Good Bye M3

THEGERMAN · 03-07-2011, 07:45 PM

So, after a long decission making time and pain with self, I broke down and decided its time. Currently undergoing paperwork. Selling my 09 M3 coupe... for a 2006 blue M5.... Reason being. Its only got 7k Miles on it. And that is in my opinion a deal I could not refuse. Hell, the car has way less miles than I put on my car so far. lol. So yeah. There you have it. Comments a welcome. Please. I would like to know what you think. Good and/or bad. Hope more good than bad... lol. Here is a sample of what awaits me when I come back from leave. Currently in Korea.

THE GERMAN

abbar · 03-07-2011, 07:49 PM

I woulda stuck with the m3
but to each his own
Enjoy it in good health, shes a beauty!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 03-07-2011, 08:01 PM

Enjoy your new car and thanks for serving

I just traded my Z4 35i for a M3 e92 2011. The Z4 was nice, however the RFT are a nightmare also I lost 2 rear wheels to cracks so never again RFT they are much to stiff.

Perhaps in 2012 the M3 will come with RFT like all others who knows.

As for your M3 I too sold my M3 (was a e46) last year in the spring, I missed it ever since so here I go picking up my M3 in a couple of days.

Cheers,

Rolf-Dieter

cwidjojo · 03-07-2011, 08:47 PM

shouldve kept in mind that the car is 5 years old!

inter1032 · 03-07-2011, 09:23 PM

does it have a warranty?
a few local guys have had some smg problems and it wasnt cheap

edcvin · 03-07-2011, 09:24 PM

Nice car. Good luck!

-Vin

Echo M3 · 03-07-2011, 09:36 PM

Beautiful M5, but I would have tried to trade into a newer (08 or 09) M5. Not to alarm you, but I have read a few comments suggesting reliability issues on M5's from '06 and before.

Snow M3 · 03-08-2011, 12:04 AM

M3 for sure but I'm not much for sedans, though I've had them (not by choice).
The new M5 should be coming soon. I'd rather have the newer model of almost any car. Nonetheless, a nice car. I also thank you for serving in the military.

MTV · 03-08-2011, 12:42 AM

E60 M5 is my favorite car. Great choice.

You're gonna love that V10

domin_8 · 03-08-2011, 01:52 AM

she is a real beast! lowering is a must and also exhaust system

m3_love · 03-08-2011, 02:43 AM

Keep an keep eye on the maintenance, like everyone points out, since it's an 6 year old car, other than that, great switch (personally I enjoy the more nimble M3), as long as you enjoy it, it's all that matters. The high revving V10 has great top end, I'm sure you'll grow to love it soon enough.

FStop7 · 03-08-2011, 03:55 AM

7k miles in SC? Hope it's not a car from the driving school.

M3Fool · 03-08-2011, 05:03 AM

Congrats........ I LOVE the E60 M5. Would have been my first choice if I could have found one I could afford. As far as it not being very nimble.......... watch some of the ring taxi videos and correct yourselves. Very nimble for its great size.

Rshane · 03-08-2011, 06:04 AM

Congrats. Those sound badaass wıth a good exhaust. Enjoy and try not to beat up on too many M3´s

Kyoshi71 · 03-08-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by THEGERMAN

So, after a long decission making time and pain with self, I broke down and decided its time. Currently undergoing paperwork. Selling my 09 M3 coupe... for a 2006 blue M5.... Reason being. Its only got 7k Miles on it. And that is in my opinion a deal I could not refuse. Hell, the car has way less miles than I put on my car so far. lol. So yeah. There you have it. Comments a welcome. Please. I would like to know what you think. Good and/or bad. Hope more good than bad... lol. Here is a sample of what awaits me when I come back from leave. Currently in Korea.

THE GERMAN

The M5 is sick. Enjoy it man

Say hello to Gustav for me, will ya?

clubspec330i · 03-08-2011, 08:38 AM

Good trade...

I went the other way around...

I traded my '06 for '08 M3 when it first came out. Just be careful about the tranny, that is the only thing I can warn you. Otherwise, it is a great car par none.

I do miss the exotic exhaust sound from times to times. However, I don't miss 1/2 tank a day kind of deal. Though, my wife liked M5 more because of the comfort on a long road trip.

Enjoy the car!

Nate@IND · 03-08-2011, 09:11 AM

Good bye gas money

just j/k enjoy the new ride.

mdosu · 03-08-2011, 05:01 PM

wow, fantastic trade! I think the M5 is one of the best GT cars of all time!

Personally, I would have waited until the new M5 came out then pick up a E60 M5 when people start upgrading, by that time maybe the price will be right for an 08 model, and you'll have more warrenty under your belt?

persian54 · 03-08-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

wow, fantastic trade! I think the M5 is one of the best GT cars of all time!

Personally, I would have waited until the new M5 came out then pick up a E60 M5 when people start upgrading, by that time maybe the price will be right for an 08 model, and you'll have more warrenty under your belt?

i doubt any of those would have had only 7k miles on it

Olagüe · 03-10-2011, 07:02 AM

nice color & great car!

