considering the remarkable 1M

[Topcarbon]

Hola everyone

I have been going back and fourth in my brain.......1M or M2 over and over and over.

I think I have resolved that I want the 1M. Unfortunately in Mexico we only received a handful back in 2011 so the pickings are slim.
I should know more next week as I am selling a car and will be replacing with the 1M.
There are two that I am interested in.
Black all stock except for wheels with 56,000 kms

and Black modded withHIGH-FLOW akrapovik escapes,titanium exhaust valves,intercooler m3
exhaust tips, mirrors and diffusers in carbon fiber.high-performance brembo brakes and discs.
blistein springs and shock absorbers.
master pro reprogramming
high-performance professional clutch and steering wheel.
reinforced steel f1 stabilizing bars
610 hp. this one has 18,000 kms.

[Topcarbon]

......and number two candidate

[E46M3forRay]

curious how much are they asking ?

Looks like car #1 has aftermarket headlights, exhaust, might also have a cobb tune based on those stickers and painted or powdercoated wheels.

Car #2 seems to have some tasteful mods. Is it a true black under those wrap ?

[Topcarbon]

Originally Posted by E46M3forRay

curious how much are they asking ?

Looks like car #1 has aftermarket headlights, exhaust, might also have a cobb tune based on those stickers and painted or powdercoated wheels.

Car #2 seems to have some tasteful mods. Is it a true black under those wrap ?

both cars black (second car is wrapped obviously)
wheels are powder coated on car one. No tune on car one.

Both cars a similarly priced. Car one is 5$58,000 use and car two is $50,000 usd.

[Topcarbon]

I found one more
this one $58,000
modified with
• Intake AFE power.

• BREMBO front big brakes 6 pistons.

• Miltek exhaust system

• Mirrors, grille frame and rear diffuser in carbon fiber

• Door covers and rear sides in carbon fiber.

[Topcarbon]

this white one is probably the cleanest example.
has 53,000 kms.
the choice between two was difficult, but manageable. now with three, its more difficult.

[E46M3forRay]

car #3 is interesting especially with the carbon door cards.

Why is car #2 listed lower at $50k or is that a typo? That one seems to have the least amount of km/miles driven by a lot not accounting all the mods. I would think the asking would be more unless it was in an accident.

That's a tough choice on all 3. If they're local to you, i would check it out in person for inspection. If all 3 comes up clean with no issues, leaks, accidents, etc., then color choice will be up to you if you like the vader or storm trooper look then take it to a BMW dealer for a final PPI if you prefer.

[Topcarbon]

Originally Posted by E46M3forRay

car #3 is interesting especially with the carbon door cards.

Why is car #2 listed lower at $50k or is that a typo? That one seems to have the least amount of km/miles driven by a lot not accounting all the mods. I would think the asking would be more unless it was in an accident.

That's a tough choice on all 3. If they're local to you, i would check it out in person for inspection. If all 3 comes up clean with no issues, leaks, accidents, etc., then color choice will be up to you if you like the vader or storm trooper look then take it to a BMW dealer for a final PPI if you prefer.

the $50,000 is no typo. No accident history. has lots of modifications including the akropovic exhaust. My guess is they bought it well and want to sell it. Only one owner car.

none of the cars are local and the white one is the farthest from me in Cancun. I found another which makes four available.

[Topcarbon]

so making my decision even more difficult, along comes number four. It's in my favorite color for this car. it's priced in between the three previous at $52,500.
The only mods that I can tell is the Akropovic exhaust

[Topcarbon]

So those that are looking at this thread, feel free to comment your opinions. I like all of them but for different reasons.
Its tough

[Topcarbon]

I found the winner

[E46M3forRay]

nice one indeed !! - get it.

what is the asking price ?

[Topcarbon]

Originally Posted by E46M3forRay

nice one indeed !! - get it.

what is the asking price ?

1,300,000 pesos
$76,000 usd in todays exchange

[PRTSB1M]

Seems like a fair price for only needing to remove some black vinyl. Nice find

[Topcarbon]

Originally Posted by PRTSB1M

Seems like a fair price for only needing to remove some black vinyl. Nice find

I feel like the mods were done very well and tasteful. here is the full list• Black Bmw performance grills

• Bmw performance carbon fiber spoiler

• Bmw performance carbon fiber mirrors. ( + IND type m5 paint).

• Carbon Modecarbon fiber rear diffuser

• Lightweight front lip

• Bmw performance mats

• OEM emblems / sidemarkers painted black by IND

• steering wheel Bmw performance

• Orange belts by IND.

• Ceramic coating.

Mechanic/ Performance:

• Coilovers Ohlins R/T

• Akaprovic titanium exhaust with carbon fiber tips + opening valve

• BBS FI + studs bbs

• Brembo gt380 type 3 front brakes. (steed lines)

• Brembo gt 380 type 3 rear brakes. (steeled lines)

• Recaro Pole Position Seats. (Tuningwerk Germany + tuningwerk bases)

• Revozport door inserts in the front and rear of matte carbon fiber. (with Alcantara inserts)

• Carbon fiber seibon

• Intercooler Cobb

• Charge pipe Cobb

• Downpipes Cobb

• Midpipes Maddad

• Cobb air filter

• Clutch OEM BMW 550i

• Custom reprogramming by Pro Tuning Freaks in the USA. (455hp) + Cobb accessport.


the only problem is this car is priced $300,000 more than any other 1m. seller says over $700,000 pesos in moods and only charging $300,000 for them. I love this car.

can any one see anything that is wrong on the car(besides the vinyl )

[Topcarbon]

More carbon

[PRTSB1M]

If you plan to drive the car at its limits, the rear brakes might cause an issue. I have no proof that they will, but the 1M came with bespoke rear brake pads. You would at least want to make sure the traction control module is coded to GTS spec. I have some details about it in a post here: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1869211

[Topcarbon]

Thank you
I have no idea how to code anything but I’m sure it can be done

[PRTSB1M]

Originally Posted by Topcarbon

Thank you
I have no idea how to code anything but I’m sure it can be done

It's not as hard as you might think: https://www.bimmergeeks.net/downloads

[Topcarbon]

Please comment
For those that are the pros on this car…..you see anything concerning?

[Topcarbon]

That’s a carbon hood btw. That’s the reason for the quick releases in front

[PRTSB1M]

I don't know that I'm a pro on the car, but it looks pretty mint to me. It has been very tastefully modded, and for the mileage I think it is a fair price. I don't know about the fuel in MX, but in the US they mandated adding ethanol circa 2007 which is what kills the injectors and fuel pump. I got mine with 50k miles on it, and at cold startup there was a faint puff of black smoke from the exhaust indicating leaking injectors. I replaced the valve cover, injectors, and high-pressure pump as preventive maintenance. I also had a dealership do a walnut blast of the intake ports, since it was due.

Considering the car looks to be at full operating temp, it appears the idle is a tad high. It should be a little closer to the 500 rpm mark than 1k rpm; so there could be a small vacuum leak. However, it doesn't appear to be fluctuating and it is a 10+ year old car with several small rubber/cloth vacuum lines.