Salvage/Rebuilt E9x m3's

[titleiststud]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

What information do you have about the impact that caused the car to be totaled? Curious of the extent of damage the deemed it so.

From what I was told and could gather, the impact was on the front left and required left fender, front bumper, and undertray replacements. The wheels were also replaced as the impact caused it to go in a curb and bend one of the wheels. No frame damage from what I was told and can tell from being underneath the car and driving it (put 2k miles or so on it already). For the price, I was willing to take the risk of having to upgrade or replace some things, especially considering the car is 10 years old at this point.

On a positive note, I'm in SC and was able to get full comp/collision coverage through my insurance agency.

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by titleiststud

From what I was told and could gather, the impact was on the front left and required left fender, front bumper, and undertray replacements. The wheels were also replaced as the impact caused it to go in a curb and bend one of the wheels. No frame damage from what I was told and can tell from being underneath the car and driving it (put 2k miles or so on it already). For the price, I was willing to take the risk of having to upgrade or replace some things, especially considering the car is 10 years old at this point.

On a positive note, I'm in SC and was able to get full comp/collision coverage through my insurance agency.

Any idea on what the value was on the car beforehand? As to not seem as if I am fishing, I was involved in an accident this morning at someone else's fault and am impatient on waiting for will it or will it not be totaled.

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1525885

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by SEMOM3

Simple answer: possibly (chassis flex, etc.) depending on the type of damage and quality of repairs.

Likely negligible to the average weekender

but the average weekender is not buying a separate car to build a track toy. Although i've seen my share of people who do lol

[titleiststud]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Any idea on what the value was on the car beforehand? As to not seem as if I am fishing, I was involved in an accident this morning at someone else's fault and am impatient on waiting for will it or will it not be totaled.

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1525885

Read your thread earlier and it sounded terrifying, but I in the end you were both lucky to walk away. It was totaled in or around 2017 I believe. It is the base M3 with no iDrive, so I'm assuming the value was in the low to mid-20's, but that's just a guess?

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by titleiststud

Read your thread earlier and it sounded terrifying, but I in the end you were both lucky to walk away. It was totaled in or around 2017 I believe. It is the base M3 with no iDrive, so I'm assuming the value was in the low to mid-20's, but that's just a guess?

As mine sits as a 2011 with no options at all, KBB says it is worth just a little under $25k despite the market saying it is worth a decent amount more than that. We'll see where it goes. Congrats on the car!

[SDPLV]

Damn. That's a steal at $12k. Most us plan to keep ours for a while anyways.

Wouldn't mind saving a solid $16k from what I purchased mine at!

I could have used that difference and bought another rebuilt car if something went wrong with the first, ha!

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

As mine sits as a 2011 with no options at all, KBB says it is worth just a little under $25k despite the market saying it is worth a decent amount more than that. We'll see where it goes. Congrats on the car!

Market? Not entirely... to an enthusiast your car is worth more. The general market typically doesn't desire stripper cars

[SDPLV]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Market? Not entirely... to an enthusiast your car is worth more. The general market typically doesn't desire stripper cars

General market doesn't go searching 8-10 yr old V8 M3s either. The market for this car is enthusiasts at this point.

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by SDPLV

General market doesn't go searching 8-10 yr old V8 M3s either. The market for this car is enthusiasts at this point.

I disagree. But I see your point

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

I disagree. But I see your point

I think A LOT of people accidentally stumble upon a used E93 and make a purchase. My guess is it is very rare for someone to purchase an E90 or E92 without knowing what the car is. Typically they know what they are looking for and what they will accept when purchasing an M3. Although I have recently seen a few threads from E90 and E92 buyers asking some rudimentary questions which throws my theory out the window. With that being said I do agree that it takes a special buyer to purchase an M3 with a single option (cigarette lighter) and fully prepared to pay more for that car than a fully optioned one.

[perth1]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

would it handle as nice if anything repaired wasn't 100% to spec? Something like a frame or something that is not 100% in line with factory.

Hi,
Performing wheel alignment with electronic 4-wheel laser based measurement equipment will confirm if there is any misalignment or incorrect measurements. Have you performed a wheel alignment yet? Cheers,

[monterey]

something doesn't add up here. seems too good to be true. but incredible find at 50% off!