Salvage/Rebuilt E9x m3's

[spazzyfry123]

Helluva track car right there!

[dparm]

Originally Posted by cnguyen22

Just recently picked this up for an amazing deal! Alittle shy of $12,500 for a slick top, manual e90 m3! I guess everyone else is worried about the title branding, owell!

Anyone else purchased their car with a salvage/rebuilt title?

Damn, that's a smoking deal, OP. Would've also made a good track car.

[MJBO]

Originally Posted by usshelena725

The thing that holds me back is that I am so anal about my cars, that if a panel didn't line up right or something of that ilk, it would drive me insane.

And you still bought an E9x BMW

[BayE30]

Originally Posted by MJBO

And you still bought an E9x BMW

I know rite? they have the biggest panel gaps and nothing lines up from the factory. some people just think they are anal about cars. I work in the auto body industry, and after looking at endless amounts of cars, i can see every defect in my own cars to the point where i have come to expect it.

[MJBO]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

I know rite? they have the biggest panel gaps and nothing lines up from the factory. some people just think they are anal about cars. I work in the auto body industry, and after looking at endless amounts of cars, i can see every defect in my own cars to the point where i have come to expect it.

They've definitely gotten better (my F20 LCI has very good gaps and paint), but they're still pretty poor for a premium brand. Unfortunately just had to accept it goes with the brand.

The gaps on my E85 Z4 and E46 M3 were terrible, and my E90 isn't much better.

My dads brand new E89 Z4 has very poor alignment from factory. The drivers door had to be completely realigned at the dealer shortly after delivery for its poor fitment.

[drrust]

Originally Posted by nrubenstein

I mean, a >100k 2008 is worth about $20k. The rule of thumb for salvage title cars is around 60%. That seems like it's in line.

Your $20K estimate for a high milage 08 is high. There is currently one with over 100K miles for $17K in the classifieds (just reread ad, it is a salvaged title). There are several other M3s that are in low $20K range that have under 100K miles. These haven't moved.

I had been contemplating selling my 2009 E90 with ~140K miles. Seeing cars with under 100K miles listed that low made me decide to keep mine for a few more years.

[titleiststud]

Originally Posted by cnguyen22

Just recently picked this up for an amazing deal! Alittle shy of $12,500 for a slick top, manual e90 m3! I guess everyone else is worried about the title branding, owell!

Anyone else purchased their car with a salvage/rebuilt title?

I purchased a 2008 e90 M3, slick top, manual with 58k miles and as salvage title for $12k a couple months ago so a very similar deal as you. Was front right collision similar to yours. Been doing all the maintenance (brakes, fluids, etc.) over the past couple months...so far so good.

[BOOF-M3]

Originally Posted by titleiststud

I purchased a 2008 e90 M3, slick top, manual with 58k miles and as salvage title for $12k a couple months ago so a very similar deal as you. Was front right collision similar to yours. Been doing all the maintenance (brakes, fluids, etc.) over the past couple months...so far so good.

Without pictures your car never happened. Throw one or two up here as we love looking at badass M3's. And I popped your "appreciate" cherry, yes!!!

[Run Silent]

Originally Posted by MJBO

And you still bought an E9x BMW

Yeah, look mate, I came from a Mazda Miata where you couldn't hear the radio at full volume over 60mph and panel gaps so wide that you could walk through them, so the E93 is a huge step up, LOL.

[titleiststud]

Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Without pictures your car never happened. Throw one or two up here as we love looking at badass M3's. And I popped your "appreciate" cherry, yes!!!

Here's a picture from the day I brought it home! Need to get some better pictures after a good wash, but I feel like it's rained here everyday for 3 months.

[cnguyen22]

Originally Posted by titleiststud

Here's a picture from the day I brought it home! Need to get some better pictures after a good wash, but I feel like it's rained here everyday for 3 months.

Nice pick up!! My car is the same color underneath the blue wrap!

[SEMOM3]

Great looking car and great price! I almost exclusively buy branded title vehicles. If you know what to look for there's really nothing to worry about! And I've never had trouble getting full coverage insurance.

[hungryhippo]

There is a reason these cars were salvaged and they are never the same.
When it's time to sell the car, you won't think you got a good deal anymore.

[BayE30]

Originally Posted by hungryhippo

There is a reason these cars were salvaged and they are never the same.
When it's time to sell the car, you won't think you got a good deal anymore.

i disagree, if you paid on the low low end of value ($12k), then come time to sell shouldnt be hard to get close to what you paid.

[cnguyen22]

Originally Posted by hungryhippo

There is a reason these cars were salvaged and they are never the same.
When it's time to sell the car, you won't think you got a good deal anymore.

I dont think it will be to bad of a hit. I could part out the car and could possibly recoup close to what i have invested in the car so far.

[cnguyen22]

Originally Posted by SEMOM3

Great looking car and great price! I almost exclusively buy branded title vehicles. If you know what to look for there's really nothing to worry about! And I've never had trouble getting full coverage insurance.

Nice! It's like buying a car for 50% off!

[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.

[TimmyM56]

While I’ve tried to stay away from salvage/rebuilt title cars, they can be a great value if you know what you’re dealing with and/or you plan on keeping it for a long time so the value doesn’t matter much to you.

One thing to consider, as these cars get older, it’s easier for them to get salvage titles from insurance claims. A slight front end collision where the bumper, headlights, and fenders get damaged could easily cost 50% of the value of the car. Which in turn, raises the values of cars without accidents and clean titles.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by Bartledoo

Came with the BBS wheels?

Nice track car potential dayum.

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.

[SEMOM3]

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.

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

Likely negligible to the average weekender

[Denk]

Nice wheels!

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by titleiststud

Here's a picture from the day I brought it home! Need to get some better pictures after a good wash, but I feel like it's rained here everyday for 3 months.

Damn those guys are picking up good deal!

BOOF, you follow up and ensure pics and intros are made - good on you...