Help me find: E46 M3

[NoVAphotog]

Thanks everyone. Congratulate me when I actually have it, though!

+1

This sounds good, Dario. Keep your eyes and ears open, if this is the one it's an awesome find, but I'll save my kudos until you are shifting those gears in Cali!

(still sending good vibes your way from the east coast though)!

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[Avetiso]

When are you flying out, Dario?



:biggrin thanks
Friday morning. Still need to book a flight because my parents want someone to go with me and they need to get back to me.

+1

This sounds good, Dario. Keep your eyes and ears open, if this is the one it's an awesome find, but I'll save my kudos until you are shifting those gears in Cali!

(still sending good vibes your way from the east coast though)!

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Thanks!

[Pip]

Southwest is probably the cheapest since Denver is a major hub. Get your brother to go and just buy him a coffee or something lol. Or tell him he can drive it for a little through the desert.

[Avetiso]

Southwest is probably the cheapest since Denver is a major hub. Get your brother to go and just buy him a coffee or something lol. Or tell him he can drive it for a little through the desert.
Both of my brothers are busy this weekend. Not only that, they are both against me buying an M3, so that would make for a miserable trip. :rofl

I am either asking a cousin of mine, or a friend that works for American Airlines and flies for free, which would save me the cost of one ticket.

But we've agreed on Friday morning time of arrival.

[mbeckel]

Both of my brothers are busy this weekend. Not only that, they are both against me buying an M3, so that would make for a miserable trip. :rofl

I am either asking a cousin of mine, or a friend that works for American Airlines and flies for free, which would save me the cost of one ticket.

But we've agreed on Friday morning time of arrival.
I hope everything works out for you. That car seems perfect. Plus you're helping a family that needs help right now. All good things brother. :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

When are you flying out, Dario?



:biggrin thanks
I agree! Nice siggy.

[fredo]

Yeah ! Hope things work out for you.

[Avetiso]

I hope everything works out for you. That car seems perfect. Plus you're helping a family that needs help right now. All good things brother. :thumbsup
Thanks, Matt. It seems like that car was just waiting for me.

[Avetiso]

Yeah ! Hope things work out for you.
Thank you, fredo!

[az3579]

Why can't you fly out alone?

[Avetiso]

Why can't you fly out alone?
I can, but:

My parents don't want me to.
With two people, I can drive back home without exhausting myself or having to stop at a motel.

[az3579]

I can, but:

My parents don't want me to.
With two people, I can drive back home without exhausting myself or having to stop at a motel.


Sheeeeeeeeet, perhaps I could join you. :biggrin

[Avetiso]

Sheeeeeeeeet, perhaps I could join you. :biggrin
Heh, fly to Denver, drive to Sacramento with me and then fly back? That'd be a hell of a trip.

[az3579]

Heh, fly to Denver, drive to Sacramento with me and then fly back? That'd be a hell of a trip.

I wonder how much a ticket would be... hmm

[Hornung418]

Dude I did it in the ZHP. and your drive from Houston to Sac isn't that bad. Get a cheap room for a night at the border of NM and NV, and make it into two 14 hour drives, with a two hour rest period at the seven hour mark. Have plenty of water with you and keep the temps cooler than you prefer to keep you alert.

You'll be back on Sunday morning. Hope you can work it out!

Sent from my GS3.

[mbeckel]

Dude I did it in the ZHP. and your drive from Houston to Sac isn't that bad. Get a cheap room for a night at the border of NM and NV, and make it into two 14 hour drives, with a two hour rest period at the seven hour mark. Have plenty of water with you and keep the temps cooler than you prefer to keep you alert.

You'll be back on Sunday morning. Hope you can work it out!

Sent from my GS3.
He's going to Denver, even closer! But I understand why he wants someone with him. I think he could do the drive in one day.

[TheFinanceGuy]

http://makeameme.org/media/created/Yeah-if-you-rr3jqn.jpg

Love the color combo! I'll save the congrats until Friday. Best of Luck!

[Hornung418]

He's going to Denver, even closer! But I understand why he wants someone with him. I think he could do the drive in one day.

Oh dude...you better go now! I thought this car was in Houston, connecting in Denver. That's how my flight was last year. Connected in Denver, then a jump to SL,UT.

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[Avetiso]

Dude I did it in the ZHP. and your drive from Houston to Sac isn't that bad. Get a cheap room for a night at the border of NM and NV, and make it into two 14 hour drives, with a two hour rest period at the seven hour mark. Have plenty of water with you and keep the temps cooler than you prefer to keep you alert.

You'll be back on Sunday morning. Hope you can work it out!

Sent from my GS3.
I work Sunday morning. Need to be home by Saturday evening, but it's still a 17 hour drive, stops and fuel not included.

He's going to Denver, even closer! But I understand why he wants someone with him. I think he could do the drive in one day.
Yeah. Plus, it'd be more interesting. But goodness, looking at flight costs makes me wanna do it alone!

http://makeameme.org/media/created/Yeah-if-you-rr3jqn.jpg

Love the color combo! I'll save the congrats until Friday. Best of Luck!
:rofl thanks!

Oh dude...you better go now! I thought this car was in Houston, connecting in Denver. That's how my flight was last year. Connected in Denver, then a jump to SL,UT.

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Nope, in Denver. Littleton, actually. Anyways, looking at flights right now.

[cakM3]

we've agreed on a price. Exactly what I was expecting and she offered it to me, didn't have to haggle at all. Going to call my bank tomorrow and sort some details and book a flight.

