2008 E90 M3 AW, Slicktop, 6-Speed For Sale

[4motorsport]

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I'm regrettably selling my M3 to fund other pursuits. It has been, bar none, the best car I've owned and I will likely get back into one someday. The car is in excellent shape, especially for a 13-year-old, 142K mile car. Located northside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The title is clean and the lien will be paid off this week.

Asking $23.9K, as it is a little rarer being a AW/BLK, slicktop, manual, E90, and it really is in excellent condition and has been well cared for. As the market is kind of all over the place, and I'm really not sure where to price it, the price is not firm. I may be listing it on Bring a Trailer as well.

In the 4 years I have owned the car, I have only had 3 issues: I had to replace both throttle actuators, coolant thermostat, and as of right now the Aux port in the center armrest does not work. Everything else was simply consumables or preventative maintenance.

I spent several months looking for an E90 M3, slicktop, manual, when this came along. Like many of you may be, I was initially put off by the number of previous owners the car had (6), as I usually don't like being more than the second or third owner of any vehicle. However, the car seemed clean and well taken care of so I decided to go and check it out. Upon arrival, I was shocked at how clean the car was considering it had 109,xxx miles on the ODO at the time. The car looked amazing and drove even better. My reasoning for buying the car was that if even one of those owners didn't treat the car well, it wouldn't be in its current condition, so I decided to go for it. It has turned out to be one of the best purchases I have ever made.

Throttle Valve Actuators (TVA): Done @ 116K miles

Rod Bearings... The car is still on the original rod bearings. My reasoning for this is simple: The copper/lead style bearing in the 08's would show up in oil analysis reports. The oil analysis came back with copper and lead levels below what Blackstone typically sees on healthy engines with half the oil mileage intervals. The second oil analysis after my first track day with the car backed up the first.

This engine is healthy, with zero signs of rod-bearing wear. At this point, if the bearings haven't begun to wear, they likely never will (unless the next owner enjoys doing burnouts with a cold engine, for example) The car has only been driven a handful of times when the temps drop below freezing, I never lug the engine or excessively accelerate when the oil is still cold, and I changed the oil often. These were things I was judicious about, as despite my confidence in the bearings, I still had "the fear".

I see lots of talk about the clutches in these, no issues whatsoever with mine and if you look at the history, the car was predominately a highway commuter so I would not be concerned about the clutch.

Has the car ever been tracked?
Yes, like it was intended. However, I have only done 3 HPDE's with the car and it performed flawlessly every time, it then drove me home comfortably.

The Car:
2008 E90 M3
142,4xx Miles
VIN: WBSVA93588E215244
4/03/2008 Build Date
Alpine White
6-Speed Manual
Slicktop
Navigation
Black Leather Interior

Paint Condition:
There are small rock chips in the front bumper, along with a few on the hood that were touched up at some point. Paint is probably an 8/10, given the rock chips, but in really great condition everywhere else. There is 1 small dent on the trunk lid, that I only notice at certain angles.

*The car had some rear bumper damage earlier in its life. No frame damage or anything. Guessing the bumper was replaced, but you would never know it.*

Factory Options:
S522 Xenon Lights
S524 Adaptive Headlights
In-Dash CD
Satellite Radio (Sirius XM Ready)
Sport Seats
S760 High Gloss Shadow Line
S6FL USB/Audio Interface
S655 Satellite Tuner
S521 Rain Sensor
S563 Light Package
S223 EDC
S2VB Tire Pressure Display
S507 Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
S676 Hifi Speaker System
S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD Changer
S620 Voice Control
S313 Fold-in Outside Mirror
S5GA Preparation Alarm System
S563 Light Package

Aftermarket:
Hawk HPS Brake Pads F/R - (great pads for the street)
Macht Schnell Wheel Spacers - 15mmF/12mmR
BMC Air Filter
KW HAS Sleeve Over Kit - (retains EDC functionality)
Sosi X-Pipe - (adds aggressive tone to exhaust, when on it)
F10 M5 Shifter - (shortens throw, looks proper)
Ground Control Camber Plates
SS Front Brake Lines - (just installed with brake fluid flush)
Front Splitter w/2x2 Carbon Fiber Twill - Custom made by me

Carfax / Service History / My Maintenance Notes
10/30/2008 - Owner 1 - San Diego, CA - 2 yrs. 1 month - 18,405 Miles
9/22/2009 - 9,197 - Brake Pads/Cup Holder
12/1/2009 - - 072100 Fuel Pump Replaced
4/29/2010 - 14,741 - Brake Fluid Flushed/Changed, Cabin Air filter Replaced, Oil and filter Changed
8/1/2010 - 120000 Exterior Lighting (BMW replacing Incadescent and Halgoen Lighting)

