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Originally Posted by Flying Ace
yep, there's a lot of cars that's just straight line fast. But as we all know, it's not about living life a quarter mile at a time. Otherwise, we'll all be driving Cameros.
OP sounds like he's looking for a sharper a bit more raw experience. The E90 M3 will be his only option. He can consider the new M2 or the older 1M or even a E46 M3 if he wants less weight and more raw, but the E9X M3 is the best compromise and return for the $$.
I think the E9X M3 is a pretty comfy DD. With EDC on soft and OEM 18 donuts, it's pretty easy going.
Here's another factor that should push OP to the M3...the depreciation rates even on the 2012s are much slower than a brand new $50k 440i, with his options as pictured, I'm betting he has a $55k car, which is insane for what you don't get, considering a 2013 M3 can be had for $45k or less.
My E90 M3 has depreciated $2k a year in recent years. Depreciation only, it's cost me something like $170 a month since owning it in 2010 (preowned 2008 model). It's rare you can go to a faster/better car within the same brand and eat less in depreciation.
Frankly, I would have never even bought (or leased or financed) a brand new 440i...non M's all depreciate like a rock. Just compare the price of a loaded 2013 335is (440 equivalent back then) and a 2013 M3 stripper....they had the same MSRP when new. The 335is is around $30k today, and the M3 is around $40k. Hell, my 08 M3 is worth the same as a 2013 335is and I have more miles...
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Depreciation might be lower but everything else will be higher. Gas, Insurance. Plan on at least 7-8k for maintenance over the next 5 years (tires, brakes, oil changes, 60k service) and that's if nothing breaks. Don't get me wrong, I think it's totally worth it. Just want to be up front about the costs of owning this car though.