Official Texas M3 Chat Thread

BMW_TT wrote

What boat did you get?

Sexy malibu posted a few pages back: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7306387&postcount=4190

Just get a wet slip, borrow a truck, done.

Res Ipsa wrote

even worse

JC919 wrote

^If I see that e46 with a CCA license plate, I'm going to flip my shit for sure

haha stay away from downtown then, specifically Louisiana & Rusk. I saw him again the other day. Worst part is it's AW and because it's an E46 it looks like he had it first, but I know the real story brother.

^That guy is a serious dbag

AP555 wrote

Hi,

I am looking for a cheap daily driver (dont want to put miles on my new M). Anyone looking to sell their "extra" car?

Thanks
AP

Ive got a buddy here in dallas thats selling his toyota corolla...has 63k miles and is an auto. PM me if interested.

Anyone in Dallas have an extra set of e46m wheels laying around? I sold my current wheels and my new set wont be here for another two or so weeks. I dont drive my car during the week (I walk to work) and put maybe 10 miles on it on the weekends. I just need something on the car so its not on jackstands for 2/3 weeks lol

edit:

Should I get LM reps (Linea corsa lemans) or

Should I get these...DPEs

golfinz wrote

Should I get LM reps (Linea corsa lemans) or
Should I get these...DPEs

Does either one meet the JWL, VIA, or TUV certification standards? If not, which company has the best rep with customers? Here's some information on how wheels are made and the applicable standards that can help you make an informed decision about what to buy:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=357430
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353224

There's another thread here that may be worth looking at. The OP asked which is the better wheel, ADV1 or DPE. The thread develops into a pretty good argument (one guy ended up banned and his posts edited). The suppliers involved were very positive about DPE wheels. Customers were less positive regarding DPE, but no one actually trashed them, which was not the case with ADV1. There is concern about the current ADV1 staff being tied to the previous incarnation of 360 Forged. Short story is DPE may not be a bad choice. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=388962

calintexas wrote

Does either one meet the JWL, VIA, or TUV certification standards? If not, which company has the best rep with customers? Here's some information on how wheels are made and the applicable standards that can help you make an informed decision about what to buy:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=357430
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353224

There's another thread here that may be worth looking at. The OP asked which is the better wheel, ADV1 or DPE. The thread develops into a pretty good argument (one guy ended up banned and his posts edited). The suppliers involved were very positive about DPE wheels. Customers were less positive regarding DPE, but no one actually trashed them, which was not the case with ADV1. There is concern about the current ADV1 staff being tied to the previous incarnation of 360 Forged. Short story is DPE may not be a bad choice. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=388962

Ya both meet those standards and if I get the DPEs I would get them from a member on m3f so I wont have to deal with vendors.

lm reps ftw

I like those dpe's but I don't like hardware on the outside.

Anyone know a way to get a free carfax report?
I'm trying to sell my DD (ford mustang) and wanted to check the carfax on it before I sell it..

ghosthi32 wrote

i drive a porsche. im 19

sounds like you have terrible parents

Res Ipsa wrote

sounds like you have terrible parents

lulz

Mack211 wrote

Anyone know a way to get a free carfax report?
I'm trying to sell my DD (ford mustang) and wanted to check the carfax on it before I sell it..

If it's fairly clean, and not real old, you might want to get a CarMax quote. You likely won't like their number, but they should be able to tell you what is on there.

ghosthi32 wrote

lulz

i was right

Res Ipsa wrote

i was right

nah i have 330i.

Res Ipsa wrote

sounds like you have terrible parents

I wondered why people don't like lawyers..now I know

calintexas wrote

If it's fairly clean, and not real old, you might want to get a CarMax quote. You likely won't like their number, but they should be able to tell you what is on there.

+1, but it is a good point to start negotiations if you decide to trade it in also.

artifice wrote

+1, but it is a good point to start negotiations if you decide to trade it in also.

Carmax offered me $2,500 more for my 1997 328is when I bought my 2002 M3 than the BMW dealer (I sold it to Carmax). Then when I was trading the 2002 M3 last fall, Carmax offered less than the BMW dealer, but the BMW dealer raised it's offer on the 2002 M3 by $1,000 when I talked about taking it to Carmax. Needless to say I traded that car to the BMW dealer.

calintexas wrote

Carmax offered me $2,500 more for my 1997 328is when I bought my 2002 M3 than the BMW dealer (I sold it to Carmax). Then when I was trading the 2002 M3 last fall, Carmax offered less than the BMW dealer, but the BMW dealer raised it's offer on the 2002 M3 by $1,000 when I talked about taking it to Carmax. Needless to say I traded that car to the BMW dealer.

Well if the tax credit when buying/trading the car equals carmax that would be a good negotiation too. That is what I did with my g35 when I went to purchase my car. After the tax-credit for trading the vehicle into them it matched the carmax offer.

artifice wrote

Well if the tax credit when buying/trading the car equals carmax that would be a good negotiation too. That is what I did with my g35 when I went to purchase my car. After the tax-credit for trading the vehicle into them it matched the carmax offer.

The sales tax advantage of trading the car in has to be included in the price you get for your old vehicle from a 3rd party (rather than trading it in).