Congrats Dario! :thumbsup Just be safe on your drive back to Cali :) You will be driving a whole different type of car but man will you be having tons of fun with this one!!!! Very happy for you :)

[derbo]

Good luck Dario! Can't wait to see the new beast. :drool

[Avetiso]

Bit of a bump in the road with the bank. Essentially, they want them to sell the car to me before I can finance it. It's ridiculous. They want a CA Smog on the car before they pay for it, when I'm buying it in Colorado.

???

Gonna see if I can borrow $13,000 from somebody and then refinance the car when I get it here.

So frustrated with this bank. >.<

[mbeckel]

Bit of a bump in the road with the bank. Essentially, they want them to sell the car to me before I can finance it. It's ridiculous. They want a CA Smog on the car before they pay for it, when I'm buying it in Colorado.

???

Gonna see if I can borrow $13,000 from somebody and then refinance the car when I get it here.

So frustrated with this bank. >.<
I've never heard of that ever happening. Weird stuff, that's California for ya. (I know hater comments are coming now!)

[az3579]

Gonna see if I can borrow $13,000 from somebody and then refinance the car when I get it here.


Dad?

Another potential challenge would be if you are able to get that personal loan from someone and then get a loan from a bank once you buy the car, they may not give you a loan because you're not technically buying a car at that point since you'll already have it... unless, you take out a personal loan, which will have a much higher interest rate. :(

[Avetiso]

Dad?

Another potential challenge would be if you are able to get that personal loan from someone and then get a loan from a bank once you buy the car, they may not give you a loan because you're not technically buying a car at that point since you'll already have it... unless, you take out a personal loan, which will have a much higher interest rate. :(
I can refinance the car under my current loan offer as soon as I bring it here. They said they'd let me do that.

[zhpnsnv]

This is weird. They should cut you a check so you can purchase the car. Try another bank?

[Torxuvin]

Any big name banks that have branches locally and in Denver? That way they could hand over the check on the spot. I ran into this problem buying my ZHP where the bank wouldn't give me a check to fly and buy the car, but my credit union did. You can always refinance it immediately at a different bank of your choosing without hurting your credit.

[Avetiso]

Any big name banks that have branches locally and in Denver? That way they could hand over the check on the spot. I ran into this problem buying my ZHP where the bank wouldn't give me a check to fly and buy the car, but my credit union did. You can always refinance it immediately at a different bank of your choosing without hurting your credit.
No other bank wants to give me a loan. I suppose I could try but that would only negatively affect my credit should I be denied.

I will keep you guys posted, of course.

[Avetiso]

This is weird. They should cut you a check so you can purchase the car. Try another bank?
It is ludicrous. I suppose the woman I was talking might have been slightly ignorant; I will try calling the branch directly later today. They were closed when I call this morning and I was directed to a call center.

[derbo]

hmm that sounds terrible. At least on the bright side, California smogs now are only reading the OBD readiness codes and visual. :)

[Avetiso]

Okay guys, false alarm. Woman I spoke with this morning didn't know what she was talking about. However, it will take about another week. They won't cut me a check preemptively because I "don't quality" but I simply need to send a form to the seller that authorizes my bank to pay off his loan. Once I pay off his loan via my loan and cash out the difference through my bank, I need to wait about a week for the balance transfer to take effect, at which point I fly to get the car. There is some more paperwork I need to do, but this is definitely possible (although a bit of a headache), and I will be talking this over with the seller about this.

[Hornung418]

Hope they are understanding.

Sent from my GS3.

[Avetiso]

Hope they are understanding.

Sent from my GS3.
Me too, but there are other options. At worst, I now know the process for buying a car out of state with this bank.

[Rovert]

I think I missed something. Are you buying the car before seeing and driving it yourself Dario?

[LivesNearCostco]

I just smogged my old Saturn a few week ago and I thought the shop owner still put the sniffer into my tail pipe, but I wasn't paying close attention. But wait, she gave me a printout showing my CO, HC, and NO2 readings, so she must have used the sniffer.


hmm that sounds terrible. At least on the bright side, California smogs now are only reading the OBD readiness codes and visual. :)

[Rovert]

Your emissions laws seem slightly complicated at times. Maybe it's just my ADHD. LOL

[Avetiso]

I think I missed something. Are you buying the car before seeing and driving it yourself Dario?
Yes. It's nothing I haven't done before, except this time, I know the car drives. Unlike the last cars I bought that were wrecked.

I just smogged my old Saturn a few week ago and I thought the shop owner still put the sniffer into my tail pipe, but I wasn't paying close attention. But wait, she gave me a printout showing my CO, HC, and NO2 readings, so she must have used the sniffer.
Shops are switching over at different rates. Some shops do, others don't.

Your emissions laws seem slightly complicated at times. Maybe it's just my ADHD. LOL
They are weird, but a lot depends on the shop and how strictly they will enforce regulations.

[Rovert]

My offer still stands Dario, I can fly anywhere from Canada and then any US city back to Canada under my jet privileges. Let me know as it changes nothing for me economically to fly around North America. :mafia

And if it helps I have driven Vegas to Vancouver in one go (24 hours) with just a one hour nap. LOL. I have a certain diet that allows my body to handle that kind of long distance driving that I'm used to....I know my brain is weird...it's like I was born to drive. I do know when to stop if I'm a risk to the public and myself because I know what it feels like exactly and have scared myself a few times. Not anymore!! I'm older and more mature about pushing that limit.

Edit: even if you don't end up buying the car it's no matter for me, I'll just book a flight plan home and I'm home!

