The M3 is a very special car, but it's becoming too common!

Nine · 05-17-2012, 02:18 PM

Last night I spotted 3 e92 M3s in the matter of two blocks, all parked on the street, not including my M3.

And no, there wasn't a meet.

When I first purchased the M3, I would see an M3 now and again, it was no big deal. But now, it's like no matter where I go, there is another 2 or 3 M3s already there. I'm a big fan of car clubs, but the exclusivity appears to be evaporating with the e9xM3.

Does anyone else get annoyed by the volume of the M3s?

THE TECH · 05-17-2012, 02:20 PM

I hardly ever see any.

C|3R1C · 05-17-2012, 02:20 PM

I used to but after all the mods I feel I have made myself standout enough from the other cars. No two cars are modded the same (at least not a high percent by chance lol).

sello · 05-17-2012, 02:22 PM

IM in ct and havent seen one in a year..no joke

kscarrol · 05-17-2012, 02:24 PM

I understand what you're saying but I bought the car because I love it, not because I thought it was something exclusive. Don't really care how many I see, as far as I'm concerned they are simply fellow car enthusiasts...

Mr. ///M3 RD · 05-17-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine

Last night I spotted 3 e92 M3s in the matter of two blocks, all parked on the street, not including my M3.

And no, there wasn't a meet.

When I first purchased the M3, I would see an M3 now and again, it was no big deal. But now, it's like no matter where I go, there is another 2 or 3 M3s already there. I'm a big fan of car clubs, but the exclusivity appears to be evaporating with the e9xM3.

Does anyone else get annoyed by the volume of the M3s?

I heard a senator (female of course) had a foursome with some fellows she knew from the local BMW club. Looks like you were not invited

mdosu · 05-17-2012, 02:27 PM

starting to think Serious Driver hijacked OP's account...

SamS · 05-17-2012, 02:29 PM

I see another M3 maybe once every few weeks.

You want common? Try Camaro or Mustang.

Lorde · 05-17-2012, 02:34 PM

I just moved offices and went from parking next to a 2008 E90 M3 to a 2008 E92 M3. BWI Area. It all depends on market area in which you work and live. Don't expect too many M3s in Farming Areas.

e1000 · 05-17-2012, 02:38 PM

Why does this matter? I pass three E9x M3's on the way to my parking space.

THE TECH · 05-17-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by e1000

Why does this matter? I pass three E9x M3's on the way to my parking space.

It's cause the forum is running out of things to talk about.

kchu221 · 05-17-2012, 02:40 PM

i hardly see any either, and socal is known for bmw's...

Giccy · 05-17-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by C|3R1C

I used to but after all the mods I feel I have made myself standout enough from the other cars. No two cars are modded the same (at least not a high percent by chance lol).

word

90% of the M3s you see in the greater Toronto area are pure stock.

I've seen enough amber reflectors and nut-sack exhausts to last a lifetime.

Nine · 05-17-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

I see another M3 maybe once every few weeks.

You want common? Try Camaro or Mustang.

I hear ya...

A few years ago I was passing through a wealthy community outside of DC. A guy had parked his brand new white LFA in the back of a shopping center parking lot on his way to the wine store. A few minutes later another guy in a yellow LFA pulls up, looks at the white LFA and goes and parks right next to it. They didn't know each other, but I can only imagine what the white LFA owner was thinking as he walked back to his 'common' LFA.

schnell325 · 05-17-2012, 02:43 PM

I don't think there is another one for almost 400 miles in any direction of where I live, hehehe.

SamS · 05-17-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine

I hear ya...

A few years ago I was passing through a wealthy community outside of DC. A guy had parked his brand new white LFA in the back of a shopping center parking lot on his way to the wine store. A few minutes later another guy in a yellow LFA pulls up, looks at the white LFA and goes and parks right next to it. They didn't know each other, but I can only imagine what the white LFA owner was thinking as he walked back to his 'common' LFA.

Ha!

M3 ain't that special or rare... heck if you go to your local dealer and see more than one of any particular car sitting out there for sale, it's nothing special. I've never even seen an LFA on the road, only at auto shows.

phusion974 · 05-17-2012, 02:50 PM

M3's are common were I live, I see at least 1-2 per week. I see way more M5's and M6's though.
If your buying an M3 for exclusivity then your buying the wrong car.

