Found a 09 M3 need some opinions please!

///M PWR 00 · 01-18-2009, 03:54 PM

Here is the deal.. I wasnt planning to pick up an M3 until about Spring time... I have a friend who works at a dealership and told me they have this M3 that has been sitting there since September, and they would love to get rid of it. I should be able to get an excellent deal on it.

The options list:

09 M3 Coupe
Alpine White/Fox Red (non-extended)
Carbon Roof
Navigation
Ipod/usb
6MT

The car is exactly what I have my heart set on, its the only color combo I would take (AW/FR/CF ROOF). Only thing is, it is missing 2 options I would of liked, which are Carbon leather trim and heated seats.

Carbon trim I love and will end up retrofitting later, unless I find an excellent quality true CF interior kit.

As for the seats, I can honestly say I dont like heated seats. This car will NOT be on the road when it snows or whenever there is left over salt/snow around. (I live in NY). It should be a no brainer but I feel like the car *should* have heated seats. I rarely ever used the heated seats in my other cars... I'm buggin, someone slap me.

I would of liked the oem 19s for now, because I dont plan to buy wheels until at least a year after ownership. But I can live without them because I am getting either 20" BBS LMs, 20" RD RS2s, or maybe 19" Volk TE37.

I dont care for premium as I think its a waste, or any other options really. I wouldnt get the tech package because I dont want EDC (plan to do coilovers and dont need the hassle of dealing with EDC errors etc).

So my question is do you guys think I should jump on this? Now would be a good time to buy before spring hits and people start wanting these cars even more. What should I offer for this car? I am thinking 500$ over invoice. Does anyone know what invoice would be for this car? MSRP is 62,125$. I plan to do a finance @ 60 months.

Rimola · 01-18-2009, 04:45 PM

go for it

TommyBwell · 01-18-2009, 04:53 PM

I have the carbon leather which I love but I saw a post with real cf and I was wishing I would have saved my money. The heated seats are great but if you wouldn't use them what the heck. I'd hook up.

kmarei · 01-18-2009, 05:02 PM

i thought the 09's arrived in mid october?
is this an 08?

MrHarris · 01-18-2009, 05:04 PM

I would go for it if it's an 09. If it's an 08 then I'd ask for 1-2k under invoice.

gmachala404 · 01-18-2009, 06:09 PM

M3 should have been a 5.0L engine. For a 4.0L V8 though it does pretty good.
It is the high water mark of naturally aspirated engines. Still a 500HP 5.0L would have been "da bomb". I hate the sounds FI engines make. Sound like frantic alley cats to me. Just annoying noise. I love the mechanical marvel of a high horsepower NA engine. That is why I love the M3, C63 and Z06 so much.

chris s · 01-18-2009, 06:36 PM

Frankie...if it's what you want overall and it's an 09, then go for it man. Sounds like it could be an 08 though. Lack of heated seats isn't a reason to NOT get it, especially if you admit you rarely use them. If MRSP is 62 and change, figure invoice to be close to 58k. If it's an 09, you should be able to get it for maybe $1k above invoice or so.

Didn't you want FR extended though?

Cab5er · 01-18-2009, 06:39 PM

Sounds good. You can always get your trim wrapped for the carbon look. If the heated seats aren't a big deal to you, go for it!

Crazy Bimmer · 01-18-2009, 09:32 PM

Doooooooo eeeeeeeeet!!

RandyB · 01-18-2009, 09:42 PM

You can just swap out the interior trim no problem, maybe even get them to do it. Looks like it was meant for you. Go for it!

Ronin13 · 01-18-2009, 10:31 PM

Check out the pricing and ordering section for what ordered 09s are going for. You may be able to get exactly the configuration you want close to the range of your target over invoice.

NewM3driver · 01-18-2009, 10:37 PM

Tell the dealer you will buy it AT invoice IF they swap to the cf trim for you. It's bad out there.

