E90/92/93 M3 Owners Will you Trade UP for the next Generation M3?

emthree4me · 06-10-2011, 02:13 PM

Ok! Gang we all know we have the awesome M car ever produced, it would be the last NA M3 that will be made. I really enjoy this Beast that selling it is not in my sight because it is not only fun to drive and own but also I am not a natural fan for turbocharged or supercharge engine.

Im taking a poll to find out if Im the only one who intend to keep this car when the next generation M3 arrives.

FVM3 · 06-10-2011, 02:17 PM

i plan to keep it long

Crazy Bimmer · 06-10-2011, 02:32 PM

Too soon junior. Lets see what the new M3 has before i even decide.

LateBraking · 06-10-2011, 02:33 PM

I'm going to keep it. Not because it'll be a collectible or anything (I doubt it'll hold value any better than an E36 or E46 tbh), but because I like the car for what it is.

klammer · 06-10-2011, 02:37 PM

Unless they make the sedan...

RandyB · 06-10-2011, 02:39 PM

No plans to get one here. I'll be looking to get into something smaller like an M2(?) or next-gen Cayman S/R.

persian54 · 06-10-2011, 02:53 PM

well my lease end 12/13, so yeah..

sensi09 · 06-10-2011, 02:54 PM

I plan to keep and hopefully get the new M3 as well

GOLFFRR · 06-10-2011, 02:56 PM

We will just have to wait and see what the next gen brings to the table.

sawzall · 06-10-2011, 02:58 PM

I plan on keeping my E92 M3 for as long as it will last. To me, this car is like the Porsche 993 - the end of an era, but the performance envelope of the car keeps it perfectly relevant today.

Nine · 06-10-2011, 03:21 PM

Only to a 2016.5 ZCP

jrlee53 · 06-10-2011, 03:33 PM

Like most said, gonna have to wait and see what they bring. I love this car and if its anything less than stellar, its not going anywhere.

Erhan · 06-10-2011, 03:50 PM

If I replace this car, it won't be with F3x M3.

mkoesel · 06-10-2011, 07:25 PM

I have no idea if I will buy another turbocharged BMW. But if I do, I could easily see it being an F2x M2 rather than an F3x M3.

ase2dais · 06-10-2011, 07:56 PM

so far its a keeper for me.

GnokGnik · 06-10-2011, 08:25 PM

Surprised no one picked the last option but me. Every new gen M3 will be faster/more efficient/and more comfortable than the last.

PKL · 06-10-2011, 08:27 PM

Happy to admit I'll be trading up for the next gen pretty much as soon as the next gen is available. I know I'm in the minority. I like new cars. And better mpg won't hurt.

heart_doctor · 06-10-2011, 09:30 PM

Just got my E92, plan on enjoying it fir awhile.....

Crazy Bimmer · 06-10-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GnokGnik

Surprised no one picked the last option but me. Every new gen M3 will be faster/more efficient/and more comfortable than the last.

True but doesnt mean the generations before it wont have a huge following.

Even on this forum we have people saying the E46 is more "fun" than the E9x.

Grail05 · 06-10-2011, 10:10 PM

ill trade mine in a heart beat... but that depends.... cause GTR is my next car.

shendrick · 06-10-2011, 10:59 PM

The horsepower wars will diminsh with time due to CAFE stds and physics. Increasing HP 20% as BMW did between the e46 and e90/92/93 will not yield the same gains as 20% on top of the e90/92/93 chassis. You ca't mess with the 2nd and 3rd laws of thermodynamics.

This all means that what we have today is pretty spectacular and BMW will be hard pressed to deliver significant gains on the next model comparable to what we saw with this model. The only way to seek parity in the gains is to (a) increase HP while ( b) simultaneously decreasing weight. SInce this is really hard to do at the price point that exists, I would anticipate just 10-15% overall gains with the next model and a lot of "content" to help bulk up the sales story.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 06-10-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

If I replace this car, it won't be with F3x M3.

