Why people leave M3

Masshog1 · 02-20-2011, 05:15 AM

Hi,

Not sure if these people would still be on this forumn, but thought I would ask anyway. Why do people Leave M3s. Finances, Getting bored, not satisfied, or wasn't what you thought it would be. I am most worried about the latter. The M3 has such a reputation, and wondering if that is part of what sells the car, and then when you get in it, it is not all that you imagined it.

Would have made it a Poll, but not really sure how to do it.

Thanks

Mjolnir · 02-20-2011, 05:54 AM

Selling out to the man. We all do it at some point. But for now just try to keep it real.

gthal · 02-20-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Masshog1

Hi,

Not sure if these people would still be on this forumn, but thought I would ask anyway. Why do people Leave M3s. Finances, Getting bored, not satisfied, or wasn't what you thought it would be. I am most worried about the latter. The M3 has such a reputation, and wondering if that is part of what sells the car, and then when you get in it, it is not all that you imagined it.

Would have made it a Poll, but not really sure how to do it.

Thanks

Most people I know who love cars love all "cars". If you are like me, I will lust after a car and when I have had the chance to have her for awhile, I get an itch to try something else... normally better unless finances preclude. Some guys are like this with women too

Moving on isn't about not liking the car I have most times... it is about wanting to experience something knew the next. You know, brunette this time, blonde next... maybe throw a redhead in there

My next car will be the F3x M3 likely but who knows...

JC919 · 02-20-2011, 06:43 AM

...because Porsche sells the GT3

checkmate · 02-20-2011, 07:12 AM

...because the warranty runs out and this car's problems can be very very annoying...

Brainofjjj · 02-20-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JC919

...because Porsche sells the GT3

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_Jono_ · 02-20-2011, 08:08 AM

Lol!!!! GT3 ftw

ns2000x · 02-20-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JC919

...because Porsche sells the GT3

^ This is a great reply for this forum.

aus · 02-20-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JC919

...because Porsche sells the GT3

+3. And I'll add because BMW won't ever give us the CSL or GTS IR something close to it, like a GTS with the same engine we have now. That would take away their main argument of it cost too much to Federalize the engine... but Porsche can do it all the time.

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Originally Posted by checkmate

...because the warranty runs out and this car's problems can be very very annoying...

This car has essentially no issues compared to the 335.

MDyDinanM · 02-20-2011, 10:16 AM

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because the warranty runs out and this car's problems can be very very annoying...

+1 non warranty work can be $$$

but a well maintained car would last a while, unless it was plagued w/ problems from the beginning...aka lemon.

B R A N D X® · 02-20-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gthal

Most people I know who love cars love all "cars". If you are like me, I will lust after a car and when I have had the chance to have her for awhile, I get an itch to try something else... normally better unless finances preclude.......

+1. This is exactly why I've bounced back and forth b/w Porsche and BMW like a ping pong ball.

Z4 3.0>987 Boxster S>E46 M3> 997.2 Carrera S>E90 M3.........

JCtx · 02-20-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by checkmate

...because the warranty runs out and this car's problems can be very very annoying...

It's not the 'annoying' part that concerns me

. The main reason I'll probably sell it before warranty expires is due to complexity, when not even dealers know what's wrong, so that could become a money pit in a hurry. And yes, I thought was going to be quieter on the highway, which was a disappointment.

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 02-20-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JC919

...because Porsche sells the GT3

This my friend, is the best response yet! hahah

bobbyd1961 · 02-20-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mjolnir

Selling out to the man. We all do it at some point. But for now just try to keep it real.

i love the car. the only reason i would leave if it started breaking down. if not it will remain with me a long long time.

Jewish Elmo from Brooklyn · 02-20-2011, 11:07 AM

because the next step up is an m5 maybe a porsche 911

Crazy Bimmer · 02-20-2011, 11:11 AM

I never understood how m3 owners make the switch to the gt3. For one it's not even close in the same price range and it's no where near of being a daily driver.

Now a GTR I can understand a bit more for those making a switch to that.

KIS · 02-20-2011, 11:31 AM

As others have said, it's to try something different. I love Porsches, but the M3 is the best dd for me. Also, I prefer the DC-T, to the PDK.

Seven7 · 02-20-2011, 11:36 AM

Ferrari 458 or Lamborghini gallardo

kiloil · 02-20-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by checkmate

...because the warranty runs out and this car's problems can be very very annoying...

That is the damn truth

Voltigeur · 02-20-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

I never understood how m3 owners make the switch to the gt3. For one it's not even close in the same price range and it's no where near of being a daily driver.

+1

SoTempted · 02-20-2011, 12:35 PM

This is easy. cuz we all love cars, right? Why did you upgrade from your last car? I went from a Jetta VR6 to WRX to STi then Evo X. Now trying to make the move to an M3. Always getting better. We all all want the latest and greatest or at least an upgrade from what we currently have.

It's a vicious cycle!

sensi09 · 02-20-2011, 01:10 PM

Variety is good, even if the newer car is slower.

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Masshog1 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: Civic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Why people leave M3 Hi, Not sure if these people would still be on this forumn, but thought I would ask anyway. Why do people Leave M3s. Finances, Getting bored, not satisfied, or wasn't what you thought it would be. I am most worried about the latter. The M3 has such a reputation, and wondering if that is part of what sells the car, and then when you get in it, it is not all that you imagined it. Would have made it a Poll, but not really sure how to do it. Thanks
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02-20-2011, 05:54 AM	#2
Mjolnir Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Le Mans Blue ZCP DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Selling out to the man. We all do it at some point. But for now just try to keep it real.
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02-20-2011, 06:43 AM	#4
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	...because Porsche sells the GT3 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 GT3 Clubsport w/CGT buckets in Scotland 2003 CSL, SG, Alcon BBK SOLD 2002 M5, SSII/Blk and bone stock. In storage back home in TX 2008 M3, AW/Blk 6MT, lots of track stuff SOLD
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02-20-2011, 07:12 AM	#5
checkmate Major 119 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (2)	...because the warranty runs out and this car's problems can be very very annoying...
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02-20-2011, 08:08 AM	#7
_Jono_ Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 DCT, 2012 GTR, Speed3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Lol!!!! GT3 ftw
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02-20-2011, 11:07 AM	#15
Jewish Elmo from Brooklyn Banned 7 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E93 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	because the next step up is an m5 maybe a porsche 911
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	I never understood how m3 owners make the switch to the gt3. For one it's not even close in the same price range and it's no where near of being a daily driver. Now a GTR I can understand a bit more for those making a switch to that. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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02-20-2011, 11:31 AM	#17
KIS Lieutenant 38 Rep 543 Posts Drives: 2015 Jaguar F Type R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	As others have said, it's to try something different. I love Porsches, but the M3 is the best dd for me. Also, I prefer the DC-T, to the PDK.
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02-20-2011, 11:36 AM	#18
Seven7 First Lieutenant 54 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (1)	Ferrari 458 or Lamborghini gallardo
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SoTempted Captain 20 Rep 766 Posts Drives: Incompetently Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clovis, NM iTrader: (4)	This is easy. cuz we all love cars, right? Why did you upgrade from your last car? I went from a Jetta VR6 to WRX to STi then Evo X. Now trying to make the move to an M3. Always getting better. We all all want the latest and greatest or at least an upgrade from what we currently have. It's a vicious cycle!
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sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	Variety is good, even if the newer car is slower.
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