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Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by yungboss(m): 1:47pm On Jan 01, 2012
Do we have BMW M3's in Nigeria?
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by dollz(f): 2:10pm On Jan 01, 2012
Yes,they are, dere was a guy selling on nairaland 3mths back,although he had mostly diesel engines,

Do u want to get one
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 2:27pm On Jan 01, 2012
yungboss:

Do we have BMW M3's in Nigeria?

BMW M3 in Nigeria will be personal import only.

dollz:

Yes,they are, dere was a guy selling on nairaland 3mths back,although he had mostly diesel engines,
Do u want to get one

You've just confirmed what I suspected - sellers on Nairaland, and even Nigeria generally misrepresent what they're selling. Sometimes down to ignorance, sometimes plain fraudulent.

There is no BMW M3 with a diesel engine. The M3 is the most powerful, performance-oriented 3 series available, and all the engines are petrol, not diesel.

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Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by dollz(f): 2:31pm On Jan 01, 2012
Oga siena,u have come again o, dis is new year o,

I'm nt even trying to sell an m3, I jus mentioned dat a guy posted some 3mths back, my only crime is ignorance of d chaps car posts, u really did nt need to pounce on me like dat, its too early in d year
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 2:34pm On Jan 01, 2012
dollz:

Oga siena,u have come again o, dis is new year o,

I'm nt even trying to sell an m3, I jus mentioned dat a guy posted some 3mths back, my only crime is ignorance of d chaps car posts, u really did nt need to pounce on me like dat, its too early in d year

I wasn't referring to you, Dollz. I'm referring to the guy advertising a diesel-engined BMW M3, when they don't exist. And dealers that misrepresent their products in general.
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by dollz(f): 2:37pm On Jan 01, 2012
Ah!!thank God, yipppeeee,
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 2:41pm On Jan 01, 2012
^^^ Lol, Dollz. What've you been drinking? It's a New Year, but dayuum! cheesy A bit early to be hitting the hard stuff. Happy New Year.
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by dollz(f): 3:02pm On Jan 01, 2012
Siena,its only fruit juice o, I no dey take sapele water
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by chelseabmw(m): 3:48pm On Jan 01, 2012
@dollz, r u male or female? or transgendered? grin

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Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by yungboss(m): 3:59pm On Jan 01, 2012
chelseabmw:

@dollz, r u male or female? or transgendered? grin
she is female now, can't you see her profile picture?

Thanks dollz,

i would really love one but i know the price will be sky high, i'm working towards that this year.

thanks siena,
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by KunleA2(m): 4:07pm On Jan 01, 2012
@ poster,

i would imagine that any M3 in Nigeria will be specially imported. Its not a car that you just "buy" without determination. Everyone that has it are always determined to get one and they most of the time know what they are after.

Its not a car that you just "happen upon". You cannot be shopping for a Camry/Accord and when you get to the car shop decide to "settle" for M3.

PEOPLE SAVE UP. CHOOSE A DAY AND LEAVE THEIR HOUSE TO GO AND BUY M3! grin

What year are you looking for by the way?

Good luck out there.

Awaye
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 4:08pm On Jan 01, 2012
yungboss:

she is female now, can't you see her profile picture?
Thanks dollz,
i would really love one but i know the price will be sky high, i'm working towards that this year.
thanks siena,

Cool! What sort of budget are you working on, and what model year are you after?
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 4:45pm On Jan 01, 2012
Just to help my guy, and make him really work towards getting one:

1) BMW M3 E30, 1986 - 1992. The first generation BMW M3, based on the BMW E30 3 series. Every panel, bar the hood were different, and unique to the M3. It had 5-stud wheels, larger brakes, bulging wheel arches to accommodate the wider wheels, unique interior and the engine was a 2,3 I4 DOHC 16V unit. Smaller than the 325i 2,5 I6, but more powerful. It was a high-revving unit, and due to its size, lighter than the 6 cylinder versions. It also had individual throttle bodies.

