260whp 2003 WRX traded for E92..comments/opinions appreciated.

mpowerbigpower · Wed, Jul-25-2012, 04:17:07 AM

wrx 13.4 quater mile
260whp awd turbo tuned @22psi w/all major upgrades daily driver/weekend track warrior.

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...dautosales.com
CLICK TO VIEW M3 RED

Purchasing this vehicle.
This particular car is pre- reproduction that was introduced in 2008 owned by BMW as "auto showcar" later driver 27k miles by bmw coprate never registared by a civilian. In 2009 the car went back to Germany for saftey/emmisions standards to be sold in the US. The disclosure states $17 grand worth of airbag repairs and or replacemnt that had to be done(supposedly only too meet US specs.)

DOES THIS SOUND LEGIT?

Looking into this ....

thanks in advance for your input.

Tarmac_E36_M3 · Wed, Jul-25-2012, 04:39:37 AM

That's why I could never get the WRX... I had an STI, slightly conservative setup (3140 lbs, 300 WHP/340 WTQ).

Then I bought the E46 M3 and couldn't be happier; although, I do miss the AWD sometimes, mostly in the mountain areas in the winter (rain/snow).

Make sure you check all the service records and get it checked out by an independent mech. Seems like a legit price, I'm sure you can bring them down though. I saw a 2008 E92 M3 (forgot where) going for just under 40k.

mpowerbigpower · Thu, Jul-26-2012, 01:01:20 AM

Nice stock sti makes 210whp sounds like a nice car.

This M3 has 27,000 miles only and it is was a pre- reproduction that was introduced in 2008 owned by BMW not a dealership and had to go back to Germany for saftey/emmisions standards to be sold in the US. The disclosure states $17 grand worth of updates that had to be done(supposedly only too meet US specs.

Looking into this ....

crazyseaman · Thu, Jul-26-2012, 03:43:01 AM

i want that R8

Tarmac_E36_M3 · Fri, Jul-27-2012, 01:55:05 PM

Actually stock sti tends to make around 230-250 whp, depending on dyno and conditions.

Definitely do your research! It looks like you're on the perfect route. Good luck and hopefully it works out for you.

2011Repsol · Mon, Jul-30-2012, 12:15:49 AM

i currently own a 2004 WRX also... not as fast as yours. but will soon pick up an E46 this week after all the paper work is done... hope you get it bro

j7 · Mon, Jul-30-2012, 04:22:32 AM

Nice car.

As a side note to the Subie owners. 1986 RX7, 3200 pounds, 11's with the gen 1 sbc carbed option, N/A. Daily driver. Well, not so much since I bought the BMW.

And I just love my bone stock '95 pristine M3 with only 107k. The LSx option will have to wait.

Tarmac_E36_M3 · Mon, Jul-30-2012, 04:57:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j7

Nice car.

As a side note to the Subie owners. 1986 RX7, 3200 pounds, 11's with the gen 1 sbc carbed option, N/A. Daily driver. Well, not so much since I bought the BMW.

And I just love my bone stock '95 pristine M3 with only 107k. The LSx option will have to wait.

Not getting how that relates to the subie owners in this thread? lol. A fun sounding car, though.

G-Hots · Mon, Jul-30-2012, 03:31:07 PM

I am from Rochester, NY and Sutherland is one of the premiere used car dealers around here. They only sell Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi etc.
If they told you the story about corporate owning that car and never been registered, then it is probably true because they are located in a rich neighborhood and they can sell the car quick with a storyline like the one you mentioned...

jiminator65 · Mon, Jul-30-2012, 06:22:53 PM

I can vouch for Sutherland. I bought my '02 LSB/Cin convertible from them in June '09 and had it shipped out to CA. It had 45k miles on it when I bought it and looked pretty much new inside and out except for a little wear on the driver seat bolsters. Mine had a similar story actually. It was a pre-production car from Germany that was brought up to US spec and imported to the US later in it's life. I had it ppi'd at the local BMW dealer and their printout confirmed the info that Sutherland had given me. It's been a very solid car (except that it goes through salmon colored SMG relays about every 6 months) and the transaction was smooth. I would buy from them again- I think I dealt with Tony.

Wed, Jul-25-2012, 04:17:07 AM	#1
mpowerbigpower Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Reputation: 0	260whp 2003 WRX traded for E92 appers to have issues. wrx 13.4 quater mile 260whp awd turbo tuned @22psi w/all major upgrades daily driver/weekend track warrior. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...dautosales.com CLICK TO VIEW M3 RED Purchasing this vehicle. This particular car is pre- reproduction that was introduced in 2008 owned by BMW as "auto showcar" later driver 27k miles by bmw coprate never registared by a civilian. In 2009 the car went back to Germany for saftey/emmisions standards to be sold in the US. The disclosure states $17 grand worth of airbag repairs and or replacemnt that had to be done(supposedly only too meet US specs.) DOES THIS SOUND LEGIT? Looking into this .... thanks in advance for your input. Last edited by mpowerbigpower; Thu, Jul-26-2012 at 02:06:39 AM.

