Here’s an update from the buyer of the 2002 BMW M3 Convertible purchased via BaT Auctions on 06/08/17 (link)

“Here goes; After seeing how e46 M3 convertible pricing had fallen I decided it was time to pick one up. I’ve been looking for a family friendly convertible sports car and always dreamed of owning an M3.

As a loyal BAT watcher, I was excited when this M3 showed up. The owner had meticulous service records the mileage wasn’t too high. Most people thought I was crazy to buy a car on the internet halfway across the country and even crazier to want to fly out and drive it back.

I never doubted the idea for a moment. I was thrilled to win the auction. After working through some scheduling issues I booked 2 tix for a friend (since 7th grade) and me to fly from NY to Dallas.

After a rough night at the Red Roof Inn, we picked up the car at a custom Land Rover shop where the owner had it stored. Upon inspection, I was upset to see the Service Engine Soon light on, but luckily it shut off after a few miles of driving and hasn’t come back since.

The road trip commenced with a stop at Gas Monkey Garage and then Dealey Plaza, the location of the JFK assassination (quite the contrast). Next up an awesome BBQ lunch at Texarkana followed by a pit stop in Little Rock to stretch our legs.

The first night we stopped in Memphis where we had without a doubt, the best meal of our lives at Flight, I highly recommend it.

The next day we had lunch in Nashville then made our way to the main destination of the trip, the famous Tail of the Dragon, US 129 on the Tennessee / NC border.

We arrived around 7:30 pm after some rain and decided to make our first pass on the famous road with 318 turns in 11 miles, needless to say, it was a euphoric experience. The rain scare cleared out the crowds and we had the snaking road all to ourselves.

A high revving, 15-year-old car with sticky tires, was perfect for the tight turns and fast running through the hills. It was a thrilling experience I will remember forever.

The next day we made another pass on the dragon and tested a few other local roads then made the long haul back to NYC. All in all the trip was perfect, the seller, the car, the sights, and food exceeded expectations.

I hope to find another car on BAT in a few years in a different state and give it another go!

Brett L

@blinzer“