QUick quesition about getting m3

curamie · 02-16-2009, 02:40 AM

I have 08 e90 335i with 11k miles

I am paying $400 per month

but my budget went up and I can pay up to $600-$700

If I get the 08 e90 m3 with pre-owned then Do i have a chance to get one?

TwinTurboXI · 02-16-2009, 02:56 AM

It depends,

How much money did you put down on your 335.
What kind of financing can you get?
What is you price-point for the used M3?

methodtim · 02-16-2009, 02:59 AM

No.

lkn · 02-16-2009, 03:03 AM

yes.

galahad05 · 02-16-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurboXI

It depends,

How much money did you put down on your 335.
What kind of financing can you get?
What is you price-point for the used M3?

"maybe"

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Originally Posted by methodtim

No.

"no"

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Originally Posted by lkn

yes.

"yes"

Well I guess that covers all the possible answers to the question.

montreal red · 02-16-2009, 08:08 AM

you'll have to be willing to loose some money while trying to get rid of your current lease though...

stressdoc · 02-16-2009, 08:25 AM

Is that really what you want to spend your extra $400/month on?

Why not wait a bit and stash up a nest egg of sorts. There are a lot of things that you can do with that kid of $; the difference in day to day driving between the 335 and M3 is not much compared to, say, getting a mountain bike, or taking vacations, or being able to put a down payment on a house.

My advice? Buy BMW AG stock instead.

DenverJayhawk · 02-16-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

Is that really what you want to spend your extra $400/month on?

Why not wait a bit and stash up a nest egg of sorts. There are a lot of things that you can do with that kid of $; the difference in day to day driving between the 335 and M3 is not much compared to, say, getting a mountain bike, or taking vacations, or being able to put a down payment on a house.

My advice? Buy BMW AG stock instead.

+1. I sometimes wonder if people understand the fundamentals of money and economy? Put the $400/month to retirement so you don't have to work the rest of your life.

methodtim · 02-16-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Is that really what you want to spend your extra $400/month on?

Why not wait a bit and stash up a nest egg of sorts. There are a lot of things that you can do with that kid of $; the difference in day to day driving between the 335 and M3 is not much compared to, say, getting a mountain bike, or taking vacations, or being able to put a down payment on a house.

My advice? Buy BMW AG stock instead.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

+1. I sometimes wonder if people understand the fundamentals of money and economy? Put the $400/month to retirement so you don't have to work the rest of your life.

I think a simple "no" would have sufficed.

ohnoes · 02-16-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

I think a simple "no" would have sufficed.

An explanation is a lot more helpful/useful.

DenverJayhawk · 02-16-2009, 09:06 AM

I guess I shouldn't be picking on the OP for how he wants to spend his money. It just pains me to see people making terrible financial decisions.

methodtim · 02-16-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ohnoes

An explanation is a lot more helpful/useful.

Not when the question is so obviously absurd. It's like a child asking you if he can eat soap.

ohnoes · 02-16-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

Not when the question is so obviously absurd. It's like a child asking you if he can eat soap.

Why is the question so "obviously absurd?" Maybe you don't think he should upgrade, but that's another matter entirely. He hasn't stated how much money he could put down or if he's leasing or buying. You can lease leftover '08 M3s these days for $600-700/month.

MusclezMarinara · 02-16-2009, 09:26 AM

Save your money man and get a new 335 if you want or just plan and simple put it in the bank SAVE SAVE SAVE

methodtim · 02-16-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ohnoes

Why is the question so "obviously absurd?" Maybe you don't think he should upgrade, but that's another matter entirely. He hasn't stated how much money he could put down or if he's leasing or buying. You can lease leftover '08 M3s these days for $600-700/month.

Let me put it this way, and then I have to go take my wife's Mini back to the dealership (for the third time in eight months, !@#$%^&!)....

Is this a question that you would ask on a forum or are your personal finances and ability to afford items x, y, or z something that you kind of have a handle on and expect other people (especially people driving BMW's) to as well?

If you think that's perfectly ok to go asking complete strangers if you can afford stuff, then ok, we're never going to agree that this is an absurd topic. If, on the other hand, you agree that people should have a modicum of fiscal awareness and responsibility in their lives, then you see why I think this question is fail.

DenverJayhawk · 02-16-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

Let me put it this way, and then I have to go take my wife's Mini back to the dealership (for the third time in eight months, !@#$%^&!)....

Is this a question that you would ask on a forum or are your personal finances and ability to afford items x, y, or z something that you kind of have a handle on and expect other people (especially people driving BMW's) to as well?

If you think that's perfectly ok to go asking complete strangers if you can afford stuff, then ok, we're never going to agree that this is an absurd topic. If, on the other hand, you agree that people should have a modicum of fiscal awareness and responsibility in their lives, then you see why I think this question is fail.

My buddy had a Mini Cooper S and it was ALWAYS in the shop. Said it was the most fun car he had ever owned, but the constant issues were wearing on one's patience.

GreenThree · 02-16-2009, 10:09 AM

Save your money man.

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lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	yes.
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Is that really what you want to spend your extra $400/month on? Why not wait a bit and stash up a nest egg of sorts. There are a lot of things that you can do with that kid of $; the difference in day to day driving between the 335 and M3 is not much compared to, say, getting a mountain bike, or taking vacations, or being able to put a down payment on a house. My advice? Buy BMW AG stock instead. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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