The E30 M3 was one of the best handling cars in its day, the suspension was built for the track, so not very comfortable on rough roads. They were also LHD only. The Evo version had a slightly larger engine displacement, at 2,5L, but still the same I4 configuration as the 2,3. Power was also increased, and it was substantially quicker than the regular M3, and quite rare. All E30 M3's were hand built by Baur, the Coachwork Specialists, which added to their rarity, and high residual values. Besides the E30 M3 Coupe, there was the much rarer E30 M3 Cabriolet, with just 786 produced worldwide.

ENGINE

BMW E30 M3.

2,302cc I4 DOHC 16V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 215 bhp.
0-60 mph: 6,7 secs.
Maximum speed: 149 mph (240 km/h).

BMW E30 M3 Evo.

2,467cc I4 DOHC 16V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 235 bhp.
0-60 mph: 6,1 secs.
Maximum speed: 154 mph (248 km/h).







Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 5:11pm On Jan 01, 2012
2) BMW M3 E36 1992 - 1999. As with the first generation, the BMW M3 E36 was based upon the BMW E36 s series. It was a radical departure from the E30 though - the adoption of the inline 6 cylinder engine. The E36 M3 was also available as a Coupe or Sedan, and in LHD and RHD guise. Refinement levels were higher, power was up, but so was the weight. The handling, whilst good, was not as crisp or agile as the lighter E30 M3. It was available as the regular M3, with a 3,0 inline six, and an Evo version with a 3,2 version of the same engine.

Not as collectable as the E30 M3. Partly due to the fact externally, the E36 M3 didn't really differ from the regular E36 3 series. The only visible differences were the mirrors, front and rear bumpers and badges. The M3 bumpers were available as standard fitment on the E36 328i M-Tech Sport. A lot of owners of regular E36 3 series fitted M-Tech bumpers, replica M3 mirrors and badges, so it was virtually impossible to tell a fake from a real M3, unless you knew what you were looking for. The vehicle registration document would also tell if it was a real M3, or a tarted up E36 318i.

BMW E36 M3

2,979cc I6 DOHC 24V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 286 bhp.
0-60 mph: 5,4 secs.
Maximum speed: 155 mph (251 km/h).

BMW E36 M3 Evo

3,246cc I6 DOHC 24V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 321 bhp.
0-60 mph: 5,2 secs.
Maximum speed: 155 mph (251 km/h).











Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by yungboss(m): 5:31pm On Jan 01, 2012
Siena,

why do you make me hunger for that E36?

God! i have special love for E36 i can't just say why.
Kunle-A:

@ poster,

i would imagine that any M3 in Nigeria will be specially imported. Its not a car that you just "buy" without determination. Everyone that has it are always determined to get one and they most of the time know what they are after.

Its not a car that you just "happen upon". You cannot be shopping for a Camry/Accord and when you get to the car shop decide to "settle" for M3.

PEOPLE SAVE UP. CHOOSE A DAY AND LEAVE THEIR HOUSE TO GO AND BUY M3! grin

What year are you looking for by the way?

Good luck out there.

Awaye

bros,

i wouldnt buy a camry or an accord until i'm 50years, i specially love the E36 M3, can't say why. the E30 amazing but a little old in design, i know these cars too well and thats my project this year, an E36 M3 (if you can dream it, you can achieve it). i rather use my air fare to fuel my E36 M3 to catch up with that urgent meeting in Abuja, lol
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 6:03pm On Jan 01, 2012
3) BMW M3 E46, 2001 - 2006. The E46 M3 marked BMW's return to bodywork that was unique to the M3. Whilst not as radical as the E30 M3, it was still unique enough in its own right, not to be mistaken for a regular E46 330Ci. Like the E30, it was only available as a Coupe or Convertible. Flared front and rear wheel arches, matching wider front and rear bumpers and different side skits were unmistakably M3. There were also subtle chrome horizontal grilles in the front wings. The rear also featured twin, polished exhaust tips. Like the E36, the mirrors were also unique to the E46 M3. The bonnet also had a bulge absent on regular E46 Coupe.

