I wouldn't want to buy this M3 :)

dunkindonuts

I was just searching online as usual

Seen this and you can just work it out for yourself.It was rallied around mondello before it was sold , the poor new owner

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/BMW/M3/car/882875/







I think you know what i mean

Anan1

That's what they're for, no?

Rowley Birkin QC

Whats to say that isnt the new owner blowing off some steam?

carzone wrote:

This BMW M3 was last updated Sunday, 20 April 2008

Track Day Photos wrote:

May Trackday

Eoin

Lots of M owners go to track days, it wouldn't put me off at all. In fact, some of them have upgraded parts because of this, so it could even be a bonus.

Its a BMW M3, you don't buy a high performance car just to pootle around like a granny in it.
You can't expect these cars to be driven sanely all the time.

dunkindonuts

bigkev49 wrote: »

Whats to say that isnt the new owner blowing off some steam?

Good question

TheFisher

Who's to say its not the first time he has had it around the Dello and by the look of it prob not the first time he's done dough-nuts in it

Lord Nikon

i wouldnt buy it, VRT boooooo

Cyrus

car being tracked is one thing, that looks like someone messing to me

MarkN

The only thing being wrecked there are tyres. The engine in an M3 is made for exactly what's in the picture!

Anan1

Cyrus wrote: »

car being tracked is one thing, that looks like someone messing to me

Me too. Either that or they overcooked it on a corner.

MarkN wrote: »

The only thing being wrecked there are tyres. The engine in an M3 is made for exactly what's in the picture!

Brakes & suspension components would take a hammering too. That said, I suppose they're consumables too really.

dunkindonuts

neuromancer wrote: »

i wouldnt buy it, VRT boooooo

What would vrt be on this baby

VH

Convertibles on tracks. What next.

siralfalot

its a High performance car, thats what its for, you can be sure that an owner that takes time to prepare and pay for track days will be looking after his car properly, the same can not be said for those who only use their M3's to get from Killiney to the IFSC a few times a week

I would have no hesitation in buying that M3


no wait.....

I would.....

Its a BMW, so if I bought it, I'd have to sell my soul or something :eek:

Cmar-Ireland

I reckon you would be very lucky to find an M3, or any high performance car for that metter, that HASN'T be driven hard at some stage in it's life.

Welcome to reality OP :rolleyes:

Cyrus

i wouldnt care about the tyres, its the diff, and they are big money to replace on an m3 lads

GavMan

he's got no VRT....KILL HIM

Seth Brundle

A car does not need to be VRTed to go on track!

testicle

Cyrus wrote: »

i wouldnt care about the tyres, its the diff, and they are big money to replace on an m3 lads

Just because you can't afford new ones for yours....

Cyrus

i cant afford new 'ones' ?

There is only one diff on an m3 but you obviously havent the foggiest idea what it is, nor the cost of replacing it.

Of course i can afford to replace it, as to whether i would like to spend 4k doing it, is a different story.

oh and at the end of this post is where i would personally insult you so use your imagination

dunkindonuts

Cyrus wrote: »

i cant afford new 'ones' ?

There is only one diff on an m3 but you obviously havent the foggiest idea what it is, nor the cost of replacing it.

Of course i can afford to replace it, as to whether i would like to spend 4k doing it, is a different story.

oh and at the end of this email is where i would personally insult you so use your imagination

Excellent cyrus, i don't think that guy knows that you actually have an m3

dunkindonuts

If i was bringing a car on the track the first thing i would do is take the reg off

Seth Brundle

Hang on. The guy spun and gave off a bit of tyre smoke - who cares? Its not like its buried in the pit wall!
Use a bit of perspective lads. I have tracked my current car and there has been no ill effects. Of all the track days that I have attended, damage was really only sustained by someone who did something they shouldn't have! Track days can be as hard or as gentle on the car as you make it but by and large the main 'damage' is oil and brakes. Bushings, etc. shouldn't wear after one track event unless there were issues there beforehand.

