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Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?

WrenchDaily20Community StarterDec 4, 20252025 BMW M3 Competition xDriveSacramento
2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive, about 78,000 miles. Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices and owner notes. Assuming both inspect well, how much value do you put on records?
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RotorDetailer34Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 4, 2025permalink
Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2025 BMW M3 ownership costs yet. I'd do that before spending real money. On “would you pay more for documentation than,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. That's my plan before I call anyone.
BoxerDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 5, 2025permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2025 BMW M3 ownership costs yet. That's where I'd start. Did the worksheet show tax yet? I'll update if anything new shows up.
TorqueGuyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 5, 2025permalink
Software recalls make me ask how much of 'driving' lives in a module now. On a 2025 BMW M3, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. I'd do that before spending real money. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
PistonRider44Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 5, 2025permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Check whether your 2025 BMW M3 VIN is actually in the affected batch before you plan a dealer day. I'd do that before spending real money. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
TurboTechCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 5, 2025permalink
I'd wait for the actual TSB/recall population, not the headline. On a 2025 BMW M3, I'd care more about the remedy and downtime than the press wording. Then you'll know the next fork. On “would you pay more for documentation than,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. That's my plan before I call anyone.
PistonRider44Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 6, 2025permalink
New-model numbers always look better than curb weight and tire size. If this is a 2027 reveal, I wouldn't map it onto today's 2025 BMW M3 ownership costs yet. I'd do that before spending real money. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
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