Price check: 2005 e46 m3

Jaballin · 06-09-2019, 12:56 PM

Hi all I'm currently looking at a 2005 e46 M3. Its condition is:

75k miles
perfect exterior
perfect Interior
estoril blue
SMG
Convertible
$16k
3 Owners (current and 2nd owner drive only on weekends)
Never seen rain or snow, garaged
New back tires, Needs front tires
Needs valve replacement

I have not seen the maintenance records, but it sounds like the car has been looked after. I don't think VANOS, subframe, or rod bearings have been touched. Assuming all this will have to be replaced, it will cost an arm and a leg. I'm guessing the car is not worth 16k.

Based on what I've seen I'd say its closer to worth $12-14k but I'm not sure. Any thoughts?

IB M · 07-18-2019, 05:56 PM

What color interior?
Did u buy?
Pics?

Chris_PDX · 07-26-2019, 04:26 PM

10-13k.

It's got a soft top and SMG, two things that tank values. If the subframe hasn't been reinforced, VANOS solenoid not done, or RB done, then that's ~4k of maintenance right there. Not including if it needs water pump/thermostat, hoses/belts, etc. which at 75k miles, it might.

06-09-2019, 12:56 PM	#1
Jaballin Registered 3 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2010 Mazda 3 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Price check: 2005 e46 m3 Hi all I'm currently looking at a 2005 e46 M3. Its condition is: 75k miles perfect exterior perfect Interior estoril blue SMG Convertible $16k 3 Owners (current and 2nd owner drive only on weekends) Never seen rain or snow, garaged New back tires, Needs front tires Needs valve replacement I have not seen the maintenance records, but it sounds like the car has been looked after. I don't think VANOS, subframe, or rod bearings have been touched. Assuming all this will have to be replaced, it will cost an arm and a leg. I'm guessing the car is not worth 16k. Based on what I've seen I'd say its closer to worth $12-14k but I'm not sure. Any thoughts?
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07-18-2019, 05:56 PM	#2
IB M Brigadier General 2778 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 MG/SO ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	What color interior? Did u buy? Pics?
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07-26-2019, 04:26 PM	#3
Chris_PDX Lieutenant 337 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E46 M3, NA Miata Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	10-13k. It's got a soft top and SMG, two things that tank values. If the subframe hasn't been reinforced, VANOS solenoid not done, or RB done, then that's ~4k of maintenance right there. Not including if it needs water pump/thermostat, hoses/belts, etc. which at 75k miles, it might.
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