Thinking about jumping ship, opinions please
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Thinking about jumping ship, opinions please
Thinking about jumping ship and picking up a 2008 + M3. Went to look at one earlier today, it's a 2011 with a flood history, I test drove the car and doesn't seem to have any issues or water smell. It's very reasonably priced because of the history. Seller says he recently took the car to a BMW dealership and had the complete inspection done; no issues, also says he has paperwork to prove it. Would you buy a car with a flood history?
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Hell no. Good luck trying to find a buyer as dumb as you when it comes time to sell it. I can't even begin to the of all the corrosion starting in all the electrical components that the BMW techs aren't able to see.
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You're probably way older than me (I'm 16), so I won't say stuff I would normally say to my friends or people my age.
But seriously, buying any car with a salvage title is something that you DON'T want to do, unless it was like side damage or rear damage, and even then, I still wouldn't do it.
Just WHY?
Wait until you have enough for a non-salvage M3, it will probably cost you even less in the long term as you won't have to pay for BS repairs, and also, if you buy a salvage M3, plan on running it to the ground, you won't be able to sell it to a 3rd owner for more than a couple grand after you've put 5-10k on it.
And btw, if you're a cop (your signature), just want to say thanks for keeping the roads safe.
But seriously, buying any car with a salvage title is something that you DON'T want to do, unless it was like side damage or rear damage, and even then, I still wouldn't do it.
Just WHY?
Wait until you have enough for a non-salvage M3, it will probably cost you even less in the long term as you won't have to pay for BS repairs, and also, if you buy a salvage M3, plan on running it to the ground, you won't be able to sell it to a 3rd owner for more than a couple grand after you've put 5-10k on it.
And btw, if you're a cop (your signature), just want to say thanks for keeping the roads safe.
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Another round of ICE
- Thank you for your service to the community based on your sig photo
- I get the "jump ship"....I will be right behind you next time but waiting for a 2 Series Gran Coupe 6MT
- Forget that car....any flood car should be immediately dismissed. You can love a less powerful Bimmer if it is more affordable...but you won't love all the "surprises" a flood car can produce over time.
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- Thank you for your service to the community based on your sig photo
- I get the "jump ship"....I will be right behind you next time but waiting for a 2 Series Gran Coupe 6MT
- Forget that car....any flood car should be immediately dismissed. You can love a less powerful Bimmer if it is more affordable...but you won't love all the "surprises" a flood car can produce over time.
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Another round of ICE
I get it.....we all wonder about new directions, sometimes out loud. I've been tortured all afternoon by this one, and showed it to a couple of friends who encouraged bidding, but it's gone higher than I will.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-BMW-3-0CS-E9-Coupe-Sun-Roof-Well-sorted-/141065315259?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item20d825e3bb
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Selling your car or not, why would you even risk it? Goes back to the old saying, if it's too good to be true, it probably is. It's your money, spend it how you like, but remember, BMW's already have their fair share of problems and throwing a car with a flood title on top of the is just a recipe for disaster.
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Selling your car or not, why would you even risk it? Goes back to the old saying, if it's too good to be true, it probably is. It's your money, spend it how you like, but remember, BMW's already have their fair share of problems and throwing a car with a flood title on top of the is just a recipe for disaster.
To answer your question OP: The car for the price is what is attracting you, I get that. An M3 for half the price seems not so bad at first. This is similar to buying a salvaged car.... If you are going to keep it forever and never have to go through a re-sell, then is not as big of a deal as if you were to sell a year or two down the road. In this case, if you plan to sell this M3 in the near future, you may have a real hard time. (again you are paying half price here though). If you are planning to keep the car for a long time then I worry about what issues are waiting for you down the road. Electrical might be fine, or, it was under heavy water and not fine. We are talking about a highly sensitive car with respect to electrical components. You know that feeling you get when you get into an awesome car in the morning that you know is well maintained? Well in this case you will be getting into a car you know has been damaged. It wont feel right.
My thoughts are to buy an older model M3 or hang on to your benz a little longer until you find what you really want. I would pass...
Cheers,
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Thanks dolvio. Althought i dont post or comment a lot, i am on this forum quite often. People are real badasses behind a keyboard. My intentions are not to sell my Mercedes, it's paid off and now it'll be my girl's car, after we sell hers. You're right the price is what attracts me, the future purchase would be a weekend car, not a daily driver. All I did was drive the car, all I wanted was some opinions and a little advice as most members complied to.
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You know what I absolutely despise on this forum and in today's world in general? *******s with attitudes bigger than their boy below the belt. The OP asked a question, just that, a question. Is he dumb? I doubt it. This forum is sometimes like the gym I go to with people being afraid to just be themselves as they are afraid of scrutiny. People are watching just waiting to roast the new guy or the person who is not as knowledgeable. F that noise here.
Thanks dolvio. Althought i dont post or comment a lot, i am on this forum quite often. People are real badasses behind a keyboard. My intentions are not to sell my Mercedes, it's paid off and now it'll be my girl's car, after we sell hers. You're right the price is what attracts me, the future purchase would be a weekend car, not a daily driver. All I did was drive the car, all I wanted was some opinions and a little advice as most members complied to.
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Flood history? You mean it was totalled by the insurance company after being flooded, and the title notes this? How did the current seller come to acquire the car, he bought it from the insurance company who totalled it, had it inspected, and is now trying to resell it?
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the m3 is an amazing car, and I do agree that i miss my bmw, but i would stay away from flood history...I would even be weary of salvaged title, but if i could find an amazing deal on a salvaged from side or rear m3 (with proof) and I knew i was going to keep it till the end I wouldnt mind...good luck with whatever you decide to do
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Remember this is the internet. First rule of the internet is don't take things too seriously or the butthurt will just embarrass you. Op asked a question and asked for opinions. My honest opinion was given. He wanted it, he got it. If you can't handle the scrutiny of a post on an online message board, maybe it's you who should "F that noise" and move on.
You do realize you can give honest opinions without being a complete douchenozzle? You don't have to curse or swear. You don't have to call anyone dumb or stupid. You can express yourself like a respectable human being like most everybody else on this thread. They all gave the same advice without being an asshat. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that your involvement in this conversation in in no way beneficial.
And to the OP: I would highly advise against a flooded salvage vehicle, especially a BMW performance car. Although it all depends on the type of water, the duration and the depth of which it was submerged. As everyone before me has said, it's just not worth it. Good luck OP
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You do realize you can give honest opinions without being a complete douchenozzle? You don't have to curse or swear. You don't have to call anyone dumb or stupid. You can express yourself like a respectable human being like most everybody else on this thread. They all gave the same advice without being an asshat. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that your involvement in this conversation in in no way beneficial
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The OP asked a simple question in an attempt to gain information. It may very well be a stupid move to buy a flood damaged car for many, many reasons, but he was smart enough to ask others for advice first.
