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I wouldn't want to buy this M3 :)

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  • 13-05-2008 4:44pm
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 233 ✭✭


    I was just searching online as usual :)

    Seen this and you can just work it out for yourself.It was rallied around mondello before it was sold , the poor new owner

    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/BMW/M3/car/882875/

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    I think you know what i mean :)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    That's what they're for, no?


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,231 ✭✭✭Rowley Birkin QC


    Whats to say that isnt the new owner blowing off some steam?


    carzone wrote:
    This BMW M3 was last updated Sunday, 20 April 2008
    May Trackday


  • Registered Users Posts: 21,257 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Lots of M owners go to track days, it wouldn't put me off at all. In fact, some of them have upgraded parts because of this, so it could even be a bonus.


  • Posts: 3,621 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Its a BMW M3, you don't buy a high performance car just to pootle around like a granny in it.
    You can't expect these cars to be driven sanely all the time.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 233 ✭✭dunkindonuts


    bigkev49 wrote: »
    Whats to say that isnt the new owner blowing off some steam?


    Good question :)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 TheFisher


    Who's to say its not the first time he has had it around the Dello and by the look of it prob not the first time he's done dough-nuts in it :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,610 ✭✭✭Lord Nikon


    i wouldnt buy it, VRT boooooo


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,102 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    car being tracked is one thing, that looks like someone messing to me


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,197 ✭✭✭MarkN


    The only thing being wrecked there are tyres. The engine in an M3 is made for exactly what's in the picture!


  • Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Cyrus wrote: »
    car being tracked is one thing, that looks like someone messing to me
    Me too. Either that or they overcooked it on a corner.
    MarkN wrote: »
    The only thing being wrecked there are tyres. The engine in an M3 is made for exactly what's in the picture!
    Brakes & suspension components would take a hammering too. That said, I suppose they're consumables too really.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 233 ✭✭dunkindonuts


    i wouldnt buy it, VRT boooooo

    What would vrt be on this baby


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 690 ✭✭✭VH


    Convertibles on tracks. What next.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 447 ✭✭siralfalot


    its a High performance car, thats what its for, you can be sure that an owner that takes time to prepare and pay for track days will be looking after his car properly, the same can not be said for those who only use their M3's to get from Killiney to the IFSC a few times a week ;):p

    I would have no hesitation in buying that M3


    no wait.....

    I would.....

    Its a BMW, so if I bought it, I'd have to sell my soul or something :eek:


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    I reckon you would be very lucky to find an M3, or any high performance car for that metter, that HASN'T be driven hard at some stage in it's life.

    Welcome to reality OP :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,102 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    i wouldnt care about the tyres, its the diff, and they are big money to replace on an m3 lads


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,919 ✭✭✭GavMan


    he's got no VRT....KILL HIM


  • Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    A car does not need to be VRTed to go on track! :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭testicle


    Cyrus wrote: »
    i wouldnt care about the tyres, its the diff, and they are big money to replace on an m3 lads

    Just because you can't afford new ones for yours....


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,102 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    i cant afford new 'ones' ?

    There is only one diff on an m3 but you obviously havent the foggiest idea what it is, nor the cost of replacing it.

    Of course i can afford to replace it, as to whether i would like to spend 4k doing it, is a different story.

    oh and at the end of this post is where i would personally insult you so use your imagination


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 233 ✭✭dunkindonuts


    Cyrus wrote: »
    i cant afford new 'ones' ?

    There is only one diff on an m3 but you obviously havent the foggiest idea what it is, nor the cost of replacing it.

    Of course i can afford to replace it, as to whether i would like to spend 4k doing it, is a different story.

    oh and at the end of this email is where i would personally insult you so use your imagination


    Excellent cyrus, i don't think that guy knows that you actually have an m3 :)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 233 ✭✭dunkindonuts


    If i was bringing a car on the track the first thing i would do is take the reg off :)


  • Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    Hang on. The guy spun and gave off a bit of tyre smoke - who cares? Its not like its buried in the pit wall!
    Use a bit of perspective lads. I have tracked my current car and there has been no ill effects. Of all the track days that I have attended, damage was really only sustained by someone who did something they shouldn't have! Track days can be as hard or as gentle on the car as you make it but by and large the main 'damage' is oil and brakes. Bushings, etc. shouldn't wear after one track event unless there were issues there beforehand.


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,102 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    the photos look more like donuts but maybe not


  • Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 39,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    It may be spinning - I wasn't there to tell.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 233 ✭✭dunkindonuts


    kbannon wrote: »
    It may be spinning - I wasn't there to tell.


    Neither was i but just look at http://trackdayfotos.com/ and the pictureS , show everything.Its not just once he did a wheel spin but many times. and not just in 1 place but many places.


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,102 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    so either:

    he drives it look a loon and the car is going to be knackered soon

    or, there is something wrong with it that it spins out on every corner

    either way i wouldnt want it after him ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,125 ✭✭✭lightening


    kbannon wrote: »
    the main 'damage' is oil and brakes. Bushings, etc. .

    And wallet!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 233 ✭✭dunkindonuts


    Cyrus wrote: »
    so either:

    he drives it look a loon and the car is going to be knackered soon

    or, there is something wrong with it that it spins out on every corner

    either way i wouldnt want it after him ;)

    Agreed, Did you get yours from the uk or here?


  • Registered Users Posts: 20,102 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Norn Ireland, very handy drove up to collect, drove home with new car, makes paying VRT hurt worse tho seeing as i bought the car 2 hrs away :p


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 233 ✭✭dunkindonuts


    Cyrus wrote: »
    Norn Ireland, very handy drove up to collect, drove home with new car, makes paying VRT hurt worse tho seeing as i bought the car 2 hrs away :p


    Yeah i would agree with you, we are being seriously screwed by the government :(


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