Santorini Blue M3 for sale

[PetrolFumes]

Originally Posted by aus

So what's a US spec 2013 Santorini Blue, manual go for now?
Say 45k miles?

who knows. there arent enough being sold to tell

[healthnut]

This is Santorini Claus,

I'm heralding from the North Pole with some SB news for y'all....

There will be coming later next week on BAT, a 15K mile SB E92 M3 DCT that is a prime example...

Start sharpening your pencils, it should make for a very exciting episode in BMW Individual land.....

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by healthnut

This is Santorini Claus,

I'm heralding from the North Pole with some SB news for y'all....

There will be coming later next week on BAT, a 15K mile SB E92 M3 DCT that is a prime example...

Start sharpening your pencils, it should make for a very exciting episode in BMW Individual land.....

I’ve been a good boy this year, can you stick one of those under the tree by the sidewalk. Keys in the mailbox is good, thanks

[damascus]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...l_notification

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by damascus

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...l_notification

OOF Alberta & Ontario car, hope it wasn't driven in Fall or Winter.

[healthnut]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

OOF Alberta & Ontario car, hope it wasn't driven in Fall or Winter.

Based on the mileage, I think this car is A okay...

[Freiheit]

Seller refers to the car as a "Limited Edition", but later on admits that it isn't, its just mimicking the UK500 cars.

For sanity's sake, I wish everyone who references the UK 500 cars would quit quoting that same idiot article that refers to the "iconic M badge colors" as "Imola Red, Mineral White, and Santorini Blue". The wording is almost identical in that ad, a couple of articles linked in the talkback below it, and several other places. I keep finding more. Everyone seems to be quoting the same fluff that some guy pulled out of thin air at some point, and its wrong.

[The_Reaper]

Originally Posted by m3jala

That drove me nuts when looking for mine. Search for 6 speed manual, spend hours sifting through dct results.

LOL hahahahahahaha me too

[Freiheit]

Originally Posted by m3jala

That drove me nuts when looking for mine. Search for 6 speed manual, spend hours sifting through dct results.

Most "internet car sales managers" can't even spell "DCT", and they probably think "six speed" is a bicycle.

However, its easy to defeat on most search engines. Set all your preferences: body style, mileage, etc. Don't bother selecting "manual", just leave the transmission options alone. Go into the custom search box (if the service offers one, most do), and type "-DCT, - dual clutch". That simple operand should make most of the DCT cars disappear.

I use such tricks to great effect on places like Craigslist. Searching for "M3 -sedan -conv*", and then clicking on "titles only" and "bundle duplicates" can save a ton of time.

Now if there was a simple way to block every ad where someone listed a 325/328/330 with the "M3 Package", I'd be very happy.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by Freiheit

Most "internet car sales managers" can't even spell "manual", and they probably think "six speed" is a bicycle.

However, its easy to defeat on most search engines. Set all your preferences: body style, mileage, etc. Don't bother selecting "manual", just leave the transmission options alone. Go into the custom search box (if the service offers one, most do), and type "-DCT, - dual clutch". That simple operand should make most of the DCT cars disappear.

I use such tricks to great effect on places like Craigslist. Searching for "M3 -sedan -conv*", and then clicking on "titles only" and "bundle duplicates" can save a ton of time.

Now if there was a simple way to block every ad where someone listed a 325/328/330 with the "M3 Package", I'd be very happy.

On Craigslist they always list the DCT Trans as "Other"

[healthnut]

Originally Posted by damascus

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...l_notification

I sincerely hope the winning bidder of this car, truly knows what SB looks like in person, because the photos are not truly representative of Santorini Blue, rather these photos appear to make the car look like my favorite color Laguna Seca Blue.... SB is absolutely stunning, just want everybody to make sure they are aware....

[IB M]

What's the guess on final hammer price on BAT? $52 is my guess.

[DGN23]

Watching this one for sure. Love Santorini.

[healthnut]

Originally Posted by IB M

What's the guess on final hammer price on BAT? $52 is my guess.

Great Guess.

If you scroll to the first remark from the seller, there are several fees and duty associated with this purchase price +2.5% to import to USA....

If it's a US buyer, I would guess the car sells around 46.5-49.5K + Bat fees of 5% +2.5% duty et all..........+shipping............

It's a great spec for the right long term buyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EJT86]

Still there, website says they're selling a 2011 with 23k mi also

[healthnut]

I have a Q for everybody?

When you look at the actual bids, not comments, well maybe, but focus on bids for now on BAT for this car (and any car for all intensive purposes).....

If you click on the bidders, you can see their history...
I find it peculiar to say the least......
So many low bids never anything close to actual sales
So many bids on different cars, not something that makes sense either......
I am just curious how much of these auctions could be influenced in house, vs. actual genuine people ?

Maybe I have been watching too much Curb Your Enthusiasm, but I'd appreciate everybody's comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by healthnut

I have a Q for everybody?

When you look at the actual bids, not comments, well maybe, but focus on bids for now on BAT for this car (and any car for all intensive purposes).....

If you click on the bidders, you can see their history...
I find it peculiar to say the least......
So many low bids never anything close to actual sales
So many bids on different cars, not something that makes sense either......
I am just curious how much of these auctions could be influenced in house, vs. actual genuine people ?

Maybe I have been watching too much Curb Your Enthusiasm, but I'd appreciate everybody's comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No such thing

[xcusem3]

Originally Posted by healthnut

I sincerely hope the winning bidder of this car, truly knows what SB looks like in person, because the photos are not truly representative of Santorini Blue, rather these photos appear to make the car look like my favorite color Laguna Seca Blue.... SB is absolutely stunning, just want everybody to make sure they are aware....

Oh I know, I own one!

[xcusem3]

Originally Posted by Freiheit

Seller refers to the car as a "Limited Edition", but later on admits that it isn't, its just mimicking the UK500 cars.

For sanity's sake, I wish everyone who references the UK 500 cars would quit quoting that same idiot article that refers to the "iconic M badge colors" as "Imola Red, Mineral White, and Santorini Blue". The wording is almost identical in that ad, a couple of articles linked in the talkback below it, and several other places. I keep finding more. Everyone seems to be quoting the same fluff that some guy pulled out of thin air at some point, and its wrong.

You're partially correct, the seller is correct in saying that these are limited edition cars, just not part of the UK500 as you've mentioned.

The SB cars that came to our market were called "edition series" cars and it was strictly cosmetic upgrades; black chrome kidneys, side markers, exhaust tips, etc.

I own the other Santorini m3 that was originally sold in Alberta, these two cars were actually sitting beside each other when I picked mine up 5 years ago. Yes this car was sold originally in Alberta.

[IB M]

$46K Sold

$48,300 with BAT Fee

Plus import fees and transfer to US

[healthnut]

Originally Posted by IB M

$46K Sold

$48,300 with BAT Fee

Plus import fees and transfer to US

Yep, I nailed that one on the Bulls Eye.......
And the Next Winner on the Price is Right is Adam..
Congratulations Boy. What a steal bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Adammotronic]

Thanks! I was surprised it went for what it did but the Canadian thing threw some people I think. For those wondering, import costs ran around $3,100 including $1,300 for transport.