The M3 is STRONG!!!

rjd598 · 04-28-2011, 09:34 PM

im about to leave the gym today and as im walking to my car a guy who is probably in his mid 30's comes to me and strikes up a conversation as it follows:

Guy: Hey has this car given you any problems?(knows i own the e90 m3)

Me: Yea they are horrible for sure(sarcasm)

Guy:laughs...im asking because i just lemoned my m3.

Me: Oh wow you lemoned your m3? what happened to it?

Guy: The car was in the shop so long and frequent i got rid of it. (At 47k miles). I was just wondering what your thoughts on it are because i think im gonna buy it again.

Me: I have no complaints and for the most part these things are super solid. i've never had any problems and i couldnt be happier. get another m3

Guy: Yea i think i will...i mean i loved the car so much and it was just so great. i think im gonna get another one!

Really shows how much people love this car even the ones who arent on these forums. the loyalty for our machine is as strong as ever. goes onto the never ending list of why i love this car!

GOLFFRR · 04-28-2011, 09:58 PM

nice!

Crazy Bimmer · 04-28-2011, 09:58 PM

Its impressive actually. Most people who lemon a BMW would swear off all BMWs for the future. You know the type who would go around saying how their BMW was in the shop all the time.

Yet this doesnt seem to be the case for the M3. Lemon it and people still get another.

klammer · 04-28-2011, 11:14 PM

Best dual performer to date.

KGB7 · 04-29-2011, 12:28 AM

When life gives you lemons, make apple juice.

Poppin Fresh · 04-29-2011, 12:31 AM

I get a rush every time I talk about red lining my car till 8400. People tell me I look like a kid on Christmas day.

saeedg48 · 04-29-2011, 12:32 AM

I romp on my M and it's still super solid!
One thing that BMW does that's keeping me loyal to them is keeping the cars major components super strong. Sure the leather rips and the plastic peals but the differential, engine, computers, motors, steering pump so on and so forth are super solid and can really take a beating.

OC3 · 04-29-2011, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpari09

I lemoned my 2008. The car had a total of 16 repair orders in a 21 month time frame. I was close to getting a 2011 997s pdk but they wanted about 500 bucks more a month for a car that's not that much better performance wise than the m3. Plus the m3 has free maintenance included where as the Porsche would cost big bucks to maintain over the years. There's really no other car that comes close to the m3 overall package and I knew that it's a solid car when it comes to reliability l, I just got unlucky with that particular 2008. This is my 3rd m3, bought my first one in 99 (e36) have loved the m brand for many years. Couldn't be happier with my 2011.

Indeed.

elp_jc · 04-29-2011, 10:16 AM

Whether I'd buy another one or not would depend on the 'lemon' experience

. I want to keep mine for a long time, but if bad bearings/blown motor threads keep popping up, might have to change my mind

. Good day gang.

E92_SID · 04-29-2011, 10:24 AM

Lemoned my 335i and got two years worth of payments back that I used for a down-payment on the M! Couldn't be happier!

URG8RB8 · 04-29-2011, 10:57 AM

Fuel pumps went out multiple times on my 335i. Didn't lemon it, but I was very frustrated and got a month's payment refunded. Turned in lease and saved for M3. The allure of the M erased the history of the 335. Not looking back. I absolutely love this car, and I have no regrets.

BTW, the difference between the 335i and the M3 is the width of the smile on your face driving each.

LateBraking · 04-29-2011, 11:02 AM

Lemoned my 2008 M3, got a 2011.5 M3.

Dunno about M3 being strong, but I will say that our love for the M3 certainly isn't lacking.

persian54 · 04-29-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

Its impressive actually. Most people who lemon a BMW would swear off all BMWs for the future. You know the type who would go around saying how their BMW was in the shop all the time.

