Don't buy this M3 Competition!!!

[onefastdoc]

Originally Posted by SenorRoadRage

This thread makes me sad

Yup, I was definitely bummed out, but in trying to look at the bright side, was glad that it happened to my leased M3 vs my GT-R that I own. At least I was able to just return the car to BMW and not get stuck with a car with greatly diminished value. That's when I thought "I need to warn people looking for a used M3 to avoid this car."

Although I will say, it was impeccably repaired.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by onefastdoc

Yup, I was definitely bummed out, but in trying to look at the bright side, was glad that it happened to my leased M3 vs my GT-R that I own. At least I was able to just return the car to BMW and not get stuck with a car with greatly diminished value. That's when I thought "I need to warn people looking for a used M3 to avoid this car."

Although I will say, it was impeccably repaired.

For real, you're definitely lucky that you leased it. I was side-swiped by a truck on a leased 135i.

After it came out the shop, every time I hit a bump or incline and the suspension rebounded, you would hear this creaking sound, like a cricket getting gang-raped.

The quarter-panel just could not be aligned properly, even after multiple attempted repairs.

I also notice quarter-panel lip was cutting into the edge of the tire. What a nightmare that was but my saving grace is that it wasn't mines..

I return that vehicle to the BMW Financial and and never looked back.

[e90coast]

There should be no safety concerned from the pictures.

[doug_999]

Originally Posted by FlyByNite

sunroof? Why???

Bet you live in a nice sunny area. Come up to Chicago and you will be begging for one

[onefastdoc]

If anyone does find this car listed for sale, please post here. I'd be curious to see how much it is selling for.

[dar5052]

I don't know what all the concern is about... the hit wasn't that bad imho. Granted, I did not see it in person. As someone who works on cars, body and mechanical, as long as it is repaired to the factory specifications, there should not be any concern with the repair.

[doug_999]

Originally Posted by dar5052

I don't know what all the concern is about... the hit wasn't that bad imho. Granted, I did not see it in person. As someone who works on cars, body and mechanical, as long as it is repaired to the factory specifications, there should not be any concern with the repair.

I agree - and ....
Too many body shops are about getting the insurance money and moving on. Reputation means nothing cause they have the insurance business coming in.

My thought was, if this was repaired correctly (by a good shop), then it will be fine. The Carfax hit might be $$$ today (I bet no more than $5,000), but that delta decreases over time.

[jairomvp182]

Found it, thanks for the post man.


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

[BitchinManWheels]

https://www.offleaseonly.com/used-ca...rader_listings

It says previous accident at least.

Originally Posted by jairomvp182

Found it, thanks for the post man.


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

[DocL]

Originally Posted by jairomvp182

Found it, thanks for the post man.


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing

This places sells mostly repaired wrecks and higher mileage cars. They don't negotiate and have a set margin. They sell thousands of cars a month and do disclose everything about the car. You are also able to get a PPI on your own if you want.

I have a few friends who bought cars from this place that only had minor cosmetic damage and they got good deals. A car with major structural damage, unless I knew who did the repair, I'd probably stay away.

[BMWAUDIO]

I found the car listed for sale on Manheim
so you will not be able to see it
2016 BMW M3
WBS8M9C59G5G41529


Gray | Black
Odometer 35,759 mi
6 Cylinder | Automatic

CR 2.5CR 2.5
AutoCheck | CARFAX
Workbook
Pickup
CA - Riverside

Facilitation
myCentralAuction

Seller
BMW

Private Store
BMW Group Direct

Buy Now $38,500.00

Being sold by Bmw to any Dealer for 38,500 + fees

[Postkenny]

I checked my VIN number right after seeing this..........

[9M71]

Originally Posted by Postkenny

I checked my VIN number right after seeing this..........

So are you the father or not?

[Humdizzle]

looks like the same car... sunroof, base headlights, tinted sidemarkers, comp wheels.

as long as the car drives well you're fine. what sucks though is that there might not be anything on the Carfax, but any reasonable person looking to buy your car in the future will see this thread when they google the VIN.

[Postkenny]

Originally Posted by 9M71

So are you the father or not?

I am NOT the father

[EricP3]

Hopefully this actually becomes a good resource for whoever buys this car. Some people are fine with taking the risk of buying a vehicle that has an accident on its record for a discount and this would actually be nice having a video and pictures of what happened.

[spuntyb]

Originally Posted by EricP3

Hopefully this actually becomes a good resource for whoever buys this car. Some people are fine with taking the risk of buying a vehicle that has an accident on its record for a discount and this would actually be nice having a video and pictures of what happened.

I'll be making one of these posts when I turn my lease in next April.

I had front end collision damage after hitting a concrete highway divider at low speed (someone veered into my lane, causing me to fishtail in the rain), and a new engine and single piece crankhub put in after a spun crankhub. It looks brand new, and runs great (I'm still running JB4 and DPs), but would rather folks know all this in detail up front.

[frankiebones]

Originally Posted by spuntyb

I'll be making one of these posts when I turn my lease in next April.

I had front end collision damage after hitting a concrete highway divider at low speed (someone veered into my lane, causing me to fishtail in the rain), and a new engine and single piece crankhub put in after a spun crankhub. It looks brand new, and runs great (I'm still running JB4 and DPs), but would rather folks know all this in detail up front.

Man, i haven't heard of anyone running JB4 is years.

[spuntyb]

Originally Posted by frankiebones

Man, i haven't heard of anyone running JB4 is years.

[frankiebones]

Originally Posted by spuntyb

That would be the best reference to use here of all pop culture references that have existed since the dawn of time.

[Darth One]

Good looking out. Perhaps you’d also care to disclose how many times you farted on the front seat...?

[EricP3]

Originally Posted by Darth One

Good looking out. Perhaps you’d also care to disclose how many times you farted on the front seat...?

This guy asking the real questions.