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IC3 said:
I've been offered an F80 M3, its my mates' mate car, has had new PS4S, OEM Dics, Pads, Full Service, Crankshaft Bearing inspection+new gaskets.

Car spec - https://bimmer.work/vin/55d16e330a306791e850641eb055841e9/

Photos - https://postimg.cc/gallery/xq5w8dF

2016 - 64k miles - 4 Owners, I can have it for £25.5k (AT and WEBAC value it at 23.8k), thoughts? :confused: I'm not a fan of the colour, I would ideally want San Marino Blue (very sought after, making it hard to find one for decent cash). But, I can't find a similar M3 for similar price cheapest one I saw recently was £26.5k. I was thinking about M4, seeing the prices they're significantly cheaper for some reason?
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Seems a bit pricey for 64k miles, the warranty would be quite pricey and from memory the S55 can have some turbo issues.
 
MrRockliffe said:
Seems a bit pricey for 64k miles, the warranty would be quite pricey and from memory the S55 can have some turbo issues.
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I can't find a similar M3 for under 26k though? I do agree, it does seem a bit pricey (seeing prices from few months ago :p). I'm torn between M2 and M3, I don't want to spend more than 30k, ideally around 25k mark. My account took a bit of a hit after the M340i purchase. :p
 
The M4 is more common as it was in production for another 2-3 years. Spec looks ok - it's fairly standard.

Just be aware, if you're taking out the BMW warranty without a discount, at that mileage it'll be something like £4000 per year with a £250 excess, so probably not worth bothering with :p
 
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Robbo said:
The M4 is more common as it was in production for another 2-3 years. Spec looks ok - it's fairly standard.

Just be aware, if you're taking out the BMW warranty without a discount, at that mileage it'll be something like £4000 per year with a £250 excess, so probably not worth bothering with :p
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Definitely worth asking if it's under an annual policy as they can be transferred.
 
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Robbo said:
The M4 is more common as it was in production for another 2-3 years. Spec looks ok - it's fairly standard.

Just be aware, if you're taking out the BMW warranty without a discount, at that mileage it'll be something like £4000 per year with a £250 excess, so probably not worth bothering with :p
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The M4 doesn't have the same curves as the M2 or the M3, the price is tempting me. I just want to try a F series M car, I would most likely sell it beginning of next year or end of this season.

S55 is 'reliable' goes on listing 40 minutes worth of parts that go wrong. :cry:
MissChief said:
Definitely worth asking if it's under an annual policy as they can be transferred.
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I don't think it is, I asked though.
 
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IC3 said:
I've been offered an F80 M3, its my mates' mate car, has had new PS4S, OEM Dics, Pads, Full Service, Crankshaft Bearing inspection+new gaskets.

Car spec - https://bimmer.work/vin/55d16e330a306791e850641eb055841e9/

Photos - https://postimg.cc/gallery/xq5w8dF

2016 - 64k miles - 4 Owners, I can have it for £25.5k (AT and WEBAC value it at 23.8k), thoughts? :confused: I'm not a fan of the colour, I would ideally want San Marino Blue (very sought after, making it hard to find one for decent cash). But, I can't find a similar M3 for similar price cheapest one I saw recently was £26.5k. I was thinking about M4, seeing the prices they're significantly cheaper for some reason?
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I know it's done 64k miles so you can't expect perfection, but the interior really does look quite worn to me. Shabby seats, arm rest, handbrake, shiny steering wheel. Maybe a good clean and leather conditioner would liven it up though.
 
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EvilRob said:
I know it's done 64k miles so you can't expect perfection, but the interior really does look quite worn to me. Shabby seats, arm rest, handbrake, shiny steering wheel. Maybe a good clean and leather conditioner would liven it up though.
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Those steering wheels go very shiny very quickly in my experience, my 530d started to go like that after about 30k miles :D
 
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I started looking at 996 Turbos, would love a 997.2 Turbo, but that's too much money for a weekend toy.. I loved the mineral grey on my M140i, it doesn't suit the F80 M3 IMO.
 
IC3 said:
I started looking at 996 Turbos, would love a 997.2 Turbo, but that's too much money for a weekend toy.. I loved the mineral grey on my M140i, it doesn't suit the F80 M3 IMO.
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High mileage 997? They aren't that bad.

If you want the car and you can afford, you should buy it. I drive my weekend car maybe 1500 miles a year at best. Still worth every penny.
 
Had to stick another runflat on rear right corner.. but for £40 as the other side still has loads of tread.


Question

How do I restore this permanently? Not sure why the colour has gone like this

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It's only on the drivers side
 
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