Good Bye M3

THEGERMAN · 03-07-2011, 08:45 PM

So, after a long decission making time and pain with self, I broke down and decided its time. Currently undergoing paperwork. Selling my 09 M3 coupe... for a 2006 blue M5.... Reason being. Its only got 7k Miles on it. And that is in my opinion a deal I could not refuse. Hell, the car has way less miles than I put on my car so far. lol. So yeah. There you have it. Comments a welcome. Please. I would like to know what you think. Good and/or bad. Hope more good than bad... lol. Here is a sample of what awaits me when I come back from leave. Currently in Korea.

THE GERMAN

abbar · 03-07-2011, 08:49 PM

I woulda stuck with the m3
but to each his own
Enjoy it in good health, shes a beauty!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 03-07-2011, 09:01 PM

Enjoy your new car and thanks for serving

I just traded my Z4 35i for a M3 e92 2011. The Z4 was nice, however the RFT are a nightmare also I lost 2 rear wheels to cracks so never again RFT they are much to stiff.

Perhaps in 2012 the M3 will come with RFT like all others who knows.

As for your M3 I too sold my M3 (was a e46) last year in the spring, I missed it ever since so here I go picking up my M3 in a couple of days.

Cheers,

Rolf-Dieter

cwidjojo · 03-07-2011, 09:47 PM

shouldve kept in mind that the car is 5 years old!

inter1032 · 03-07-2011, 10:23 PM

does it have a warranty?
a few local guys have had some smg problems and it wasnt cheap

vinnycg · 03-07-2011, 10:24 PM

Nice car. Good luck!

-Vin

Echo M3 · 03-07-2011, 10:36 PM

Beautiful M5, but I would have tried to trade into a newer (08 or 09) M5. Not to alarm you, but I have read a few comments suggesting reliability issues on M5's from '06 and before.

Snow M3 · 03-08-2011, 01:04 AM

M3 for sure but I'm not much for sedans, though I've had them (not by choice).
The new M5 should be coming soon. I'd rather have the newer model of almost any car. Nonetheless, a nice car. I also thank you for serving in the military.

MTV · 03-08-2011, 01:42 AM

E60 M5 is my favorite car. Great choice.

You're gonna love that V10

jancok · 03-08-2011, 02:52 AM

she is a real beast! lowering is a must and also exhaust system

m3_love · 03-08-2011, 03:43 AM

Keep an keep eye on the maintenance, like everyone points out, since it's an 6 year old car, other than that, great switch (personally I enjoy the more nimble M3), as long as you enjoy it, it's all that matters. The high revving V10 has great top end, I'm sure you'll grow to love it soon enough.

FStop7 · 03-08-2011, 04:55 AM

7k miles in SC? Hope it's not a car from the driving school.

M3Fool · 03-08-2011, 06:03 AM

Congrats........ I LOVE the E60 M5. Would have been my first choice if I could have found one I could afford. As far as it not being very nimble.......... watch some of the ring taxi videos and correct yourselves. Very nimble for its great size.

Rshane · 03-08-2011, 07:04 AM

Congrats. Those sound badaass wıth a good exhaust. Enjoy and try not to beat up on too many M3´s

Kyoshi71 · 03-08-2011, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEGERMAN

So, after a long decission making time and pain with self, I broke down and decided its time. Currently undergoing paperwork. Selling my 09 M3 coupe... for a 2006 blue M5.... Reason being. Its only got 7k Miles on it. And that is in my opinion a deal I could not refuse. Hell, the car has way less miles than I put on my car so far. lol. So yeah. There you have it. Comments a welcome. Please. I would like to know what you think. Good and/or bad. Hope more good than bad... lol. Here is a sample of what awaits me when I come back from leave. Currently in Korea.

THE GERMAN

The M5 is sick. Enjoy it man

Say hello to Gustav for me, will ya?

clubspec330i · 03-08-2011, 09:38 AM

Good trade...

