WTB E46 M3

[Vas]

Finding a nice late model with under 100k for under 20k is going to be damn hard to do

Very true.

[poke08]

Here's a few videos for ya. Couple of SMG M3 Coupe runs!

That sound is intoxicating. I drove an SMG with the CSL tune and I must say, it's not bad at all. I actually liked it a lot.

[poke08]

Finding a nice late model with under 100k for under 20k is going to be damn hard to do

I'm looking into a pretty clean 2003.5 6speed coupe. Anything in particular I should look for on this year?

[KevinC]

I'm looking into a pretty clean 2003.5 6speed coupe. Anything in particular I should look for on this year?

Rear subframe cracks. Definitely MUST do a PPI, by someone who knows the car inside & out.

[BADCLOWN]

Rear subframe inspection and valve adjustments are crucial. I'd just make sure that routine maintenance was performed in a timely manner and included everything suggested. After that you dive into vanos, bushings, and other more common stuff.

[poke08]

Rear subframe cracks. Definitely MUST do a PPI, by someone who knows the car inside & out.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I have a PPI scheduled for Friday.

Rear subframe inspection and valve adjustments are crucial. I'd just make sure that routine maintenance was performed in a timely manner and included everything suggested. After that you dive into vanos, bushings, and other more common stuff.

From speaking with the current owner, he sounds super meticulous about keeping the cars maintenance on point and he works at a performance shop. The only cosmetic downside so far is the rearview mirror is leaking and needs to be replaced.

[BADCLOWN]

In the grand scheme of things as I'm sure you realize, that's minor if its been meticulously maintained.

[poke08]

In the grand scheme of things as I'm sure you realize, that's minor if its been meticulously maintained.

I'm hoping the PPI comes back with no issues, I can deal with replacing a mirror. From the videos of the exterior and engine, everything looks and sounds good so far. Still waiting on the undercarriage pics.

[WOLFN8TR]

I think 2003's had the bearing recall issue. My mirror is bad also, no big deal.

[KevinC]

Rearview mirror can be fixed for $99, 1-day turnaround.. radar-mirror.com. He does excellent work. If you wind up haggling for the car, as a closing condition, get the current owner to get it fixed before you pick it up.