I BOUGHT A WRECKED BMW M3
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Check if your car was damaged with Car Vertical - 20% off here carvertical.com I bought a wrecked BMW M3 G80 Competition which was crashed into a house. The damage is so bad i think the insurance would of completely wrote the car off. But it didnt get as far as insurance ... Thats why i bought it to repair!
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I bought a wrecked BMW M3 that had been crashed into a house, and the video follows the relentless process of assessing, pulling apart, and testing the vehicle to determine if it can be repaired rather than written off. In the opening segment, the host describes the high risks and potential rewards of buying a severely damaged car, noting that the car is a 2022 M3 Competition with very low original mileage and mostly intact exterior panels, but with extensive internal and structural damage. He explains the initial plan to bring the car into a neutral state and attempt to start the engine to gauge viability, while acknowledging the car has no oil and may not even run. The narrative then shifts toward practical repair work, including undercarriage access, attempting to bypass a power fuse, and attaching a temporary oil line setup to enable the engine to fire up. As the engine starts and the car moves under its own power for the first time, the video pivots from survival checks to a deeper structural assessment. The host and his dad carefully inspect the underbody, subframe, and trailing arms, using professional tools like a tram gauge to verify alignment and determine whether the chassis remains straight, or if it needs jigging or replacement parts. By the mid-video, the team shifts to a realistic appraisal of the rear end damage, exploring whether the shell can be repaired or if the car will require extensive panel replacement. The discussion video concludes with an assessment of potential costs, the possibility of a clean title if repairable, and a call to viewers for continued support as the project unfolds, signaling a long and meticulous restoration journey ahead.
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Questions answered
- What is the main risk and reward of buying a wrecked car like this BMW M3?
- The main risk is extensive hidden damage that can make repair unfeasible or cost-prohibitive. The reward is the potential to restore a high-value car to pristine condition at a lower purchase price if the repairs are viable.
- How did the team get the engine to start given the oil and power issues?
- They bypassed the damaged pyro fuse and provided direct power to the starter motor, then bridged the oil cooling pathway to allow the engine to fire and run temporarily for testing.
- What method is used to check if the subframe is straight?
- They use a tram gauge to measure corner-to-corner distances on the subframe to confirm alignment and detect any movement.
- What determines whether the car is repairable or a total loss?
- The extent of structural damage, especially to the chassis and rear quarter areas, and whether critical components like the subframe and trailing arms are bent beyond repair or can be salvaged with replacements.
- What is the financial outlook described for a fully repaired clean-title M3 Competition?
- The video notes a potential value of over £62,000 for the fully repaired car, with the initial purchase and parts costing substantially less, though final costs depend on the repair extent and expert assessment.