Buying a BMW M4 G82 from the USA: Damage and Plans for the Car! What’s the Fate of the G20 330i from the USA?

OP OP! Here’s how we got ourselves a BMW M4 G82 — breaking it all down for you.

Today, we're sharing a new project that’s definitely worth your attention. This isn’t just about importing a car — it’s about the right approach, risks, calculations, and of course, a cool result.

It’s about a BMW M4 G82 xDrive we won at an auction in the USA.

 Our regular client wanted something exciting. We started searching — there were several potential options:

• A BMW M3 with mechanical issues, looked intact visually but we knew: broken engine, removed turbos, questionable completeness. We offered $39,500, but it sold for $44,000. Even then — engine + delivery = about $80,000.

• A BMW M8 — a beautiful option but with a cut rear fender. We bid $38,000, it went for $44,000. By the way, it’s also headed to Kyiv.

Both didn’t justify their price/condition/risk ratio. Then — this BMW M4 G82 popped up. Not perfect, some damage, but attractive spec, AWD, good color, low mileage. And most importantly — real potential to turn it into a top-tier build for reasonable money.

How much did the car cost:

Starting auction bid — $27,000

We won it for $23,300

 In Ukraine it totaled about $41,000

 Planned repairs — ~$25,000

 Total budget: up to $75,000

For context: right now, the cheapest M4 G82 xDrive crash car from the USA on AutoRia is from $105,000 — and we plan to spend significantly less, including tuning.

What about the damage?

 Auction photos didn’t look too bad: the wheel was in place, seemed like the left side wasn’t touched. But when we got detailed shipping photos — doubts began. We saw:

• Left front frame rail — 100% replacement

• Stuck turbo, broken actuator

• Damaged pipes

• Charge pipe intact and will be tuned

• Front brace, rack, radiators — damaged

• Lower front end hit, upper panels intact

• Wheel was cut to remove caliper (caliper survived)

• Hub shattered but bracket intact

• Door — replace, hood — intact

• Interior — almost perfect, only a dent in the driver’s seat

• Oil pan destroyed, clean filter, no metal shavings

• Exhaust tip broken, cut ribs — needs replacement

Work done / in progress:

• Removing the engine for a full check

• Ordering suspension and front-end parts

• New front rail (cost — just $200)

• Ordered: windshield, bumper with stock grilles, front lip, all radiators, new wheels

• Working on headlights (planning restyle optics)

• Downpipe with deleted cat — planning stage 2 flash or straight pipe

• Then — wheels on, and off to paint

Project plans:

• Stage 2

• Lowering + sports suspension

• Efficient cooling so it stays cool in city traffic and under load

• Interior retrim (full or partial)

• Custom exterior details

In the end — a unique M4 with character, ready for shows and the track.

Conclusions:

 We clearly see: it’s profitable to buy cars from the USA only with serious damage — minor ones often don’t justify expectations.

Example — BMW G20: minor damage but high mileage = hard to sell.

But BMW M4 F36 Gran Coupe with minimal mileage — sold fast for almost the same money.

In this case, we believe we made the right call.

The process will take about 2 months, but the result will be worth it: a standout custom car, perfect for daily fun and maximum emotion.

Full details on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20nk-w0Oh5Y&t=20s 

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