Anyone Thinking About Tradin 335i For New M3?

hl0m4n · 10-19-2007, 07:57 PM

now that it is some what official (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90609) the new e92 m3 will be in the US by january-feb deliveries. anybody have thoughts of sellin their cars and just puttin money down on the m3?

i think i am. i wanted the e46 m3 before was looking into it but then 335i was just debuting at the dealerships. didnt even test drive just ordered and 7 weeks later i got the car. but man have i always wanted a m3, still do.

anyone got thoughts like this? sell the car wait it out a bit and get the m3 or even keep the 335i and wait for the smg/dct debut?

Possability

achien · 10-19-2007, 07:59 PM

if they lower the price here in Canada...

samoe93 · 10-19-2007, 08:09 PM

I must be the only one who prefers not having an M3. I can appreciate all of the Ms (and the AMGs and the Porsches) but I'm just not into owning BSD (Big Swinging D*ck) cars myself. I'd do an Aston Martin or a Maserati though - expensive but for some reason they don't come off as trying so hard. Just IMHO however.

sdiver68 · 10-19-2007, 08:25 PM

No, I'm waiting for the GT-R.

RokX · 10-19-2007, 08:30 PM

I would like to, but the price may be a little too steep for me. I think what I may do is keep my 335i for a while as a daily driver and get a used C6 or something of that sort to mess with

Not to mention the type of tranny limits me to what cars I can drive unfortunately because I'm a paraplegic.

alby on boost · 10-19-2007, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samoe93

I must be the only one who prefers not having an M3. I can appreciate all of the Ms (and the AMGs and the Porsches) but I'm just not into owning BSD (Big Swinging D*ck) cars myself. I'd do an Aston Martin or a Maserati though - expensive but for some reason they don't come off as trying so hard. Just IMHO however.

i dont understand.

M's AMGs and especially Porsches are unbelievable great handling cars. what r u tryign to say by BSD?

samoe93 · 10-19-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alby on boost

i dont understand.

M's AMGs and especially Porsches are unbelievable great handling cars. what r u tryign to say by BSD?

I completely agree, they are great cars. The only downside is that they make a definite statement and some people read it the wrong way. I guess in my business where I have to deal with investors, understated is the way to go and although the new M3 looks like it could be an exception, the super-aggressive styling you get a lot of times can send the wrong message, to SOME but not all people. So maybe it's just my personal circumstances. I'm just not a flashy guy.

scottp999 · 10-19-2007, 09:16 PM

If the base price turns out to be low 60's in US dollars, no way. I need all of 2008 to pay off the 335 I got in May.

I don't have any plans to go to the track and a 335 with procede v2 will pretty much match the new m3 in a straight line.

I love the M and having that v8 would be incredible, but I am not taking a 7k depreciation hit clearing 20k and then having to add another 20-30k down to make it a reasonable payment, especially if they are 70k out the door.

BoostedBMW · 10-19-2007, 10:34 PM

The thought has never even crossed my mind because I know that I can't afford one.

fobunited · 10-20-2007, 11:36 AM

I also wanted an E46 M3 but when I bought my first BMW (a 2002 330ci), there was a year long waiting list so I "settled" for the 330.

Early this year, I bought my 335i. I knew the new M3 was on its way, but I didn't care anymore at this point, and the 335i is a fantastic car!

My new philosophy is this: The M3 is a fantastic car, no doubt. But ultimately, it's a bit of a compromise. Although it has incredible sports car characteristics, is it truly a sports car? Instead of selling or trading in my 335i and getting an M3, why don't I just keep the 335i and buy a sports car instead?

Besides, considering you bought your car not even a year ago, you lose quite a bit of money selling your car to get an M3. The dealer WILL gouge you in this regard. With the markup and the gouging from trade in, expect to pay more than $20k than if you had waited and just boughten an M3.

Why not keep the 335i, save the money for a bit, and buy a Porsche instead? Trading up after one year doesn't really make practical or financial sense.

normtrum · 10-20-2007, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottp999

I don't have any plans to go to the track and a 335 with procede v2 will pretty much match the new m3 in a straight line.

I love the M and having that v8 would be incredible, but I am not taking a 7k depreciation hit clearing 20k and then having to add another 20-30k down to make it a reasonable payment, especially if they are 70k out the door.

This is pretty much my latest way of thinking as well. My original plan was to keep my e90 335, then after about 2 years buy the e92 M3. I was going to keep them both. It was working out fine, since I am currently #24 on the waitaing list. Then I saw the e90 M3.