View Poll Results: What is you Intention When the Next Generation M3 Arrives?
I Plan to Sell/Trade my e90/92/93 M3 when the new M3 arrives?	28	13.53%
I Plan Keep this Last Natural Aspirated e90/92/93 M3, it would be Keeper?	98	47.34%
I May Keep It Long Enough to see if the New M3 is Worth Trading Up to	66	31.88%
Heck! a car is a car like the last e46, this e90/92/93 will be passing its Glory	15	7.25%
Voters: 207. You may not vote on this poll

06-10-2011, 02:13 PM	#1
emthree4me Private First Class 8 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 09 M3 e92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NoVa iTrader: (0)	E90/92/93 M3 Owners Will you Trade UP for the next Generation M3? Ok! Gang we all know we have the awesome M car ever produced, it would be the last NA M3 that will be made. I really enjoy this Beast that selling it is not in my sight because it is not only fun to drive and own but also I am not a natural fan for turbocharged or supercharge engine. Im taking a poll to find out if Im the only one who intend to keep this car when the next generation M3 arrives.
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06-10-2011, 02:17 PM	#2
FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	i plan to keep it long
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06-10-2011, 02:32 PM	#3
Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Too soon junior. Lets see what the new M3 has before i even decide. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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06-10-2011, 02:33 PM	#4
LateBraking Brigadier General 324 Rep 3,882 Posts Drives: Relatively Quick. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (27)	I'm going to keep it. Not because it'll be a collectible or anything (I doubt it'll hold value any better than an E36 or E46 tbh), but because I like the car for what it is.
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06-10-2011, 02:37 PM	#5
klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	Unless they make the sedan... __________________ mods: track ready stuff
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06-10-2011, 02:39 PM	#6
RandyB Lieutenant Colonel 20 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	No plans to get one here. I'll be looking to get into something smaller like an M2(?) or next-gen Cayman S/R. __________________ '09 E92 M3 6MT \| Alpine White \| Black Leather \| EDC \| CL Trim \| 19s '03 E46 330i 6MT \| Electric Red \| Black Leather \| ZSP \| Bi-Xenons
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06-10-2011, 02:53 PM	#7
persian54 Lieutenant General 922 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	well my lease end 12/13, so yeah.. __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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06-10-2011, 02:54 PM	#8
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	I plan to keep and hopefully get the new M3 as well
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06-10-2011, 02:56 PM	#9
GOLFFRR 10794 Rep 27,588 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	We will just have to wait and see what the next gen brings to the table. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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06-10-2011, 02:58 PM	#10
sawzall Major 50 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 911S [10.00] 2011 911 GT3 RS [0.00]	I plan on keeping my E92 M3 for as long as it will last. To me, this car is like the Porsche 993 - the end of an era, but the performance envelope of the car keeps it perfectly relevant today.
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06-10-2011, 03:21 PM	#11
Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	Only to a 2016.5 ZCP
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06-10-2011, 03:33 PM	#12
jrlee53 Captain 157 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Like most said, gonna have to wait and see what they bring. I love this car and if its anything less than stellar, its not going anywhere. __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!!
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06-10-2011, 03:50 PM	#13
Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	If I replace this car, it won't be with F3x M3. __________________ 2011 MINI Cooper S previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan
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06-10-2011, 07:25 PM	#14
mkoesel Moderator 7509 Rep 19,370 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	I have no idea if I will buy another turbocharged BMW. But if I do, I could easily see it being an F2x M2 rather than an F3x M3.
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06-10-2011, 07:56 PM	#15
ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	so far its a keeper for me. __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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06-10-2011, 08:25 PM	#16
GnokGnik Captain 17 Rep 936 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997 C2S Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Surprised no one picked the last option but me. Every new gen M3 will be faster/more efficient/and more comfortable than the last.
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06-10-2011, 08:27 PM	#17
PKL Brigadier General 846 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2020 M4, 2022 X6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley iTrader: (1)	Happy to admit I'll be trading up for the next gen pretty much as soon as the next gen is available. I know I'm in the minority. I like new cars. And better mpg won't hurt. __________________
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06-10-2011, 09:30 PM	#18
heart_doctor Lieutenant 320 Rep 581 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Just got my E92, plan on enjoying it fir awhile..... __________________
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06-10-2011, 10:10 PM	#20
Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	ill trade mine in a heart beat... but that depends.... cause GTR is my next car. __________________
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06-10-2011, 10:59 PM	#21
shendrick Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3, 05 e46 zhp, 07 X3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Boston MA iTrader: (0)	The horsepower wars will diminsh with time due to CAFE stds and physics. Increasing HP 20% as BMW did between the e46 and e90/92/93 will not yield the same gains as 20% on top of the e90/92/93 chassis. You ca't mess with the 2nd and 3rd laws of thermodynamics. This all means that what we have today is pretty spectacular and BMW will be hard pressed to deliver significant gains on the next model comparable to what we saw with this model. The only way to seek parity in the gains is to (a) increase HP while ( b) simultaneously decreasing weight. SInce this is really hard to do at the price point that exists, I would anticipate just 10-15% overall gains with the next model and a lot of "content" to help bulk up the sales story.
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