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So my wife is thinking of buying a M3. she has a 350z 6mt and loves it.Actually the first woman in Canada to own one when she bought it. The issue is we are attempting to start a family which if happened will make 350z 2 seater pointless 4 a few years. Her biggest problem with the M3 is it doesn't stand out. Most ppl at a glance wouldn't even take a 2nd look, thinking its a regular 3 series or 335i (like mine) she wants a little more uniqueness like atleast a bright fun colour other than white/blk/gry. And because we r buying used AND in Canada...Colour choice is scarce. So any ideas to help her love her new car. I KNOW she will cry leaving her Z. but what other choice do we have? Is there any real reason for her to keep the car?
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05-26-2011, 06:59 PM | #2 |
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A 350z stands out?
Her car is getting old, reality is she is going to need a new car eventually (especially if you are going to start a family). She is either going to like the M3 or not. If not, move on and find something else. |
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I think this guy is a troll. The same post all the time about wife wants M3. He wants the M3!
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=530773 What rates! BMW never offers good rates on used M3. |
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She knows its getting old, and there are many of them..and the prices have come down so anyone can get one and join the fast and furious bunch.. which she is not interested. The issue is not the M3 so much as giving up HER car..As her husband I just want her happy. I think the M3 will satisfy both the sportscar feel AND family obligations
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05-26-2011, 08:21 PM | #6 |
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You're kidding right? The M3 stands out way more than a 350/370Z. I don't own an M3 because it stands out... I actually don't like the attention the car gets (I'd rather be lower key due to my clients noticing it)... but it gets WAY more attention than anything else I have owned. That's actually the only downside of the M3 IMO. If she is looking for uniqueness and "getting 2nd looks" then she made a bad choice getting a 350Z and the M3 would be a huge upgrade. However, if she wants a car to get attention, buy a new Camaro and paint it bright pink and save $40K... why would anyone buy an M3 to get "2nd looks"? Seems like a huge waste of money for the sake of vanity.
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Might I suggest your wife takes a look around for a Sprint Blue S4. I'm not sure how many are on the pre-owned market yet, but the B8 S4 is a great car, faster than your wife's 350Z and in Sprint Blue will stand out like a sore thumb.
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http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...0&postcount=16
If she already put an offer in on a IB M3 what's the point of this and the other thread? Um, just enjoy the car - better still keep the 350z too as its not likely worth that much anyways |
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I'm thinking I read it just fine... if you are concerned that no one would recognize it as different than a regular 3 series and, therefore, wouldn't give it a second look, I interpret that to mean getting 2nd looks and the related attention was important to your spouse... having said that, if I interpreted what you said as she "wanted 2nd looks" and that isn't what you meant... my bad. Bottom line is if she isn't happy with the look of the M3 and the actual substance of the car isn't enough to sway her... maybe she should look for something different.
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The Z has a unique character as do most two seat sports cars/GT's. If you want something that looks cosmetically different to anything in its family tree and has 4 doors, and seats, why not the R8? (EDIT <- RX8, see my keyboard is missing characters too) Otherwise, trot over to the modified M3 photo thread and see all types of hideous unique M3's and make someone an offer.
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No wait.
Forget the pre-owned M3 route. You will be able to get a 1M Coupe for $53k brand new. Still only two doors, but four seats, throw $500 at it and you can have the Valencia orange paint. Bingo Bango, your wife will love it. I know mine did when we were in Munich.
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Really some people here are true characters..WOW.. Since when did wanting more agressive styling or colour options turn to waiting 2nd looks or wanting a car for style? By some of the post around here people shouldn't change there rims, tint,change exhaust tips, add lip spoilers or anything. I love the new M3 as does my wife.. and she loves my 335i..but i got a red interior because i wanted a little boldness.. but its not easy finding individually in BMW without paying for it.BMW doesn't stray far from the line in terms of style.. which is great 4 resale. As 4 the Z..there is no other nissan model 2 seater to confuse it with..thats why it WAS differnt, but now its still "different" But to mass produced to be unique
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What did they dub that M3, the 'M(GT)3 RS'?
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Ton's of M3's have Fox Red interior, not as bold as your Boston Red, but the same effect.
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Seriously, far more practical than the Z, a hoot by all accounts and every review. Just ignore those of us M3 owners who quip about not an M engine and the like (Cough....Duncan....Cough) all the evidence indicates it is a devastating little coupe, and if your wife drives 6 speed as you say. Perfect.
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point of the thread? well just putting the situation out there knowing how much she will initially miss HER car (She really can't use it for a few years when the baby comes) So essentially she is eventually forced out a car she likes). We decided that of all the cars out there to fulfill her driving passion, power passion, style ,appreciation for heritage AND baby capable the M3 was the BEST.. just wished for some more color choice for her apart from grey,blk,white..Also based on her desires I thought I could i would share just incase anyone thought of a different choice.. she still has a few days 2 change her mind |
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