Cyrus

the photos look more like donuts but maybe not

Seth Brundle

It may be spinning - I wasn't there to tell.

dunkindonuts

kbannon wrote: »

It may be spinning - I wasn't there to tell.

Neither was i but just look at http://trackdayfotos.com/ and the pictureS , show everything.Its not just once he did a wheel spin but many times. and not just in 1 place but many places.

Cyrus

so either:

he drives it look a loon and the car is going to be knackered soon

or, there is something wrong with it that it spins out on every corner

either way i wouldnt want it after him

lightening

kbannon wrote: »

the main 'damage' is oil and brakes. Bushings, etc. .

And wallet!

dunkindonuts

Cyrus wrote: »

so either:

he drives it look a loon and the car is going to be knackered soon

or, there is something wrong with it that it spins out on every corner

either way i wouldnt want it after him

Agreed, Did you get yours from the uk or here?

Cyrus

Norn Ireland, very handy drove up to collect, drove home with new car, makes paying VRT hurt worse tho seeing as i bought the car 2 hrs away

dunkindonuts

Cyrus wrote: »

Norn Ireland, very handy drove up to collect, drove home with new car, makes paying VRT hurt worse tho seeing as i bought the car 2 hrs away

Yeah i would agree with you, we are being seriously screwed by the government

Dasilva94

How about insuring an M3?

I tried a few first and when the minute they heard M-Power, they said no way would they insure it.

A few others would considerate insurance.

How do you other guys find, trying to insurance an M3?

Cyrus

Er not quite sure why but i've found it fine? Its costing me under 900 a year fully comp, i'm 27. Funny cos 18 mths ago when i wanted to change from a 323 to a 330 it yas gonna be a fortune, but i got a 530 instead and it was 600 quid? Then from that to the m wasn't much extra

Sizzler

So for all the people who thought it was 'OK' to drive the car hard just because it was able, would you be put out if you bought this car and found this out?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEjQdV5egdg

An impreza is well 'able' for this, but I'd be pretty pi**ed off if this was my car.

galwaytt

siralfalot wrote: »

...Its a BMW, so if I bought it, I'd have to sell my soul or something :eek:

LOL, I dunno..........if you did that'd be you and the car with no soul. At least with your AR you know even if you don't............your car does

milltown

Cyrus wrote: »

i cant afford new 'ones' ?

There is only one diff on an m3 but you obviously havent the foggiest idea what it is, nor the cost of replacing it.

Of course i can afford to replace it, as to whether i would like to spend 4k doing it, is a different story.

oh and at the end of this post is where i would personally insult you so use your imagination

Jeez, tetchyyy!

I think the guy was actually referring to your tyres, seeing as you have posted before asking about recommendations, prices, fitting etc.

Side point: It's now been mentioned here, and on the previous thread about M3Joe and his "thrashed" E36 M3 that he had videos of on Youtube while the car was on Carzone. Is the diff a known soft spot on BMWs or M3s? Everything I know about diffs and limited slip diffs would suggest to me that when the wheels are spinning freely, as in a donut, the diff is under a lot less stress than when trying to keep traction accelerating or cornering.

Cyrus

milltown wrote: »

Jeez, tetchyyy!

I think the guy was actually referring to your tyres, seeing as you have posted before asking about recommendations, prices, fitting etc.

Side point: It's now been mentioned here, and on the previous thread about M3Joe and his "thrashed" E36 M3 that he had videos of on Youtube while the car was on Carzone. Is the diff a known soft spot on BMWs or M3s? Everything I know about diffs and limited slip diffs would suggest to me that when the wheels are spinning freely, as in a donut, the diff is under a lot less stress than when trying to keep traction accelerating or cornering.

dont think i was tetchy? and whichever he meant i can afford it, so i still dont know what he was getting at, you seem to have a better insight, what exactly did he mean?

siralfalot

galwaytt wrote: »

LOL, I dunno..........if you did that'd be you and the car with no soul. At least with your AR you know even if you don't............your car does

LOL true!!

I must get this sticker for the back of my Fiat Coupe



it would go well with the 666 reg