what year M3 to buy???

str8nm · 01-21-2011, 01:00 PM

If you were moving from a 335 to the M3 with the intent on buying pre-owned and modding the ever loving hell out of the M3...what year M3 would you purchase? Why?

Nine · 01-21-2011, 01:02 PM

If price wasn't a big deal, there are a bunch of 2011 ZCPcoupes hanging out there in the preowned market.

If price is a big deal, buy a 2008 bare-bones m3 for around 42-45 and save 10-15k.

James T. Kirk · 01-21-2011, 01:22 PM

I'm very into the most current tech possible. The 2011 has alot of nice upgrades that I wouldn't want to live without.

Having said that, it all depends on your focus. You can go fully-loaded with a slightly used 2011 with DCT. Or you could go barebones 2008 6MT with no navi and save your money for modding the hell out of it.

The i-Drive upgrade that happened in 2010 was a big improvement over the old 08-09 design, but the internal upgrades have been incrementally getting better every year.

sensi09 · 01-21-2011, 01:34 PM

Newer is better, but if it was between say an '09 and '10, I'd choose the one with less miles.

If you're going to mod it, you can forego options like ZCP and maybe tech.

AMPowerJ · 01-21-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by James T. Kirk

The i-Drive upgrade that happened in 2010 was a big improvement over the old 08-09 design, but the internal upgrades have been incrementally getting better every year.

The iDrive update happened in 2009 with the LCI update on the E90.

James T. Kirk · 01-21-2011, 02:16 PM

^ Thank you. I stand corrected.

hemi to e90 · 01-21-2011, 02:20 PM

wait really?

no one has mentioned that this is the wrong section yet?

nebz · 01-21-2011, 02:59 PM

get a 09 for the new idrive!

T.J. · 01-21-2011, 03:18 PM

I got an 08 E90 last week with under 21k miles that was well equipped (Jerez Black, Premium, Technology, Heated Seats, iPod, HD radio, enhanced premium sound) for cheaper than you are claiming the barebones version to be.

WCM3 · 01-21-2011, 03:23 PM

Get an 09. Most likely the cheaper alternative to the 10/11s and has the updated iDrive. I think the updated iDrive knob makes a huge difference. And I've tried both!

You can use the money saved from the 10/11s and buy yourself some sweet upgrades.

rjd598 · 01-21-2011, 04:55 PM

I agree with what others have said. Get an 09 with the options you want and you'll still save alot of money to get some good mods on your car.

J BONE · 01-21-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WCM3

Get an 09. Most likely the cheaper alternative to the 10/11s and has the updated iDrive. I think the updated iDrive knob makes a huge difference. And I've tried both!

You can use the money saved from the 10/11s and buy yourself some sweet upgrades.

+1

anthony @ eas · 01-21-2011, 06:08 PM

+1 on getting an 09+ if you get iDrive.

dcgolfdr · 01-21-2011, 06:41 PM

08 stripper, who needs all that extra shit anyway!!!

PKL · 01-21-2011, 08:09 PM

this is a photo/video??

Polarcharger · 01-21-2011, 10:25 PM

Modifying a 2004 CSL or 1995 LTW would be unacceptable, so I'd go with a 2005 or 2006 ZCP.

Chowster · 01-21-2011, 10:40 PM

OP! Interesting user name... My E60.net forum name is Str8n'em!

str8nm · 01-24-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chowster

OP! Interesting user name... My E60.net forum name is Str8n'em!

cool...are you an orthodontist?

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Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	If price wasn't a big deal, there are a bunch of 2011 ZCPcoupes hanging out there in the preowned market. If price is a big deal, buy a 2008 bare-bones m3 for around 42-45 and save 10-15k.
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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	I'm very into the most current tech possible. The 2011 has alot of nice upgrades that I wouldn't want to live without. Having said that, it all depends on your focus. You can go fully-loaded with a slightly used 2011 with DCT. Or you could go barebones 2008 6MT with no navi and save your money for modding the hell out of it. The i-Drive upgrade that happened in 2010 was a big improvement over the old 08-09 design, but the internal upgrades have been incrementally getting better every year. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)
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sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	Newer is better, but if it was between say an '09 and '10, I'd choose the one with less miles. If you're going to mod it, you can forego options like ZCP and maybe tech.
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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	^ Thank you. I stand corrected. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)
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nebz Captain 21 Rep 684 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc iTrader: (6)	get a 09 for the new idrive!
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WCM3 Î canŧ főcus mŷ attėntĭon 72 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: 13 Rubicon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Morgantown, Pa iTrader: (7)	Get an 09. Most likely the cheaper alternative to the 10/11s and has the updated iDrive. I think the updated iDrive knob makes a huge difference. And I've tried both! You can use the money saved from the 10/11s and buy yourself some sweet upgrades. __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe - Individual Fire Orange/Black Novillo Extended Leather, 6MT, Mode Carbon, Eisenmann Race, BBS CH-R, BC Coil-overs (Sold) 1995 M3 Coupe - Avus/Hurricane, AEM EMS, Precision Turbo, Boostlogic, H&R, Fikse FM/5, MaxVelocity, Maximum PSI, 20% Tint, etc etc..(Sold) 2009 M3 Coupe - AW/Fox Red, 6MT, Carbon Roof, Shadow Trim, etc (Sold)
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