I went the other way around...

I traded my '06 for '08 M3 when it first came out. Just be careful about the tranny, that is the only thing I can warn you. Otherwise, it is a great car par none.

I do miss the exotic exhaust sound from times to times. However, I don't miss 1/2 tank a day kind of deal. Though, my wife liked M5 more because of the comfort on a long road trip.

Enjoy the car!

Nate@IND · 03-08-2011, 10:11 AM

Good bye gas money

just j/k enjoy the new ride.

mdosu · 03-08-2011, 06:01 PM

wow, fantastic trade! I think the M5 is one of the best GT cars of all time!

Personally, I would have waited until the new M5 came out then pick up a E60 M5 when people start upgrading, by that time maybe the price will be right for an 08 model, and you'll have more warrenty under your belt?

persian54 · 03-08-2011, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

wow, fantastic trade! I think the M5 is one of the best GT cars of all time!

Personally, I would have waited until the new M5 came out then pick up a E60 M5 when people start upgrading, by that time maybe the price will be right for an 08 model, and you'll have more warrenty under your belt?

i doubt any of those would have had only 7k miles on it

Olagüe · 03-10-2011, 08:02 AM

nice color & great car!

VSmotorsports · 03-10-2011, 12:06 PM

Nice Love the V10. I miss ours everyday

TK-421 · 03-10-2011, 12:35 PM

if i were in your shoes, i'd do the exact same thing. you'd better do some exhaust work to it - it's a crime not to

03-07-2011, 08:45 PM	#1
THEGERMAN Private First Class Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe, 6-Speed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Blythewood, South Carolina Posts: 168 iTrader: (0)	Good Bye M3 So, after a long decission making time and pain with self, I broke down and decided its time. Currently undergoing paperwork. Selling my 09 M3 coupe... for a 2006 blue M5.... Reason being. Its only got 7k Miles on it. And that is in my opinion a deal I could not refuse. Hell, the car has way less miles than I put on my car so far. lol. So yeah. There you have it. Comments a welcome. Please. I would like to know what you think. Good and/or bad. Hope more good than bad... lol. Here is a sample of what awaits me when I come back from leave. Currently in Korea. THE GERMAN Attached Images __________________ ---Street-Racing is not a crime---
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03-07-2011, 09:01 PM	#3
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,557 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1969 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	Enjoy your new car and thanks for serving I just traded my Z4 35i for a M3 e92 2011. The Z4 was nice, however the RFT are a nightmare also I lost 2 rear wheels to cracks so never again RFT they are much to stiff. Perhaps in 2012 the M3 will come with RFT like all others who knows. As for your M3 I too sold my M3 (was a e46) last year in the spring, I missed it ever since so here I go picking up my M3 in a couple of days. Cheers, Rolf-Dieter __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found

03-08-2011, 01:04 AM	#8
Snow M3 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe ZCT MW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	M3 for sure but I'm not much for sedans, though I've had them (not by choice). The new M5 should be coming soon. I'd rather have the newer model of almost any car. Nonetheless, a nice car. I also thank you for serving in the military. __________________ SNOW M3 2011 M3 ZCT DCT MW Bamboo Mods: CF Rear Spoiler, CF Hood Vents, CF Reflectors, CF Mirrors, CF Front Lip Spoiler, CF Kidney Grilles, CF Steering Wheel Faceplate, CF eBrake Handle

03-08-2011, 01:42 AM	#9
MTV OEM+ Drives: E60 M5, VW 337 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,884 iTrader: (1)	E60 M5 is my favorite car. Great choice. You're gonna love that V10 __________________ I <3 BOOST E60 M5 VW 337 GTI MobileMatt - The Car Wash That Comes to You !

