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If you are looking to buy a car then finding used car sales can be the best option. First of all buying a used car will save you a lot of money and it’s easy to get. You can get a fancy dream car at a very affordable price. This may sound unreal but these days used cars are believed to last longer than brand new cars. When you buy a used car with a warranty you will be sure that it will be quite beneficial to you.
When picking out a used car from used car sales you may not like some of them due to the body type or the paint they have. But this is no good reason for you not to buy them. When you buy a used car you can always change some of the parts or the paint if you do not like the one it has at a very low price. Maintaining a used car mat seem as too much work and too expensive but if you were careful; when buying the car and you take good care of it then you will end up saving a lot of money.
One of the most important things that you should look at when you go to buy a second hard car is the engine. So this will mean that you must be knowledgeable about car engines. You need to find out any thing you can about the car. Some car defects can not be easy to spot and therefore you will need to know how a properly functioning car engine should look like. You should also look at the car maintenance records to find out how the car has been kept over the years and if it has had some serious problems.
In the past, many used car dealers did not want to reveal that fact that some of their used cars for sale were formerly used as rental cars. This was mainly due in part to the opinion of many at the time that rental cars were often not in as good of shape as other non-rental used cars. Maybe in the past, there were some reasons for this. Also, given the choice between a former rental car and perhaps a low mile used car that has not been driven much, you’d opt for the non-rental car. However, today’s used car market is much different.
Currently, there are many late plate ex-rental cars on the second hand cars market. The former fears of buying a former rental car should be alleviated by today’s tougher maintenance care in the rental car industry. With higher standards of care, more and more consumers in the market for a used car will look to purchase a former rental car. This actually is a wise investment when looking for a used car. These ex-rental cars provide consumers with a way to obtain a newer model used car without having to spend a lot of money.
With so many used rental cars to sell off, some rental agencies will offer discounts to car dealers if they purchase a number of their vehicles. This in turn means a cheaper car for consumers. With such a great price on these used ex-rentals, many consumers find themselves purchasing these vehicles rather than brand new one. Also, when comparing the same year and model in a used car that wasn’t used as a rental car, the rental car is usually much cheaper. This is a substantial savings for consumers.
When purchasing an ex-rental car from a dealer, you also will get some kind of guarantee from them. Dealerships often thoroughly inspect these vehicles prior to sale. Many will also stand behind this in writing. If you still aren’t sure, you can have a third party garage or mechanic inspect the vehicle to alleviate any fears you might have about purchasing a rental car.
Joy is going where the mood takes you. Versatile and functional, the BMW X1 is perfectly engineered for spontaneity. Discover more.
Attention all sporty, family men! The new BMW M3 is also available as a four-door saloon. That means it’s very easy to justify buying a new plaything to your sceptical wife (or, in fact, to your own conscience). It’s just a shame that the Bavarian company hasn’t yet been able to bring itself to make an M3 estate.
V10 power in the E91
So it only remains to talk about what really makes the M3: The 4.2-litre V8 engine. But wait! At this point it should be mentioned that Manhart Racing specialises in fitting various BMW models with the formidable 5.0-litre engine from the M5 E60. And so the V10 engine found itself used in another BMW model, the E91. After optimising the electronics and incorporating HJS’s stainless-steel four-pipe exhaust system with two 200-cell racing catalytic convertors, the heavy-duty unit manages an extremely impressive 550 PS, which is kept on a tight leash by the 7-speed SMG gearbox, also taken from the M5 and by the corresponding 100% limited slip differential
With the vehicle possessing such an armoury, it can catapult itself from 0 to 100km/h in only 4.3 seconds and on the motorway it easily cruises past most other performance saloons and estates (including the ‘true’ M3 and M5 models) with its top speed of 324km/h.
It’s a good thing then, that Manhart Racing has equipped the car with tunable Bilstein PSS10 coilover suspension and an extremely stable Stoptech Sport Trophy Kit braking system with a six-piston calliper with grooved 380mm brake discs at the front and a four-piston calliper with 355mm brake discs on the drive shaft.