[Avetiso]

My offer still stands Dario, I can fly anywhere from Canada and then any US city back to Canada under my jet privileges. Let me know as it changes nothing for me economically to fly around North America. :mafia

And if it helps I have driven Vegas to Vancouver in one go (24 hours) with just a one hour nap. LOL. I have a certain diet that allows my body to handle that kind of long distance driving that I'm used to....I know my brain is weird...it's like I was born to drive. I do know when to stop if I'm a risk to the public and myself because I know what it feels like exactly and have scared myself a few times. Not anymore!! I'm older and more mature about pushing that limit.
Definitely need sleep. Longest I've gone without sleep was a bit over 40 hours. It was insane. I wanted to get out of my own skin.

Since I have another week if I do buy the car, I'll talk to the seller and try to coordinate a date for you to see it if possible. I appreciate it, Trevor.

[Rovert]

I went grocery shopping at Trader Joes before crossing the border to go home from Vegas. It was hilarious. Maybe a bit wacko because I bought more groceries than I needed but I was within my customs allowance. LOL

[LivesNearCostco]

Dario, if this doesn't work out, my indie mechanic is planning to sell his E46 M3. It's in very good shape mechanically because he's a BMW mechanic who sometimes races an e36, but cosmetically it's not as nice as Jay's car and it's black, I think black on black. The previous owner put in an aftermarket stereo headunit. It's a 6-speed manual coupe. If the other one doesn't work out and you're interested, I will PM you his name and shop phone number.

[Avetiso]

Dario, if this doesn't work out, my indie mechanic is planning to sell his E46 M3. It's in very good shape mechanically because he's a BMW mechanic who sometimes races an e36, but cosmetically it's not as nice as Jay's car and it's black, I think black on black. The previous owner put in an aftermarket stereo headunit. It's a 6-speed manual coupe. If the other one doesn't work out and you're interested, I will PM you his name and shop phone number.
I'd appreciate it. Denver hasn't replied in over a day, but considering their position, I'll give them some time.

[yura]

I'd appreciate it. Denver hasn't replied in over a day, but considering their position, I'll give them some time.

If you can, I would talk to them over the phone. Emails are always a 'flaky' way of communication IMO. Talking over the phone is a better way of coming across serious, and will make the seller more interested in jumping through the hoops for you.

[Avetiso]

If you can, I would talk to them over the phone. Emails are always a 'flaky' way of communication IMO. Talking over the phone is a better way of coming across serious, and will make the seller more interested in jumping through the hoops for you.
We've emailed about 30 times already. She just got back to me again today. Gonna start the loan process on Friday.

[UdubBadger]

Southwest is probably the cheapest since Denver is a major hub. Get your brother to go and just buy him a coffee or something lol. Or tell him he can drive it for a little through the desert.

Try Frontier also. Used to fly them into Denver all the time.

[Hornung418]

Try Frontier also. Used to fly them into Denver all the time.

Used them to get the ZHP. Their hub is in Denver.

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[Avetiso]

Thanks for the advice.

[Avetiso]

So, interesting twist today. I asked someone to pull some info on that car I'm buying and while it has a clean CarFax, the subframe has undergone really bad failure. As in cracks visible in the trunk failure. The good news is that BMW fixed and updated it, requiring 132 man hours on the job. >.<

Knowing that it went through subframe failure is disconcerting, yet knowing it was fixed by BMW is awesome. Not sure how to feel about it.

[Rovert]

It should be very fine. You can be at peace that it's done and you don't have to worry about that every again!

My friend just about ripped the subframe from his '04 M3. The shop said the rips were very visible and one more launch would have made the backend fall on the ground in pieces. So $5K later of extreme fixing, his car is good to go and he's happy that he can once again flog his car like he stole it from the Devil. :)

[OtterEffect]

It should be very fine. You can be at peace that it's done and you don't have to worry about that every again!

My friend just about ripped the subframe from his '04 M3. The shop said the rips were very visible and one more launch would have made the backend fall on the ground in pieces. So $5K later of extreme fixing, his car is good to go and he's happy that he can once again flog his car like he stole it from the Devil. :)

+1 personally I'd feel better knowing it was cracked and then underwent complete and professional replacement and reinforcement than worrying about it's condition without looking at the car on a lift. Imho, wouldn't worry about it one bit. And if anything does happen, BMW did the repairs so maybe you could take the problem up with them, if an Indy did the fix then it would most likely be "good luck". The only downside would be that the car was flogged hard enough in the first place for the subframe to crack - and that there are most likely parts with accelerated wear and tear to be on the lookout for.


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[UdubBadger]

Yeah agree... better to know it happened already and was fixed

[TWong1200]

Not sure what bank you're financing through but I used DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union) and they're awesome. Really low rates, too. Give them a shot. They are located in the New England area.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Not sure what bank you're financing through but I used DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union) and they're awesome. Really low rates, too. Give them a shot. They are located in the New England area.

IIRC- he tried them and wasn't able to get financing. I used them as well, since they are about 8 minutes from house (corporate location) and was able to walk in and pick up the check.

[Avetiso]

I've tried a ton of places and the only one that gave a loan to my MOM (not even me) was Patelco. I'm done applying to places without a credit history. It's not good for my self-esteem. :rofl

[Avetiso]

Well, I just got that signed form from them authorizing my bank to pay it off. I am going in tomorrow morning and the process will officially be underway (maybe even today). I'm super excited. Sellers are great. Price is good.

However, they did tell me that Colorado does not transfer plates (which is weird because a lot of states I've dealt with at work let you use them to drive home, then you toss them when you switch to home state plates) so I need to figure out getting a temp.

[Pip]

Dario. I will reiterate what others have already said. I would be happy the repair was taken care of and fixed properly. I worry about my car and that is the next major item I'm going to take care of in the next couple of months. Then my car will truly be bullet proof. Until a bunch of other shit breaks...

