Lemans 09 with few options vs Silver 08 with many options?? What do you think?

OG_M3 · 03-11-2009, 03:33 PM

Hey guys,
I have a small dilemma, which isnt really a problem since it concerns buying a M3. Good problem to have i guess.

Anywho, the cars: E92 coupes

lets start with the 08'

Silver
DCT
Prem Pkg
Extended leather
Carbon Trim
18s
Technology pkg
Cold Weather pkg
Park Distance
Pwr sunshade
Ipod/usb cable
Hd Radio
Sattelite radio
Enhanced premium sound

The 09

LeMans Blue
DCT
Prem Pkg
Carbon Trim
19s
Heated seats
Ipod/usb cable

So, heres my thing.

08 msrp is toughly 72.3k, i can get it for as much as the 09 for around 62k.
Im not a fan of silver, but the car just has way more options the the 09. It is indeed more car for the money. Is it worth it to get the 08? I know ultimately it is my choice, but would welcome any input.
Thanks guys

JC919 · 03-11-2009, 03:40 PM

First of all e90 or e92? Secondly, the extended leather is pointless in an M3 in my opinion. I love Le Mans blue, but the technology package with EDC is a must. Also I become rather spoiled by the park distance and satellite radio. If it were me I'd go with the silver, that color with 18"s is a beautiful car. In fact, there's a guy who lives pretty close to me with that color combo on an e92M and I'm envious every time I see it.

OG_M3 · 03-11-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC919

First of all e90 or e92? Secondly, the extended leather is pointless in an M3 in my opinion. I love Le Mans blue, but the technology package with EDC is a must. Also I become rather spoiled by the park distance and satellite radio. If it were me I'd go with the silver, that color with 18"s is a beautiful car. In fact, there's a guy who lives pretty close to me with that color combo on an e92M and I'm envious every time I see it.

thanks, edited my post. both are coupes.

thanks for the input!

isugoo · 03-11-2009, 03:42 PM

No nav on 09?
I say 08 then.
New iDrive is a lot better than old ones in 08 but since that's not an issue, i would say go with 08.

And you dont have to love silver cuz you'll never get bored in silver either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OG_M3

Hey guys,
I have a small dilemma, which isnt really a problem since it concerns buying a M3. Good problem to have i guess.

Anywho, the cars:

lets start with the 08'

Silver
DCT
Prem Pkg
Extended leather
Carbon Trim
18s
Technology pkg
Cold Weather pkg
Park Distance
Pwr sunshade
Ipod/usb cable
Hd Radio
Sattelite radio
Enhanced premium sound

The 09

LeMans Blue
DCT
Prem Pkg
Carbon Trim
19s
Heated seats
Ipod/usb cable

So, heres my thing.

08 msrp is toughly 72.3k, i can get it for as much as the 09 for around 62k.
Im not a fan of silver, but the car just has way more options the the 09. It is indeed more car for the money. Is it worth it to get the 08? I know ultimately it is my choice, but would welcome any input.
Thanks guys

dvn · 03-11-2009, 03:44 PM

IMO, most of the options on the 08 don't really matter. Satellite radio, extended leather, cold weather, power sunshade, PDC, etc.

If the 09 had the tech package, I would go for that one in a heartbeat. But I guess it comes down to which options are you willing to live without?

If you're not happy with either car then I suggest waiting. There are, and will be, better deals out there.

Splinter4784 · 03-11-2009, 05:20 PM

i would say 100% for the Le Mans Blue if u had the tech package

as of now, the silver is more is better over all, but the Le Mans looks ways sicker with the Forged 19"s and the le mans blue exterior

Sticky · 03-11-2009, 05:27 PM

No tech package no interest.

Cab5er · 03-11-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sticky

No tech package no interest.

+1

Get the 08. One of the perks of the 09 is the new Idrive but you won't get it.

gobuffs · 03-11-2009, 07:39 PM

2 words....euro delivery.