Wed, Jul-25-2012, 04:39:37 AM	#2
Tarmac_E36_M3 If it ain't lightweight, it ain't the right weight. Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3,002 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: LA/OC/SD	Re: 260whp 2003 WRX traded for E92..comments/opinions appreciated. That's why I could never get the WRX... I had an STI, slightly conservative setup (3140 lbs, 300 WHP/340 WTQ). Then I bought the E46 M3 and couldn't be happier; although, I do miss the AWD sometimes, mostly in the mountain areas in the winter (rain/snow). Make sure you check all the service records and get it checked out by an independent mech. Seems like a legit price, I'm sure you can bring them down though. I saw a 2008 E92 M3 (forgot where) going for just under 40k. __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe; 351w (5.8L) carb engine; Champion 4 row radiator; Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifold; Edelbrock 750 CFM Carb; 15" Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 front tires, 255/60-15 rear tires; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Custom 2.5" Dual Side Exit Exhaust w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; March Performance U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar; 3200 lbs. 1995 M3; single 3" exhaust after cats; CF hood; Apex ARC-8 17x9" wheels; Conti DW 245 square; BC Racing Coilovers. SOLD: E46 M3 SMG; Intrax coilovers; ACPT CF DS; SS V1 Headers/Section 1; Zionsville Type 17 kit; VAC Ultra light pulley set; BMW MS 4.10; Evolve-R Tune; 2980 lbs.

Thu, Jul-26-2012, 01:01:20 AM	#3
mpowerbigpower Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Reputation: 0	Re: 260whp 2003 WRX traded for E92..comments/opinions appreciated. Nice stock sti makes 210whp sounds like a nice car. This M3 has 27,000 miles only and it is was a pre- reproduction that was introduced in 2008 owned by BMW not a dealership and had to go back to Germany for saftey/emmisions standards to be sold in the US. The disclosure states $17 grand worth of updates that had to be done(supposedly only too meet US specs. Looking into this .... Last edited by mpowerbigpower; Thu, Jul-26-2012 at 02:08:01 AM.

Thu, Jul-26-2012, 03:43:01 AM	#4
crazyseaman chris chach Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 509 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester	Re: 260whp 2003 WRX traded for E92..comments/opinions appreciated. i want that R8 __________________ CHACH: 2002 E46 M3 VERT (NEW PROJECT) 1987 E30 325iS (DAILY DRIVER) 1992 DA INTEGRA (SOLD)

Fri, Jul-27-2012, 01:55:05 PM	#5
Tarmac_E36_M3 If it ain't lightweight, it ain't the right weight. Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3,002 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: LA/OC/SD	Re: 260whp 2003 WRX traded for E92..comments/opinions appreciated. Actually stock sti tends to make around 230-250 whp, depending on dyno and conditions. Definitely do your research! It looks like you're on the perfect route. Good luck and hopefully it works out for you. __________________ Current: 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe; 351w (5.8L) carb engine; Champion 4 row radiator; Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifold; Edelbrock 750 CFM Carb; 15" Cragar Wheels; 215/60-15 front tires, 255/60-15 rear tires; Doug Tri-Y Headers; Custom 2.5" Dual Side Exit Exhaust w/Xpipe; MSD 6AL; Electric Fuel Pump; March Performance U/D Pulley Set; Monte Carlo Bar; 3200 lbs. 1995 M3; single 3" exhaust after cats; CF hood; Apex ARC-8 17x9" wheels; Conti DW 245 square; BC Racing Coilovers. SOLD: E46 M3 SMG; Intrax coilovers; ACPT CF DS; SS V1 Headers/Section 1; Zionsville Type 17 kit; VAC Ultra light pulley set; BMW MS 4.10; Evolve-R Tune; 2980 lbs.

Mon, Jul-30-2012, 12:15:49 AM	#6
2011Repsol Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 51 Reputation: 0	Re: 260whp 2003 WRX traded for E92..comments/opinions appreciated. i currently own a 2004 WRX also... not as fast as yours. but will soon pick up an E46 this week after all the paper work is done... hope you get it bro

Mon, Jul-30-2012, 04:22:32 AM	#7
j7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Salina	Re: 260whp 2003 WRX traded for E92..comments/opinions appreciated. Nice car. As a side note to the Subie owners. 1986 RX7, 3200 pounds, 11's with the gen 1 sbc carbed option, N/A. Daily driver. Well, not so much since I bought the BMW. And I just love my bone stock '95 pristine M3 with only 107k. The LSx option will have to wait.

Mon, Jul-30-2012, 03:31:07 PM	#9
G-Hots Looking for E46 ///M3 Parts Join Date: Jul 2010 Age: 24 Posts: 16 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Rochester, NY	Re: 260whp 2003 WRX traded for E92..comments/opinions appreciated. I am from Rochester, NY and Sutherland is one of the premiere used car dealers around here. They only sell Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi etc. If they told you the story about corporate owning that car and never been registered, then it is probably true because they are located in a rich neighborhood and they can sell the car quick with a storyline like the one you mentioned... __________________ I Need E46 ///M3 Parts

Mon, Jul-30-2012, 06:22:53 PM	#10
jiminator65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 59 Reputation: 0 Location: San Mateo	Re: 260whp 2003 WRX traded for E92..comments/opinions appreciated. I can vouch for Sutherland. I bought my '02 LSB/Cin convertible from them in June '09 and had it shipped out to CA. It had 45k miles on it when I bought it and looked pretty much new inside and out except for a little wear on the driver seat bolsters. Mine had a similar story actually. It was a pre-production car from Germany that was brought up to US spec and imported to the US later in it's life. I had it ppi'd at the local BMW dealer and their printout confirmed the info that Sutherland had given me. It's been a very solid car (except that it goes through salmon colored SMG relays about every 6 months) and the transaction was smooth. I would buy from them again- I think I dealt with Tony.

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