2008 M3 price check please

HadesM3 · 05-04-2016, 07:10 PM

Hey guys,

I am new to the forum and thinking about pulling the trigger on a 2008 m3 but wanted to see if I was over paying or the price is right. Your feedback is much appreciated.

2008 M3 sedan
6MT
72,000 miles
3 owners
Space Gray exterior
Black interior
Very good condition
No accidents on carfax but bumper covers refinished in the past
Nav, sunroof, EDC, enhanced audio, comfort access
Rod bearings replaced, new tires and all fluids changed

$29,000 price

Thanks in advance!

Frozen · 05-04-2016, 07:29 PM

Sounds about right. A great deal on it would be 27k. Overpaying would be 31-32k. Hope that helps.

loveskiing · 05-04-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by e90m305

Sounds about right. A great deal on it would be 27k. Overpaying would be 31-32k. Hope that helps.

Hard to make accurate recommendation w/o pics...but based on what info you gave us, I'd agree with the previous post...
Remember if you do pull the trigger on this, you join the elite Space Gray Club!

Kong Sheng Han · 05-04-2016, 09:57 PM

Documentation for rod bearings and maintenance?

bimmer414 · 05-04-2016, 10:04 PM

Get a PPI, check brakes ($$$) and suspension. When were plugs done last?

HadesM3 · 05-04-2016, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kong Sheng Han

Documentation for rod bearings and maintenance?

Yes, I have seen the receipts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmer414

Get a PPI, check brakes ($$$) and suspension. When were plugs done last?

New pads, but original rotors. No records of sparks plugs being changed. Is this an easy DIY or expensive job? Anything I specific I should look for regarding the suspension?

Thanks for all the feedback guys!!!

bimmer414 · 05-04-2016, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZombieM3

Yes, I have seen the receipts.

New pads, but original rotors. No records of sparks plugs being changed. Is this an easy DIY or expensive job? Anything I specific I should look for regarding the suspension?

Thanks for all the feedback guys!!!

Rotors are $250+ each. Plugs are supposed to be done every 37k miles. A set of NKG plugs is around $60, it can be a PITA without the several hundred dollar BMW coilpack removal tool. There is also a $35 tool that a forum member makes and sells which has great reviews. Look for the usual suspension issues, shocks, tie rods, bushings, squeaks on the test drive over bumps, wheel bearings etc. Things that wear out, remember the M tax applies on these parts too.

Flying Ace · 05-05-2016, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZombieM3

Yes, I have seen the receipts.

New pads, but original rotors. No records of sparks plugs being changed. Is this an easy DIY or expensive job? Anything I specific I should look for regarding the suspension?

Thanks for all the feedback guys!!!

For an 08 with that mileage you'll need:

1. Rotor change (all corners)
2. Spark Plugs
3. rear diff fluid flush
4. brake fluid flush
5. pad change (all corners)

I'm assuming last time anything was done was around 30k miles.

Is it expensive? Hell yes. M tax at its worse here. I literally just went through all the above at 60k.

$1200 in parts, sourcing it myself, $900 indie labor. Once you do this, it'll be good for the next 2-4 years for various items. Almost be like a brand new car.

kb9uwu · 05-05-2016, 08:08 AM

seems high, I paid that for a similar '08 over 2 years ago.

IIAp3x · 05-05-2016, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZombieM3

Hey guys,

I am new to the forum and thinking about pulling the trigger on a 2008 m3 but wanted to see if I was over paying or the price is right. Your feedback is much appreciated.

2008 M3 sedan
6MT
72,000 miles
3 owners
Space Gray exterior
Black interior
Very good condition
No accidents on carfax but bumper covers refinished in the past
Nav, sunroof, EDC, enhanced audio, comfort access
Rod bearings replaced, new tires and all fluids changed

$29,000 price

Thanks in advance!

The dealer can buy this car for $25-26k in the wholesale market if that helps you to know...

Godchild14 · 05-05-2016, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZombieM3

Hey guys,

I am new to the forum and thinking about pulling the trigger on a 2008 m3 but wanted to see if I was over paying or the price is right. Your feedback is much appreciated.

2008 M3 sedan
6MT
72,000 miles
3 owners
Space Gray exterior
Black interior
Very good condition
No accidents on carfax but bumper covers refinished in the past
Nav, sunroof, EDC, enhanced audio, comfort access
Rod bearings replaced, new tires and all fluids changed

$29,000 price

Thanks in advance!

Yep that's too much

Uber V8 · 05-05-2016, 01:10 PM

That's roughly the same price as mine I have for sale, except I've done all the maintenance items listed, have "cooler" parts on my car and it's newer

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1254585

HadesM3 · 05-05-2016, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

For an 08 with that mileage you'll need:

1. Rotor change (all corners)
2. Spark Plugs
3. rear diff fluid flush
4. brake fluid flush
5. pad change (all corners)

I'm assuming last time anything was done was around 30k miles.

Is it expensive? Hell yes. M tax at its worse here. I literally just went through all the above at 60k.

