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M3 for under $30k?
Both my wife and I have nearly paid off both of our cars and once we do, I am planning to finally buy an M3.
We talked about it last night and both think that we want to keep the cost at no more than $30k. My questions are:
My dream is a 2011.75 fully loaded (DCT too) in either IB/Carbon Leather/Black or JZB/Carbon Leather/Fox Red Extended but, I don't see that as realistic given the pricing trends and how well these cars hold their value. Should I just put this dream on-hold again until I can get what I want; and in the meantime get my wife her dream car? Or, do I say "f*ck it" and pull the trigger on whatever I find (that has been inspected and doesn't have a salvage title, of course)? I can't seem to make up my mind...
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you can probably find an 08 in the low 30s.
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Thanks for the replies, guys.
I still have about a year until my car is paid off and < 8 months until hers is paid off so, I suppose I will just keep looking until then. The most important things are that it is DCT, low(er) mileage and a sedan.
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There's people in E46 land still dreaming that they will get $25k+. It might be hard finding a decent E9x for $30k or less. M3's are vehicles that typically sell for above book. However with that said, you might find that one ignorant who got lowballed at the dealership for a $20k trade-in and posts on CL for not much more than that to get a "better deal" for himself.
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Not true, I see one pop up every once in a while. Clean titles, less than 75k miles. There are plenty just over $30k. Give it another 6 months (winter) under $30k won't be a problem for early 2008 models.
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So yes, it is possible to find an E90/E92 M3 with low miles in great condition. Rare, but possible. Keep searching. |
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05-16-2014, 09:47 PM | #13 |
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I dont know how everyone seems to say no. You CAN get an M3, but definitely not the one you specified.
A quick cars.com search already shows a bunch from dealerships. http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...7596/overview/ You are going to be limited to the following though: 08 Models 70-80k mileage But if you have two cars paid off already and probably using this as a weekend car, I dont see an issue with it. |
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Guy I bought my last two M3's from has an 08 E90 (with DCT) for $31k:
http://midatlanticmotorwerkes.com/ve...hp?vin=WBA1234 -not mine obviously, but thought you might be interested. |
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sub 30 is gonna be a tough one with what youre looking for. |
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