Help me Choose 335 xi M-sport, CTS-V, S4, IS-F

ZheHbKa · 06-28-2012, 10:35 AM

Guys,

i'd really like your input

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=711423

the reason that i didnt include M3 which is by far my favorite is because of the price, it is way out of my budget range

Thanks!

1sikbmr · 06-28-2012, 10:46 AM

335

I dont see how the M3 is that much different in price from the IS-F

ZheHbKa · 06-28-2012, 10:49 AM

is-f is about 600 a mo when m3 is 900

Technic · 06-28-2012, 10:51 AM

European Delivery thru a forum vendor will make the M3 about $6000 to $10000 cheaper than any of the other cars.

Mahzari · 06-28-2012, 10:52 AM

Audi S4 is way more than $600/month and so is a CTS-V, I know people who are leasing both.

I would ditch the all-wheel drive and get a 335i M-Sport or look for a 1-2 year old M3 since that's already what your heart is set on.

ZheHbKa · 06-28-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahzari

Audi S4 is way more than $600/month and so is a CTS-V, I know people who are leasing both.

I would ditch the all-wheel drive and get a 335i M-Sport or look for a 1-2 year old M3 since that's already what your heart is set on.

not with current rates, maybe promotions or production year end prices.

i want to stick to a new car, headache free

ZheHbKa · 06-28-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

European Delivery thru a forum vendor will make the M3 about $6000 to $10000 cheaper than any of the other cars.

not a bad idea, i'll look into this....thanks

DARK_M3 · 06-28-2012, 11:00 AM

Why ask us? We drive M3's. My suggestion is try a 335 board.

1sikbmr · 06-28-2012, 11:05 AM

Get the M3

ZheHbKa · 06-28-2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARK_M3

Why ask us? We drive M3's. My suggestion is try a 335 board.

they are somewhat m3 competition, not good competition but still something. the thread is on f30 board

Prince_of_Persia · 06-28-2012, 11:27 AM

Get a CPO M3, headache free, and you won't hate yourself not buying one everytime you see another M3.

ZheHbKa · 06-28-2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

Get a CPO M3, headache free, and you won't hate yourself not buying one everytime you see another M3.

M3PO · 06-28-2012, 12:32 PM

Don't get an Audi, they are maintenance nightmares. I wanted an RS4 really bad but I quickly realized that they are a major headache (as are other Audis). Audi's direct injection system causes a lot of problems (carbon build up leads to misfires, CELs, and power loss).

Alex07M3 · 06-28-2012, 03:56 PM

Do like me, buy a 2-3 years old M3 with warranty and buy a extended warranty, and buy yourself some goodies with the money you saved!

By the way , I'm no riff raff!

beanns · 06-28-2012, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARK_M3

Why ask us? We drive M3's. My suggestion is try a 335 board.

Lol

NoM3ForMe · 06-28-2012, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

European Delivery thru a forum vendor will make the M3 about $6000 to $10000 cheaper than any of the other cars.

...This ^^.

Look man, I have wanted an M3 for almost 15 years now, and in that time frame, I have had 3 opportunities to get one; and something else has always come up.

In a nutshell, don't be a 'me'. Just pull the trigger on the car that YOU really want, start it up, hit the gas and never look back.

duk · 06-28-2012, 05:22 PM

used M3

pedrobot · 06-30-2012, 09:32 AM

Go for the full Riff Raff!
Buy a no-longer exclusive, the lower denominator can now afford, diluted luxury for the masses, minimum wage earners of Alabama vehicle choice; a USED M3!!!

Join us!

luis_m3 · 06-30-2012, 09:44 AM

+1 on the riff raff!

MKE_M3 · 06-30-2012, 10:19 AM

get a CPO M3 or lease. My lease payment is $700/ mo. and I didn't put much down.

dom_cmh · 06-30-2012, 01:06 PM

Look for the CPO M3 if you can but they are hard to find as most dealers don't pay to have them CPO. Still consider a used M3 with an extended warranty if you can. If not stick with BMW and go with the 335i. BMW is the gold standard. The other manufacturers are always showing you how their cars "beat" BMW. Why is this? Because BMW is the benchmark. Buy the benchmark and not the guys trying to pretend they are.

Peahi · 07-02-2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luis_m3

+1 on the riff raff!

+2!!! Go bama!

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ZheHbKa Lieutenant Colonel 77 Rep 1,793 Posts Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335 Xi [10.00]	is-f is about 600 a mo when m3 is 900 __________________ 2014 F30 335 X-Drive \| 6-MT \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| ZMM ZDH ZDA \|
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Mahzari Captain 58 Rep 746 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Audi S4 is way more than $600/month and so is a CTS-V, I know people who are leasing both. I would ditch the all-wheel drive and get a 335i M-Sport or look for a 1-2 year old M3 since that's already what your heart is set on.
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M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	Don't get an Audi, they are maintenance nightmares. I wanted an RS4 really bad but I quickly realized that they are a major headache (as are other Audis). Audi's direct injection system causes a lot of problems (carbon build up leads to misfires, CELs, and power loss). __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R
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