This M3 seems to cheap. What's the catch ? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

jimmylad · 12-29-2012, 04:40 AM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-UK-BM...-/300830111912

Looking for a toy for summer & getting head around specs and prices etc. . .

Seems a good buy. Could be tempted by this but dont really want to buy now ( hasnt stopped me looking though) but rather wait a few months & have a GTR for summer.

What have i missed?

A_P · 12-29-2012, 04:51 AM

I know the e9x m3 prices were dropping hard but thats ridiculous. Apart from the mods seems ok. Give him a call and take it for a spin. Under warranty with bm too so give them a call. Still seems cheap to me.

Check if he is running budget tires. Usually a sign that its prob also tun on 95 Ron fuel. If this wad the case is prob walk away. In fact I wud walk away and wait for the gtr.

jimmylad · 12-29-2012, 05:07 AM

I can see its on falkens from pic & some poor grammar in description has a few alarm bells ringing but seems very good value especially when there are cars older with more miles for more money.

Description says heated seats but cant see the buttons on the pics ( unless they are in a different place to the 335d)

Now i have decided to take the plunge with something special this year the GTR is top of the list but this looked good. Wouldn't want an oldish M3 at top dollar prices due to newer models on the horizon to shaft used prices.

Yoro35i · 12-29-2012, 05:16 AM

No one notices it on a Denmark plate?

Hotcoupe · 12-29-2012, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoro35i

No one notices it on a Denmark plate?

The ad states this:

"uk car iv changed the number to make it look a little more german"

So, a 2010 M3 with only 13k,or is it 14.5K, on the clock,for sale on Ebay @£26,500.

What could not be wrong with it?

The same seller also has this for sale:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A5-2-...item460adf3edb

JTMR360 · 12-29-2012, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoro35i

No one notices it on a Denmark plate?

They are German style pressed number plates, totall illegal in the UK and pointless!

The car is stolen, ANPR has a job to read the plates, you don't get your car back, wise move with an M3........

The guy also sounds like an idiot too, I mean his grammer is shocking!

Fallen tyres, nice selling point, it's one of the first things l look at on a car and anything budget there tells me he probably can't afford to run and maintain it.

Yoro35i · 12-29-2012, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTMR360

They are German style pressed number plates, totall illegal in the UK and pointless!

The car is stolen, ANPR has a job to read the plates, you don't get your car back, wise move with an M3........

The guy also sounds like an idiot too, I mean his grammer is shocking!

Fallen tyres, nice selling point, it's one of the first things l look at on a car and anything budget there tells me he probably can't afford to run and maintain it.

Opps lol

RCUK · 12-29-2012, 05:55 AM

Re the pressed plates - its not necessarily illegal as dubmeister in the UK doing them.

You need to send the company your V5 before they will do it but they claim its totally legal.

http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/webshop/...-metal-plates/

too hot · 12-29-2012, 06:06 AM

Terrible ad for a Prestige performance car.The whole ad just starts alarm bells ringing.
Check his feedback and he has only ever sold or bought crap!
Normally if it looks too good to be true,it usually is!!!!

jimmylad · 12-29-2012, 06:18 AM

I'm sure its been on ebay a while so not the only one who thinks its looking too good to be true. Does look tidy though. Think i will pass on calling him.

Yoro35i · 12-29-2012, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCUK

Re the pressed plates - its not necessarily illegal as dubmeister in the UK doing them.

You need to send the company your V5 before they will do it but they claim its totally legal.

http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/webshop/...-metal-plates/

I read a thread regarding about these pressed plates, even though the companies will say they're road legal or meets whatever requirement in the u.k law. It does not when the police stops you, they said that in uk the plates need to be made by reflective material and somehow metal isn't.

Bungle009 · 12-29-2012, 06:42 AM

I suspect a CAT D.

Hotcoupe · 12-29-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bungle009

I suspect a CAT D.

Good call,there has to be something wrong with it.

My 2008 335D with 33K miles on, is now up for sale at a BMW dealer for near on £23,000,very optimistic price, yes,but that M3 is peanuts in comparison.

If it sounds too good to be true.............................................!

SHEEDI · 12-29-2012, 07:53 AM

Make sure its not a scam

sylonien · 12-29-2012, 09:14 AM

Saw it before when I was looking for mine.
Does seem very cheap, either CAT D or just the interior colour is a bit...? :P

afsar · 12-29-2012, 09:40 AM

There is no such thing as cheap deal in cars unless you want to risk it. I has happened to me once, so I will suggest to avoid this.

A_P · 12-29-2012, 09:49 AM

I called him guys.

Hotcoupe · 12-29-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by A_P

I called him guys.

Yeah,and?

A_P · 12-29-2012, 09:59 AM

Sorry I am at work, I was meant to not post that. How fair would it be of me to disclose what we discussed?

Would you tell Mr Hotcoupe?

AWBimmer · 12-29-2012, 10:53 AM

Fair or not fair, you should reveal just enough so that others who may be in a similar position know whether to consider or not, you know what I mean? Just for the benefit of everyone on this forum, it's good to know

A_P · 12-29-2012, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWBimmer

Fair or not fair, you should reveal just enough so that others who may be in a similar position know whether to consider or not, you know what I mean? Just for the benefit of everyone on this forum, it's good to know

Ok Sam2.

For the benefit of others on the forum. I personally would not buy it as there are too many inconsistencies.

Hotcoupe · 12-29-2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A_P

Sorry I am at work, I was meant to not post that. How fair would it be of me to disclose what we discussed?