11/2/2010 - Austin, TX - 18,405 - Passed Emission Inspection

11/15/2010 - Owner 2 - Austin, TX - 1 yr. 5 month - 9595 Miles Driven
6/11/2011 Recmnd maint performed, key battery replaced, elect systm chckd, fluids chckd, oil chngd
6/20/2011 Damage Reported - Damage to Left Rear, Rear
7/02/2011 022520 (Suspension Rear Axle Noise-Limited Slip)
9/01/2011 063100 High-Pressure Fuel Pump External Component
11/1/2011 Registration Renewed
1/03/2012 25,803 Passed Emission Inspection

Dealer Owned North Olmsted, OH 4/6/2012 28,000 Offered for Sale
4/06/2012 28,001 Vehicle sold to "Collection Motorsports"
5/04/2012 28,155 Titled to Dealer (Dealer took title of vehicle)

5/11/2012 - Owner 3 (Dealer) - Columbus, OH - 6573 Miles Driven
5/11/2012 Titled - New Owner Reported
5/14/2012 30,147 Electrical System Checked
5/21/2012 Registration Renewed
8/16/2012 Registration Renewed

9/22/2012 - Owner 4 - Arlington, VA - 2 yrs. 2 months - 44,060 Miles Driven
10/01/2012 Titled - New Owner Reported
10/02/2012 34,728 Registration Issued
11/27/2012 40,529 Passed Emission Inspection
11/28/2012 Registration Renewed
3/01/2013 063110 Crankcase pcv - Crankcase Pressure Diagnostics
3/01/2013 111000 - Increased demand on battery due to developmental process-check battery
11/27/2013 Registration Renewed
12/01/2014 78,000 Passed Emission Inspection
12/01/2014 Lien Lifted
12/01/2014 030000 Brake (pws) Brake running noises, steering wheel vibrations

12/6/2014 - Owner 5 - Montgomery, AL - 1 yr. 5 months - 24,843 Miles Driven
12/11/2014 Title/Registration Issued
2/14/2015 Minor Damage reported to Rear
3/30/2015 Registration Renewed
2/15/2016 Safety Recall - Driver Front Airbag - Remedy Not Yet Available
3/16/2016 Registration Renewed

5/6/2016 - Owner 6 - Wayland, MI - 1 yr. 5763 Miles Driven
5/09/2016 103,631 Title issued - New Owner Reported
7/18/2016 Registration Issued
2/20/2017 108,000 Vehicle For Sale

5/10/2017 - Owner 7 (Me) - Indiana/Wisconsin - 32,892 Miles Driven
5/12/2017 109,800 Vehicle registered
Replaced Rear Right Backup Light (P/N 63217160788)
8/30/2017 115,945 CEL Limp Mode - Throttle Valve Actuator Bank 1 - Replaced Both- FCPEuro Lifetime Warranty - Found Bank 2 TVA was replaced already (1/14/16 build date, sold used TVA)
9/02/2017 116,307 Oil/Filter Change BMW Twin Power Turbo 10w-60 Oil (Dreyer Reinbold Parts)
9/02/2017 116,307 Blackstone Oil Analysis - 6,500(98% Highway) Mile Oil Change was in Line with 5,000 universal sample rates
3/18/2018 120,260 Coolant Thermostat Replaced - Coolant temp,O2 Sensor, Increased emissions errors - Replaced Thermostat with Mahle OEM Replacement
07/12/2018 121,003 Changed/Flushed Brake Fluid - Motul 600 (1 liter)
07/12/2018 121,003 Changed Oil & Filter - BMW TwinPower Turbo 10w-60 (9) Quarts
07/12/2018 121,003 Installed Ground Control Street Plates- No increased NVH
07/31/2018 121,220 New Continental ECS Tires Installed - Fronts
11/01/2018 126,001 New Front Brake Rotors Installed - Zimmerman Coated
11/17/2018 126,854 Changed Oil & Filter - BMW TwinPower Turbo 10w-60 (9) Quarts
5/21/2019 130,427 Oil & Filter Changed - BMW TwinPower Turbo 10w-60
5/30/2019 130,427 Oil Analysis came back great, can go 11,000 miles on oil change - *No Lead or Copper present*
8/11/2019 135,607 Oil & Filter Changed - BMW TwinPower Turbo 10w-60
10/19/2019 140,053 Oil & Filter Changed - BMW TwinPower Turbo 10w-60 (9) Quarts
10/24/2019 140,053 Installed New Rear Tires - Continental ECS 265/35/19
3/25/2020 140,649 Replaced Alternator (FCPEURO) -BMW 180 Amp Alternator - Valeo 12317837981
3/25/2020 140,649 Replaced Idler Pulley (11287841228)
3/25/2020 140,649 Replaced Serpentine Belt (FCP Euro) Contitech 6PK1460
3/25/2020 140,649 Replaced A/C Drive Belt - Contitech 11287838200
4/03/2021 142,323 Changed Oil & filter - BMW TwinPower Turbo 10w-60

[4motorsport]

I forgot to mention that the air-bag recall was performed in 2019 and I also have a folder with maintenance receipts performed from previous owners. Thanks.

[Meat302]

PM’d

[SkysTheLimit]

I think the price is fair and anyone seriously in the market for one of these cars would recognize that.