Like the E36 M3, power came courtesy of a highly tuned 3,2 I6 DOHC 24V, with BMW's trade mark individual throttle bodies. There was no Evo version, but a CSL version was available. It had only 17 bhp more power than the regular E46 M3, but the E46 M3 CSL was considerably quicker ( and more expensive). It was 110 kgs lighter than the regular E46 M3, due to the extensive use of carbon fibre in the bodywork. The rear screen was made of thinner glass, there was less sound proofing used, there was no air conditioning, stereo, navigation system and the front seats were manual. This resulted in a lot of excess weight being shed, and the suspension was tuned to match.

The ultimate E46 M3 was the E46 M3 GTR. This was powered by a 4,0 V8 2 x DOCH 32V. These are extremely rare, as it was a limited production run. The E46 M3 GTR made 500 bhp in stock trim.

BMW E46 M3

3,246cc I6 DOHC 24V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 338 bhp.
0-60 mph: 5,1 secs.
Maximum speed: 155 mph (251 km/h).

BMW E46 M3 CSL

3,246cc I6 DOHC 24V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 355 bhp.
0-60 mph: 4,9 secs.
Maximum speed: 155 mph (251 km/h).

BMW E46 M3 GTR

3,997cc V8 DOHC 32V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 500 bhp.
0-60 mph: -,- secs.
Maximum speed: 178 mph (288 km/h).







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Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Lexusgs430: 6:15pm On Jan 01, 2012
I stumbled upon a BMW M3 (06) model just past Ikeja Airport Hotel in October last year. And I wondered, on what roads would the owner always put the car to its paces ? (very limited )
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by yungboss(m): 9:13pm On Jan 01, 2012
@Lexusgs430,
i'm sure the guy will be frustrated to own that ride without having an opportunity to allow the camry v6s and honda cars to lick its dust (joking),

@siena,
The E46 is wicked! i'm gonna let u guys know when i get it, i really NEED to drive either of them especially the E36, atleast i'm close:

Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:36pm On Jan 01, 2012
^^^ Yeah, the E36 M3's a great car. The only thing is, it never looked special enough, it was too similar to a regular E36 318Ci. A bit of a sleeper, for those that like to "blend" without drawing undue attention. But considering the price differential between an E36 M3 and an E36 318iS, it could have done with a very different look.

I've owned a 1990 BMW E30 M3 Convertible, and what a great car it was! It was truly built for the track, I wish I'd never sold her.

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Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by yungboss(m): 10:12pm On Jan 01, 2012
really, so u've had an E30 M3, damn, i respect you. so its possible to drive these machines, i adore these cars bro, please if you see anyone around the corner for sale, lemme know. i've always loved BMWs, from E30 onwards, but never liked the e39s that much
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:40pm On Jan 01, 2012
yungboss:

really, so u've had an E30 M3, damn, i respect you. so its possible to drive these machines, i adore these cars bro, please if you see anyone around the corner for sale, lemme know. i've always loved BMWs, from E30 onwards, but never liked the e39s that much

The E39 is the 5 series, so we're talking M5 there, not M3[i].[/i]..

The E36 is the cheapest M3 you could buy, so luckily that's the one you like. You certainly won't find one round the corner in Nigeria, it'll have to be an import / pre-order. It's a pure enthusiast's dream.

My E30 M3 Convertible was awesome, though slower than the hard-top, due to the excess weight. The hard-top also handled better, due to the more rigid frame. The E30 M3 Convertible was pretty cool though, in my single days, it was a pure babe magnet, when I was cruising round with the top down, and my tunes blaring. cool
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by yungboss(m): 10:57pm On Jan 01, 2012
Siena:

The E39 is the 5 series, so we're talking M5 there, not M3[i].[/i]..

The E36 is the cheapest M3 you could buy, so luckily that's the one you like. You certainly won't find one round the corner in Nigeria, it'll have to be an import / pre-order. It's a pure enthusiast's dream.

My E30 M3 Convertible was awesome, though slower than the hard-top, due to the excess weight. The hard-top also handled better, due to the more rigid frame. The E30 M3 Convertible was pretty cool though, in my single days, it was a pure babe magnet, when I was cruising round with the top down, and my tunes blaring. cool
lol, i don't mind owning that sort of E30, so what happened to it,why did you let it go?
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 11:07pm On Jan 01, 2012
yungboss:

lol, i don't mind owning that sort of E30, so what happened to it,why did you let it go?