The RÄD Monza three-part forged wheels with black rims fit perfectly with the character of this vehicle, and they are available in 9.5″ and 10.5″ x 20″ sizes. Flat, size 255/30ZR20 and 295/25ZR20 Hankook S1 Evo tyres aim to provide higher levels of longitudinal and lateral acceleration.
Performance interior
A detailed look at the interior is also very much worth your. Driver and passenger both sit in outstanding BMW sports seats, and the back seats can be upholstered with leather or Alcantara to match those in the front. Likewise, the leather interior with Alcantara roof and door linings as well as the carbon fittings and the BMW performance steering wheel with illuminating indicator switches really give the car that racing look.
Manhart Racing has set the purchase price for the complete car package at around €120,000. If desired, your current basis car can be upgraded.
Technical facts
Vehicle: BMW M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG
Bodywork: M3 E90 front apron, M3 E90 front fenders, M3 E90 bonnet, M3 E90 side skirts, M3 E90 wing mirrors, Manhart Racing-designed, M3-style, rear apron, widened rear wheel arches in the style of the M3.
Engine: 5.0-litre V10 from the M5 E60, modified engine electronics, lifting of the Vmax limiter, complete stainless steel exhaust system with 2 x 200-cell HJS catalytic converters and 4 x 86mm exhaust pipes, tank from the M3 E90, 550 PS.
Transmission: 7-speed SMG from the M5 E60, 100% limited slip differential from the M5 E60, front and rear axel from the M3 E90.
Chassis: Bilstein PSS10 coilover suspension, steering system from the M3 E90.
Brakes: Stoptech Sport Trophy Kit front and back, 6-piston callipers and 380mm slats in the front, and 4-piston callipers and 355mm slats at the rear.
Wheel/Tyres: three-part RÄD Monza aluminium rims in 9.5″ x 20″ ET20 and 10.5″ x 20″ ET20, Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Tyres in sizes 255/30ZR20 and 295/25ZR20
Interior: heated BMW performance sports seats, leather-covered back seats in the style of the front seats, full leather interior with Alcantara roof and door lining, BMW performance steering wheel with illuminating indicator switches, acceleration and ¼ mile time displays.
AC Schnitzer revealed today its latest customization kit for the 2009 Bmw Z4. The new programme consists in a chromed front grille and front lip spoiler, new side sills and a two-piece rear spoiler. The kit is completed by the AC Schnitzer Type IV in 18” or Type VI wheels in 18, 19 or 20 inch. Inside, we find the new aluminium cover for the i-Drive System Controller as well as the aluminium foot rests and pedal set.
Under the hood, the 3.0-liter bi-turbo petrol engine was boosted from 306 hp to an impressive 360 hp. With these numbers the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 286km/h. A new exhaust system was also added in order to improve the sound of the engine as well as a new suspension kit for better handling. No words about the price yet!
The M version of the BMW Z4 is famously known by nature for being anything but underpowered, since the chassis of the sports convertible already has a heck of a lot of work with the 343 HP and the forward thrust in the lower gears could last forever.
The Manhart Z4 M V10 goes like hell and thanks to the perfectly tuned Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilovers, the virtually unrestrained power of 550 HP can be brought under control to the tarmac. Black BBS Challenge wheels rotate in the wheel arches of the Manhart Z4 M V10 with 8.5Jx19 ET35 235/35ZR19 front tyres and 10Jx19 ET20 285/30ZR19 back tyres.
Conclusion: 550 HP ten cylinders, an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, kerb weight 1450kg, 2.6kg per HP… who could guess that these impressive figures belong to a Z4? Hardly anyone, however Manhart Racing turns dreams into reality and does this with 25 years experience.
The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is a new “green” sports car concept that will be officially revealed in a few weeks time at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Until then, the Bavarian automaker is happy to tease us with this video that contains some driving footage of the concept without actually showing the car itself.
However, towards the end of the film, there’s a vague shot of the concept and our guess is that it shows part of the car’s rear-end design.
Check out the video here!
