Help with M3 model choices Pls!

[Kians313]

Am torn between the following choices and wondered what you guys would consider in choosing between them. Prices are pretty close but I was not able to get the full specsheet yet. I lean slightly toward 3) but am concerned on the high mileage:

1) White/Black E93 2008
DCT, tech pkg, carbon trim, 19" rims, smokers pkg (?), cold pkg
36,xxx miles
$51k

2) Space Gray/Black E93 2008
DCT, tech pkg, carbon trim, 18" rims, prem sound, cold pkg
27,xxx miles
$48k

3) White/Black E93 2009 (current iDrive controls)
DCT, tech pkg, Aluminum trim, 19" rims, cold pkg
CPO extended warranty uncertain
49,xxx miles
$50k

Thanks in advance!

[Technic]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

I don't know, but all those prices seem kinda high for those miles...

You can spend $10K more and have a new stripper E93 M3 thru European Delivery... that's what I would do.

Fixed.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by Kians313

Am torn between the following choices and wondered what you guys would consider in choosing between them. Prices are pretty close but I was not able to get the full specsheet yet. I lean slightly toward 3) but am concerned on the high mileage:

1) White/Black E93 2008
DCT, tech pkg, carbon trim, 19" rims, smokers pkg (?), cold pkg
36,xxx miles
$51k

2) Space Gray/Black E93 2008
DCT, tech pkg, carbon trim, 18" rims, prem sound, cold pkg
27,xxx miles
$48k

3) White/Black E93 2009 (current iDrive controls)
DCT, tech pkg, Aluminum trim, 19" rims, cold pkg
CPO extended warranty uncertain
49,xxx miles
$50k

Thanks in advance!

[Technic]

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

OK, let me reword that... you can spend $10K more and get a new e92 (a real M3)... that's what I would do.

... that's what I thought that you meant. But the OP seems to be fixed on an E93 M3.

[Moxie]

Between these three & all other things equal - I too would go for the SG with less miles. Be sure you check each one's condition to check for abuse.

[calintexas]

• I think all US cars have the smokers package.
• All things being equal, the NAV and Idrive is a lot better on the 2009+ cars.
• The cars have been very reliable so far, but I don't think it's wise to own one without a warranty. The long term reliability of the DCT is a big and potentially very costly unknown.

[FVM3]

the first one

[Kians313]

Originally Posted by Technic

... that's what I thought that you meant. But the OP seems to be fixed on an E93 M3.

haha.. thanks for the pointers... yea.. I do agree with a E92, and gave this some thought... but bottom line was I started to search for a convertible that the family can cruise around in that I could also have some fun driving...

But i am curious to know more about the Euro delivery you guys refer to... whats the diff?

[Totti]

Originally Posted by Kians313

haha.. thanks for the pointers... yea.. I do agree with a E92, and gave this some thought... but bottom line was I started to search for a convertible that the family can cruise around in that I could also have some fun driving...

But i am curious to know more about the Euro delivery you guys refer to... whats the diff?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=m3+european+delivery

[AngelinIsRich08]

Choice #2

[calintexas]

Originally Posted by Totti

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=m3+european+delivery

As useful as the link is:

• I think the savings is about 7%
• You have to pay for your trip
• It likely makes buying from one of our site sponsors like GOLFFRR or eurocarsonline easier. You can find them both in the pricing forum (http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=76). Either or both will be happy to give you a quote on a new M3 exactly the way you want it

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[positiveions]

i think 2009 have upgraded navigation system. Something to think about

[JohnnyRoaster]

Take about 7% off for US dealer's invoice and then another 7% off for Euro Delivery invoice. You should be able to get about $500 over ED invoice if you do your homework. You will have an expensive trip but one you will never forget.

[drey]

Certain build dates going back two or three years have experienced the occasional failure of main bearings, if I recall correctly, the first indication of which is a ticking sound...

Do a search on this site (there have been at least a couple of threads) and find out what the build dates are to be wary of, then factor this into your decision.

[Kians313]

Thanks for the advice.. that's quite concerning...

Also found out #1 was a BMW buy-back due to transmission issues. Claimed to be fixed but should I be concerned?

[calintexas]

Originally Posted by Kians313

Thanks for the advice.. that's quite concerning...

Also found out #1 was a BMW buy-back due to transmission issues. Claimed to be fixed but should I be concerned?

• The bearing problem has only been reported in the forums on a very small number of cars. If it was happening in any volume we'd hear about it.
• There were a number of issues with the early DCT's which software changes have resolved (see the sticky thread at the top of this forum). A very few people have complained about very odd behavior of their DCT transmissions which could be a concern. If you are interested in the car, find out what the specific complaints were and how they were resolved.