03-08-2011, 03:43 AM	#11
m3_love Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas..YEE HAW~ Posts: 1,735 iTrader: (5)	Keep an keep eye on the maintenance, like everyone points out, since it's an 6 year old car, other than that, great switch (personally I enjoy the more nimble M3), as long as you enjoy it, it's all that matters. The high revving V10 has great top end, I'm sure you'll grow to love it soon enough. __________________ gone baby gone...

03-07-2011, 08:49 PM	#2
abbar Private Drives: rx8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kitchener Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	I woulda stuck with the m3 but to each his own Enjoy it in good health, shes a beauty!

03-07-2011, 09:47 PM	#4
cwidjojo First Lieutenant Drives: Sparkling Graphite E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indonesia/San Francisco Posts: 328 iTrader: (1)	shouldve kept in mind that the car is 5 years old!

03-07-2011, 10:23 PM	#5
inter1032 Major Drives: 2013 m3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: boston Posts: 1,093 iTrader: (0)	does it have a warranty? a few local guys have had some smg problems and it wasnt cheap

03-07-2011, 10:24 PM	#6
vinnycg Captain Drives: 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 704 iTrader: (1)	Nice car. Good luck! -Vin

03-07-2011, 10:36 PM	#7
Echo M3 Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,415 iTrader: (0)	Beautiful M5, but I would have tried to trade into a newer (08 or 09) M5. Not to alarm you, but I have read a few comments suggesting reliability issues on M5's from '06 and before.

03-08-2011, 02:52 AM	#10
jancok New Member Drives: 2006 Lexus GS430 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Jose Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	she is a real beast! lowering is a must and also exhaust system

03-08-2011, 04:55 AM	#12
FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	7k miles in SC? Hope it's not a car from the driving school. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/

03-08-2011, 06:03 AM	#13
M3Fool Loves FFDP Drives: 11 E90 M3 SOLD 11 5.0 'Stang Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 783 iTrader: (0)	Congrats........ I LOVE the E60 M5. Would have been my first choice if I could have found one I could afford. As far as it not being very nimble.......... watch some of the ring taxi videos and correct yourselves. Very nimble for its great size. __________________ Glory may be fleeting, but mediocrity ensures anonymity...

03-08-2011, 07:04 AM	#14
Rshane M-Flight Member Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Geilenkirchen, Germany Posts: 1,061 iTrader: (0)	Congrats. Those sound badaass wıth a good exhaust. Enjoy and try not to beat up on too many M3´s __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT 2008 Brilliant Red Audi TT 3.2 Quattro 6M

03-08-2011, 09:38 AM	#16
clubspec330i Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 281 iTrader: (0)	Good trade... I went the other way around... I traded my '06 for '08 M3 when it first came out. Just be careful about the tranny, that is the only thing I can warn you. Otherwise, it is a great car par none. I do miss the exotic exhaust sound from times to times. However, I don't miss 1/2 tank a day kind of deal. Though, my wife liked M5 more because of the comfort on a long road trip. Enjoy the car!

03-08-2011, 10:11 AM	#17
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,748 iTrader: (16)	Good bye gas money just j/k enjoy the new ride. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| EISENMANN BLOG

03-08-2011, 06:01 PM	#18
mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,922 iTrader: (4)	wow, fantastic trade! I think the M5 is one of the best GT cars of all time! Personally, I would have waited until the new M5 came out then pick up a E60 M5 when people start upgrading, by that time maybe the price will be right for an 08 model, and you'll have more warrenty under your belt? __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk

03-10-2011, 08:02 AM	#20
Olagüe Brigadier General Drives: 333i e92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 3,854 iTrader: (0)	nice color & great car!

03-10-2011, 12:06 PM	#21
VSmotorsports Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 1,638 iTrader: (3)	Nice Love the V10. I miss ours everyday

03-10-2011, 12:35 PM	#22
TK-421 Registered Sex Offender Drives: E30 \| E46 M3 \| S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,687 iTrader: (0)	if i were in your shoes, i'd do the exact same thing. you'd better do some exhaust work to it - it's a crime not to

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