So a few weeks ago I went on the e90 waiting list, and to my surprise I am now #1. Now what? I have now had my 335 for 1 year (as of last week). If the e90 M3 comes out within a few months of the e92, It's a bit too early for me. At this point, I don't really want to have 2 e90's in my garage, but if I attempt to sell my 335, I'm sure I would take a big hit. I don't really like putting a large chunk of money down for the M3 (or any car), so what to do?

mesier1111 · 10-20-2007, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

now that it is some what official (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90609) the new e92 m3 will be in the US by january-feb deliveries. anybody have thoughts of sellin their cars and just puttin money down on the m3?

i think i am. i wanted the e46 m3 before was looking into it but then 335i was just debuting at the dealerships. didnt even test drive just ordered and 7 weeks later i got the car. but man have i always wanted a m3, still do.

anyone got thoughts like this? sell the car wait it out a bit and get the m3 or even keep the 335i and wait for the smg/dct debut?

Possability

No doubt, no question, my e92 335i was a bridge for me till the new M3 came out.

mekeni · 10-20-2007, 01:39 PM

maybe wait for the M3 sedan

hl0m4n · 10-20-2007, 02:10 PM

i believe the m3 is a sports car. not in the league of a porsche but still a more practical sportscar.

the m is a magnificint car. so much different then what a 335i can offer. you read on the forums that yea my 335i can perform better then the m3, some looks, etc but ultimately its a totally different car.

your talking about a M bmw made by the M group of bmw. the feel, agility, etc is completely different.

and plus i heard the CSL might be comming to the US since much popular demand of the csl in europe. if that comes out ill be all over that shiet as well.

just4kickz · 10-20-2007, 02:33 PM

i want a 128 with the Mkit ;o screw the m3... even tho it does look pretty damn sexy

Tam@SupremePower · 10-20-2007, 05:20 PM

Ive thought about trading my car in for the e92 M3 when it comes out. But Im going to wait till my lease it up before I do anything.

10-20-2007, 05:22 PM

yup.... as soon as my 3 year lease ends. hopefully the dual clutch will be out by then (which im sure it will be)

darkcloud · 10-20-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mekeni

maybe wait for the M3 sedan

My plan for sure. Although I plan on holding out until year 2 or 3 of the E90 M3

Robert · 10-20-2007, 09:40 PM

Probably the GTR since it has a higher bang for buck value.

choiffer · 10-20-2007, 10:14 PM

nope after i lease this 335i coupe for 2 years im going to hop into a Porsche 911 turbo.

ACZakka325i · 10-21-2007, 12:40 AM

Good luck man. But, your talking about jumping $100k in price difference, and that my freind just doesnt happen. (unless your an athelete)

10-19-2007, 07:57 PM	#1
hl0m4n Brigadier General Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY Posts: 4,759 iTrader: (35)	Anyone Thinking About Tradin 335i For New M3? now that it is some what official (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90609) the new e92 m3 will be in the US by january-feb deliveries. anybody have thoughts of sellin their cars and just puttin money down on the m3? i think i am. i wanted the e46 m3 before was looking into it but then 335i was just debuting at the dealerships. didnt even test drive just ordered and 7 weeks later i got the car. but man have i always wanted a m3, still do. anyone got thoughts like this? sell the car wait it out a bit and get the m3 or even keep the 335i and wait for the smg/dct debut? Possability
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10-19-2007, 08:30 PM	#5
RokX '07 E92 335i SOLD Drives: '08 Jeep SRT8, SC'd '06 GTO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denver CO Posts: 452 iTrader: (0)	I would like to, but the price may be a little too steep for me. I think what I may do is keep my 335i for a while as a daily driver and get a used C6 or something of that sort to mess with Not to mention the type of tranny limits me to what cars I can drive unfortunately because I'm a paraplegic. __________________

10-19-2007, 09:16 PM	#8
scottp999 MFP - Twin Turbo I6 Interceptor Drives: 335i - E92 - 6MT & 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD Posts: 4,428 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [4.50]	If the base price turns out to be low 60's in US dollars, no way. I need all of 2008 to pay off the 335 I got in May. I don't have any plans to go to the track and a 335 with procede v2 will pretty much match the new m3 in a straight line. I love the M and having that v8 would be incredible, but I am not taking a 7k depreciation hit clearing 20k and then having to add another 20-30k down to make it a reasonable payment, especially if they are 70k out the door. __________________ Rob Beck Turbos, PROcede Rev. 3, PPS Methanol System (DO12/Aquamist Flow Sensor), DCI, Quaife LSD, BMW Performance Suspension, Autobahn Exotics Exhaust, Helix FMIC, AR Design Downpipes, BSH Catch Can, Forge Diverter Valves, P3cars Vent Boost Gauge, Alufelgen CSL Reps, Lux 5.1 H8 Angel Eyes, HPB HID Fogs, LTBMW M3 Side Skirts, BMW M3 Rear Spoiler, BMW Front Aero Lip, BMW Pedal Kit, BMW M Shift Knob, Autotecknic Matte Black Grilles.