I was leaving for the United States, and wasn't returning to the United Kingdom anytime soon. Someone made me an offer I just couldn't refuse - £3,200 more than I paid for it. He was an Italian collector, and needed it for his private museum. It's currently in Sorrento, where he lives.
Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 12:18am On Jan 02, 2012
4) BMW M3 E90/92/93, 2007 - 2012. With the fourth generation M3, BMW went full circle, back to the E36. By this, the M3 was available as a Sedan, (E90) Coupe (E92) and Cabriolet (E93). And carrying on from the limited production run of the E46 M3 GTR, power came courtesy of a 4,0 V8 2 x DOHC 32V. This delivers 414 bhp at an unbelievable 8,300 rpm, very high for a V8. Like the E30 and E46 models, the E90/92/93 bodywork is unique to the M3's. The twin polished exhaust tips from the E46 was also carried over. The E92 M3 Coupe also has a carbon fibre roof as standard, just like the E46 M3 CSL.

No Evo models were produced, but the range-topper was the M3 GTS. Only available in the E92 Coupe, only 250 were built, and were snapped up. Most orders had been placed before the cars were even built. The E92 M3 GTS had a reworked 4,0 V8, it now had a capacity of 4,4 litres, and produced 444 bhp. It weighed 300 lbs less than the standard E92 M3 Coupe, due to weight saving initiatives.

The E90 M3 Saloon was available with the same 4,4 V8 2 x DOHC 32V engine as the E92 M3 Coupe, this was designated E90 M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). Unlike the GTS, the E90 M3 CRT had all the creature comforts, though it was 100 lbs lighter than the standard E90 M3 Saloon, due to extensive use of carbon fibre as opposed to steel. Very limited production, just 67 were built, denoted by a unique numbered plaque on the dashboard.

BMW E90/92/93 M3

3,997cc V8 2 x DOHC 32V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 414 bhp.
0-60 mph: 4,7 secs.
Maximum speed: 155 mph (251 km/h).

BMW E92 M3 GTS

4,398cc V8 2 x DOHC 32V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 444 bhp.
0-60 mph: -,- secs.
Maximum speed: --- mph (--- km/h).

BMW E90 M3 CRT

4,398cc V8 2 x DOHC 32V.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel system: Individual Throttle Body Injection.
Power: 444 bhp.
0-60 mph: -,- secs.
Maximum speed: --- mph (--- km/h).











Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by sultaan(m): 2:17am On Jan 02, 2012
When do we get to E92 Frozen Black
grin

Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:44am On Jan 02, 2012
Was going to ask this earlier but for M5. Are there M5s in Nigeria? Kind of prefer this than M3.

Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:50am On Jan 02, 2012
m5!

Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:16am On Jan 02, 2012
If I had to pick a performance car, bar none it would be 1992, 1993 and 1994 Mercedes 500E/E500. Sent one back home last summer. Currently own a 2006 BMW M5, but it comes nothing close to the W124 E500 in handling but not performance.  Guess one funny thing, had a guy asked me in Abuja why am I still driving a V-boot? Lol!  I just laughed at him. I told him, go research about the Immortal Mercedes W124 500E/E500. The only car ever " hand-built" in automobile history, a joint venture of Porsche and Mercedes. In other words, Porsche built the engine and Mercedes built the body.  This car is almost 20 yrs old but still worth over $20,000 today. Please this is not V-boot.

My advice to you, if you lay your hands on one of these with low mileage, keep it.  One with 20,000 miles was sold on ebay for almost $55,000.  Performance  cars are also a good business to do if you live in the U.S. Wealthy americans scramble for them like its gold. Also a good way to invest your money since they don't depreciate in value like most cars but rather worth more as days go by.

Sorry I have to bug your guys with this, can't help it.  Just a sucker for performance cars.

Links to History
http://www.e500.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_500E

Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:18am On Jan 02, 2012
e500/500e

Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:20am On Jan 02, 2012
e500/500e

Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:22am On Jan 02, 2012
e500/500e

Re: Are There Bmw M3's In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:22am On Jan 02, 2012
e500

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