I'd probably remove the front splitter and sell separately - may appeal to some, but the general audience would likely prefer a stock exterior.

GLWS. The car will sell itself

[teasang]

pm'ed

[SpookM3]

very interesting.

[bugg]

OP's care in documentation is fantastic.

[4motorsport]

I appreciate the feedback.

[4motorsport]

Priced reduced to $21,900. Lots of offers at $20K, we are close. Come get it!

[4motorsport]

Accepted Offer - Buyer picks up in 2 weeks. In the interest of full disclosure, and an alert to those that use carfax, a different interested buyer pulled the current carfax which had new information on it that my previous two carfaxes did not. I'm now learning this can happen.

The accident reported above in my documentation on 6/20/2011, didn't show up on the carfax the previous owner pulled before he bought it in May of 2016. In fact, it didn't even show an accident occurred at all in June of 2011 (see attachment).

When I purchased the car in 2017, as my vehicle history states, the carfax now reported: 6/20/2011- "Damage reported - Damage to left rear."
6 Years later....

The current carfax pulled yesterday, now states "Severe Damage to the left Rear" for 6/20/2011.

So it went from No Damage, to Damage, to Severe Damage over the span of 6-10 years.

I wonder if Carfax has changed its criteria in the past 4 years as to what constitutes "severe" damage?

Anyways, I can't see any signs of a repair, so I guess the repair was quite good. Buyer is aware.

[Meat302]

I want to applaud the OP, he was more than honest with me and transparent in the situation. It was an unfortunate circumstance and it seems as though Carfax kinda screwed him. beautiful car, honest owner

[BoldenJ]

Nice ride man, looks very clean.

[br2wdc]

Congrats on the sale! Carfax is the best resource at showing the ownership history (how many owners, miles driven), but it's only as good as it's data sources AT THE TIME when reporting accident damages.

When one of their data resources reports new accident or body work or repair data based on the VIN number, it gets updated in their database and will then show up on more recent versions of the Carfax specific to the VIN. Unfortunately as you have seen, the new data can be updated the next day or take years.

To your point on what is considered "severe" or not for Carfax depends on the new data and if it provides enough support to update the classification to "severe".

For me, I never rely only on the Carfax report, I always combine it with a PPI, preferably at a shop which knows BMW's before I make a final decision on the car.

Originally Posted by 4motorsport

Accepted Offer - Buyer picks up in 2 weeks. In the interest of full disclosure, and an alert to those that use carfax, a different interested buyer pulled the current carfax which had new information on it that my previous two carfaxes did not. I'm now learning this can happen.

The accident reported above in my documentation on 6/20/2011, didn't show up on the carfax the previous owner pulled before he bought it in May of 2016. In fact, it didn't even show an accident occurred at all in June of 2011 (see attachment).

When I purchased the car in 2017, as my vehicle history states, the carfax now reported: 6/20/2011- "Damage reported - Damage to left rear."
6 Years later....

The current carfax pulled yesterday, now states "Severe Damage to the left Rear" for 6/20/2011.

So it went from No Damage, to Damage, to Severe Damage over the span of 6-10 years.

I wonder if Carfax has changed its criteria in the past 4 years as to what constitutes "severe" damage?

Anyways, I can't see any signs of a repair, so I guess the repair was quite good. Buyer is aware.

[boomerang.e92]

Originally Posted by 4motorsport

Accepted Offer - Buyer picks up in 2 weeks. In the interest of full disclosure, and an alert to those that use carfax, a different interested buyer pulled the current carfax which had new information on it that my previous two carfaxes did not. I'm now learning this can happen.

The accident reported above in my documentation on 6/20/2011, didn't show up on the carfax the previous owner pulled before he bought it in May of 2016. In fact, it didn't even show an accident occurred at all in June of 2011 (see attachment).

When I purchased the car in 2017, as my vehicle history states, the carfax now reported: 6/20/2011- "Damage reported - Damage to left rear."
6 Years later....

The current carfax pulled yesterday, now states "Severe Damage to the left Rear" for 6/20/2011.

So it went from No Damage, to Damage, to Severe Damage over the span of 6-10 years.

I wonder if Carfax has changed its criteria in the past 4 years as to what constitutes "severe" damage?

Anyways, I can't see any signs of a repair, so I guess the repair was quite good. Buyer is aware.

Happened to me before with the very first car I bought myself. Not surprised at all.

My assumption is this (as it also happened to me with the car I traded in lol) - as long as the insurance case is open nothing gets reported to carfax. Once Allstate closed my case, carfax showed the entire accident on carfax. But that was 3 years after I got rid of it...

[e92_boost]

Still available?

[br2wdc]

Good question, he never moved it to sold status, but hasn't been back on forum since summer, so it's most likely gone

Originally Posted by e92_boost

Still available?

[e92_boost]

Originally Posted by br2wdc

Good question, he never moved it to sold status, but hasn't been back on forum since summer, so it's most likely gone

Didn't think to check his status duty haha thanks

[01Lowboy]

Oh wow!

I was Owner #4 haha

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=962842