People called me crazy but I did this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92_SID

Lemoned my 335i and got two years worth of payments back that I used for a down-payment on the M! Couldn't be happier!

though mine was only 1.5 years worth of payments and I took the check and invested it...but the scenario is close enough

Hell, if my m3 gives me problems and I can lemon it, I'll still prly get another BMW lol

04-28-2011, 09:34 PM	#1
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,250 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 BMW M3 [4.50]	The M3 is STRONG!!! im about to leave the gym today and as im walking to my car a guy who is probably in his mid 30's comes to me and strikes up a conversation as it follows: Guy: Hey has this car given you any problems?(knows i own the e90 m3) Me: Yea they are horrible for sure(sarcasm) Guy:laughs...im asking because i just lemoned my m3. Me: Oh wow you lemoned your m3? what happened to it? Guy: The car was in the shop so long and frequent i got rid of it. (At 47k miles). I was just wondering what your thoughts on it are because i think im gonna buy it again. Me: I have no complaints and for the most part these things are super solid. i've never had any problems and i couldnt be happier. get another m3 Guy: Yea i think i will...i mean i loved the car so much and it was just so great. i think im gonna get another one! Really shows how much people love this car even the ones who arent on these forums. the loyalty for our machine is as strong as ever. goes onto the never ending list of why i love this car! __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 5,729 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Its impressive actually. Most people who lemon a BMW would swear off all BMWs for the future. You know the type who would go around saying how their BMW was in the shop all the time. Yet this doesnt seem to be the case for the M3. Lemon it and people still get another. __________________ 2009 E90 M3

04-28-2011, 11:14 PM	#4
klammer Colonel Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 07 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 2,762 iTrader: (0)	Best dual performer to date. __________________ mods: akra evo, dinan 3.45 diff, ess akra tune, dinan stg.3, Alcon bbk, HRE P40

04-29-2011, 12:31 AM	#6
Poppin Fresh Colonel Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ Posts: 2,057 iTrader: (0)	I get a rush every time I talk about red lining my car till 8400. People tell me I look like a kid on Christmas day. __________________

04-29-2011, 12:28 AM	#5
KGB7 Crazy Russian Bastard Drives: 01 740i sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Siberian Prison Posts: 824 iTrader: (0)	When life gives you lemons, make apple juice.

04-29-2011, 12:32 AM	#7
saeedg48 Brigadier General Drives: 12 CLS63 + 14 M6 C Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Unknown Posts: 3,356 iTrader: (1)	I romp on my M and it's still super solid! One thing that BMW does that's keeping me loyal to them is keeping the cars major components super strong. Sure the leather rips and the plastic peals but the differential, engine, computers, motors, steering pump so on and so forth are super solid and can really take a beating. __________________ _______________

04-29-2011, 10:16 AM	#9
elp_jc Brigadier General Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 4,912 iTrader: (0)	Whether I'd buy another one or not would depend on the 'lemon' experience . I want to keep mine for a long time, but if bad bearings/blown motor threads keep popping up, might have to change my mind . Good day gang.

04-29-2011, 10:24 AM	#10
E92_SID Colonel Drives: 2011.5 MR/BB E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO. USA Posts: 2,768 iTrader: (2)	Lemoned my 335i and got two years worth of payments back that I used for a down-payment on the M! Couldn't be happier! __________________ 2011/E92/M3/MR/BB/ZCV/ZP2/EDC/2MT

04-29-2011, 10:57 AM	#11
URG8RB8 Private Drives: '10 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Fuel pumps went out multiple times on my 335i. Didn't lemon it, but I was very frustrated and got a month's payment refunded. Turned in lease and saved for M3. The allure of the M erased the history of the 335. Not looking back. I absolutely love this car, and I have no regrets. BTW, the difference between the 335i and the M3 is the width of the smile on your face driving each.

04-29-2011, 11:02 AM	#12
LateBraking Brigadier General Drives: Reliable Cars Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pacific Standard Time Posts: 3,877 iTrader: (27)	Lemoned my 2008 M3, got a 2011.5 M3. Dunno about M3 being strong, but I will say that our love for the M3 certainly isn't lacking. __________________

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