Wtb: E92 dct

[M@USECOP]

Testing the waters to buy an E92 DCT, prefer under 50k miles and around $30k.

Would like a 2011-2013, but I understand I likely wont get the options I want on this year and mileage for my price range. Would prefer either a carbon fiber roof or ZCP package car, and don't care much about color besides not wanting black exterior.

Would also consider a 2008-2010 car, but would prefer a Carbon Fiber roof on an older model and lower mileage. Same color preferences as above, not too picky here.

Thanks, and if anyone can provide some of the cheaper ways to get into a 2011 plus DCT please let me know (ie what options and colors to look for).

[PYE46M3]

You should be able to get a DCT ZCP CF roof LCI for around 30k. I think that’s a very realistic budget

[CravingBavaria]

Originally Posted by M@USECOP

Testing the waters to buy an E92 DCT, prefer under 50k miles and around $30k.

Would like a 2011-2013, but I understand I likely wont get the options I want on this year and mileage for my price range. Would prefer either a carbon fiber roof or ZCP package car, and don't care much about color besides not wanting black exterior.

Would also consider a 2008-2010 car, but would prefer a Carbon Fiber roof on an older model and lower mileage. Same color preferences as above, not too picky here.

Thanks, and if anyone can provide some of the cheaper ways to get into a 2011 plus DCT please let me know (ie what options and colors to look for).

30k for an LCI ZCP with under 50k will probably be a stretch, but good deals do come up. I know this from my purchase last October with a car very similar to what you are looking for. Willingness to travel or ship can help.

If you want to get a nice car under 50k rather than an alright car, you probably want to do alpine white on black without ZCP.

If you want a car in less than great shape (IMO), then you can probably do a white, maybe grey ZCP with black interior. White on black DCT's with most of the options except ZCP are about as inexpensive as you can go with an LCI under 50k miles.

[M@USECOP]

Yeah Im thinking about just going for a white 2011+ with under 50k miles, carbon fiber roof, but no ZCP. Seems like less of a headache compared to getting an older one with more options and better color or higher-mileage ZCP. It'll be my DD so I care more about reliability and the shape of the car compared to pure sportiness.

[M@USECOP]

Thanks for the input, I've been looking through the thread that shows what people have been paying over the last few years for M3's and it does seem that my range is pretty spot-on.

I guess with the recent hike in used car prices and the fact that people price their cars much higher than they actually sell for means that it won't be as hard as I thought to get what I want for that price.

[CravingBavaria]

Originally Posted by M@USECOP

Yeah Im thinking about just going for a white 2011+ with under 50k miles, carbon fiber roof, but no ZCP. Seems like less of a headache compared to getting an older one with more options and better color or higher-mileage ZCP. It'll be my DD so I care more about reliability and the shape of the car compared to pure sportiness.

Originally Posted by M@USECOP

Thanks for the input, I've been looking through the thread that shows what people have been paying over the last few years for M3's and it does seem that my range is pretty spot-on.

I guess with the recent hike in used car prices and the fact that people price their cars much higher than they actually sell for means that it won't be as hard as I thought to get what I want for that price.

If you don't mind a non-ZCP, then definitely do that. I wanted the ZCP wheels and it's expensive to get real ones aftermarket (so realistically the $1-$2k premium for ZCP I believe is justified). A white on black DCT with a CF roof and normal options (not a stripper as those are premium, even in DCT), between 40k-50k miles should be 27k-30k depending on the condition/number of owners. There are probably a few for sale on here and AutoTrader/Cars/Cargurus/etc. Just beware of the sketchy ones as there are plenty of those too... If you find any feel free to post them here, having looked for something really similar I can probably give you some more input

[M@USECOP]

Originally Posted by CravingBavaria

If you don't mind a non-ZCP, then definitely do that. I wanted the ZCP wheels and it's expensive to get real ones aftermarket (so realistically the $1-$2k premium for ZCP I believe is justified). A white on black DCT with a CF roof and normal options (not a stripper as those are premium, even in DCT), between 40k-50k miles should be 27k-30k depending on the condition/number of owners. There are probably a few for sale on here and AutoTrader/Cars/Cargurus/etc. Just beware of the sketchy ones as there are plenty of those too... If you find any feel free to post them here, having looked for something really similar I can probably give you some more input

Great, really appreciate it.