$1200 in parts, sourcing it myself, $900 indie labor. Once you do this, it'll be good for the next 2-4 years for various items. Almost be like a brand new car.

All Fluids changed recently. The plugs were last changed at 35k.

How long do rotors typically last on the average m3? Any issues riding it out with the new pads at 72k? Sounds like all 4 rotors need replacement next time around.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godchild14

Yep that's too much

What do you think is a good price? The seller is not very negotiable or so he says. He keeps hanging his hat on the money recently spent on the new rod bearings.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IIAp3x

The dealer can buy this car for $25-26k in the wholesale market if that helps you to know...

Is a private party purchase a couple grand lower than wholesale typically at this price point?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uber V8

That's roughly the same price as mine I have for sale, except I've done all the maintenance items listed, have "cooler" parts on my car and it's newer

Nice car! Too bad it's not a sedan.

Flying Ace · 05-05-2016, 02:57 PM

Rotor wear varies car by car, you need to check for thickness.

If your spark plugs were last changed at 35, then sounds like it's time again to do this. Don't forget rear diff fluid flush too.

burtonsbs5114 · 05-05-2016, 03:28 PM

I think the price sounds fair.

decimation1 · 05-05-2016, 07:15 PM

I thinks the price is right on point, especially with rod bearing replacement receipts. All the other stuff is normal wear and tear, time to suck it up and pay the M tax as stated above. If you DIY it greatly reduces all maintenance costs.

Frozen · 05-05-2016, 10:27 PM

I'm thinking about selling my 08 e90 6MT Loaded. Interlagos blue on Bamboo with 75k miles. Had rod bearings done by BMW at 55k miles and of course both throttle body actuators around the same time.

Car is like new with brand new Michelin Tires and needs nothing. I'll probably list it for 29k. I'm in SF.

Flying Ace · 05-05-2016, 11:56 PM

08/09s can sell in any range between $25 and $31 depending on mileage, condition, whether major servicing done by owner or being pushed to the next owner...

bitchincamaro · 05-06-2016, 03:03 PM

Not bad, considering the rod bearing job.

kb9uwu · 05-06-2016, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitchincamaro

Not bad, considering the rod bearing job.

Why not? IMO that lowers the value.

Time Lord · 05-07-2016, 05:17 AM

I'm selling mine for 26k and it is the exact same car and milage. I have done all maintenance, and new brakes. Mine has rear sunshade. Didn't know if that one had it.

Time Lord · 05-07-2016, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZombieM3

Yes, I have seen the receipts.

New pads, but original rotors. No records of sparks plugs being changed. Is this an easy DIY or expensive job? Anything I specific I should look for regarding the suspension?

Thanks for all the feedback guys!!!

Plugs take 30min. To change your self.

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Frozen Captain 572 Rep 844 Posts Drives: Frozen Red e92 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Sounds about right. A great deal on it would be 27k. Overpaying would be 31-32k. Hope that helps.
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bimmer414 Private First Class 68 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Get a PPI, check brakes ($$$) and suspension. When were plugs done last? __________________ 08 E90 M3 - 6MT, Interlagos Blue, no moonroof, tech package, carbon trim, silver interior. -------------------------------------------------------------------
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kb9uwu Supreme Czar 309 Rep 779 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 6MT (GONE) Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Central Illinois iTrader: (0)	seems high, I paid that for a similar '08 over 2 years ago.
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Uber V8 Volcano Knuckles 393 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	That's roughly the same price as mine I have for sale, except I've done all the maintenance items listed, have "cooler" parts on my car and it's newer http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1254585
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Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4992 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	Rotor wear varies car by car, you need to check for thickness. If your spark plugs were last changed at 35, then sounds like it's time again to do this. Don't forget rear diff fluid flush too. __________________ 22 Phytonic/Coffee X5 45e (CoVID-free) 08 Speed Yellow 911 GT3 Sharkwerks 12 AW/Cinnamon X5d Sports Pkg (retired) 14 AW/Beige M6GC ZCP, MPE, V2 steering wheel, vorsteiner (retired) 08 SSII/Black E90 M3 (retired)
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05-05-2016, 07:15 PM	#16
decimation1 First Lieutenant 196 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 08 e90 MT Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	I thinks the price is right on point, especially with rod bearing replacement receipts. All the other stuff is normal wear and tear, time to suck it up and pay the M tax as stated above. If you DIY it greatly reduces all maintenance costs.
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Frozen Captain 572 Rep 844 Posts Drives: Frozen Red e92 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking about selling my 08 e90 6MT Loaded. Interlagos blue on Bamboo with 75k miles. Had rod bearings done by BMW at 55k miles and of course both throttle body actuators around the same time. Car is like new with brand new Michelin Tires and needs nothing. I'll probably list it for 29k. I'm in SF.
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Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4992 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	08/09s can sell in any range between $25 and $31 depending on mileage, condition, whether major servicing done by owner or being pushed to the next owner...
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bitchincamaro Enlisted Member 5 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT - Jerez Black Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	Not bad, considering the rod bearing job.
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