Used M3 in Quebec

[Twinbo]

Hi all,

I'm looking far and wide for a used e90 M3 and have a question about buying a used vehicle in Quebec. Why are they less expensive? Is the winter really that harsh on the cars compared to ON?
Any Quebec members here who can suggest a place in Quebec City where a PPI could be performed?

Thanks in advance

[Prince_of_Persia]

Hey man,

I remember when I was looking for my M3, I found the same thing. Apparently the roads are not that nice there, they use salt, and people drive like crazy. This is what I heard from a dealership so I am not sure if it is true.

Glad you are getting an M3 back, all done with your truck / wedding?

[Twinbo]

Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

Hey man,

I remember when I was looking for my M3, I found the same thing. Apparently the roads are not that nice there, they use salt, and people drive like crazy. This is what I heard from a dealership so I am not sure if it is true.

Glad you are getting an M3 back, all done with your truck / wedding?

Hey Mo,

Ya I've heard the same thing. This one isn't winter driven so I'm hoping it won't be too bad. I've just found it tough to find one out here that isn't white or SSII (no offence to those colours, just prefer the darker hues).
The truck last for 18 months while I was working a bit in the field - served it's purpose. Glad wedding is over but now we're expecting our first child so a whole different set of fun coming up.
How's Van?

[Prince_of_Persia]

Originally Posted by Twinbo

Hey Mo,

Ya I've heard the same thing. This one isn't winter driven so I'm hoping it won't be too bad. I've just found it tough to find one out here that isn't white or SSII (no offence to those colours, just prefer the darker hues).
The truck last for 18 months while I was working a bit in the field - served it's purpose. Glad wedding is over but now we're expecting our first child so a whole different set of fun coming up.
How's Van?

Oh congrats on your first child. I love Vancouver, a really fun city.

Good luck on the hunt for your next M3.

[swifty]

I did the same thing before settling on a new car. The prices in Quebec are definitely the cheapest but the dealers seemed less inclined to provide service history etc, upon request. Then all the stuff about the salt and the roads steered me to other options.

If you are positive there was no accident, and have access to all the service records etc, it should be fine. But don't finalize till you get a chance to go and see the car. Especially the under carriage for rust and all.

[Twinbo]

swifty - agreed. I've been assured that the car has not been winter driven, and so far they have been straight forward in offering up a 3rd party inspection (their choice), full inspection report from their own shop. Still waiting on the BMW service records.

[Epoustouflant]

Originally Posted by Twinbo

Hi all,

I'm looking far and wide for a used e90 M3 and have a question about buying a used vehicle in Quebec. Why are they less expensive? Is the winter really that harsh on the cars compared to ON?
Any Quebec members here who can suggest a place in Quebec City where a PPI could be performed?

Thanks in advance

High end cars in Quebec drop value quicker than ROC as there is simply a lot less people with money / less demand outside of Montreal.

If it's a summer driven car you have nothing to fear. Even winter driven, these cars have underbodies made mostly of aluminum and plastics.

E90 / sedans usually are daily drivers and have been winter driven. M3s are for the most part seen as summer cars only in Quebec, 2nd or 3rd owners want these as weekend/summer cars and don't want a beat up daily driver.

I bought my M3 out of Quebec as there wasn't much supply here last year - lots of US rebuilt cars in Quebec too!

If you have any other questions let me know.

[bde]

I've heard that Quebec used car industry is quite shady and not to be trusted...

[Yvette]

quebec is ok as long as its not from
Montreal

[Twinbo]

Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

High end cars in Quebec drop value quicker than ROC as there is simply a lot less people with money / less demand outside of Montreal.

If it's a summer driven car you have nothing to fear. Even winter driven, these cars have underbodies made mostly of aluminum and plastics.

E90 / sedans usually are daily drivers and have been winter driven. M3s are for the most part seen as summer cars only in Quebec, 2nd or 3rd owners want these as weekend/summer cars and don't want a beat up daily driver.

I bought my M3 out of Quebec as there wasn't much supply here last year - lots of US rebuilt cars in Quebec too!

If you have any other questions let me know.

Thanks for the information. Hopefully get the service records shortly. You don't happen to know of a BMW Indie mechanic in Quebec City? Someone who would be knowledgeable enough to do a Pre-Purchase Inspection.

[spaniard]

Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

Hey man,

I remember when I was looking for my M3, I found the same thing. Apparently the roads are not that nice there, they use salt, and people drive like crazy. This is what I heard from a dealership so I am not sure if it is true.

Glad you are getting an M3 back, all done with your truck / wedding?

So true!

[Epoustouflant]

Originally Posted by Twinbo

Thanks for the information. Hopefully get the service records shortly. You don't happen to know of a BMW Indie mechanic in Quebec City? Someone who would be knowledgeable enough to do a Pre-Purchase Inspection.

Yes! I actually live in Quebec City.

You should call Autobahn8 and ask for Serge. They service my M3 and are very knowledgeable when it comes to M cars.

Which car are you looking at? Send me a link via PM and I'll see if I know anything about the car. Quebec City is a very small market/village and stories travel fast.