MY11 E92 M3 "Individual" - Adelaide.

[2022500]

I had a look at an E92 M3 with a few "Individual" items specced on it (on Carsales, at a dealer located in Adelaide.)

Off the top of my head some features- it's got Individual Brass Metallic paint, Individual Pewter (white) leather, Individual Audio (info off VIN decoder), "Competition" option ... So a few expensive options. Price is at $61.5k ATM, I think it has been reduced from a higher price? I actually liked the Brass Metallic paint, the white leather is perhaps not very practical...

I had a look over it. If anyone interstate is interested in it I can offer some observations. I won't post them on here. It appears to have originated in Sydney, then made it's way to Tassie and now Adelaide. The PPSR report gives the last registered state as Tassie, but I've seen pics of it with Euro SA plates on it- don't know what the go is there? It hasn't been serviced in Adelaide going by the books.

[2022500]

Oh yeah, it's got some sort of aftermarket exhaust system on it.

[DR-JEKL]

yeah its certainly an 'indvidual' spec not many guys would go for that car, having said that I like the paint, the interior not so much

What's wrong with the car?

[JJH]

I've always liked the Brass metallic exterior colour, ever since the E46 M3 but that interior colour would make me run the other way - way too 'Individual' for me! Interestingly, it's the first E9X I've seen with the Titanium shadow interior trim like I have in mine, rather than the more common brushed aluminium or carbon leather.

[MJBO]

It's funny I'm the other way, I love the interior but the exterior colour is a bit "eh".

[2022500]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

What's wrong with the car?

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it. I'm not a mechanic and didn't drive it.

I did expect a few areas to be better for the asking price/ km - but it is at a dealer and I haven't looked at any others around that price. I'm not going to post anything on here as I don't think it would be fair on whoever is the next owner. Especially given that colour will always make it obvious which Aussie M3 is being talked about. Suffice perhaps to say I'm a fussy buyer.

Here's a pic of it to show what the colour looks like



Their pictures don't do it justice.

[Fezza]

looks like an old retirees luxury sedan than an m3. a wrap would fix that problem

[dean87]

Love this colour.
Looks much better in person too

[2022500]

You do need to see it in person.

Not everyone necessarily wants their M3 to stand out either. If I get one the M3 badge will be coming off. I much prefer a vehicle that blends in and doesn't attract attention.

[cplagz]

Originally Posted by 2022500

You do need to see it in person.

Not everyone necessarily wants their M3 to stand out either. If I get one the M3 badge will be coming off. I much prefer a vehicle that blends in and doesn't attract attention.

If you're looking around that price range I'm in the process of prepping my E90 M3 for sale if the 4dr tickles your fancy. Have $10k+ in receipts for it (BE bearings+arp bolts .etc done)

[2022500]

Originally Posted by cplagz

If you're looking around that price range I'm in the process of prepping my E90 M3 for sale if the 4dr tickles your fancy. Have $10k+ in receipts for it (BE bearings+arp bolts .etc done)

I am looking and an E90 would be my preference. The price, well I'm also looking at other models/ brands that interest me- up at $60k there are other options that also interest me. If that one had been immaculate, with excellent service history, I would have persude it further. A lot of the M3's on Carsales have been on there for a long time, even cheaper ones with not many more km on them.

Running costs long term are also a factor for me. The E90/92 is the dearest model I'm looking at, partly due to SA registration costs being rated on the number of engine cylinders. Insurance also seems expensive- the 1M, F80 M3 and M2 work out cheaper which is puzzling!

[2022500]

Originally Posted by cplagz

If you're looking around that price range I'm in the process of prepping my E90 M3 for sale if the 4dr tickles your fancy. Have $10k+ in receipts for it (BE bearings+arp bolts .etc done)

Love the white colour, but it looks like you've done quite a few mods (on top of the bearings)? I'm looking for something as stock as possible.

[E90M3_Guy]

I'd also noticed this on carsales. The exterior colour certainly is 'individual' but it's a refreshing change from the usual colours. I could live with it even if it does have a bit of a 'retiree' look about it. The white interior is a definite "no". It would look grubby very quickly. Black interior is the way to go IMHO.

[cplagz]

Originally Posted by 2022500

Love the white colour, but it looks like you've done quite a few mods (on top of the bearings)? I'm looking for something as stock as possible.

Nothing that isn't 100% reversible 😁 except maybe updated angel eyes. Still have all the stock parts except exhaust, but I'm sure sourcing a OEM system wouldn't be too hard.
Bigger alloy paddles, bpm tune(dct+eng), air filter, eibach springs, exhaust and carbon front lip. If you are interested I can get some more details/photos (it's currently in storage) I think it's ~62km...I just don't drive it, have a ute for daily and a turbo E30 that's done 2500km in 10 years

[BMWM3TS]

Originally Posted by 2022500

Love the white colour, but it looks like you've done quite a few mods (on top of the bearings)? I'm looking for something as stock as possible.

Just a view and each to their own but daylight difference between a slightly twesked e90 /e92 and a stock one from a butt dyno point of view.

[2022500]

Originally Posted by BMWM3TS

Just a view and each to their own but daylight difference between a slightly twesked e90 /e92 and a stock one from a butt dyno point of view.

I'm looking at it from a long term investment point of view. Anything modded is usually worth less.

[2022500]

There's now a Redbook Inspection attached to the CarSales advert.

[BMWM3TS]

Originally Posted by 2022500

I'm looking at it from a long term investment point of view. Anything modded is usually worth less.

Nah, if your patient and you negotiate well and buy off an enthusiast, they usually have the stock parts to take it back to stock on the very off chance there is any price appreciation Just a view but better cars to buy in terms of garage queens from a speculative investment perspective. But surely if you are thinking investment on a e9x m3 it's a 2013 ish pure in white or orange with sub 50k odometer.

[2022500]

Looks like someone has taken the plunge on this one.

[Qikish]

Originally Posted by BMWM3TS

Nah, if your patient and you negotiate well and buy off an enthusiast, they usually have the stock parts to take it back to stock on the very off chance there is any price appreciation Just a view but better cars to buy in terms of garage queens from a speculative investment perspective. But surely if you are thinking investment on a e9x m3 it's a 2013 ish pure in white or orange with sub 50k odometer.

Couldn't agree with this statement more. I think it is a bit of a pipe dream "investing" in a E9x M3. Don't get me wrong, I own one and would love to see the price rise but I just cant see anything other than the latest model with the lowest kays being worth anything ridiculous in the future. I think as many of us have, if you spend 50k - 60k on one and it manages to come close to holding that value over the next decade then that's a win.