Buying a used M that has been tracked?

ajminn · 01-24-2011, 09:35 AM

Are there any downsides? I understand that the cat has been driven really hard, but aren't these cars designed to do that? I'm not really sure what the downside would be if the car was well maintained. Consistent oil changes, alignments, pads replaced, new tires when needed, etc? Thoughts and opinions would be appreciated.

008 · 01-24-2011, 10:41 AM

Check for stress points in the chassis and suspension. These cars are designed to be sporty but no street cars are designed to handle the rigours of the track often. Check the rotor thickness, get a print out of the over revs, check suspension mounts and bushings for play, etc.

Kyoshi71 · 01-24-2011, 11:58 AM

I'll keep this real simple.......PASS.

Yes, the car is made for an occasional trip to the track but are not track cars.

ajminn · 01-25-2011, 08:49 AM

After thinking harder, I did just that. No use in buying a car that has had new tires installed every 5000 miles.

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ajminn Private 10 Rep 66 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Buying a used M that has been tracked? Are there any downsides? I understand that the cat has been driven really hard, but aren't these cars designed to do that? I'm not really sure what the downside would be if the car was well maintained. Consistent oil changes, alignments, pads replaced, new tires when needed, etc? Thoughts and opinions would be appreciated.
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008 Sexual Philanthropist 5 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Check for stress points in the chassis and suspension. These cars are designed to be sporty but no street cars are designed to handle the rigours of the track often. Check the rotor thickness, get a print out of the over revs, check suspension mounts and bushings for play, etc. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 AW/SC DCT, ZCV bought 11/10 sold 9/11
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Kyoshi71 Colonel 93 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I'll keep this real simple.......PASS. Yes, the car is made for an occasional trip to the track but are not track cars. __________________ "But resist we much; we must; and we will much; about that be committed." ~Rev. Al Sharpton 2010 E92 M3\|Silverstone II\|M-DCT\|NCSW\|2MT\|ZCW\|ZPP\|ZTP\|302\|507\|Gas Guzzler Tax
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ajminn Private 10 Rep 66 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	After thinking harder, I did just that. No use in buying a car that has had new tires installed every 5000 miles.
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