48Laws · 05-17-2012, 03:04 PM

If you live around well-to-do folks, these type of cars are common.

duk · 05-17-2012, 03:07 PM

plenty here in the bay area but that's how it goes

Purple88Gold · 05-17-2012, 03:13 PM

Not being a jerk, but I don't think the M3 is ever considered exclusive. It's expensive yes, but it doesn't look extraordinary enough to most people.

I'm in SoCal too and I see one almost every other day driving from Valencia to Downtown LA. lol

Oh and I've only seen one LFA on the road, it was yellow

. In Charlotte, NC.

BreakPoint · 05-17-2012, 03:14 PM

Wow.. Someone tell the OP to blame BMW for making more cars every year. Shame on them.

Go buy a 1M.

JulieDriving · 05-17-2012, 03:28 PM

Depends where you live. In Ontario, Canada, you'll likely see the most M3s in Toronto - they may be more common there, but likely not elsewhere.

Although I live in a community outside of Toronto that is considered relatively highly educated and well off (overall), it's very rare if I see one.

I think the $90K+ price here in Canada plus the fact it looks like a regular 3-series, it's not fuel efficient, etc., etc... you've got a small pool of interested folk to begin with.

Lots more 323i's here tho' (we have them here), 'cause they're about 40 grand only, and they got the blue and white roundel...

But common or not, barely anyone recognizes it's different than a regular 3 series.

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Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	The M3 is a very special car, but it's becoming too common! Last night I spotted 3 e92 M3s in the matter of two blocks, all parked on the street, not including my M3. And no, there wasn't a meet. When I first purchased the M3, I would see an M3 now and again, it was no big deal. But now, it's like no matter where I go, there is another 2 or 3 M3s already there. I'm a big fan of car clubs, but the exclusivity appears to be evaporating with the e9xM3. Does anyone else get annoyed by the volume of the M3s?
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sello Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	IM in ct and havent seen one in a year..no joke
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8914 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	I understand what you're saying but I bought the car because I love it, not because I thought it was something exclusive. Don't really care how many I see, as far as I'm concerned they are simply fellow car enthusiasts... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	starting to think Serious Driver hijacked OP's account... Last edited by mdosu; 05-17-2012 at 02:33 PM..
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SamS Banned 870 Rep 6,248 Posts Drives: Tesla M3 Perf + '18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I see another M3 maybe once every few weeks. You want common? Try Camaro or Mustang.
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e1000 that's what SHE said! 75 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (1)	Why does this matter? I pass three E9x M3's on the way to my parking space. __________________
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phusion974 Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: OE Tuned C63 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	M3's are common were I live, I see at least 1-2 per week. I see way more M5's and M6's though. If your buying an M3 for exclusivity then your buying the wrong car. Last edited by phusion974; 05-17-2012 at 03:06 PM..
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Purple88Gold Holding Out 8 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 88 Honda Civic DX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Not being a jerk, but I don't think the M3 is ever considered exclusive. It's expensive yes, but it doesn't look extraordinary enough to most people. I'm in SoCal too and I see one almost every other day driving from Valencia to Downtown LA. lol Oh and I've only seen one LFA on the road, it was yellow . In Charlotte, NC. __________________ E92 AW/FR Ext 6MT/ZCP/ZPP/ZTP "The M3 M DCT simply does everything well except tow a hot-dog stand. It may even be the second-best car in the world after the M3 manual. "
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BreakPoint Banned 21 Rep 572 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (4)	Wow.. Someone tell the OP to blame BMW for making more cars every year. Shame on them. Go buy a 1M.
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JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P 76 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [10.00]	Depends where you live. In Ontario, Canada, you'll likely see the most M3s in Toronto - they may be more common there, but likely not elsewhere. Although I live in a community outside of Toronto that is considered relatively highly educated and well off (overall), it's very rare if I see one. I think the $90K+ price here in Canada plus the fact it looks like a regular 3-series, it's not fuel efficient, etc., etc... you've got a small pool of interested folk to begin with. Lots more 323i's here tho' (we have them here), 'cause they're about 40 grand only, and they got the blue and white roundel... But common or not, barely anyone recognizes it's different than a regular 3 series. __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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