3 series for sale with BMW v8?

manwithq? · 10-05-2010, 12:06 AM

I have been looking at buying a 3 series for a while and came across a SUPPOSEDLY "2001 M3" first off the car is a 4 door. second there are no M badges on the car except for an over sized one (possibly after market/fake) on the trunk

another thing i don't have knowledge about is how the car has a BMW V8 engine and 6 speed transmission, which i'm sure has been swapped in, and runs with no obvious problems.

please forgive me if this is the wrong part of the site to post this. I am new to this forum and all forums in general! any insight on what kind of v8/what car this motor and trans. came from would be much appreciated.

i will try to post pictures tomorrow.

P.S. I would search this topic, but like i said i am new and have no idea on what to even look for

Kroy · 10-05-2010, 12:31 AM

only v8 3er i know of is a e90/92 m3. 2001 e46 m3 came with a 6.

e90fun · 10-05-2010, 12:34 AM

i smell scam.

atlharry · 10-05-2010, 12:44 AM

Hamann did this first, but I have no idea if they ever made it an actual product.

235Dude · 10-05-2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by atlharry

Hamann did this first, but I have no idea if they ever made it an actual product.

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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...specialty_file

WilliamE92 · 10-05-2010, 01:58 AM

LS1 e46 anyone?!

sbce90 · 10-05-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamE92

LS1 e46 anyone?!

possibly.. ls1 swaps are common.

definitely misleading advertising though.

atlharry · 10-05-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 335Dude

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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...specialty_file

Thanks for the correction! I knew it was something like that.

HaloEye · 10-05-2010, 09:27 AM

i would just stay away. if something smells fishy you should just stay away and get something you feel comfortable buying

Doug007 · 10-05-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by manwithq?

I have been looking at buying a 3 series for a while and came across a SUPPOSEDLY "2001 M3" first off the car is a 4 door. second there are no M badges on the car except for an over sized one (possibly after market/fake) on the trunk

another thing i don't have knowledge about is how the car has a BMW V8 engine and 6 speed transmission, which i'm sure has been swapped in, and runs with no obvious problems.

please forgive me if this is the wrong part of the site to post this. I am new to this forum and all forums in general! any insight on what kind of v8/what car this motor and trans. came from would be much appreciated.

i will try to post pictures tomorrow.

P.S. I would search this topic, but like i said i am new and have no idea on what to even look for

Let me help you...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M3#E46_M3

The e46 was NOT made in a 4 door. So right off you know it's not an M3.

Post some pics and we may be able to identify the engine. Best bet is to stay away from someones FrankenBimmer...

Quasimodem · 10-05-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HaloEye

i would just stay away. if something smells fishy you should just stay away and get something you feel comfortable buying

Do you ever buy fish?

lastMleft · 10-05-2010, 09:58 AM

Take it to a shop to see what you have, 01 m3 are inline 6, and if I recall they did not make sedans, I think the last M sedan of that era was the e36 in 1999.

kcgman · 10-05-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Quasimodem

Do you ever buy fish?

I never buy fish that smells fishy -- in fact I thought that was the rule about fish. If it smelly fishy, it has gone bad.

RambleJ · 10-05-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by manwithq?

I have been looking at buying a 3 series for a while and came across a SUPPOSEDLY "2001 M3" first off the car is a 4 door. second there are no M badges on the car except for an over sized one (possibly after market/fake) on the trunk

another thing i don't have knowledge about is how the car has a BMW V8 engine and 6 speed transmission, which i'm sure has been swapped in, and runs with no obvious problems.

please forgive me if this is the wrong part of the site to post this. I am new to this forum and all forums in general! any insight on what kind of v8/what car this motor and trans. came from would be much appreciated.

i will try to post pictures tomorrow.

P.S. I would search this topic, but like i said i am new and have no idea on what to even look for

Where did you come across this? It's a total scam, so many things about this are wrong. 2001 4 door M3.....(Nein).... 2001 M3's were inline 6's, not V8's. So if it is an engine swap, I would also be warry of this since engine swaps if not done correctly can be a pain in the ass and not worth it in the long run.

techlogik · 10-05-2010, 10:10 AM

2001 M3 is the E46 model and it is a coupe with a manual transmission only.

99 was the last 4-door model before that E36.

