|
|
06-10-2014, 04:29 AM | #1 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 197
Posts |
Choices
Hello All
I've been on the M135 forum until now but I've got the "M" (ish) bug. I've been wanting something white and looking at an M3. I've narrowed it down to two both have usual great spec. But one is a 2011 with low miles and the competition pack and black interior. The other is a 2012 with nearly 35k but is one of the 500 edition models with the red interior. Question being which is the 'better' spec. Does the limited edition outweigh the mileage and comp pack? I'm new to M3s. Drove one first time yesterday and loved it. NA is great. Any comments suggestions, warnings would be great? Phil |
06-10-2014, 07:02 AM | #2 |
Captain
265
Rep 720
Posts |
When you say "red interior", are you referring to Fox Red...extended? So, is the glove box and everything red, or is it black and just the seats red? I have Fox Red on Black seats, which pretty much means that just my center seat cushions are red, while the black surrounds them. Also, there is red in my door cards, surrounded by black.
At any rate, and interior choices aside, if I were you, I think I would personally be more tempted by the earlier lower mileage competition package one. If warranty is a concern, just buy an extended one. You will find many different opinions around here on interior and exterior colors, etc. Good luck! |
Appreciate
0
|
06-10-2014, 07:43 AM | #3 |
Brigadier General
2510
Rep 4,381
Posts |
I don't think one is especially better than the other...in any case the price should reflect any difference in value. I tend to agree with the guy above and would go for the low mileage one - As long as it comes with a proper one years BMW warranty (which you ought to extend every year.) Note that despite manuals being quite rare in the UK they still tend to be worth less than a DCT.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-10-2014, 09:13 AM | #4 |
Lieutenant
68
Rep 401
Posts
Drives: 2012 911GTS & 2014 X1
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SW FL
|
I'd get the 11 - lower mileage and better options.
Edit: I made the same move, 135i to M3, and couldn't be happier! |
Appreciate
0
|
06-10-2014, 09:16 AM | #5 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
814
Rep 1,672
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-10-2014, 09:27 AM | #7 |
Lieutenant Colonel
187
Rep 1,755
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-10-2014, 04:58 PM | #9 |
Major
37
Rep 1,440
Posts
Drives: '10 Legacy, '07 Kia Sorrento
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: ...location, location?
|
Not really, no. With the exceptions of two-tone interiors (like the one you described) and the 'edition' models.
__________________
try { Life.Live(); } catch (Experience exp) { Console.WriteLine(exp.ToString(); } finally { Brian.Dispose(); }
"There are only 10 kinds of people in the world; those that read binary, and those that don't." |
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2014, 04:34 AM | #10 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 197
Posts |
Hey all
Getting the 2011 with 15k subject to agreeing the deal. Never really looked at mineral white before but it's awesome. Really nice in the sun. Thanks for the input. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2014, 07:14 AM | #12 |
Lieutenant
68
Rep 401
Posts
Drives: 2012 911GTS & 2014 X1
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SW FL
|
The wifes '13 328i is mineral white, it's really easy to keep clean and looks sharp with dark tinted windows
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2014, 07:19 AM | #13 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 197
Posts |
That's good to know. It was actually in the show room when I went down and was gleaming. I then asked to take it out to drive it (not unreasonable but they weren't keen to let me anyway) and when I got back it was covered in all sorts and looked like it needed a wash again. So good to know its easy to keep clean. Which wax do you use on it? Thinking of getting the swissvax wax for white cars. Any views?
Roll on Saturday morning! Will be sad to see the M135 go as it's wicked. But the Mrs won't let me keep both. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2014, 08:04 AM | #14 | |
Lieutenant
68
Rep 401
Posts
Drives: 2012 911GTS & 2014 X1
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SW FL
|
Quote:
I use their paint cleaner, nanowax, the detailer and the quick wax. Their wheel cleaner is also very good, buy it in bulk, you'll need tons of it LOL. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2014, 10:34 AM | #15 |
Private First Class
22
Rep 184
Posts |
Congrats! I just got a MW 2011 myself. I didn't really pay close enough attention to the pictures, and thought I was going to look at an Alpine White. Once I saw it in person it took a few mins to grow on me.
