Fair price for a 02 e46 m3?

[Cyrus]

Housemaster why do you think there are only 2 makes of tyres that you can fit to the rear? loads of co's make tyres in that fitment?

 

[Housey]

Well it may have changed now, but when I had mine there were only the 2 makes outlined above that made 19" tyres in the exact size with the correct rating.

 

[Cyrus]

am i right in saying the size is 255/35/19? what is the rating?

 

[Housey]

Sounds about right, with ZR rating as I recall.

 

[Tax Evader]

It's worth calling around for the servicing. Last time I had the biggy, the price differed by an incredible 50% between 3 BMW dealers within an hour of me.

Deffo. Anything between £649 all-in, and £1300, for the Inspection II. I thought I'd got a good deal at around £900 until I saw information on mtorque (I'd somehow missed) that £650 was what Cotswolds were charging.

 

[Housey]

I paid £850 for my S2 at Radford, now its probably £3000 due to the new 'owners'

 

[Scania]

Deffo. Anything between £650 all-in, and £1300, for the Inspection II. I thought I'd got a good deal at around £900 until I saw information on mtorque (I'd somehow missed) that £650 was what Cotswolds were charging.

Yup, Cotswold charge £525 for an inspection I and £650 for an inspection II.

"Costs are inclusive of labour,parts, oil & VAT"

http://www.cotswoldcheltenhambmw.co.uk/service/

http://www.cotswoldgloucesterbmw.co.uk/service/

http://www.cotswoldherefordbmw.co.uk/service/

Note.

Remember, genuine cars need genuine care and parts for genuine performance. Costs are inclusive of labour, parts, oil and VAT and are valid until 31/12/07.

- that offer may have expired...?

 

[Rotty]

Deffo. Anything between £650 all-in, and £1300, for the Inspection II. .

Ha , got mine booked in for agreed prce of £649 , I win

 

[Tax Evader]

Ha , got mine booked in for agreed prce of £649 , I win

Skillz. Good deal indeed!

 

[chrismox]

ah the pilots lifestyle.....can't wait till I can afford my M3

But would you leave in in the STN car park!?

 

[commited]

Hey Niall - totally OT, but what did you get for your 530i? Interested to know what the market is like

Email me if you don't wanna post here - ta man

 

[spoonz]

I've been watching the E46 M3 with interest as I dismissed one when I bought the R32. JESUS CHRIST, these things depreciate.

I was looking to spend 22k ish on a 52 14 months ago and similar cars are listed on pistonheads for 15-16k :O Ok, its 14 months older and the E90 has arrived but thats about 33%. Are they reaching a bottom?

 

[NickXX]

Will bottom out soon probably.

 

[[TW]Fox]

Will bottom out soon probably.

Would be suprised. Previous M3's never have.

 

[spoonz]

I'd be tempted by a CSL as residuals are better but Id be weary of financing an M3.

If you got the cash then you take your choice.

 

[Tax Evader]

I'd be tempted by a CSL as residuals are better but Id be weary of financing an M3.

If you got the cash then you take your choice.

...yeah, but CSL command a much higher figure than this one, even though they're only one year younger (being all 2003 cars).

 

[spoonz]

...yeah, but CSL command a much higher figure than this one, even though they're only one year younger (being all 2003 cars).

Yep, hence the comment on residuals. Sorry, I wasnt suggesting the OP buys a CSL just taking it OT a bit.

Anyway....

 

[NickXX]

CSLs plummeted down to £30k, then... stopped. Been a good investment in the last couple of years.

 

[Tax Evader]

CSLs plummeted down to £30k, then... stopped. Been a good investment in the last couple of years.

Yeah... I bought mine brand new in July 2003 for £60k, and now it's still worth around £30k. Four and a half years and 50% dep is pretty good.

 

[[TW]Fox]

I always wonder why convention dictates we calculate depreciation as a percentage.

50% is indeed very good - but its lost £30k. Had you spent £40k on a regular M3 and 3 years later it was worth only £10k you'd be properly miffed - 75% depreciation! Awful!

Yet in reality the loss is identical...