Manny212 · 01-18-2009, 10:55 PM

dude go for it and we can do a nice photoshoot! i would do it n as for heated seats you dont need them. i never use mine

Stunnerable · 01-18-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmachala404

M3 should have been a 5.0L engine. For a 4.0L V8 though it does pretty good.
It is the high water mark of naturally aspirated engines. Still a 500HP 5.0L would have been "da bomb". I hate the sounds FI engines make. Sound like frantic alley cats to me. Just annoying noise. I love the mechanical marvel of a high horsepower NA engine. That is why I love the M3, C63 and Z06 so much.

5.0 probably would have added too much weight to the front end.

Rimola · 01-18-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmachala404

I hate the sounds FI engines make. Sound like frantic alley cats to me.

did you ever have the opportunity to watch a live F1 race ? im a big fan, went last season to Montreal, Canada for the race...and never in a million years could i have imagined a sound like that...i guess if i had to describe it, its like a fighter jet flying buy. TV certainly does it no justice. if you havent had the chance, i would def recommend attending a race

either way, its a shame the "Grand Prix du Canada" isn't in the 2009 line-up...any F1 fans know the reason why ?

///M PWR 00 · 01-18-2009, 11:52 PM

Its a 09 guys.... going to the dealer tomorrow to talk numbers. Honestly, I eventually want to do the bmw performance front seats, and have the rear seats unstiched and done in alcantera. So heated front seats wont matter after all... Now i have an even bigger excuse to do the interior over lol I may just jump on it...

And chris I didnt care for extended, its nice but not a biggie to me.

Manny, cant wait for the shoot... gotta get chris to come out too

gixxer_kidd · 01-20-2009, 10:10 AM

Do it frankie! Once yor start driving the car, you'll forget about the trim and not having the heated seats. Knowing you, you'll swap out the trim and seats anyways so might as well save your money and put it towards mods later. Good luck!

Ken37.73 · 01-20-2009, 10:59 AM

Go for it - you wil be smiling like a fool. These things are absolutely amazing pieces of kit.

NPTM3 · 01-25-2009, 12:49 PM

Do it - trim and heated seats are pretty much meaningless when you got a world-class ride.

Straz M3 · 01-25-2009, 01:20 PM

Frankie my car is an 08 but spec'd exactly like that one except it has Carbon Fiber Leather. If you have brushed aluminum I would consider a trade?

dogears · 01-25-2009, 06:57 PM

Be careful. Probably has a ton of HARD demo miles on it. Lots of 8400rpm blast on a cold motor. Make them throw in the extended warranty!

