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Yes, you enjoy making BMW rich too. You think you got your car for free? And finally, yes, as a matter of fact I did say it is relevant. That's why it's an apples to oranges comparison. Without mentioning it up front, which you did not, you cannot claim its more cost effective, which is what you did. You're making no sense. I leave you this, my friend: Letters to words Words to sentences Sentences to paragraphs Left to right Top to bottom It's called reading. It appears that and investment management are not your strong skills. Good luck. |
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Wow! These arguments were awesome!
OP, sorry your post got hijacked by these two but bringing it back to you, I just bought an 08 M sedan CPO and plan to use it as my DD as well. I am def concerned on its durability into the 100k mile mark. I bought it with only 23k miles and have put 3k miles on it already in a month with a smile on my face. My previous car was an infiniti G 35 and it never gave me any serious issues during 87k miles of original ownership. This is the first time I go previously owned on a financed car. Anyway, I plan to put 15k miles a year and had the same durability questions you do. I'll sit back n hope people get back to topic. ; ) |
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Hi,
I have just sold my 996 Porsche Carrera 4S to buy a pre-owned 2008 M3 and was also concerned with reliability. I cannot confirm anything yet but I will try to provide more info when I will have my car to the mandatory tech control next week (mandatory by law for pre-owned cars, then every 2 years for cars older than 4 years). Anyway there are lot of ads here in Europe for 2007+ M3 cars with more than 80.000 kms which is a good sign. And yet I have not seen any with a swapped engine (try to have a look at Porsche 996 / 997 ads and you will see load of them with changed engines, etc). Those small things means a lot for me. My 2cts. |
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awesome thread! :P
I just purchased '08 m3 coupe with 46k miles on it, which I will be using as my daily driver. I was thinking about extended warranty. I got quoted 80k/3yr for $3,300. Is that a good price? I probably do 12k a year it seems tempting. Last edited by demonshin; 03-07-2012 at 01:50 AM.. |
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Part of my strategy has been to sell off some of my higher-growth investments and to stay liquid enough to pounce on any opportunities that might arise if, for instance: Spain defaults, war with Iran, or China's real estate bubble bursting causes their financial system to collapse. Nothings certain, except I'd be surprised if the S&P went up much more in 2012. Quote:
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Just take it to The R's Tuning. They're in Irvine.
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Tibra has arelady been confirmed a clown on this site as all his other posts.... Anyways, if your in finance and a baller, why drive a 93 eagle talon?? DSM some of the worst cars made (i have had about 6 turbo talons/mitsu and EVOS)... To your point of buying outright, you're forgetting one thing as well. the money you spend up front can be invested to actually earn income. Considering today's intereste rates, I wil glady finance all day long w/ my credit union and invest the difference in a small interesting bearing account. Makes much more sense. I have daily driven every M3 I have owned. If you're gonna spend the money, drive it. Its' not some exotic, it's a BMW and meant to be driven. You can laugh all day, but when I drive by you in your eagle talon I'll beep and wave
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You can see here where this bafoon suggests running a tune will reduce smells from being catless and his hopless obsession with AFRz as an explanation for everything..a well reputable tuner chimed in disproving everything he said and confirming everything I had said. (post #66) http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=667406&page=1 I love how noobs come in here trying to start something with no basis in fact... |
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keep your nose in your finance work, as obviously you don't know shit about cars. And BTW, I built a few Talons that made over 400hp and my last EVO, built by me, made @ 400hp with simple bolt-ons and went 12.2 in the 1/4.. this was YEARS AGO.. what have you done?? Other than chime is w/ useless shit. And yes, a quality tune will "help" a noxious smell, I didn't say eliminate it. Keep listening to the ever popular tuners and what others do as if they "know it all", I know from first hand experience. Aren't you the guy who climbed out his trunk?? lol .. You talk like you make big bucks, go buy a real car to DD |
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and I my comment about AFRs was directed to you, the real bafoon, who apparently owned a turbo car yet still doesn't know that a turbo car runs much richer than a NA car. I used the AFR as a simplistic illustrative tool. You never responded.. don't call me a noob. I have been around longer than you think.. keep to you DSM dd and finance world lol ..
Sorry for the thread jack OP>. to your concerns, M cars and BMWs are very reliable. I have seen many e46 w/ 150-200k and my e46 m3 had 90k when I sold it, and I don't hear too many stories re: the new chassis. Keep in mind, as cars age, more people will come to a forum looking for general advice as the warranties are expired. Also, no one posts, "hey my car runs great!", you only read the negative on-line, so take everything you see and hear w/ a grain of salt. Good Luck!! |
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dude give it up.. you suggested Manhattan scent additives!! ha. Again, isn't there a finance forum you should be on giving bad advice. Keep listening to the masses... Like I said, shit started before, when I gave my opinion. I have nothing to gain on here. And BTW, I still have NO CEL w/ a catless setup, put together by me. Go talk to a TOONER and get some of your knowledge. And yes, I still laugh at your DD DSM! |
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As for my credentials/ your credentials.. Im not saying I have built cars or that I am master mechanic..just pointing out your inaccurate statements. |
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Wow, I just read this 3 pages and have to say there were some very good posts here and some average ones.
The only thing I could add is one of you guys says sales tax. Keep in mind some states, such as Oregon, don't have it. 0%!! That being said, the price you see on the window is the price you pay +$50 for tags. Thats it, end of story. So I cannot calculate that extra $3200. lol Other than that great posts. OP: I am at 49000 miles and CPO till 100,000 and only issue I had was the rear taillamp got twitchy in very cold conditions. Dealer looked at it and said it was a bulb but it came back and I took pictures of it and they said it could be a wire issue from the 20 degree weather. Hasn't happened since.
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Alright guys, let's get this thread back on topic. It's a good topic and deserves a clean thread.
If you want to debate the wisdom (financial or otherwise) of driving a E90/E92/E93 M3 into high mileage territory, please do so in a different thread. Some of us just want to know what we're getting into, so that we can make that decision for ourselves. |
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