M3 LTW @ IRS auction

[SharkD]

While searching for a cheap tow vehicle, I came across a 1995 M3 LTW (VIN: WBSBF932XSEH07424; 12K miles) that will be auctioned off by the Department of the Treasury in Edison, NJ on January 26.

http://www.treasury.gov/auctions/customs/edison.html

No affiliation, just figured someone here might be interested...


(Ugly wheels, rusty rotors.)

[odortiz]

i want.

[odortiz]

wish the auction was on a weekend

[SharkD]

Whoa, it has the rare optional BMW V6!

See -- even more collectable...

[1996 328ti]

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The story of this 1995 BMW M3 (WBSBF932XSEH07424) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This coupe has had 1 owner in New York. It was originally registered by the owner for personal use.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback or LEMON.
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1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
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4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 1 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Personal Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
BMW Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Data Reported to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 3 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1995 BMW M3

Body Style: COUPE
Engine: 3.0L L6 EFI DOHC 24V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer





CARFAX searched more than 4 billion records from over 7,600 sources and found 3 record(s) for this 1995 BMW M3 (WBSBF932XSEH07424).

Date:
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General Comments:


09/26/1995 US Customs
Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Newark, NJ


11/15/1995 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
White Plains, NY
Registered as
personal vehicle


01/24/1996 2 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
New York, NY
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported

[Jed]

If that was a real LTW, I'd slap some angel eyes and 19" Hamanns on it then show that bad boy at import shows.

[SharkD]

If that was a real LTW, I'd slap some angel eyes and 19" Hamanns on it then show that bad boy at import shows.

The VIN is sequential with documented LTWs... but I just realized that the rear wing isn't correct for an LTW (actually, it is), although it does have the front splitter... Is there any way to check if this was a factory LTW? (Terry checked the VIN, it is a real LTW.)

[Jed]

The VIN is sequential with documented LTWs... but I just realized that the rear wing isn't correct for an LTW...

Hmmmmm... that could cost me major points at the big shows like HIN.

[Jed]

The VIN is sequential with documented LTWs... but I just realized that the rear wing isn't correct for an LTW, although it does have the front splitter... Is there any way to check if this was a factory LTW?

Actually from what I recall, the famous LTW wing (with the pedestals) were part of a trunk kit (along with other parts). I believe the standard M3 wing came along or could be had with it.

EDIT: The standard M3 wing came with it and the GT spoiler were part of the trunk kit:

http://www.geocities.com/my325is/LightweightM3vsM3.html

[Pinecone]

The pedestals are easily removeable, and in fact removing them for street makes a LOT of sense, since with them in place th ewing is just about centered in the rear view mirror, seriously obstructing the view.

The wing did come in the trunk (on easly cars, later ones had a form to fill out to order the special pieces). Also in the trunk were the X brace, strut brace, splitter and dual pickup oil pan. Everything except the oil pan are pretty readily available, for a price. The X brace later became standard on cabs. The strut brace is about $600, the splitter is about $1200. The oil pan, if you can find one, runs from $900 - $2000.

They list standard equipment as cassette radio, when real LTWs don't come with a radio (but the speakers and wiring are there).

OK, luckily I printed out the page from teh dissappeared yahoo groups LTW forum. Yes, EH07424 is listed in my source as being an LTW VIN.

[tgmeyer]

(Ugly wheels, rusty rotors.)

THAT can be removed very, very easily. I see a road trip in my future.

[Dirichlet]

sigh.... if only I'd won that $300M powerball, it'd be all mine

unfortunately, I'll be happy if I can afford some new wheels (actual wheels, not a car) for this upcoming season...

though it will be in my dreams...

[tgmeyer]

After some serious thought about this I have come to this conclusion. A car that is 11 model years old with 12k miles will need some serious work since it has not been driven. I.E. all the belts, hoses [coolant & brake], gaskets [valve, valley, pan, rear mains etc.] tires, and so on, will need attention, if not replacement. Nope, this is not the car for me. But...that MB CL500 looks sweet!
Tom

[Alan]

Anyone care to WAG what price this will sell/auction for?

[BahnBaum]

Anyone care to WAG what price this will sell/auction for?

$29K.

Alex