm3 · 07-01-2014, 10:56 AM

You already paid it forward by not driving it enough.

hlmiii · 07-01-2014, 11:26 AM

Well, there's at least two of us with the "creepy" thought.
I was thinking of posting the same thing, but decided just to let go ....

Then there's the legal liability it could open.

I'm with "owner doesn't need the added peace of mind. (Just) leave a note ..."

PhillyNate · 07-01-2014, 12:41 PM

Well, that's why we all have opinions gentlemen. I personally would absolutely want someone to contact me about a USED car and tell me it's REAL HISTORY. Fuck a carfax Lol. Particularly a purchase of this magnitude and a car that BMW "picks and chooses" what they want to cover under warranty. I would be grateful to know it's not a ticking time bomb and as we all know from this forum,14k miles is not an indicator of shit with these cars. But if your opinion is to live in the dark when not needed then you are entitled to it.

PhillyNate · 07-01-2014, 12:48 PM

No "creep" in it whatsoever LMAO. It's called passing on a blessing and/or being nice. A lost art/skill based on this forum at times and CERTAINLY in this Country nowadays.

Amirsm3 · 07-01-2014, 01:00 PM

I've been looking for the guy who bought my Z. It's nowhere near as expensive as your M, but at 35k miles for an 07 (plus a ton of mods), I just wanted to let the guy know he has nothing to worry about. I left a mod journal, though and a note saying to enjoy, lol!

radiantm3 · 07-01-2014, 01:05 PM

Is this like trying to find out who is now dating your ex? You want to find the guy to give him insider tips?

Amirsm3 · 07-01-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

Is this like trying to find out who is now dating your ex? You want to find the guy to give him insider tips?

anom3 · 07-01-2014, 01:37 PM

bah, dont listen to these nay-sayers, i think what your doing is the nicest thing ever.

the new owner of the car is lucky to get a car that has been taken care of so well.

good news is if he decides to do any modding / communicating online, chances are quite high he'll end up here.

good luck finding him ( ... maybe its a her! lol! )!

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

No "creep" in it whatsoever LMAO. It's called passing on a blessing and/or being nice. A lost art/skill based on this forum at times and CERTAINLY in this Country nowadays.

Rupes · 07-01-2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

You bought a great car!!!!!! Because it was mine. Enjoy it!!!! I'll be HAPPY to tell the new proud owner ALL about all 14k miles on it and how well maintained it was in those 3 years. CONGRATS

Did you try putting up missing posters on telephone poles?

Kurt_OH · 07-01-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

You bought a great car!!!!!! Because it was mine. Enjoy it!!!! I'll be HAPPY to tell the new proud owner ALL about all 14k miles on it and how well maintained it was in those 3 years. CONGRATS

WHAT? ? ?

The source of my signature on Bimmerfest.com has left the fold?

To quote Austin Powers: "Ouch baby. Very ouch! "

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyNate
I just love how a 4 year old car/design is STILL the benchmark which other automakers aspire to reach. Still winning comparisons . Still very much in the conversation. Is the E9x M3 a legend? You bet your @ss it is.

IzzyGray · 07-01-2014, 03:46 PM

I had listed my previous vehicle up on Autotrader but ended up trading it in. However, even after informing Autotrader of the no-sale(refund from ad cost), they didn't take it down. Months later, the person who bought it from the dealership contacted me(he thought I was some scam artist using someone else's photo and trying to sell a vehicle). It ended up being an awesome conversation(he travelled cross country to pick the vehicle up) and he was glad that it was well taken care of. I also left a tune on the vehicle and although he had a suspicion, it was never confirmed. So he was happy to learn of that(stock was about 200bhp and the tune bumped it to 245 whp, so it's not a small jump). He definitely got a deal with all my mods ;x

Ludey · 07-01-2014, 04:12 PM

I just bought an M a week or so ago and bumped in to the original owner here. It was nice getting the piece of mind. However, the percentage of M owners that use this forum is very low - the chances of you finding him are slim.

And to the guy that had 30k of repairs done to his car. Damn, so shady man. You might want to be careful sharing that info though. If you misrepresented that to the seller, he'd likely sue you and win... I know I would if I were put in that position. Jeez, I go around and tell potential buyers of every scratch on the car and how it happened... I could never do something so dishonest.

