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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
I tend to keep my cars around 6 years which lessens the hit. I paid US$53k for my E46 M3 in 6/01, and hope to sell it for US$28k +/- in a couple months, so that's only $3,750/yr. loss (not counting "improvements").
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At 8000 miles/year, the annual depreciation on my 325ci has been (I know it's no M3, but for the record):
1st year: $2165 (+$1500 discount I got off MSRP)
2nd year: $2350
3rd year: $3000
4th year: $2420
MSRP was $33500, we are talking about 30% depreciation in 4 years for a 3-series in the US. The M3 might depreciate a bit faster since it costs more, but not much faster. The 30% in 4 years figure is consistent with what you are reporting for your E46 M3.
The above figures don't include tire costs. The 4th year ended last month, and I had my service guy redo both front and rear rotors for free before warranty expired, so I should be maintenance fee free until I get a hold of a M3 somehow within the next 3-9 months. Free maintenance rocks!