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///M PWR 00 Captain 91 Rep 938 Posts Drives: Porsche Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY iTrader: (0)	Found a 09 M3 need some opinions please! Here is the deal.. I wasnt planning to pick up an M3 until about Spring time... I have a friend who works at a dealership and told me they have this M3 that has been sitting there since September, and they would love to get rid of it. I should be able to get an excellent deal on it. The options list: 09 M3 Coupe Alpine White/Fox Red (non-extended) Carbon Roof Navigation Ipod/usb 6MT The car is exactly what I have my heart set on, its the only color combo I would take (AW/FR/CF ROOF). Only thing is, it is missing 2 options I would of liked, which are Carbon leather trim and heated seats. Carbon trim I love and will end up retrofitting later, unless I find an excellent quality true CF interior kit. As for the seats, I can honestly say I dont like heated seats. This car will NOT be on the road when it snows or whenever there is left over salt/snow around. (I live in NY). It should be a no brainer but I feel like the car should have heated seats. I rarely ever used the heated seats in my other cars... I'm buggin, someone slap me. I would of liked the oem 19s for now, because I dont plan to buy wheels until at least a year after ownership. But I can live without them because I am getting either 20" BBS LMs, 20" RD RS2s, or maybe 19" Volk TE37. I dont care for premium as I think its a waste, or any other options really. I wouldnt get the tech package because I dont want EDC (plan to do coilovers and dont need the hassle of dealing with EDC errors etc). So my question is do you guys think I should jump on this? Now would be a good time to buy before spring hits and people start wanting these cars even more. What should I offer for this car? I am thinking 500$ over invoice. Does anyone know what invoice would be for this car? MSRP is 62,125$. I plan to do a finance @ 60 months. __________________
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TommyBwell Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: '08 E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I have the carbon leather which I love but I saw a post with real cf and I was wishing I would have saved my money. The heated seats are great but if you wouldn't use them what the heck. I'd hook up.
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kmarei Major General 686 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	i thought the 09's arrived in mid october? is this an 08?
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gmachala404 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 08 BMW M3 Interlagos Blue Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0)	M3 should have been a 5.0L engine. For a 4.0L V8 though it does pretty good. It is the high water mark of naturally aspirated engines. Still a 500HP 5.0L would have been "da bomb". I hate the sounds FI engines make. Sound like frantic alley cats to me. Just annoying noise. I love the mechanical marvel of a high horsepower NA engine. That is why I love the M3, C63 and Z06 so much.
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chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	Frankie...if it's what you want overall and it's an 09, then go for it man. Sounds like it could be an 08 though. Lack of heated seats isn't a reason to NOT get it, especially if you admit you rarely use them. If MRSP is 62 and change, figure invoice to be close to 58k. If it's an 09, you should be able to get it for maybe $1k above invoice or so. Didn't you want FR extended though? __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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Cab5er Colonel 80 Rep 2,339 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 (Sold) 13 A1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fremont, Hainan iTrader: (22)	Sounds good. You can always get your trim wrapped for the carbon look. If the heated seats aren't a big deal to you, go for it! __________________ E90 ///M3/ AW/ Fox Red
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RandyB Lieutenant Colonel 20 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	You can just swap out the interior trim no problem, maybe even get them to do it. Looks like it was meant for you. Go for it! __________________ '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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Ronin13 First Lieutenant 21 Rep 362 Posts Drives: E92 M3, RRS Supercharged, S2K Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (0)	Check out the pricing and ordering section for what ordered 09s are going for. You may be able to get exactly the configuration you want close to the range of your target over invoice.
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NewM3driver Colonel 1110 Rep 2,007 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Tell the dealer you will buy it AT invoice IF they swap to the cf trim for you. It's bad out there.
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Manny212 Captain 62 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	dude go for it and we can do a nice photoshoot! i would do it n as for heated seats you dont need them. i never use mine __________________ 2008 E92///M3 - \| Alpine White/Fox Red Extended Novillo \| Technology \| Premium \| Cold \| Mods: \| 19" Avante Garde \| Macht Schnell Filter \| RPi Scoops \| Rogue SSK \| MS Spacers \| ACM Test Pipes \| ESS Tune \| Remus Race \| LUX V4 Angels \| KW V3 \|
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///M PWR 00 Captain 91 Rep 938 Posts Drives: Porsche Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY iTrader: (0)	Its a 09 guys.... going to the dealer tomorrow to talk numbers. Honestly, I eventually want to do the bmw performance front seats, and have the rear seats unstiched and done in alcantera. So heated front seats wont matter after all... Now i have an even bigger excuse to do the interior over lol I may just jump on it... And chris I didnt care for extended, its nice but not a biggie to me. Manny, cant wait for the shoot... gotta get chris to come out too __________________
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gixxer_kidd Major 83 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 m3 [10.00]	Do it frankie! Once yor start driving the car, you'll forget about the trim and not having the heated seats. Knowing you, you'll swap out the trim and seats anyways so might as well save your money and put it towards mods later. Good luck!
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Ken37.73 Private 1st Class 23 Rep 473 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Go for it - you wil be smiling like a fool. These things are absolutely amazing pieces of kit. __________________
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Straz M3 Never Lose 50 Rep 1,145 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Windy City iTrader: (2)	Frankie my car is an 08 but spec'd exactly like that one except it has Carbon Fiber Leather. If you have brushed aluminum I would consider a trade? __________________ '11 Melbourne Red Metallic / Black/Fox/Fox 6MT E92 ///M3 ZCP \| Convenience Package \| Premium Package 2 \| Heated Seats \| Enhanced Premium Sound l BMW Apps
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dogears My master volume goes to 11 59 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0)	Be careful. Probably has a ton of HARD demo miles on it. Lots of 8400rpm blast on a cold motor. Make them throw in the extended warranty!
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