PhillyNate · 07-01-2014, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt_OH

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyNate

You bought a great car!!!!!! Because it was mine. Enjoy it!!!! I'll be HAPPY to tell the new proud owner ALL about all 14k miles on it and how well maintained it was in those 3 years. CONGRATS

WHAT? ? ?

The source of my signature on Bimmerfest.com has left the fold?

To quote Austin Powers: "Ouch baby. Very ouch! "

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyNate
I just love how a 4 year old car/design is STILL the benchmark which other automakers aspire to reach. Still winning comparisons . Still very much in the conversation. Is the E9x M3 a legend? You bet your @ss it is.

Only because life has a way of switching shit up. I'm actually WAY happier with my choice of enthusiast car replacement than I EVER thought. "If you wanna make God laugh, tell 'em your plans"- anonymous.
There, another great quote Lol

PhillyNate · 07-01-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupes

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyNate

You bought a great car!!!!!! Because it was mine. Enjoy it!!!! I'll be HAPPY to tell the new proud owner ALL about all 14k miles on it and how well maintained it was in those 3 years. CONGRATS

Did you try putting up missing posters on telephone poles?

LMAO. It was already covered with Lionel Richie posters...seen my avatar?

PhillyNate · 07-01-2014, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anom3

bah, dont listen to these nay-sayers, i think what your doing is the nicest thing ever.

the new owner of the car is lucky to get a car that has been taken care of so well.

good news is if he decides to do any modding / communicating online, chances are quite high he'll end up here.

good luck finding him ( ... maybe its a her! lol! )!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyNate

No "creep" in it whatsoever LMAO. It's called passing on a blessing and/or being nice. A lost art/skill based on this forum at times and CERTAINLY in this Country nowadays.

thanks man

PhillyNate · 07-01-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IzzyGray

I had listed my previous vehicle up on Autotrader but ended up trading it in. However, even after informing Autotrader of the no-sale(refund from ad cost), they didn't take it down. Months later, the person who bought it from the dealership contacted me(he thought I was some scam artist using someone else's photo and trying to sell a vehicle). It ended up being an awesome conversation(he travelled cross country to pick the vehicle up) and he was glad that it was well taken care of. I also left a tune on the vehicle and although he had a suspicion, it was never confirmed. So he was happy to learn of that(stock was about 200bhp and the tune bumped it to 245 whp, so it's not a small jump). He definitely got a deal with all my mods ;x

That's a great story.

PhillyNate · 07-01-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ludey

I just bought an M a week or so ago and bumped in to the original owner here. It was nice getting the piece of mind. However, the percentage of M owners that use this forum is very low - the chances of you finding him are slim.

And to the guy that had 30k of repairs done to his car. Damn, so shady man. You might want to be careful sharing that info though. If you misrepresented that to the seller, he'd likely sue you and win... I know I would if I were put in that position. Jeez, I go around and tell potential buyers of every scratch on the car and how it happened... I could never do something so dishonest.

To each his/her own. Just another one of those things that make this forum interesting/entertaining and a good read...to say the least. Lol

PhillyNate · 07-01-2014, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt_OH

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyNate

You bought a great car!!!!!! Because it was mine. Enjoy it!!!! I'll be HAPPY to tell the new proud owner ALL about all 14k miles on it and how well maintained it was in those 3 years. CONGRATS

WHAT? ? ?

The source of my signature on Bimmerfest.com has left the fold?

To quote Austin Powers: "Ouch baby. Very ouch! "

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyNate
I just love how a 4 year old car/design is STILL the benchmark which other automakers aspire to reach. Still winning comparisons . Still very much in the conversation. Is the E9x M3 a legend? You bet your @ss it is.

For you...
Selling my M3 this week and am HEARTBROKEN.http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=993911
...and the M3 STILL IS THE CONVERSATION.