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2014, 02:09 PM | #16 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 197
Posts |
You too! I've never had anything other various shades of blue bmw before. But this colour has really got me on the M. You need to look at it a bit to see the metallicness of it but once you've got it it's lovely.
38 hours or two sleeps to go! Already booked a table at a nice place (a long way from the dealer) for lunch on Saturday and planning a surprise weekend away for the missus at the other end of the county the weekend after! Lol. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2014, 02:58 PM | #17 | |
Global Moderator
6377
Rep 2,309
Posts
Drives: E90 M3 6MT
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: USA
|
Quote:
These are subtle upgrades, yes, but perhaps the Edition model might warrant more desirability in the UK market in the future. So your answer comes down to your ownership habits. If you're planning on modifying the car and giving it a daily beating, i'd take the "regular" 2011 with comp. pack. If you're keeping the car mostly stock, OEM+, etc. then the Edition model might be a good choice. Still, unless exclusivity & collect-ability is a factor, I would give the edge to the 2011 comp. pack because of the lower miles and a late model 2011 is identical in spec to a 2012 given they are optioned the same (see below). Depends on the build date. MY2011.75 is virtually identical to MY2012. From my previous post: The MY2011 ran from March 2010~September 2011 Various changes throughout, although very miscellaneous to most. But as a prospective buyer, you should know the differences. 03/2010~08/2010: 2011 -E92/93 gets LCI tail lamps (E90 already got LCI lights as of MY2009 09/08 build) -Competition package (ZCP) added as an option for E90/92 -Mineral white added as a color option for post 06/2010 builds. 09/2010~02/2011: 2011.5 Many threads reference the 2011.5 as the "September Changes". For the M3, this includes: -Automatic start/stop function added -Additional bluetooth & smartphone connectivity, including bluetooth audio streaming (Combox) -The aforementioned mineral white paint option -18-inch Style 219M/260M alloy wheels receive bright silver finish in place of Ferric Grey finish -Manually-adjsutable front seats introduced on E90/92 (USA only) -Bi-color Novillo leather upholstery in two different combinations (Palladium Silver + Black or Fox Red + Black) offered for E90/92 (USA only) 03/2011~09/2011: 2011.75 -BMWApps/BMW Connected Drive added to the iDrive (6NR) The 2011.75 is essentially a 2012 in all but name. The 2012 has the same specs as the 2011.75
__________________
2011.5 E90 ///M3 | 6-Speed Manual | Slicktop | Jerez Black | Fox Red
E9x M3 Press/Media Archives Thread | S65-based Racing Engines Thread |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2014, 03:19 PM | #18 |
Lieutenant
68
Rep 401
Posts
Drives: 2012 911GTS & 2014 X1
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: SW FL
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2014, 04:37 PM | #19 |
Lieutenant
51
Rep 418
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-12-2014, 05:05 PM | #20 |
Global Moderator
6377
Rep 2,309
Posts
Drives: E90 M3 6MT
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: USA
|
Good question.
I'm wondering as well. Technically it should work since 6NR = BMW apps, but who knows, maybe they found a way to screw those with 2011.75's
__________________
2011.5 E90 ///M3 | 6-Speed Manual | Slicktop | Jerez Black | Fox Red
E9x M3 Press/Media Archives Thread | S65-based Racing Engines Thread |
Appreciate
0
|
06-13-2014, 12:51 PM | #21 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 197
Posts |
I had the 135 18 months. I wonder what the record for the quickest 135 to full fat M is?
Can you get apps retrofitted does anyone know? Never bothered about it before but the go pro looks fun. |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|