Would you tell Mr Hotcoupe?

Of course I would Mr. A_P.

So,dish the dirt,I need a laugh

12-29-2012, 04:40 AM	#1
jimmylad Lieutenant Drives: e92 335d sapphire black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DERBY Posts: 551 iTrader: (1)	This M3 seems to cheap. What's the catch ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-UK-BM...-/300830111912 Looking for a toy for summer & getting head around specs and prices etc. . . Seems a good buy. Could be tempted by this but dont really want to buy now ( hasnt stopped me looking though) but rather wait a few months & have a GTR for summer. What have i missed? __________________ www.verysecuredoors.co.uk
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12-29-2012, 05:07 AM	#3
jimmylad Lieutenant Drives: e92 335d sapphire black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DERBY Posts: 551 iTrader: (1)	I can see its on falkens from pic & some poor grammar in description has a few alarm bells ringing but seems very good value especially when there are cars older with more miles for more money. Description says heated seats but cant see the buttons on the pics ( unless they are in a different place to the 335d) Now i have decided to take the plunge with something special this year the GTR is top of the list but this looked good. Wouldn't want an oldish M3 at top dollar prices due to newer models on the horizon to shaft used prices. __________________ www.verysecuredoors.co.uk

12-29-2012, 05:16 AM	#4
Yoro35i TROll Drives: E92 335I M Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,282 iTrader: (0)	No one notices it on a Denmark plate? __________________ MY08 E92 335i M Sport Auto - Eisenmann exhaust- Duke Dynamic Carbon fiber Performance Diffuser - Forge Intercooler - CoBB AP stage 1 + map - BC Filter - Cool Carbon S/T pads - Hel SS lines - Eibach pro Springs - Carbon fiber Grill - Carbon Spoiler - Carbon Mirror caps - Rolled arch - 313 Style Wheels - Michelin pilot super sports - Cree 20W Ebay leds - CIC control retrofit- More coming soon!

12-29-2012, 05:55 AM	#8
RCUK Major Drives: Travelcard ... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 1,363 iTrader: (4)	Re the pressed plates - its not necessarily illegal as dubmeister in the UK doing them. You need to send the company your V5 before they will do it but they claim its totally legal. http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/webshop/...-metal-plates/ __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring

12-29-2012, 06:06 AM	#9
too hot Private Drives: BMW E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SCOTCHLAND UK Posts: 85 iTrader: (1)	Terrible ad for a Prestige performance car.The whole ad just starts alarm bells ringing. Check his feedback and he has only ever sold or bought crap! Normally if it looks too good to be true,it usually is!!!! __________________ BMW E92 M3 Alpine White Black Novillo Leather,DCT,EDC yuuuuupp

12-29-2012, 04:51 AM	#2
A_P Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South East Posts: 1,697 iTrader: (0)	I know the e9x m3 prices were dropping hard but thats ridiculous. Apart from the mods seems ok. Give him a call and take it for a spin. Under warranty with bm too so give them a call. Still seems cheap to me. Check if he is running budget tires. Usually a sign that its prob also tun on 95 Ron fuel. If this wad the case is prob walk away. In fact I wud walk away and wait for the gtr.

12-29-2012, 06:18 AM	#10
jimmylad Lieutenant Drives: e92 335d sapphire black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DERBY Posts: 551 iTrader: (1)	I'm sure its been on ebay a while so not the only one who thinks its looking too good to be true. Does look tidy though. Think i will pass on calling him. __________________ www.verysecuredoors.co.uk

12-29-2012, 06:42 AM	#12
Bungle009 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alton Posts: 579 iTrader: (0)	I suspect a CAT D.

12-29-2012, 07:53 AM	#14
SHEEDI Captain Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 779 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [4.67]	Make sure its not a scam __________________

12-29-2012, 09:14 AM	#15
sylonien Lieutenant Drives: M3 E92, 335i E92 (Sold) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 525 iTrader: (0)	Saw it before when I was looking for mine. Does seem very cheap, either CAT D or just the interior colour is a bit...? :P

12-29-2012, 09:40 AM	#16
afsar First Lieutenant Drives: BMW 535d Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London Posts: 302 iTrader: (2)	There is no such thing as cheap deal in cars unless you want to risk it. I has happened to me once, so I will suggest to avoid this. __________________ 535d LCI, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Active Cruise Control 2 (with Stop and Go), Lane Departure Warning Retrofits M5 heated/lumbar/memory and active backrest adjustment seats, rear heated and through-loading seats, SAT Shifter with paddles (SA2TB) with EGS software, Head-Up Display, Rear blinds, Electric steering column, SA430 Folding and EC Mirrors, FLA (High Beam Assist), CIC, COMBOX, JBL MS-8, PDX-4, SWS-8 Audio.

12-29-2012, 09:49 AM	#17
A_P Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South East Posts: 1,697 iTrader: (0)	I called him guys.

12-29-2012, 09:59 AM	#19
A_P Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South East Posts: 1,697 iTrader: (0)	Sorry I am at work, I was meant to not post that. How fair would it be of me to disclose what we discussed? Would you tell Mr Hotcoupe?

12-29-2012, 10:53 AM	#20
AWBimmer Can He? Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheels in Motion Posts: 2,701 iTrader: (3)	Fair or not fair, you should reveal just enough so that others who may be in a similar position know whether to consider or not, you know what I mean? Just for the benefit of everyone on this forum, it's good to know __________________ Now: E92 335D Gone But Not Forgotten: E90 320D Alpine White

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