Nola 32/65 · 07-01-2014, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Well, that's why we all have opinions gentlemen. I personally would absolutely want someone to contact me about a USED car and tell me it's REAL HISTORY. Fuck a carfax Lol. Particularly a purchase of this magnitude and a car that BMW "picks and chooses" what they want to cover under warranty. I would be grateful to know it's not a ticking time bomb and as we all know from this forum,14k miles is not an indicator of shit with these cars. But if your opinion is to live in the dark when not needed then you are entitled to it.

My opinion is that I think you left a bag of white powder in the trunk hidden, about a kilo in size and you're just trying to get it back hahaha.

Seriously though, I said it before but I'd love to meet the guy we got our car from. Only had 8k miles but still like to know the history.

Genericuser1 · 07-02-2014, 08:43 AM

I wish I could find the original owner of my car so I could find out all the bad crap they did to it.

At least it will be well taken care of now.

lsmkr01 · 07-02-2014, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dsm918

Only 14k miles? I already put on 14k in 1.5 years

did you try selling private party before trading it in? I would have been seriously interested given the low miles

14k? I put 25k in 1yr 4months

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hlmiii Lieutenant 86 Rep 541 Posts Drives: '11 1M '10 M5 '05 M3 '12 CRT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	Well, there's at least two of us with the "creepy" thought. I was thinking of posting the same thing, but decided just to let go .... Then there's the legal liability it could open. I'm with "owner doesn't need the added peace of mind. (Just) leave a note ..."
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PhillyNate ENTHUSIAST 135 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: 2010 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Porsche Cayman [0.00]	Well, that's why we all have opinions gentlemen. I personally would absolutely want someone to contact me about a USED car and tell me it's REAL HISTORY. Fuck a carfax Lol. Particularly a purchase of this magnitude and a car that BMW "picks and chooses" what they want to cover under warranty. I would be grateful to know it's not a ticking time bomb and as we all know from this forum,14k miles is not an indicator of shit with these cars. But if your opinion is to live in the dark when not needed then you are entitled to it. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2010 Carrara White Porsche Cayman 6mt 2014 Whiteout Toyota GT-86 6mt(Sold 05/23/15) 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe(forced retirement 06/06/14) 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe(retired 06/21/11)
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PhillyNate ENTHUSIAST 135 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: 2010 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Porsche Cayman [0.00]	No "creep" in it whatsoever LMAO. It's called passing on a blessing and/or being nice. A lost art/skill based on this forum at times and CERTAINLY in this Country nowadays. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2010 Carrara White Porsche Cayman 6mt 2014 Whiteout Toyota GT-86 6mt(Sold 05/23/15) 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe(forced retirement 06/06/14) 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe(retired 06/21/11)
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Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	I've been looking for the guy who bought my Z. It's nowhere near as expensive as your M, but at 35k miles for an 07 (plus a ton of mods), I just wanted to let the guy know he has nothing to worry about. I left a mod journal, though and a note saying to enjoy, lol! __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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IzzyGray Lieutenant 27 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (3)	I had listed my previous vehicle up on Autotrader but ended up trading it in. However, even after informing Autotrader of the no-sale(refund from ad cost), they didn't take it down. Months later, the person who bought it from the dealership contacted me(he thought I was some scam artist using someone else's photo and trying to sell a vehicle). It ended up being an awesome conversation(he travelled cross country to pick the vehicle up) and he was glad that it was well taken care of. I also left a tune on the vehicle and although he had a suspicion, it was never confirmed. So he was happy to learn of that(stock was about 200bhp and the tune bumped it to 245 whp, so it's not a small jump). He definitely got a deal with all my mods ;x
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Ludey Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2015 Turbo S Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clt iTrader: (0)	I just bought an M a week or so ago and bumped in to the original owner here. It was nice getting the piece of mind. However, the percentage of M owners that use this forum is very low - the chances of you finding him are slim. And to the guy that had 30k of repairs done to his car. Damn, so shady man. You might want to be careful sharing that info though. If you misrepresented that to the seller, he'd likely sue you and win... I know I would if I were put in that position. Jeez, I go around and tell potential buyers of every scratch on the car and how it happened... I could never do something so dishonest.
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Genericuser1 Captain 22 Rep 661 Posts Drives: M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	I wish I could find the original owner of my car so I could find out all the bad crap they did to it. At least it will be well taken care of now.
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