Would you buy?? 2011 e92 M3

[osukf09]

Backstory: I've been patiently looking for an e92 M3, preferably 2011+. Coming from a tuned e90 335i.

Found a local 2011 e92 M3 (silverstone metallic) that I checked out and test drove over the weekend. Have budgeted higher than this price, but considering the price and options, am considering it.

Would you buy this car, with this mileage and options, for the price?

Comp Pkg
Tech Pkg
Prem Pkg

71k miles

New PSS tires
Brakes at 30% front /50% back
Full service records
3 previous owners....

$30k

(will do a full PPI if considering purchasing)

Would you purchase if PPI looks good? Anything else to consider? Oil analysis?

Thanks!

[Munichm3]

That's a steal. Plus loving the silver stone color on these cars.

[///Motown]

yeah, really great price! jump on it...

[Eau Rouge]

Is this the car?

https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-fo...3/2011-bmw-m3/

Its price is low; suspiciously low for the market, but a clean PPI would mean one thing -- Buy It.

To answer your question...No. I wouldn't buy it. Reason: It's missing a pedal which equates to a dealbreaker. For auto lovers, it's a bargain.

Also, it looks good.
Remember to post pics in thread or see .

[GVIFlyer]

Remember WHEN the car was built in 2011 is very important. There are 3 variants. The 2011 model, the 2011.5 model (updated to include combox, bluetooth audio, one-wire ipod integration via usb port, M Button on steering wheel can be programmed to include additional drivers preferences, automatic start/stop, premium package (ZP2) which includes power front seats, convenience package replaces technology package) and the 2011.75 model (also adds BMW Apps). There are no differences between the 2011.75 model and the second to last 2013 E92 to roll off the line in 2013.

[BrewRifle]

This is most likely why it's priced lower:
Accident reported on 01/31/2011.

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...&partner=GAZ_0

Could be a decent amount of savings for you as long as you're Ok with having that accident on the vehicles record.

[Yoddha]

Originally Posted by BrewRifle

This is most likely why it's priced lower:
Accident reported on 01/31/2011.

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...&partner=GAZ_0

Could be a decent amount of savings for you as long as you're Ok with having that accident on the vehicles record.

Well the good news is he won't take the brunt of the depreciation from the accident, as that would have been levied on the previous owner. However, it might be more difficult to sell later on.

[bkdore]

Thats a beautiful car. It looks to be identical to mine except for DCT and cold weather package. $30K looks like a great deal. Do a full PPI and pull the service records and see what maintenance was done under warranty. I'd get an extended warranty for a year or so just in case.

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by GVFlyer

Remember WHEN the car was built in 2011 is very important. There are 3 variants. The 2011 model, the 2011.5 model (updated to include combox, bluetooth audio, one-wire ipod integration via usb port, M Button on steering wheel can be programmed to include additional drivers preferences, automatic start/stop, premium package (ZP2) which includes power front seats, convenience package replaces technology package) and the 2011.75 model (also adds BMW Apps). There are no differences between the 2011.75 model and the second to last 2013 E92 to roll off the line in 2013.

Yeah, I don't see an (M) button on the steering wheel in the photos. Checking the VIN, it looks like 2010-10-21 is the production date. That makes this one of the earlier 2011 year model cars.

[///Mlife]

Originally Posted by bradleyland

Yeah, I don't see an (M) button on the steering wheel in the photos. Checking the VIN, it looks like 2010-10-21 is the production date. That makes this one of the earlier 2011 year model cars.

Look closer there is an M button.

[Doc Oc]

Originally Posted by bradleyland

Yeah, I don't see an (M) button on the steering wheel in the photos. Checking the VIN, it looks like 2010-10-21 is the production date. That makes this one of the earlier 2011 year model cars.

Dude's taking sleeper to the next level....

[///Mlife]

Not a bad deal if you plan on keeping it forever. SS is definitely one of my favorite colors.

[Agent-GHQ]

Originally Posted by GVFlyer

There are no differences between the 2011.75 model and the second to last 2013 E92 to roll off the line in 2013.

Not true! 2013 updated flywheel n a bunch more

[nycplumber]

You can do better I paid 36 for a 2011.75 fully loaded zcp with 37k with 16 months of cpo left. But 30 is still a great price.

[schnitzed328]

Yup you can find a few cheaper with lower miles...32k for mine with 31k miles 2011.5 zcp...took me 6 months to find one

[dparm]

Originally Posted by BrewRifle

This is most likely why it's priced lower:
Accident reported on 01/31/2011.

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...&partner=GAZ_0

Could be a decent amount of savings for you as long as you're Ok with having that accident on the vehicles record.

Meh, rear-end collision without airbag deployment very early in its life. Could've been a stupid love-tap at a stoplight or whatever. If the bumper was repaired and repainted well, I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

Remember, it's a 6-year-old car: statistically the chances of it having zero accidents or small dings/chips is going down every day.

I agree that the price is definitely below average.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by bradleyland

Yeah, I don't see an (M) button on the steering wheel in the photos. Checking the VIN, it looks like 2010-10-21 is the production date. That makes this one of the earlier 2011 year model cars.

Run the last seven of the VIN through any of the online decoders and you will see that it does have the M Drive option:

2MD M DRIVE

[osukf09]

Thanks guys - really appreciate the opinions.

I'm particularly focused/concerned on the mileage. I was initially looking for a car w/ < 50k

How concerned should I be about 70k miles? Esp at it relates to suspension wear or other wear items.

(fwiw, the suspension felt firm and grounded on the test drive)

[dparm]

Originally Posted by apjr09

Thanks guys - really appreciate the opinions.

I'm particularly focused/concerned on the mileage. I was initially looking for a car w/ < 50k

How concerned should I be about 70k miles? Esp at it relates to suspension wear or other wear items.

(fwiw, the suspension felt firm and grounded on the test drive)

Remember, a 2011 car is going to be 6 years old at this point. 70k miles is right around the national average if not slightly under. Finding something under 50k will be harder and drive the price up.

Higher mileage is not a problem, generally speaking. Cruising on the highway is not as hard on a car as driving around at low speeds on city streets. Think of it this way: how hard are the car's systems working to go 70mph? Engine speed would be steady and low, transmission isn't running up and down through the gears every minute or two, brakes are hardly getting used, the suspension is not getting slammed by potholes and speed bumps, cooling system is doing very little, etc.

Just make sure it has good maintenance records and hasn't been in and out of the dealership for a ton of problems. Any used car purchase has inherent risk, so do what you can to remove or reduce some of those.

[loveskiing]

Remember, at the end of the day opinions are like rear ends, everybody has one. The real important thing is do you like the car, are you willing to buy it knowing that it's had an accident, and does it make you feel the way you want a newly acquired car to make you feel? If the answer to all of those is in the affirmative buy it, if it doesn't find something else, it's that simple.
Either way good luck!

[Mr. BMW]

I would pass. Too many miles and its been hit. Now it could have been just a light hit and only needed a new bumper but you have no way of knowing that unless you can contact that owner and asked what happend.

[Apex Everything]

Do it.