wait for New Model Change or buy now?

BMWftw · 10-13-2011, 01:15 AM

Hey guys,

I am torn right now. Don't know if I should buy the 2011/2012 M3 E92 or wait for the model change in a year. If I get it now, the car will be an old model in a years time.

What do you think I should do?

-=Hot|Ice=- · 10-13-2011, 01:26 AM

Now! The ///M Divison has gone mad and is replacing high revving engines with turbo's. How can you resist the V8? This is THE LAST N/A M car for awhile. I'd want to be a part of that. No matter how good the next M3 is...it's not going to be as special as the e9x.

luis_m3 · 10-13-2011, 01:56 AM

I love my current E90 and don't think I would be "upgrading" to a V6 Turbo...

Not much help, but you get my point.

brava09 · 10-13-2011, 03:39 AM

Buy now a slightly used low mileage one, a 2009/2010. A large part of the initial depreciation is gone, and you can enjoy the V8 M3 for the next 3 years until the new model shows-up, not earlier than 2014.

Then trade it in for the new model if you'll like it that much.

alpina527 · 10-13-2011, 03:56 AM

No brainer, buy an E9* S65 and enjoy the fantastic engine.

As above, the new 3 series will be out in a year or so but the M3 will not hit the market until 2014

BMWftw · 10-13-2011, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by alpina527

No brainer, buy an E9* S65 and enjoy the fantastic engine.

As above, the new 3 series will be out in a year or so but the M3 will not hit the market until 2014

Noob question: Whats S65?

Rmitchell248 · 10-13-2011, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWftw

Noob question: Whats S65?

the engine in the m3

boarchicken · 10-13-2011, 04:37 AM

no brainer get the e9x m3!
btw anyone know a 09 e92 for sale? i recently submitted a post check it out. your feedback is much appreciated!

creepy coupe · 10-13-2011, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luis_m3

I love my current E90 and don't think I would be "upgrading" to a V6 Turbo...

Not much help, but you get my point.

A V6?

penny31 · 10-13-2011, 05:13 AM

i say wait. when the e46 was out.. everyone said the e92 was gona be no good.. that the engine should be a 6 cylinder and about the weight and how it sold out to be more luxurious.

but look at the e92 now. its an amazing car. the M engineers know what they are doing and there is no doubt in my mind that the next generation m3 will be better than this one. they are professionals with a history of making every new generation better than the last compared to forum members who are jumping the gun and making invalid assumptions without knowing anything about the car.

SamS · 10-13-2011, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWftw

Hey guys,

I am torn right now. Don't know if I should buy the 2011/2012 M3 E92 or wait for the model change in a year. If I get it now, the car will be an old model in a years time.

What do you think I should do?

It will likely be 2015 before you can buy a next-gen M3 coupe. Not next year.

MDyDinanM · 10-13-2011, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luis_m3

I love my current E90 and don't think I would be "upgrading" to a V6 Turbo...

Not much help, but you get my point.

+1

I have the M5 w/ a V10. It will be strange for me to go to a V8 TT ...despite it being more powerful...lol

mkoesel · 10-13-2011, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWftw

What do you think I should do?

A smidge more research. It's ok though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamS

It will likely be 2015 before you can buy a next-gen M3 coupe. Not next year.

Lease an M3 today and turn it in for an F8x M4 when it arrives.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-13-2011, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWftw

Hey guys,

I am torn right now. Don't know if I should buy the 2011/2012 M3 E92 or wait for the model change in a year. If I get it now, the car will be an old model in a years time.

What do you think I should do?

Your last chance to purchase a new M3 with a V8 ... the next one will be a V6 special motor now being designed and perfected unfortunately it will have twin turbos (as the rumour has it).

So last chance to purchase the pure V8 so you make the call, for you have to drive and live with it.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-13-2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boarchicken

no brainer get the e9x m3!
btw anyone know a 09 e92 for sale? i recently submitted a post check it out. your feedback is much appreciated!

Here you go have a look ... my recommendation would be to check it out then get yourself a plane ticket purchase it and drive it home ... you love the drive

Found 10 Matches for you to check out

Good Luck!

F82_SID · 10-13-2011, 09:15 AM

I was at the dealership yesterday and my SA said that E9X M3s are flying off the shelf because everybody wants the NA V8 while they can still get them. He said they have not had one on the lot in a long time because all the allocations they get are being sold before they even get here. He says business has been very good lately.

OP, I say you pick up an E9X M3 on a lease or better yet, on the BMW Select plan and then you can upgrade to the new M3 in 3-4 years if you choose too. Yes I said 3 to 4 years. The new M3 will not be out until at least a 2014 model. That means that you could still enjoy an E9X M3 for a few years before it becomes out of date.

Based on the history of BMW, I see 2012 being the last year for the E9X M3 and then there will be no M3 for 2013, and then there may be a 2014 M3/M4 introduced somewhere in spring of 2014.

Nine · 10-13-2011, 09:17 AM

The last model years are typically a lot better than the early model years, therefore until the ZCP M4 comes out, it could be 5 years...(if you wait)..

youngnastyman · 10-13-2011, 09:36 AM

im reminded of the Hitler parody with the 1M..

i wonder if there have been any HPFP probs with the 1M yet?