10-19-2007, 10:34 PM	#9
BoostedBMW Moderator Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 6,784 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	The thought has never even crossed my mind because I know that I can't afford one. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l

10-20-2007, 02:33 PM	#15
just4kickz boku no namae ha... Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ Posts: 10,576 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	i want a 128 with the Mkit ;o screw the m3... even tho it does look pretty damn sexy __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"

10-19-2007, 07:59 PM	#2
achien AC Drives: E90 Post Members Crazy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,349 iTrader: (0)	if they lower the price here in Canada... __________________ Your Supreme Leader

10-19-2007, 08:09 PM	#3
samoe93 Private First Class Drives: '08 E93 335 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West of the 405, North of the 10 Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	I must be the only one who prefers not having an M3. I can appreciate all of the Ms (and the AMGs and the Porsches) but I'm just not into owning BSD (Big Swinging D*ck) cars myself. I'd do an Aston Martin or a Maserati though - expensive but for some reason they don't come off as trying so hard. Just IMHO however.

10-19-2007, 08:25 PM	#4
sdiver68 Expert Road Racer Drives: 07 335i e90, 09 335i e93 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,330 iTrader: (3)	No, I'm waiting for the GT-R.

10-20-2007, 11:36 AM	#10
fobunited Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i, 2011 550i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Folsom Posts: 184 iTrader: (1)	I also wanted an E46 M3 but when I bought my first BMW (a 2002 330ci), there was a year long waiting list so I "settled" for the 330. Early this year, I bought my 335i. I knew the new M3 was on its way, but I didn't care anymore at this point, and the 335i is a fantastic car! My new philosophy is this: The M3 is a fantastic car, no doubt. But ultimately, it's a bit of a compromise. Although it has incredible sports car characteristics, is it truly a sports car? Instead of selling or trading in my 335i and getting an M3, why don't I just keep the 335i and buy a sports car instead? Besides, considering you bought your car not even a year ago, you lose quite a bit of money selling your car to get an M3. The dealer WILL gouge you in this regard. With the markup and the gouging from trade in, expect to pay more than $20k than if you had waited and just boughten an M3. Why not keep the 335i, save the money for a bit, and buy a Porsche instead? Trading up after one year doesn't really make practical or financial sense.

10-20-2007, 01:39 PM	#13
mekeni Second Lieutenant Drives: LCI E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cowtown Posts: 244 iTrader: (4)	maybe wait for the M3 sedan

10-20-2007, 02:10 PM	#14
hl0m4n Brigadier General Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY Posts: 4,759 iTrader: (35)	i believe the m3 is a sports car. not in the league of a porsche but still a more practical sportscar. the m is a magnificint car. so much different then what a 335i can offer. you read on the forums that yea my 335i can perform better then the m3, some looks, etc but ultimately its a totally different car. your talking about a M bmw made by the M group of bmw. the feel, agility, etc is completely different. and plus i heard the CSL might be comming to the US since much popular demand of the csl in europe. if that comes out ill be all over that shiet as well.

10-20-2007, 05:20 PM	#16
Tam@SupremePower BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: So. Cal Posts: 1,971 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 e92 335i [3.50]	Ive thought about trading my car in for the e92 M3 when it comes out. But Im going to wait till my lease it up before I do anything. __________________ SupremePOWER 1025-B Ortega Way - Placentia CA 92870 714 632 1951 x224 l tam@supremepower.com l www.supremepower.com

10-20-2007, 05:22 PM	#17
nico335 Guest Drives: Posts: n/a	yup.... as soon as my 3 year lease ends. hopefully the dual clutch will be out by then (which im sure it will be)

10-20-2007, 09:40 PM	#19
Robert Major General Drives: 135i, current is350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 6,765 iTrader: (1)	Probably the GTR since it has a higher bang for buck value.

10-20-2007, 10:14 PM	#20
choiffer First Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 376 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00] 2006 G35 Coupe [0.00]	nope after i lease this 335i coupe for 2 years im going to hop into a Porsche 911 turbo. __________________ 2008 335i Coupe Alpine White/Black Dakota

10-21-2007, 12:40 AM	#21
ACZakka325i Lieutenant Colonel Drives: X1 3.5 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,755 iTrader: (2)	Good luck man. But, your talking about jumping $100k in price difference, and that my freind just doesnt happen. (unless your an athelete) __________________ 2013 535i xdrive(Current) 2008 E92 M3 (Gone) 2006 E90 325i (Gone) 2002 E46 325xi (Gone) 1991 E30 325i (Gone)

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