[alexandre]

So, interesting twist today. I asked someone to pull some info on that car I'm buying and while it has a clean CarFax, the subframe has undergone really bad failure. As in cracks visible in the trunk failure. The good news is that BMW fixed and updated it, requiring 132 man hours on the job. >.<

Knowing that it went through subframe failure is disconcerting, yet knowing it was fixed by BMW is awesome. Not sure how to feel about it.

Wouldn't worry. I doubt BMW would sign off the car without it being safe. It was probably reinforced like crazy too. I wouldn't let it affect the sale.

Still 132h is crazy. If I ever need this on my car it's being parted out. LOL

[Rovert]

Wouldn't worry. I doubt BMW would sign off the car without it being safe. It was probably reinforced like crazy too. I wouldn't let it affect the sale.

Still 132h is crazy. If I ever need this on my car it's being parted out. LOL

Just make sure to flog it so the subframe drops out and rips from the undercarriage. Makes for easier access to part out.

[az3579]

What I don't understand is how BMW doesn't catch things like this during their prototype testing. Don't they flog the crap out of the cars for tens of thousands of miles? How did they not get any subframe cracks if these are so vulnerable?

[slater]

What I don't understand is how BMW doesn't catch things like this during their prototype testing. Don't they flog the crap out of the cars for tens of thousands of miles? How did they not get any subframe cracks if these are so vulnerable?

i agree, especially since i believe it was a problem on the E36 as well.

peter

[Newjack]

What I don't understand is how BMW doesn't catch things like this during their prototype testing. Don't they flog the crap out of the cars for tens of thousands of miles? How did they not get any subframe cracks if these are so vulnerable?
You would think they would notice something like this... I wonder if the 3.91 diff on Dario's potential M3 sped up the wear on the subframe.

[Rovert]

I would say 3.62 is abrupt enough to shock the subframe. It's instant wheel spin when you throttle it without launching. I say with anything higher it's mostly just for bragging rights and make up for things smaller in your life. That's why I bought the ///M! :shifty

[derbo]

Wouldn't worry. I doubt BMW would sign off the car without it being safe. It was probably reinforced like crazy too. I wouldn't let it affect the sale.

Still 132h is crazy. If I ever need this on my car it's being parted out. LOL


132h is not bad considering they replaced the trunk pan as well. It means the whole rear end came apart, removed the trunk pan, and rewelded a new piece in. I think they shouldve reinforced it with the structural foam as well.

[Avetiso]

At the bank right now. Getting this going.

[derbo]

At the bank right now. Getting this going.

:woot:

[Avetiso]

Okay. So now I just wait for the banks to hash out the details between each other. When that's done it's time to pick a flight.

[fredo]

Great news ! You are almost there.

[Rovert]

:wave

[Oli77]

Happy for you Dario. Envious as well.

[derbo]

Happy for you and albeit jealous. I should get rid of my ZHP for an M3.. :D

[Rovert]

I just pulled a veracious merge onto an empty highway from a red-light...0-70mph in enough time to make my blood pressure need thinners and heart beat race faster than the S54 cylinders pumping out all that excitement....NEED TO CALM DOWN....

http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-drive-an-m3.png

:innocent

[Avetiso]

Thank you, everyone. Now to play the waiting game. :(

Say, think I should have something to worry about driving back? I know they are fairly reliable.

[Rovert]

If the maintenance has been done on the vehicle then it should be fine. You'll know if the car needs any suspension on PPI. You'll hear the engine when it's running and while driving and know of anything sounds rough or out of the ordinary. Hopefully you already know what a well cared for S54 sounds and runs like locally. If not try to test drive one or two before going. They are just as reliable as any car that has good preventative. My car has ran great in the 4K miles I've put on it.

The only thing that I would make sure you have on the drive is a tire patch kit with the tools to insert the rubber plugs and a working tire inflator which comes stock in the trunk under the floor. I can't remember if these kits have needle nose pliers to pull screws out of the tire but bring one since the one on the BMW trunk kit may not be fine point enough.

[UdubBadger]

Yes yes yes. Drive it before you hand over the $

[Avetiso]

I have videos of the engine running and revving in my email box. How can I get it here?

Anyways, sounds good to me.

Seth, they said they will let me walk away from the car if they feel they've misrepresented it. However, the actual purchase details are still going to be given to me by the bank so I'm not sure how it's all going down just yet.

[OtterEffect]

I have videos of the engine running and revving in my email box. How can I get it here?

Anyways, sounds good to me.

Seth, they said they will let me walk away from the car if they feel they've misrepresented it. However, the actual purchase details are still going to be given to me by the bank so I'm not sure how it's all going down just yet.

I think your best bet would be to upload to YouTube.

[Pip]

Dario. Not sure when you're flying out, but you're more than welcome to come up to Folsom or we can meet halfway sometime so you can drive the stick and see how it feels so you know before going out. I know you've been in a couple smg which at least gives you an idea of the metallic engine noise and idle hunt at cold start that M3's are known for. I'm camping until Monday afternoon, but should have cell service after that.

[Rovert]

Hahah cold idle hunt..I'm going to go experience that right now! Going shopping for more camera gear!

[TheFinanceGuy]

I have videos of the engine running and revving in my email box. How can I get it here?


Vimeo app. Wicked easy.


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[Avetiso]

I think your best bet would be to upload to YouTube.
Gonna do that.

