2011-13 e93 or 2019 440i gran coupe?

gus24070 · 08-29-2025, 01:15 AM

Let me know if this is not the place for this. I didn’t see any other area where I can post this.

Im in the market for a used reliable car that is fun and can be a daily driver that is around $20-30k.
Initially, i thought of an older porsche 987, 996, or possibly a 997 but i feel like maintenance would be hell and not practical enough for an every day car.
I just cant make up my mind.

I found one e93 that has around 30k miles for $40k but has the color scheme I like silver ext with red interior. I would have to ship it as its on the west coast

Another one that has 70k miles for $32k but not the color scheme i want but can live with (black ext, ta n interior). With proof that rod bearings were replaced. Location is driving distance.

The 440i gc i found has the msport package, 50k miles for $31k with color scheme I like. Silver ext, red interior.

I wrote out a few of my pros, cons, wants

Wants: practicality, reliability, fun to drive

M3 e93 pros: manual transmission, convertible, it’s an M!, v8, more engaging driving experience.
Cons: older car, more expensive maintenance(?), gas guzzler, not as practical (i golf so trunk space would be nice, but i guess i can toss it in the back seat)

440i gc: lower maintenance cost (?), practical, better gas mileage, newer car, still fun to drive?
Cons: automatic, overpriced for this specific one IMO, doesn’t sound like an e9x (after searching hours on youtube)

I’ve owned an e46 manual (2001 325i), 2007 328i, and leased a 2017 3 series (i forgot the specific model)

Out of the 3 i’ve had, e46 was fun bc it was manual, but overall liked the rideability of the 2017 3 series.

Any input is appreciated!

brettcp · 08-29-2025, 05:18 PM

I've owned both an E93 M3 (still have it) and a 440i GC (sold it) at the same time, M3 is way more fun to drive.

The maintenance cost of the M3 isn't bad, especially if you're DIY-capable.

Yes the tech was newer in the 440i (ours had built-in carplay), but if you put a carplay unit like mr12volt in the E93, it really updates the whole tech aspect.

08-29-2025, 01:15 AM	#1
gus24070 New Member 9 Rep 9 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2025 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	2011-13 e93 or 2019 440i gran coupe? Let me know if this is not the place for this. I didn’t see any other area where I can post this. Im in the market for a used reliable car that is fun and can be a daily driver that is around $20-30k. Initially, i thought of an older porsche 987, 996, or possibly a 997 but i feel like maintenance would be hell and not practical enough for an every day car. I just cant make up my mind. I found one e93 that has around 30k miles for $40k but has the color scheme I like silver ext with red interior. I would have to ship it as its on the west coast Another one that has 70k miles for $32k but not the color scheme i want but can live with (black ext, ta n interior). With proof that rod bearings were replaced. Location is driving distance. The 440i gc i found has the msport package, 50k miles for $31k with color scheme I like. Silver ext, red interior. I wrote out a few of my pros, cons, wants Wants: practicality, reliability, fun to drive M3 e93 pros: manual transmission, convertible, it’s an M!, v8, more engaging driving experience. Cons: older car, more expensive maintenance(?), gas guzzler, not as practical (i golf so trunk space would be nice, but i guess i can toss it in the back seat) 440i gc: lower maintenance cost (?), practical, better gas mileage, newer car, still fun to drive? Cons: automatic, overpriced for this specific one IMO, doesn’t sound like an e9x (after searching hours on youtube) I’ve owned an e46 manual (2001 325i), 2007 328i, and leased a 2017 3 series (i forgot the specific model) Out of the 3 i’ve had, e46 was fun bc it was manual, but overall liked the rideability of the 2017 3 series. Any input is appreciated!
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brettcp Captain 389 Rep 745 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: So Cal iTrader: (4)	I've owned both an E93 M3 (still have it) and a 440i GC (sold it) at the same time, M3 is way more fun to drive. The maintenance cost of the M3 isn't bad, especially if you're DIY-capable. Yes the tech was newer in the 440i (ours had built-in carplay), but if you put a carplay unit like mr12volt in the E93, it really updates the whole tech aspect.
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