20 year old, want to buy 2008 e92

rrinorl · 01-24-2013, 11:17 AM

E46? Why hasn't anyone recommended getting a 135i? With a tune(only 400$ for jb4) you can beat the m3, its lighter, and you can get ones cpo with some form of warranty for around 25kish. Add a few more mods and you would be destroying cars worth way more and be in something around 09+.

I actually drove a e92 m3 of the same year as my car a couple months back and while the v8 sounded nice and the handling was definitely more solid, i actually liked the powerband in the n54 a lot better cause it has more usable torque around town. It also has better gas mileage.

euro* · 01-24-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rrinorl

E46? Why hasn't anyone recommended getting a 135i? With a tune(only 400$ for jb4) you can beat the m3, its lighter, and you can get ones cpo with some form of warranty for around 25kish. Add a few more mods and you would be destroying cars worth way more and be in something around 09+.

I actually drove a e92 m3 of the same year as my car a couple months back and while the v8 sounded nice and the handling was definitely more solid, i actually liked the powerband in the n54 a lot better cause it has more usable torque around town. It also has better gas mileage.

Because 135's are fugly

E46 m3 > 135i

24601 · 01-24-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

I guess that depends on the parents, and culture. We are conditioned to move out after high school (in Germany as well, after military service), but other countries and cultures live together for a long time, many generations under one roof. Not my idea of an ideal living situation, but for many it is normal and expected.

Not sure that applies to the OP, but if his parents are cool with him driving an M3 and living at home what's the problem?

Very well put Plutonium.

I live at home (and not ashamed of it.) Here in Hawaii most families live under one roof (with remodel) since the home prices are so high, typically $1m for a standard residence. Cost of living aside, I enjoy being close to my family and dogs.

My parents were against it at first but after a few weeks and drives they love the M3. Of the 30 cars I've owned they say this one is best and is a keeper.

Transfer · 01-24-2013, 12:00 PM

Hooray for E46.

Pr0n:

Simma · 01-24-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

If people didn't come here making threads like this then no advice would need to be given. Can't put the cart before the horse.

Your comments always seem to amaze me. Especially coming from a Vendor. Why are you so negative? Just asking ...

Vic311 · 01-24-2013, 12:02 PM

THE TECH · 01-24-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Simma

Your comments always seem to amaze me. Especially coming from a Vendor. Why are you so negative? Just asking ...

I like to keep you on your toes. Seriously though, I often wonder why people think vendors should pander to everyone. I'm an enthusiast just like everyone else, with an opinion like everyone else. I am honest and up front, period.

Yugo · 01-24-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

Hooray for E46.

Pr0n:

e46 CSL

, best car BMW ever produced!

Maximusdafarmer · 01-24-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by v_bimmer

Because 135's are fugly

E46 m3 > 135i

I am not a big fan of these 1 series either... a 335 would be a nice alternative though

JC919 · 01-24-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I think it will be close. I think you should consider something with more wiggle room. Everytime I hear someone wanting a 2008 it tells me that they can't afford one so they're looking for the oldest one out there for cheap.

Or maybe he justs wants to buy my car b/c its both an '08 and high mileage.

W/// · 01-24-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Simma

Your comments always seem to amaze me. Especially coming from a Vendor. Why are you so negative? Just asking ...

Not sure how that's being negative. If you have to ask if you can afford an M3 (which IMO, the OP can't. Not with parts costing the way they do on this car.

///M3THOD · 01-24-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I like to keep you on your toes. Seriously though, I often wonder why people think vendors should pander to everyone. I'm an enthusiast just like everyone else, with an opinion like everyone else. I am honest and up front, period.

You PANDERER!!

THE TECH · 01-24-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M3THOD

You PANDERER!!

I like to pandarize!

SVH · 01-24-2013, 01:39 PM

Lady: Do you drink?
Man: Yes
Lady: How much a day?
Man: 3 x 6 packs
Lady: How much per 6 pack
Man: about $10.00
Lady: And how long have you been drinking?
Man: 15 years
Lady: So 1 x 6 pack cost $10.00 and you have 3 packs a day which puts your spending each month at $900. In one year, it would be $10,800 correct?
Man: Correct
Lady: If in 1 year you spend $10,800 not accounting for inflation, the past 15 years puts your spending at $162,000 correct?
Man: Correct
Lady: Do you know that if you hadn't drank, that money could have been put in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound interest for the past 15 years, you could have now bought a Ferrari?
Man: Do you drink?
Lady: No
Man: Where's your ******** ferrari then?

Go for it....

Lorde · 01-24-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I like to keep you on your toes. Seriously though, I often wonder why people think vendors should pander to everyone. I'm an enthusiast just like everyone else, with an opinion like everyone else. I am honest and up front, period.

+1

Vendors don't come here to make internet friends.

I am also more likely to buy from a vendor that tells me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear.

24601 · 01-24-2013, 03:41 PM

awesome thread. very entertaining.

Cheers!

Vic311 · 01-24-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I like to keep you on your toes. Seriously though, I often wonder why people think vendors should pander to everyone. I'm an enthusiast just like everyone else, with an opinion like everyone else. I am honest and up front, period.

Correction..enthusiast turned vendor..you are on the other team now..act accordingly..

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dtmwerksm3 · 01-24-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I think it will be close. I think you should consider something with more wiggle room. Everytime I hear someone wanting a 2008 it tells me that they can't afford one so they're looking for the oldest one out there for cheap.

Agreed.

carlfan · 01-24-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_Baron

The M3 is not a lady getter....dick magnet is more like it.

Agree. M3 or 328's are basically the same car for non car fans.

You would think that an even more expensive car such as a 911 Turbo S would be more of a lady getter, but its not. I have a friend who owns one, and he admits that he spent the $180k to impress the ladies, but it's only guys that approach him.

Vic311 · 01-24-2013, 09:18 PM

At 20 years old I think the ladys would be impressed that OP had "a" car..let alone an M3..

Maximusdafarmer · 01-24-2013, 11:47 PM

Or they found a low mileage 2008 in mint condition with the 2011+ headlights and tails already upgraded and said... well since i'm just going to change everything else off anyway..

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SVH First Lieutenant 152 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2016 328i & 2011-e93 TT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Lady: Do you drink? Man: Yes Lady: How much a day? Man: 3 x 6 packs Lady: How much per 6 pack Man: about $10.00 Lady: And how long have you been drinking? Man: 15 years Lady: So 1 x 6 pack cost $10.00 and you have 3 packs a day which puts your spending each month at $900. In one year, it would be $10,800 correct? Man: Correct Lady: If in 1 year you spend $10,800 not accounting for inflation, the past 15 years puts your spending at $162,000 correct? Man: Correct Lady: Do you know that if you hadn't drank, that money could have been put in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound interest for the past 15 years, you could have now bought a Ferrari? Man: Do you drink? Lady: No Man: Where's your ******** ferrari then? Go for it....
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Vic311 Banned 42 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	At 20 years old I think the ladys would be impressed that OP had "a" car..let alone an M3..
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