Dario. Not sure when you're flying out, but you're more than welcome to come up to Folsom or we can meet halfway sometime so you can drive the stick and see how it feels so you know before going out. I know you've been in a couple smg which at least gives you an idea of the metallic engine noise and idle hunt at cold start that M3's are known for. I'm camping until Monday afternoon, but should have cell service after that.
I'd love to. I have another M3 I can drive as well but the guy is in Thailand at the moment. Might be hard to compare a modded car vs. a stock car, especially with different rear end ratios, but I'm sure it'll be nice either way. I appreciate it, Sean!

Hahah cold idle hunt..I'm going to go experience that right now! Going shopping for more camera gear!
:rofl This is seriously like the worst excuse I've ever heard for buying new camera gear.

Vimeo app. Wicked easy.


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Gonna YouTube this sucker.

[Avetiso]

Engine running and revving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSslVqVVIJk&feature=youtu.be

Car driving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-TMOPEX96U&feature=youtu.be

[Rovert]

:rofl This is seriously like the worst excuse I've ever heard for buying new camera gear.


Just picked up a new Canon 6D body! It's a perfect excuse for spending $$$$. You wait and see. You won't be just going out for milk runs. It's a new level with an S54. Things just all the sudden get more expensive. LOL

Cameras, subframes, VANOS, rubber, fuel, unicorn 10w60 spit. It's all part of the ///M Life!

[Avetiso]

Just picked up a new Canon 6D body! It's a perfect excuse for spending $$$$. You wait and see. You won't be just going out for milk runs. It's a new level with an S54. Things just all the sudden get more expensive. LOL

Cameras, subframes, VANOS, rubber, fuel, unicorn 10w60 spit. It's all part of the ///M Life!
My subframe is already done. ^.^ Can't wait for that unicorn spit, though. Gonna smear it all over my internals. :shifty

Grats on the 6D, though.

[Rovert]

Engine running and revving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSslVqVVIJk&feature=youtu.be

Car driving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-TMOPEX96U&feature=youtu.be

Sounds normal to me! The car driving video is a crappy place and time to attempt to hear anything. I just hear a big diesel giving her. LOL.

[derbo]

Did you ask what the cruising speed at 70mph is? It would appear it would be 3200rpm? LOL

[Rovert]

Did you ask what the cruising speed at 70mph is? It would appear it would be 3200rpm? LOL

I really wish 6th gear was really tall. The car has plenty of power in 6th at any speed really. If 6th was made so at 60mph, the engine just needed to turn 1500, I'd be happy! The ZHP 3.07 seemed happy in 6th at speed. The ///M just holds just high enough to make you want to floor it......again and again and again.

[az3579]

My subframe is already done. ^.^ Can't wait for that unicorn spit, though. Gonna smear it all over my internals. :shifty

Grats on the 6D, though.

This is sounding awfully pornographic at this point.

[Avetiso]

This is sounding awfully pornographic at this point.
:rofl

[cakM3]

You get the ///M Dario?

[Avetiso]

Weekend delayed it. Bank should be calling me today.

[cakM3]

Was that you in the M3 section of E46Fanatics?

[Avetiso]

Was that you in the M3 section of E46Fanatics?
Nope. Never listed anything there.

[derbo]

Cmon Dariooooo

[Avetiso]

Cmon Dariooooo
Lot of stuff going on right now.

[derbo]

Lot of stuff going on right now.

Oh I know. Good luck :)

[Rovert]

I think everyone else is more anxious than Dario. Haha. I was the same with my car. It's was just ehhhhh when I found it and bought it. Then the few days after it settled in when I launched from a stop and realized what I had a control of. LOL

[cakM3]

I think everyone else is more anxious than Dario. Haha. I was the same with my car. It's was just ehhhhh when I found it and bought it. Then the few days after it settled in when I launched from a stop and realized what I had a control of. LOL

That's why Dane has steadfastly refused my many attempts to let him drive my ///M. The one time he agreed to ride with me, he probably thought I was the "mad Japanese" kamakazi driver :biggrin

[mbeckel]

That's why Dane has steadfastly refused my many attempts to let him drive my ///M. The one time he agreed to ride with me, he probably thought I was the "mad Japanese" kamakazi driver :biggrin
Don't offer to let me drive your ///M then, I could never say no! And would enjoy testing it!

[cakM3]

Don't offer to let me drive your ///M then, I could never say no! And would enjoy testing it!

I will remember that Matt :biggrin We'll see if you make the next Mafia reunion ;)

[mbeckel]

I will remember that Matt :biggrin We'll see if you make the next Mafia reunion ;)
I'm really hoping I can, depends on when and where. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

I'm really hoping I can, depends on when and where. :thumbsup

It will be at Dane's in Ohio....

[mbeckel]

It will be at Dane's in Ohio....
That's a lot closer for me than last year. It's still a bit of a drive from southeast Texas, but I wanna meet everyone

[cakM3]

That's a lot closer for me than last year. It's still a bit of a drive from southeast Texas, but I wanna meet everyone

I will make the trip to Dane's at next year's reunion meet :) Will also be dragging BP's butt there as well :biggrin

[danewilson77]

That's why Dane has steadfastly refused my many attempts to let him drive my ///M. The one time he agreed to ride with me, he probably thought I was the "mad Japanese" kamakazi driver :biggrin
This is true...

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[cakM3]

Very nice Dane :biggrin

[Avetiso]

Yeah, I was supposed to get a call from the bank today but I got nothing. I'll call them tomorrow and send an email to the seller. They should be back from their weekend plans by now.

