Is the E92 M3 market inflated right now?

[penny31]

how are you liking the transition to the audi s4.. considering one in a few months... its a bit more boring but feel it to be a great DD

Originally Posted by olaosunt

Just traded in my 2009 E90 m3 with 57,000 miles.No Nav or EDC but moon roof,19 inch wheels ,premium package and heated seats.
I thought the car was in good shape,no accidents and a tiny ding on the passengers front door.I drove the M3 though 4 winters with Blizzacks but wanted an all wheel drive car this winter.I have 2 other rear wheel drive cars I could not trade as I have too much invested in mods and the M3 was stock
I was also worried about cost after warranty although I had never had any issues to date.I needed at least one car with warranty.
I shopped around for best trade in price and my BMW dealer offered $29,000.I owed $26000 .
I ended up trading it for a 2014 audi S4 who matched BMW's offer.The dealer promptly put in on the lot for $39,999.
If any one is interested it is on the Tomwood audi website.I would negotiate based on the price they paid for it.

[Kung Fu English]

Originally Posted by olaosunt

Just traded in my 2009 E90 m3 with 57,000 miles.No Nav or EDC but moon roof,19 inch wheels ,premium package and heated seats.
I thought the car was in good shape,no accidents and a tiny ding on the passengers front door.I drove the M3 though 4 winters with Blizzacks but wanted an all wheel drive car this winter.I have 2 other rear wheel drive cars I could not trade as I have too much invested in mods and the M3 was stock
I was also worried about cost after warranty although I had never had any issues to date.I needed at least one car with warranty.
I shopped around for best trade in price and my BMW dealer offered $29,000.I owed $26000 .
I ended up trading it for a 2014 audi S4 who matched BMW's offer.The dealer promptly put in on the lot for $39,999.
If any one is interested it is on the Tomwood audi website.I would negotiate based on the price they paid for it.

Dat Tom Wood. Know them well. Well mostly the Subarus but still. Yeaa.

[mjposner]

Off Lease is for the educated consumer with access to a local body shop to save big $$. If you plan on holding a car for several years/miles, the savings is 8-15k less than other prices. They also seem to do better on trade-ins, they gave me 6k more on a 2010 650i than the dealer, and the dealer's matching car way 8k higher. es the cards can have wear issues, but I have actually purchased 4 cars from them, rolled up many miles and never had any issues getting warranty service at dealer or even warranty cosmetic repairs, like a work iDrive controller. Again, research, inspect and then consider.

[Sered]

Originally Posted by M3-S65

I noticed this phenomenon with the GTR they were priced around 56k in 2010 and then went up in price....by the time I was looking to purchase them they were selling above 60k. First time I had ever seen a car rise in value that was not a classic car.

You missed the Supra do this in the early-mid 2000s

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by ///McRae

This thread is eerily similar to one from a few months back:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=Unim3

Please let's not go down that road again, it was rather excruciating; if you really want an M3 and have the cash, then buy one.

This thread seems pretty insightful and respectable so far. Let's say we keep it that way?

[sharkfighter]

As one more data point I traded in my stripper 2011 e90 M3 to carmax for $40k in December and they listed it for $46k, but they still have it and have now dropped it to $44k.

[olaosunt]

Originally Posted by penny31

how are you liking the transition to the audi s4.. considering one in a few months... its a bit more boring but feel it to be a great DD

I miss the M3.
The S4 feels "soft" and "cushy"(much better after lowered with OE HR springs)in comparison and make the mustangs feel even more "unrefined"-They did not feel that bad compared to the M3.
The low end torque is great though for daily driving.i never tracked the M3 so I always felt I did not use the high revving M3 to its true potential and rarely saw the 8400 rpm redline.I plan on doing a stasis tune and may be a pulley swap if I keep it past the warranty.The exhaust note in dynamic mode is nice and I have no plans for an exhaust .
I drove the M3 with Blizzacks through 4 winters and I always thought it did okay The S4 with winter tires is on a whole new level with all the snow and ice we have had this winter .Sometimes I feel like I should be wearing a red cape and can leap tall buildings but try not to get overconfident like all the crazy SUV drivers( I am sure they are on all seasons )that seem to end up In dItches

[bigjae1976]

I think a BMW dealer is going to get more for the same car rah. Car Max because Car Max plays the market...which is very different for BMWs and more so for Ms.

So far, the E9X platform has held up very well. I can't think of a single recall on mine. Haven't seem many on the E90. Unlike the E45 which had some issues.

I think values will reflect that.

[elitex]

Originally Posted by Sered

You missed the Supra do this in the early-mid 2000s

It actually happened in year 2000, at least in Chicago. I tried to buy one at a reasonable price, but couldn't find one. At the time people were starting to ask $40k plus.

[Detroit M3]

like the toyota corolla

[swartzentruber]

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Unlike the E45 which had some issues.

What is this E45 you speak of?

[bigjae1976]

Originally Posted by swartzentruber

What is this E45 you speak of?

You sir...are a bastard!

[duk]

Originally Posted by olaosunt

Just traded in my 2009 E90 m3 with 57,000 miles.No Nav or EDC but moon roof,19 inch wheels ,premium package and heated seats.
I thought the car was in good shape,no accidents and a tiny ding on the passengers front door.I drove the M3 though 4 winters with Blizzacks but wanted an all wheel drive car this winter.I have 2 other rear wheel drive cars I could not trade as I have too much invested in mods and the M3 was stock
I was also worried about cost after warranty although I had never had any issues to date.I needed at least one car with warranty.
I shopped around for best trade in price and my BMW dealer offered $29,000.I owed $26000 .
I ended up trading it for a 2014 audi S4 who matched BMW's offer.The dealer promptly put in on the lot for $39,999.
If any one is interested it is on the Tomwood audi website.I would negotiate based on the price they paid for it.

Why didn't you just take some days to sell it privately and make at least 5k more?

[briancl]

How much would one expect to pay for a 2010 E92 M3 with 49k miles? Would being able to get an extended warranty for 6yrs/100k factor in the decision? I contacted the local BMW dealership and they said they never had any issues dealing with carmax warranties. So about $45k total with tax and warranty. What do ya'll think?

[pepper1]

Some more added insight to dealer trades.

I have a 2013 335is coupe with less than 8K miles with on it with many nice options and no history. Looking to get a 2013 M3 coupe or vert. Somewhat of a shock to me to be offered $40K for a trade to an M3. And that was even before we talked price on the M3.

What made it a bit more crazy was that they had nearly the same car as mine on their lot with 22K miles for sale at $55K .

Still looking for the right 2013 M3. Not many new ones out there. But may end up keeping the 335is at this rate.

[thecurryman]

Originally Posted by briancl

How much would one expect to pay for a 2010 E92 M3 with 49k miles? Would being able to get an extended warranty for 6yrs/100k factor in the decision? I contacted the local BMW dealership and they said they never had any issues dealing with carmax warranties. So about $45k total with tax and warranty. What do ya'll think?

from what I have been researching is that Carmax is a couple thousand over average market price. The best deal would be to get a 2009 or 2010 m3 with around 50-60k miles for around 40k then get their warranty which is really nice. Sounds like thats what your doing (and what I want to do).

As far as the price goes, it really depends on the warranty. You could probably find a 2010 e92 for about 39-40k private and add in about 4k for a warranty from BMW. Evens out to the same price. Plus, if it has all the options you want then its worth it. Especially with their warranty (plenty of posts on here that agree).