Anybody know this car ??

[MERLIN335i]

Hi,

As per title, does anyone know this M3 ?

SA12 BHP - Electric/Japan Red - Competition Pack - Black 359's.

Owned in the Glasgow, Bedford, East Anglia areas.

TIA.

[sylonien]

Nope - what are you trying to find out? Buying it?

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by sylonien

Nope - what are you trying to find out? Buying it?

Anything, going to view tomorrow, I have the build spec, warranty & service history, etc etc, just hoping no one has seen it on track days, or in a body shop , knowledge is power, especially when dealing with BMW salesmen

[sylonien]

Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

Anything, going to view tomorrow, I have the build spec, warranty & service history, etc etc, just hoping no one has seen it on track days, or in a body shop , knowledge is power, especially when dealing with BMW salesmen

I see I see. Sorry can't help. But good luck with it!

[DavS1]

I'm in Glasgow - Don't recognise it sorry

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by DavS1

I'm in Glasgow - Don't recognise it sorry

Drove 200 miles to view it, turned out to have been heavily tracked, and absolutely covered in stone chips, and chunks out of the wheels, so much for BMW AUC cars

[DavS1]

Thats pretty crap, there will be good cars out there maybe not AUC however!

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by DavS1

Thats pretty crap, there will be good cars out there maybe not AUC however!

The one I have now purchased and collect on Monday, is not AUC, and how refreshing for a salesman NOT to try and sell you finance, gap insurance, tyre insurance etc etc, and not to be patronised, by him assuming you are a numpty who will believe everything he tells you ! When in fact you know more about the product he is selling than he does !

[DavS1]

Makes for a nice change that. What did you go for? (spec/colour combo?) How are you liking it so far?

I'm getting pretty fed up with mine, getting itchy feet and miss having a petrol turbo car.

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by DavS1

Makes for a nice change that. What did you go for? (spec/colour combo?) How are you liking it so far?

I'm getting pretty fed up with mine, getting itchy feet and miss having a petrol turbo car.

Spec & photos in thread below.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1191670

Only done about 200 miles in it so far, still playing with DCT modes.

[DavS1]

Looks like a cracker! like the red stitching on the seats. how is the performance exhaust?

DCT imo is fantastic, note that changing the modes with the button next to the selector seems to change when it shifts and how long it holds the gears in auto mode, changes where kickdown is etc. M dynamic mode as well is good fun

I'm stuck between modifying or selling up atm, last few weeks have been a nightmare with it, in the space of 2 weeks its had 2 throttle actuators and an idle speed actuator, all common problems (throttle actuators 1700 fitted from bmw) hopefully that will be it for a while other than maintenance.

[MERLIN335i]

Originally Posted by DavS1

how is the performance exhaust?

Sound great when warmed up, but it makes the cold start cycle sound even harsher.