[mbeckel]

Yeah, I was supposed to get a call from the bank today but I got nothing. I'll call them tomorrow and send an email to the seller. They should be back from their weekend plans by now.
I'm getting antsy about your purchase! Hope it all works out bro

[Rovert]

Maybe they fled the country with the ///M and put it under witness protection because they learned how much they loved it. LOL

[Avetiso]

Maybe they fled the country with the ///M and put it under witness protection because they learned how much they loved it. LOL
Or they aren't waiting next to the computer for me to email them. :rofl

[Hornung418]

Where's the link to the ad with the cool pics and details?

Sent from my GS3.

[Avetiso]

Where's the link to the ad with the cool pics and details?

Sent from my GS3.
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4613506472.html

[Avetiso]

You guys are going to laugh, but if I get a call that I can go get the car this Friday, I'll be choosing between getting my dream car... or going on a date with an awesome girl.

You'll excuse me if I postpone the car, right?

[Hornung418]

Take her with you? That will just lay the cards on the table. If shes a keeper she'll go with ya.

Sent from my GS3.

[Avetiso]

Take her with you? That will just lay the cards on the table. If shes a keeper she'll go with ya.

Sent from my GS3.
:rofl Oh man, that would epic.

[NorCal-Dimitri]

You guys are going to laugh, but if I get a call that I can go get the car this Friday, I'll be choosing between getting my dream car... or going on a date with an awesome girl.

You'll excuse me if I postpone the car, right?

:applause

[johnrando]

Dude, car first!

[Avetiso]

Dude, car first!
:rofl

Okay, honest truth right here. I told her we'd have to change plans if I had to fly out this week. I REALLY need to get my own car right now. It's really important.

But, she understands. :biggrin

[NoVAphotog]

Take her with you? That will just lay the cards on the table. If shes a keeper she'll go with ya.


+1

My gf made the drive to Knoxville with me to get my ZHP...I couldn't plus one this enough!

[OtterEffect]

Dude, car first!

+ 1 car fist for sure!! (coming for a single guy)

[Rovert]

If she has no idea what you drive then keep it that way until you know she cares about you before what you drive. But if your style is to use it to live the ///M Rockstar life then all the power to yah!! LOL

[cakM3]

If she has no idea what you drive then keep it that way until you know she cares about you before what you drive. But if your style is to use it to live the ///M Rockstar life then all the power to yah!! LOL

+1

[slater]

:rofl

Okay, honest truth right here. I told her we'd have to change plans if I had to fly out this week. I REALLY need to get my own car right now. It's really important.

But, she understands. :biggrin

girl first, man - go on the date! the car can wait. :)

peter

[Torxuvin]

In my experience cars are more reliable and will outlast relationships. :rofl Good luck though. She should be understanding about a delay. Things happen.

BTW: I'm sure this won't be your last car adventure. My last serious gf used to ask me why I "couldn't drive a normal car". You don't want that.

[Avetiso]

She already knows about the car but she doesn't really care. We actually joke about her pretending to care about cars. It's funny.

Anyways, I'll keep you guys posted.

[Avetiso]

So I missed a call from the bank today because I was at work, but I'll be calling in tomorrow. I'm assuming things are ready to go soon.

[OtterEffect]

The suspense right now is killing me haha!


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[cakM3]

The suspense right now is killing me haha!


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+1

[mbeckel]

The suspense right now is killing me haha!


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Stay tuned to as the dario turns

[Hornung418]

Stay tuned to as the dario turns

Like Darios through the Dario, so are the Darios of our Darios.

Sent from my GS3.

[az3579]

Like Darios through the Dario, so are the Darios of our Darios.

Sent from my GS3.

:rofl

[cakM3]

Like Darios through the Dario, so are the Darios of our Darios.

Sent from my GS3.

Really Justin? Really?? :rofl

[Hornung418]

Really Justin? Really?? :rofl

You're old enough to get the reference!!

When my grandmother would come down, she always had to watch her programs. Lol.

Sent from my GS3.

[az3579]

You're old enough to get the reference!!

When my grandmother would come down, she always had to watch her programs. Lol.

Sent from my GS3.

That line is STILL engrained in my brain from listening to my mom watch it for so long throughout the years...

[cakM3]

You're old enough to get the reference!!

When my grandmother would come down, she always had to watch her programs. Lol.

Sent from my GS3.

I wasn't expecting you to say this....had me cracking up all morning Justin :) Yeah I'm old....quit reminding me of this! :biggrin

[derbo]

Lolllllll

sent from Moto X Dev Edition

[Avetiso]

:rofl you guys are hilarious.

Overnighting a bill of sale to them. Then bank funds the loan, and I fly out. Last step. Pretty much a done deal.

And date number 2 coming up. :rofl :rofl

[BCS_ZHP]

Date #2 -- is she flying with you, have both of your new girls together for the first time???

[Avetiso]

Date #2 -- is she flying with you, have both of your new girls together for the first time???
Nah can't do that. We both have busy work and school schedules.

[LivesNearCostco]

My friend who changed his mind about selling his Sibergrau M3, I was visiting his company's office for something else this morning and saw it in the parking lot. So I guess it really still is his daily driver. But you found something better!

[yura]

That's a fantastic looking //M! Good luck!

[Avetiso]

Thanks fellas. Bill of sales done and being mailed back to me today. Should be turning them into the bank tomorrow.

[johnrando]

:thumbsup

[Pip]

That Interior :drool

[UdubBadger]

Dario what was final sale price?

[Avetiso]

Dario what was final sale price?
$17,800 and change. It's what they owe on it.

[mbeckel]

Did you buy that badboy? When you gonna drive it home?

[Avetiso]

Did you buy that badboy? When you gonna drive it home?
If they can clear payment to their bank by Thursday, I fly out Friday morning.