Crazy Bimmer · 03-11-2009, 08:03 PM

Are 08s still being offered with 2.9%?

Reedomn · 03-11-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvn

IMO, most of the options on the 08 don't really matter. Satellite radio, extended leather, cold weather, power sunshade, PDC, etc.

If the 09 had the tech package, I would go for that one in a heartbeat. But I guess it comes down to which options are you willing to live without?

If you're not happy with either car then I suggest waiting. There are, and will be, better deals out there.

I agree except COLD WEATHER PACKAGE...it was 5 degrees today and I couldn't live without heated seats!! (oh and playboy radio isn't bad either...)

ismelllikepoop · 03-11-2009, 11:28 PM

i would side with the 08 if only because the 09 isnt that great a deal discount wise. i actually like the option set on the 09, that's pretty much how i would do it if i ordered one (minus the dct), but a lot of ppl on here seem to really care about edc/tech etc, which i have been more than fine without

duk · 03-12-2009, 01:15 AM

no tech no buy

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OG_M3 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 335 Posts Drives: ae86; z4mc Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00] 2007 BMW Z4MC [0.00] 1985 AE86 [0.00]	Lemans 09 with few options vs Silver 08 with many options?? What do you think? Hey guys, I have a small dilemma, which isnt really a problem since it concerns buying a M3. Good problem to have i guess. Anywho, the cars: E92 coupes lets start with the 08' Silver DCT Prem Pkg Extended leather Carbon Trim 18s Technology pkg Cold Weather pkg Park Distance Pwr sunshade Ipod/usb cable Hd Radio Sattelite radio Enhanced premium sound The 09 LeMans Blue DCT Prem Pkg Carbon Trim 19s Heated seats Ipod/usb cable So, heres my thing. 08 msrp is toughly 72.3k, i can get it for as much as the 09 for around 62k. Im not a fan of silver, but the car just has way more options the the 09. It is indeed more car for the money. Is it worth it to get the 08? I know ultimately it is my choice, but would welcome any input. Thanks guys
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JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	First of all e90 or e92? Secondly, the extended leather is pointless in an M3 in my opinion. I love Le Mans blue, but the technology package with EDC is a must. Also I become rather spoiled by the park distance and satellite radio. If it were me I'd go with the silver, that color with 18"s is a beautiful car. In fact, there's a guy who lives pretty close to me with that color combo on an e92M and I'm envious every time I see it.
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dvn Lieutenant 32 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2012 C63 Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	IMO, most of the options on the 08 don't really matter. Satellite radio, extended leather, cold weather, power sunshade, PDC, etc. If the 09 had the tech package, I would go for that one in a heartbeat. But I guess it comes down to which options are you willing to live without? If you're not happy with either car then I suggest waiting. There are, and will be, better deals out there.
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Splinter4784 414 little horsies 56 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beverly Hills iTrader: (2)	i would say 100% for the Le Mans Blue if u had the tech package as of now, the silver is more is better over all, but the Le Mans looks ways sicker with the Forged 19"s and the le mans blue exterior __________________ Race Precision Inc
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Sticky Banned 78 Rep 2,244 Posts Drives: E92 Jerez DCT M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills / Malibu iTrader: (0)	No tech package no interest.
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gobuffs Captain 74 Rep 709 Posts Drives: E30 M3 S54 (race car) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (4)	2 words....euro delivery.
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ismelllikepoop First Lieutenant 26 Rep 365 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: pooptown iTrader: (1)	i would side with the 08 if only because the 09 isnt that great a deal discount wise. i actually like the option set on the 09, that's pretty much how i would do it if i ordered one (minus the dct), but a lot of ppl on here seem to really care about edc/tech etc, which i have been more than fine without
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03-12-2009, 01:15 AM	#13
duk ///M 158 Rep 3,195 Posts Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	no tech no buy __________________ 2011.5 AW/FR E92 M3 6MT
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