Debating on an M3

Paul W 1138 · 05-11-2012, 11:01 AM

Hi guys -

I could use some advice and suggestions. Currently, I'm leasing a 2011 135i (DCT), which runs out next November. Love the car, but want to purchase something next level. I live in NY (about 35 miles north of the city) and put Blizzaks on for the winter and had no issue. Here's my questions. Thoughts on purchasing a new M3 (which i believe the new engine version will be available when my lease runs out) or a Cayman S? This will be my only car and I do track it a few times a year. I know the Cayman isn't as practical due to it's size but i'm a bachelor and 2 seats are plenty. Rarely had anyone in the backseats of the 135i.

Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Paul

pharmdphd98 · 05-11-2012, 11:18 AM

M3 will likely be a better winter car than the Cayman. You might want to avoid the first year of the new model M3.

THE TECH · 05-11-2012, 11:24 AM

Already a thread on this.

yoelev · 05-11-2012, 11:47 AM

135i has a DCT?

parky1215 · 05-11-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pharmdphd98

M3 will likely be a better winter car than the Cayman. You might want to avoid the first year of the new model M3.

Agree on this. I was debating between E92/F80 M3. I decide to get E92 for its awesome V8 engine and known long term reliability.
Plus, many mods are already available for current generation.

M3Denver · 05-11-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

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Originally Posted by pharmdphd98

M3 will likely be a better winter car than the Cayman. You might want to avoid the first year of the new model M3.

Agree on this. I was debating between E92/F80 M3. I decide to get E92 for its awesome V8 engine and known long term reliability.
Plus, many mods are already available for current generation.

E92 it has been said the turbo model m3 won't be hitting here until 2014 most likely
Also a 1m is nice

Nine · 05-11-2012, 12:16 PM

If I were in your shoes, I would wait until both the new Cayman and the new M3 come out. It sounds like you don't have your heart set on anything yet, wait until that happens before you buy.

Before I buy a car, I have obsessed over it for months, researched everything and will settle for nothing else.

JZBDCT · 05-11-2012, 01:01 PM

My cayman S is cougar bait. My gf teased me all the time that these broads kept following me around. =)

05-11-2012, 11:01 AM	#1
Paul W 1138 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Debating on an M3 Hi guys - I could use some advice and suggestions. Currently, I'm leasing a 2011 135i (DCT), which runs out next November. Love the car, but want to purchase something next level. I live in NY (about 35 miles north of the city) and put Blizzaks on for the winter and had no issue. Here's my questions. Thoughts on purchasing a new M3 (which i believe the new engine version will be available when my lease runs out) or a Cayman S? This will be my only car and I do track it a few times a year. I know the Cayman isn't as practical due to it's size but i'm a bachelor and 2 seats are plenty. Rarely had anyone in the backseats of the 135i. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Paul
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pharmdphd98 PharM3 18 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	M3 will likely be a better winter car than the Cayman. You might want to avoid the first year of the new model M3.
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	Already a thread on this.
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yoelev First Lieutenant 19 Rep 366 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	135i has a DCT? __________________
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05-11-2012, 12:16 PM	#7
Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	If I were in your shoes, I would wait until both the new Cayman and the new M3 come out. It sounds like you don't have your heart set on anything yet, wait until that happens before you buy. Before I buy a car, I have obsessed over it for months, researched everything and will settle for nothing else.
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JZBDCT Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 214 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: yonder iTrader: (0)	My cayman S is cougar bait. My gf teased me all the time that these broads kept following me around. =) __________________ 2012 BMW M3 Coupe JZB/Fox Red DCT ZCP. Vorsteiner Double Sided Carbon Fiber CSL Boot Lid. Paint Match Grills, Side markers, Reflectors. Carbon Fiber Splitters. Lux Angel Eyes. Custom Rear Section Exhaust with valves. Next mod: Valentine 1
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