[mbeckel]

If they can clear payment to their vabk by Thursday, I fly out Friday morning.
Woot woot! I'm happy that I could help match you with the car you wanted. Congrats brother

[TWong1200]

Congrats. Gonna be a long week till Friday rolls around!

[brettbimmer]

Beautiful car in an awesome color combo. Hope all else works out with picking her up and driving her home!

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

[Avetiso]

Thanks guys. I do I have plenty to keep me busy between school and work.

[ELCID86]

Beautiful car in an awesome color combo. Hope all else works out with picking her up and driving her home!

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

+1


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[OtterEffect]

Sweet! Can't wait to see it.


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[LivesNearCostco]

Congratulations!

[Hermes]

Nice

[Avetiso]

Thank you very much. It's hard to be excited after dealing with this for weeks now, but I'm sure I'll love it.

[derbo]

Thank you very much. It's hard to be excited after dealing with this for weeks now, but I'm sure I'll love it.

I think when you lay your eyes on the car and physically touch it, you will feel that feeling of awesome.

[OtterEffect]

I think when you lay your eyes on the car and physically touch it, you will feel that feeling of awesome.

....Or about half way through the drive home. That's when it hit me like a brick.. I just started laughing and couldn't stop smiling lol :)


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[UdubBadger]

Halfway through my drive home I wasn't sure if the car was gonna MAKE IT home...

[TheFinanceGuy]

^ ouch.... That bad huh?

I got half home from buying the ZHP and thought "wow, did my wife really just let me buy this car?"

[Hornung418]

^ ouch.... That bad huh?

I got half home from buying the ZHP and thought "wow, did my wife really just let me buy this car?"

She doesn't like cars does she...no fun for you! How's the Porker running?

Sent from my GS3.

[UdubBadger]

$17,800 and change. It's what they owe on it.

Much higher than your original budget no?

[Avetiso]

Much higher than your original budget no?
No, I was looking around $17,000. A little stretch but that's okay. I quickly realized $15,000 wasn't going to get me jack so I upped it.

[TheFinanceGuy]

She doesn't like cars does she...no fun for you! How's the Porker running?

Sent from my GS3.

Not to threadjack, but my ZHP is running fantastic. I need LOTS of work, I guess I should update my project thread. The Porsche on the other hand it little rough. Going under the knife this week/end.

She doesn't quite get it when it comes to cars. Though, she goes to C&C meets with me, and humors me when I buy these things.

[Avetiso]

Little update. So thanks to my bank being overly confusing and wasting a ton of time, I cannot drive the car back from CO; it's snowing. So I need to ship it.

On the other hand, tomorrow I need to go to the bank and pay registration and tax and they will fund the loan. So that's nice.

[Newjack]

Little update. So thanks to my bank being overly confusing and wasting a ton of time, I cannot drive the car back from CO; it's snowing. So I need to ship it.

On the other hand, tomorrow I need to go to the bank and pay registration and tax and they will fund the loan. So that's nice.
I hear summer is the best day of the year in Colorado.

[Hornung418]

I hear summer is the best day of the year in Colorado.

:rofl

Sent from my GS3.

[Rovert]

If you want I can fly to Denver and test drive the car where it's not snowing and check it out that way. I have a good feeling of what a properly functioning S54 should feel like through my body and sound like through my ears. Haha. I won't be free until next week though.

If and when I give a thumbs up, by any means, this does not guarantee a perfect car forever. It just means it was working perfectly as it should when I was in it's presence. LOL

[Avetiso]

I hear summer is the best day of the year in Colorado.
:rofl feels that way. I'm glad I'm not in snow country.

If you want I can fly to Denver and test drive the car where it's not snowing and check it out that way. I have a good feeling of what a properly functioning S54 should feel like through my body and sound like through my ears. Haha. I won't be free until next week though.

If and when I give a thumbs up, by any means, this does not guarantee a perfect car forever. It just means it was working perfectly as it should when I was in it's presence. LOL
I appreciate the offer, Trevor. That's quite alright, though. It would be redundant considering that I'll have legally purchased the car by then, so nothing really changes.

[mbeckel]

I thought you were heading to get it today?

[Rovert]

Congrats!!!! It's ///M time!!

[UdubBadger]

I thought you were heading to get it today?

Sunday I think he said

[Avetiso]

I thought you were heading to get it today?


Sunday I think he said
Nope. Snow fell out and the car needs new tires. Thanks to my bank screwing around, I have to have it delivered.

Congrats!!!! It's ///M time!!
I can't wait. :)

[mbeckel]

I didn't see any snow in Denver... :shifty

[Avetiso]

I didn't see any snow in Denver... :shifty
Bald rear tires. It's snow country all the way home. It would be stupid.

[UdubBadger]

That's the safer choice don't feel bad

[OtterEffect]

Bald rear tires. It's snow country all the way home. It would be stupid.

Or really fun ;)

Just kidding, it's not at all worth the risk. What's it going to cost to ship?


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[Avetiso]

Or really fun ;)

Just kidding, it's not at all worth the risk. What's it going to cost to ship?


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Around $600.

[cakM3]

Halfway through my drive home I wasn't sure if the car was gonna MAKE IT home...

I didn't have a very long drive on the day I picked up my ///M ;)

[Avetiso]

Got the check.

[fredo]

Great ! What's the next step ?

[Avetiso]

Great ! What's the next step ?
Just overnighted it to their bank. Soon as it clears, I find shipping.

[Avetiso]

Also need to overnight them a bill of sale again for the new date and payoff amount. From today, I have ten business days to get them smog, Vin verification, and DMV paperwork or else it turns into an unsecured loan with a massive rate.