6 cylinders only.

golf4501 · 10-05-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by techlogik

2001 M3 is the E46 model and it is a coupe with a manual transmission only.

99 was the last 4-door model before that E36.

6 cylinders only.

Minor correction, you could get a E46 M3 with SMG as well as a manual

jopa489 · 10-05-2010, 10:27 AM

Avoid it like the plague regardless.

SHOWTIME · 10-05-2010, 10:30 AM

It probably has the E39 540/740 engine (282-290hp). One of my favorite engines actually.

manwithq? · 10-05-2010, 11:34 AM

actually i asked him one more time and got the VIN which states the car is a 2001 540i with the 4.4l v8 and 6speed.... i own a 2002 BMW 525i and from what i understand the 540 should be the same body style but power train is different.

and because this "540i" is smaller than my 525i i believed it to be the 3 series.
thank you for all the positive feedback

texas2009 · 10-05-2010, 11:42 AM

seriously, go get what you want... not what some scammer is offering you. I flew to get mine and drove back 1500 miles. It's not that hard to find what you're looking for.

e90TiAg335i · 10-05-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by manwithq?

actually i asked him one more time and got the VIN which states the car is a 2001 540i with the 4.4l v8 and 6speed.... i own a 2002 BMW 525i and from what i understand the 540 should be the same body style but power train is different.

and because this "540i" is smaller than my 525i i believed it to be the 3 series.
thank you for all the positive feedback

a 540i would be the same body as your 525i...hence the "5xx" it's not a 3er

slowSwede · 10-05-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kcgman

I never buy fish that smells fishy -- in fact I thought that was the rule about fish. If it smelly fishy, it has gone bad.

Have you ever gone fishing?

If they smell of old socks with fish....they have gone bad.

As for the Op, V8 e46 with four doors never saw any great volumes. The only ones would be homemade versions....which actually might be sort of fun if done the correct way.

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manwithq? Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2002 black 525i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Springfield, MO iTrader: (0)	3 series for sale with BMW v8? I have been looking at buying a 3 series for a while and came across a SUPPOSEDLY "2001 M3" first off the car is a 4 door. second there are no M badges on the car except for an over sized one (possibly after market/fake) on the trunk another thing i don't have knowledge about is how the car has a BMW V8 engine and 6 speed transmission, which i'm sure has been swapped in, and runs with no obvious problems. please forgive me if this is the wrong part of the site to post this. I am new to this forum and all forums in general! any insight on what kind of v8/what car this motor and trans. came from would be much appreciated. i will try to post pictures tomorrow. P.S. I would search this topic, but like i said i am new and have no idea on what to even look for
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Kroy Brigadier General 175 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	only v8 3er i know of is a e90/92 m3. 2001 e46 m3 came with a 6.
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e90fun ('''\(;,,,;)/''') 84 Rep 1,682 Posts Drives: AW 335i e90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA / Santa Rosa, CA iTrader: (14)	i smell scam. __________________ Stock 08` Alpine White E90 335i
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atlharry Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: somewhere in the US... iTrader: (0)	Hamann did this first, but I have no idea if they ever made it an actual product.
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WilliamE92 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2013 EB F30 335 MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	LS1 e46 anyone?!
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lastMleft Major 30 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Take it to a shop to see what you have, 01 m3 are inline 6, and if I recall they did not make sedans, I think the last M sedan of that era was the e36 in 1999.
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techlogik Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Dravit Grey Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	2001 M3 is the E46 model and it is a coupe with a manual transmission only. 99 was the last 4-door model before that E36. 6 cylinders only. __________________ 2020 M340i: Dravit Grey Mettalic. Loaded.
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SHOWTIME Lieutenant 42 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	It probably has the E39 540/740 engine (282-290hp). One of my favorite engines actually.
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manwithq? Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2002 black 525i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Springfield, MO iTrader: (0)	actually i asked him one more time and got the VIN which states the car is a 2001 540i with the 4.4l v8 and 6speed.... i own a 2002 BMW 525i and from what i understand the 540 should be the same body style but power train is different. and because this "540i" is smaller than my 525i i believed it to be the 3 series. thank you for all the positive feedback
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texas2009 Sure, it's just a sedan... 7 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	seriously, go get what you want... not what some scammer is offering you. I flew to get mine and drove back 1500 miles. It's not that hard to find what you're looking for. __________________ Chris \| '07 335i
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