Grail05 · 10-13-2011, 09:51 AM

here's how i look at it... doesnt matter what you get they will get old... but yes its a little too late to get the m3, for me i could care less if its a high revving v8 i go after for performance if the new one is better id take that...

i am currently parting out the car due to me being bored of it. but still hesitating cause not sure what i want to replace it with... currently i am thinking of

1. 2010 GTR
2. Lotus Exige S260

SamS · 10-13-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine

The last model years are typically a lot better than the early model years, therefore until the ZCP M4 comes out, it could be 5 years...(if you wait)..

Definitely. It's like this with almost all cars. The last 1-2 years of the model often look the best, and have the most features for that generation.

Not to say the F8x won't be better in most respects than the E9x M3, but if someone really likes the body style of the E9x's, now is the best time to buy.

Look what happened with the 2008 M3s. Newer iDrive introduced for 2009, and ZCP in 2010. The 2017 M4 will probably be incredible!

jqsmooth · 10-13-2011, 10:41 AM

Life is too short. I say get the M3 now, and if you like the new one, switch. You don't have that option later unless you buy used.

youngnastyman · 10-13-2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamS

Definitely. It's like this with almost all cars. The last 1-2 years of the model often look the best, and have the most features for that generation.

Not to say the F8x won't be better in most respects than the E9x M3, but if someone really likes the body style of the E9x's, now is the best time to buy.

Look what happened with the 2008 M3s. Newer iDrive introduced for 2009, and ZCP in 2010. The 2017 M4 will probably be incredible!

wish i had new idrive

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luis_m3 Low Pro... 35 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I love my current E90 and don't think I would be "upgrading" to a V6 Turbo... Not much help, but you get my point.
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brava09 Lieutenant Colonel 767 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: M4C xdrive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Buy now a slightly used low mileage one, a 2009/2010. A large part of the initial depreciation is gone, and you can enjoy the V8 M3 for the next 3 years until the new model shows-up, not earlier than 2014. Then trade it in for the new model if you'll like it that much. __________________ 22 M4 Competition xdrive 19 M5 Competition sold 16 F-Type S AWD sold 11 Audi RS5 Misano Red--sold 08 E92 M3 Jerez Black 6MT--sold 08 E92 335i 6MT traded in for M3
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alpina527 Banned 60 Rep 638 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT JZB/FR Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London, England iTrader: (1)	No brainer, buy an E9* S65 and enjoy the fantastic engine. As above, the new 3 series will be out in a year or so but the M3 will not hit the market until 2014
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boarchicken Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: currently g35 2008 sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Glendale iTrader: (0)	no brainer get the e9x m3! btw anyone know a 09 e92 for sale? i recently submitted a post check it out. your feedback is much appreciated!
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penny31 Lieutenant 49 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 2016 m4 - Austin Yellow Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i say wait. when the e46 was out.. everyone said the e92 was gona be no good.. that the engine should be a 6 cylinder and about the weight and how it sold out to be more luxurious. but look at the e92 now. its an amazing car. the M engineers know what they are doing and there is no doubt in my mind that the next generation m3 will be better than this one. they are professionals with a history of making every new generation better than the last compared to forum members who are jumping the gun and making invalid assumptions without knowing anything about the car. __________________ e92 m3 Melbourne Red 6 speed
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F82_SID Brigadier General 207 Rep 3,153 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C 6mt HK Silver Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO. USA iTrader: (2)	I was at the dealership yesterday and my SA said that E9X M3s are flying off the shelf because everybody wants the NA V8 while they can still get them. He said they have not had one on the lot in a long time because all the allocations they get are being sold before they even get here. He says business has been very good lately. OP, I say you pick up an E9X M3 on a lease or better yet, on the BMW Select plan and then you can upgrade to the new M3 in 3-4 years if you choose too. Yes I said 3 to 4 years. The new M3 will not be out until at least a 2014 model. That means that you could still enjoy an E9X M3 for a few years before it becomes out of date. Based on the history of BMW, I see 2012 being the last year for the E9X M3 and then there will be no M3 for 2013, and then there may be a 2014 M3/M4 introduced somewhere in spring of 2014. __________________ 2011/E92/M3/MR/BB/ZCV/ZP2/EDC/2MT Last edited by F82_SID; 10-13-2011 at 09:20 AM..
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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)	The last model years are typically a lot better than the early model years, therefore until the ZCP M4 comes out, it could be 5 years...(if you wait)..
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	here's how i look at it... doesnt matter what you get they will get old... but yes its a little too late to get the m3, for me i could care less if its a high revving v8 i go after for performance if the new one is better id take that... i am currently parting out the car due to me being bored of it. but still hesitating cause not sure what i want to replace it with... currently i am thinking of 1. 2010 GTR 2. Lotus Exige S260 __________________
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jqsmooth Captain 159 Rep 773 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	Life is too short. I say get the M3 now, and if you like the new one, switch. You don't have that option later unless you buy used. __________________ 2008 E64 M6 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red - 145k and Totaled. 2012 Toyota Prius C - 145k and Totaled. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totaled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP.
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