[derbo]

Just overnighted it to their bank. Soon as it clears, I find shipping.

Not going to drive it home?

[Rovert]

Not going to drive it home?

///M's don't do good in snow with bald summer tires. LOL. Wait....any car doesn't like that. Haha

[Avetiso]

Not going to drive it home?
Read the thread. >.<

/rant

:rofl

///M's don't do good in snow with bald summer tires. LOL. Wait....any car doesn't like that. Haha
Exactly. Plus I have exams coming up and it be bad timing.

[derbo]

Read the thread. >.<

/rant

:rofl

Exactly. Plus I have exams coming up and it be bad timing.

Too lazy. Cliff notes me :)

[Avetiso]

Too lazy. Cliff notes me :)
Bank took too long; now it's snowing in CO. Car had bald rear summer tires. Can't drive in snow. Must ship.

[derbo]

Bank took too long; now it's snowing in CO. Car had bald rear summer tires. Can't drive in snow. Must ship.

Great cliffs lol. It's a better choice.

[az3579]

Too lazy. Cliff notes me :)

:facepalm

[Avetiso]

Made a phone call to a guy that carried a car for me some 2 years ago, and he referred me to his friend. He's ready to pick up the car tomorrow! Just need to hear back from the seller and see if they are finally cleared from the loan amount so that they can release it to me. If they give me the green light tomorrow, the car should be here by Thursday or Friday.

Much excite, very M3.

[Hornung418]

http://media20.giphy.com/media/oBuxMoo2JLAT6/giphy.gif?w=320

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[OtterEffect]

:party

[UdubBadger]

Nice

[Avetiso]

The payoff posted. Waiting for it to clear, then I am calling the towing company to drive it towards me! :drool

[OtterEffect]

Soon :drool


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[LivesNearCostco]

Almost there!

[Avetiso]

The payment has cleared. I added the car to my insurance and I set up shipping. It should be here next week. I own it now.

[Avetiso]

Huge thanks to Matt for finding the right M3 for me. :wub

[NoVAphotog]

The payment has cleared. I added the car to my insurance and I set up shipping. It should be here next week. I own it now.

:roundel :applause :cheers

Congrats, Dario! Excited to see more pictures of it!

[mbeckel]

Huge thanks to Matt for finding the right M3 for me. :wub
Happy to help. You can thank me by taking care of that little gem

[cakM3]

The payment has cleared. I added the car to my insurance and I set up shipping. It should be here next week. I own it now.

Congrats Dario! Can't wait to see pics when you take delivery of your ///M :thumbsup

[Rovert]

Another ///M to the site!

[Pip]

The payment has cleared. I added the car to my insurance and I set up shipping. It should be here next week. I own it now.

Alright. Let's set a time and place.

[Avetiso]

Happy to help. You can thank me by taking care of that little gem
I will. :)

Congrats Dario! Can't wait to see pics when you take delivery of your ///M :thumbsup
Thanks!

Another ///M to the site!
M3Mafia.com :rofl

Alright. Let's set a time and place.
When I find out when it'll be here we can set something up. Maybe you can meet the car with me as it's delivered.

[UdubBadger]

M3Mafia.com :rofl



Starting to feel like it.

Not that I mind obviously

[danewilson77]

Win

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[derbo]

Cant wait Dario!

[Avetiso]

Win

The friendliest forum on the planet!


Cant wait Dario!
Thanks guise. Can't wait.

[TWong1200]

Woot! Congrats! Awesome color combo.

[JKO_ZHP]

Holy crap! I take a 1-2 month hiatus and come back to see you've finally found what you're looking for! Congrats! It took a little digging in these pages but it looks great. I have yet to see more than one non-laguna seca blue E46 M3 in California so far, let alone cinnamon interior.

[Avetiso]

Thanks, JKO.

Car is getting picked up today.

[Fenrir]

Wooohoooo congrats Dario! Can't wait to see the pics! :)

[Avetiso]

She's coming!!!

15672

[ELCID86]

^ ETA??

[Avetiso]

^ ETA??
Probably two or three days. Depends on if they are heading straight to Sacramento or if they have a longer route for another drop.

[Rovert]

Fuel burning, tire screeching, raspy asthmatic ///M3 meet........Volt. For two or three days you have a lot of learning to do off of each other. LOL

[Pip]

Ah yeah!

[QC_ZHP]

AWESOME. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[Avetiso]

Fuel burning, tire screeching, raspy asthmatic ///M3 meet........Volt. For two or three days you have a lot of learning to do off of each other. LOL
Actually, he told me rear tires on cords already. First things are going to be new (or used) tires for it.

[Avetiso]

AWESOME. Can't wait to see what you do with it.


Ah yeah!
:biggrin

[Rovert]

You have two days! Go!!

[TigerTater]

Burn the old ones Completely off first!! And video it [emoji102]

[UdubBadger]

Yeah that's what I did

[Rovert]

I need to do that with mine this week. Video to come!!

[Avetiso]

Haha, I don't hoon much. They are showing cords already.

[Rovert]

Just a five second hoooon! But watch out. The earth could get thrown out of alignment with DSC off.

[Avetiso]

Just a five second hoooon!
Probably will. Gotta test out that 3.91, ya know?

[Rovert]

My ninja edit was too slow. :P

[Avetiso]

My ninja edit was too slow. :P
Hahaha, it's still appreciated, though. :rofl I can't wait. Ugh.

[Rovert]

Was just beside a yellow sedan with the plate: F30 M3. He shot a black puff of smoke out the quad pipes and created a self made wormhole while disappearing into a parallel MLyfe!