[rg1220]

It's a little bit more expensive than what you're looking for but it checks all the other boxes. Though it is at carmax.... https://www.carmax.com/car/19393188?adcode=EM_SS1Match

Once it's available I might schedule a test drive.

[CravingBavaria]

Originally Posted by rg1220

It's a little bit more expensive than what you're looking for but it checks all the other boxes. Though it is at carmax.... https://www.carmax.com/car/19393188?adcode=EM_SS1Match

Once it's available I might schedule a test drive.

Nice one! That was my point to OP, this is as basic as it gets really, and right at 50k so it's hard to do under $30k for an LCI ZCP.

What's the price? Don't see it on the site.

[rg1220]

Originally Posted by CravingBavaria

Nice one! That was my point to OP, this is as basic as it gets really, and right at 50k so it's hard to do under $30k for an LCI ZCP.

What's the price? Don't see it on the site.

Got an email alert with the price of $33,998. Not sure if that'll change or not. I might call and see if I can schedule a test drive. I'll be in the market in 6 or so months but I wanted to know how comfortable EDC is when on the softest setting (wife gets very car sick). And of course, why not?

Side note, this also has the extended black leather. So that's worth a few extra dollars. If it's $34k it's not that bad a price for Carmax.

[CravingBavaria]

Originally Posted by rg1220

Got an email alert with the price of $33,998. Not sure if that'll change or not. I might call and see if I can schedule a test drive. I'll be in the market in 6 or so months but I wanted to know how comfortable EDC is when on the softest setting (wife gets very car sick). And of course, why not?

Side note, this also has the extended black leather. So that's worth a few extra dollars. If it's $34k it's not that bad a price for Carmax.

Got it. $34k is what I would assume from Carmax. I tried to run the vin to see options, but wasn't working so good point about the extended black leather. The M3 is VERY soft in "comfort" the seats are mad comfy too.

[rg1220]

Originally Posted by CravingBavaria

Got it. $34k is what I would assume from Carmax. I tried to run the vin to see options, but wasn't working so good point about the extended black leather. The M3 is VERY soft in "comfort" the seats are mad comfy too.

That's good to know. Thanks!

Also, I've had good success with http://bimmer.work/ to run VINs. This car: http://bimmer.work/vin/e9aa5331730d4...f7e7bed06ed2e/. Seems everyone else is trying to create paid versions of their website

[yarosus]

Originally Posted by M@USECOP

Testing the waters to buy an E92 DCT, prefer under 50k miles and around $30k.

Would like a 2011-2013, but I understand I likely wont get the options I want on this year and mileage for my price range. Would prefer either a carbon fiber roof or ZCP package car, and don't care much about color besides not wanting black exterior.

Would also consider a 2008-2010 car, but would prefer a Carbon Fiber roof on an older model and lower mileage. Same color preferences as above, not too picky here.

Thanks, and if anyone can provide some of the cheaper ways to get into a 2011 plus DCT please let me know (ie what options and colors to look for).

Let me know if you are interested in 2008 with 21.5k miles, DCT, all options: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1574818

[CravingBavaria]

Originally Posted by rg1220

That's good to know. Thanks!

Also, I've had good success with http://bimmer.work/ to run VINs. This car: http://bimmer.work/vin/e9aa5331730d4...f7e7bed06ed2e/. Seems everyone else is trying to create paid versions of their website

Appreciate the link, I think you're right about everyone going to paid versions This is also mineral white which demands a little more premium than alpine. A really nice car!

[M@USECOP]

Originally Posted by yarosus

Let me know if you are interested in 2008 with 21.5k miles, DCT, all options: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1574818

Still early in my buying process, will keep you in mind though as your car is around what I'm looking for.