decent M3 for 27k possible?

[highmodulus]

No. You can get a nice E46 M3 for that price though.

[FVM3]

if you wanna stay with euros , maybe get a nice 335i? Not another vs thread, just saying

[scheherazade]

Originally Posted by rjd598

Stick with the evo

+1

Or roll back one model to the 9. Only car I've ever missed.
Best evo ever.





Also, don't fear getting an old e92 m3.
A car's a car. If you're handy, you can fix whatever yourself.

(So long as it's not some proprietary electronic widget that only special BMW equipment can set up).

IMO, used is best when :
A) ~Year old. Still new, but you don't pay the 'off the lot' loss.
B) Old as possible. Save a wad of cash, beat the sh1t out of it. Have fun all day every day, and don't feel bad about it.





If I were to do an e92, I'd go old as possible, and just race/track/etc it and not even care if non-essentials don't work (broken radio? f that. AC dead? who cares. Runs strong? GREAT.). Take all the saved $ and just put it towards fees, tyres and drive train maintenance.

-scheherazade

[thedge9]

Originally Posted by e92_335i

Hi
Is it possible to find a decent M3 for 27k ??? or should I keep the money and wait for the new one

If you cant afford this model at 40k, how is that going to change in 2 years for a car that is going to go up in base price (by all reports a significant amount)?

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by JAM3S

Its hard to imagine that this car will be under $30k in a yr or two. I still think most people will be priced out because of gas and maintenance though.

not to sound like a prick, but i am not looking forward to owning a car that someone can pick up for under 30k. Even though its used with a high miles. its a e92 m3. i mean 4 weeks ago i just my car and it was priced at 75k. lol

I wish i got a M3 sooner. lol but do plan a short ownership

[F1Venom]

There are several 2006 E46 ZCP M3's for sale that are actually less than $29k. I'd go with one of those over a 150k mile or salvaged E92 any day.

[Trenzik]

You will only find one for 27k with a salvage title or extremely high miles. However in the 30-40k price range. You do have many options.

Best of luck

[CD2534]

You wont find a decent one at that price. Decent will be around 33k - 35k at the lowest. But as this model gets older and the new one is released you'll be able to find one for 27 in the next couple of years.

[FVM3]

once the 4 series comes out, price should drop a bit

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Ezio

not to sound like a prick, but i am not looking forward to owning a car that someone can pick up for under 30k. Even though its used with a high miles. its a e92 m3. i mean 4 weeks ago i just my car and it was priced at 75k. lol

I wish i got a M3 sooner. lol but do plan a short ownership

you shouldnt base anything on that. who cares. you got the last na m3 and its gonna be a better overall car than the new m3/m4. unless you bought it planning to turn around in the next couple years. you might be hosed then.

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

you shouldnt base anything on that. who cares. you got the last na m3 and its gonna be a better overall car than the new m3/m4. unless you bought it planning to turn around in the next couple years. you might be hosed then.

Well i got this car because like you said, its something special.

Another thing of getting this car was the prestige side to it. but when more people can afford it, it brings the prestige thing down. Is normal for anything that starts to get old.

I like to have the newest and baddest thing out. something some "kid" couldn't afford, a big boy toy if you will. Something about the M3 made my WANT to have it over other cars. i really have no regrets, but do see maybe a 3 year ownership. then will probably move to a Porsche.

[FVM3]

Originally Posted by Lute

I think that will depend on how the M4 will be received by drivers

Once a new body style comes out , old ones resale value will drop no matter what.

[Dkhan23]

No even flood damage M3's don't go that low. Save your money and stick with your '93 corolla.

[Dkhan23]

Originally Posted by Ezio

Well i got this car because like you said, its something special.

Another thing of getting this car was the prestige side to it. but when more people can afford it, it brings the prestige thing down. Is normal for anything that starts to get old.

I like to have the newest and baddest thing out. something some "kid" couldn't afford, a big boy toy if you will. Something about the M3 made my WANT to have it over other cars. i really have no regrets, but do see maybe a 3 year ownership. then will probably move to a Porsche.

What age do you classify a "kid"?

[Majin Buu]

Originally Posted by Ezio

Well i got this car because like you said, its something special.

Another thing of getting this car was the prestige side to it. but when more people can afford it, it brings the prestige thing down. Is normal for anything that starts to get old.

I like to have the newest and baddest thing out. something some "kid" couldn't afford, a big boy toy if you will. Something about the M3 made my WANT to have it over other cars. i really have no regrets, but do see maybe a 3 year ownership. then will probably move to a Porsche.

So let me get this straight. You wanted a car that gave you "prestige" and you went ahead and bought a glorified dime a dozen 3 series? And please, no lectures about that "racing inspired" oh so special V8 blah blah blah.

If you want prestige, go get a Bentley or a Ferrari. Or at the very least a 7 series (arguably the only BMW with any traces of prestige left).

[FVM3]

Originally Posted by Ezio

Well i got this car because like you said, its something special.

Another thing of getting this car was the prestige side to it. but when more people can afford it, it brings the prestige thing down. Is normal for anything that starts to get old.

I like to have the newest and baddest thing out. something some "kid" couldn't afford, a big boy toy if you will. Something about the M3 made my WANT to have it over other cars. i really have no regrets, but do see maybe a 3 year ownership. then will probably move to a Porsche.

Kids toys? I always see m3s around town with some kids at their 20s

[ec_E92]

Originally Posted by Ezio

Well i got this car because like you said, its something special.

Another thing of getting this car was the prestige side to it. but when more people can afford it, it brings the prestige thing down. Is normal for anything that starts to get old.

I like to have the newest and baddest thing out. something some "kid" couldn't afford, a big boy toy if you will. Something about the M3 made my WANT to have it over other cars. i really have no regrets, but do see maybe a 3 year ownership. then will probably move to a Porsche.

Ezio, we need to talk, it's not working out. It's not you, it's us. We know us kids don't have enough prestige on this forum. We just want the best for you and that's why we think you'd be so much happier with a Porsche than us riff-raff.

[Nate2046]

Have you heard of Autotrader or ebaymotors? Search 2008 and newer M3's less than $27k. Question answered.

[Lute__]

Originally Posted by Dkhan23

Save your money and stick with your '93 corolla.

That's uncalled for

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by Majin Buu

So let me get this straight. You wanted a car that gave you "prestige" and you went ahead and bought a glorified dime a dozen 3 series? And please, no lectures about that "racing inspired" oh so special V8 blah blah blah.

If you want prestige, go get a Bentley or a Ferrari. Or at the very least a 7 series (arguably the only BMW with any traces of prestige left).

Well no, i got a M3 because i like the performance side/and luxury/prestige. Its not some normal 3 series lol. I am a car guy trust me. i will be tracking this summer just like i always do.

Again a M3 is much more than a sports car.

[Ezio]

people need to clam down, i said one true remark. The car is going to get cheap, and a lot more people will be able to buy it. you can take it from there.

[Dkhan23]

Originally Posted by Majin Buu

So let me get this straight. You wanted a car that gave you "prestige" and you went ahead and bought a glorified dime a dozen 3 series? And please, no lectures about that "racing inspired" oh so special V8 blah blah blah.

If you want prestige, go get a Bentley or a Ferrari. Or at the very least a 7 series (arguably the only BMW with any traces of prestige left).

I've seen More kids driving around Ferrari's, Lambo's and R8s than I have seen M3's no joke