VSmotorsports · 03-10-2011, 11:06 AM

Nice Love the V10. I miss ours everyday

TK-421 · 03-10-2011, 11:35 AM

if i were in your shoes, i'd do the exact same thing. you'd better do some exhaust work to it - it's a crime not to

03-07-2011, 07:45 PM	#1
THEGERMAN Private First Class 35 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe, 6-Speed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Blythewood, South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Good Bye M3 So, after a long decission making time and pain with self, I broke down and decided its time. Currently undergoing paperwork. Selling my 09 M3 coupe... for a 2006 blue M5.... Reason being. Its only got 7k Miles on it. And that is in my opinion a deal I could not refuse. Hell, the car has way less miles than I put on my car so far. lol. So yeah. There you have it. Comments a welcome. Please. I would like to know what you think. Good and/or bad. Hope more good than bad... lol. Here is a sample of what awaits me when I come back from leave. Currently in Korea. THE GERMAN Attached Images __________________ ---Street-Racing is not a crime---
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03-07-2011, 07:49 PM	#2
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03-07-2011, 08:47 PM	#4
cwidjojo First Lieutenant 29 Rep 352 Posts Drives: Sparkling Graphite E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indonesia/San Francisco iTrader: (1)	shouldve kept in mind that the car is 5 years old!
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03-07-2011, 09:23 PM	#5
inter1032 Major 31 Rep 1,460 Posts Drives: 2013 m3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: boston iTrader: (0)	does it have a warranty? a few local guys have had some smg problems and it wasnt cheap
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edcvin Captain 120 Rep 880 Posts Drives: 2006 M5 \| 2011 M3 \| 2020 X3M Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Nice car. Good luck! -Vin
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03-07-2011, 09:36 PM	#7
Echo M3 Major 123 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Beautiful M5, but I would have tried to trade into a newer (08 or 09) M5. Not to alarm you, but I have read a few comments suggesting reliability issues on M5's from '06 and before.
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03-08-2011, 12:04 AM	#8
Snow M3 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe ZCT MW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Utah, USA iTrader: (0)	M3 for sure but I'm not much for sedans, though I've had them (not by choice). The new M5 should be coming soon. I'd rather have the newer model of almost any car. Nonetheless, a nice car. I also thank you for serving in the military. __________________ SNOW M3 2011 M3 ZCT DCT MW Bamboo Mods: CF Rear Spoiler, CF Hood Vents, CF Reflectors, CF Mirrors, CF Front Lip Spoiler, CF Kidney Grilles, CF Steering Wheel Faceplate, CF eBrake Handle
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MTV Banned 241 Rep 1,906 Posts Drives: E60 M5, Volvo S60R Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	E60 M5 is my favorite car. Great choice. You're gonna love that V10
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domin_8 New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2006 Lexus GS430 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	she is a real beast! lowering is a must and also exhaust system
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03-08-2011, 02:43 AM	#11
m3_love Lieutenant Colonel 334 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Keep an keep eye on the maintenance, like everyone points out, since it's an 6 year old car, other than that, great switch (personally I enjoy the more nimble M3), as long as you enjoy it, it's all that matters. The high revving V10 has great top end, I'm sure you'll grow to love it soon enough. __________________ Gone but never forgotten: e92 M3 l 6MT - OEM++ e46 M3 l 6MT - OEM+ e90 M3 l 6MT - OEM++ e92 335i l Auto - the list is too long...
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M3Fool Loves FFDP 49 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 SOLD 11 5.0 'Stang Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Congrats........ I LOVE the E60 M5. Would have been my first choice if I could have found one I could afford. As far as it not being very nimble.......... watch some of the ring taxi videos and correct yourselves. Very nimble for its great size. __________________ Glory may be fleeting, but mediocrity ensures anonymity...
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03-08-2011, 06:04 AM	#14
Rshane M-Flight Member 37 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Congrats. Those sound badaass wıth a good exhaust. Enjoy and try not to beat up on too many M3´s __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
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03-08-2011, 08:38 AM	#16
clubspec330i First Lieutenant 71 Rep 396 Posts Drives: MG F39, CB F86, MB 911T Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	Good trade... I went the other way around... I traded my '06 for '08 M3 when it first came out. Just be careful about the tranny, that is the only thing I can warn you. Otherwise, it is a great car par none. I do miss the exotic exhaust sound from times to times. However, I don't miss 1/2 tank a day kind of deal. Though, my wife liked M5 more because of the comfort on a long road trip. Enjoy the car!
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	wow, fantastic trade! I think the M5 is one of the best GT cars of all time! Personally, I would have waited until the new M5 came out then pick up a E60 M5 when people start upgrading, by that time maybe the price will be right for an 08 model, and you'll have more warrenty under your belt?
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Olagüe Brigadier General 106 Rep 4,502 Posts Drives: 333i e92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	nice color & great car!
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VSmotorsports Lieutenant Colonel 156 Rep 1,624 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Schaumburg, IL iTrader: (3)	Nice Love the V10. I miss ours everyday
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 573 Rep 4,759 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	if i were in your shoes, i'd do the exact same thing. you'd better do some exhaust work to it - it's a crime not to
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