Compromise When You Purchased Your E9x

tooloud10 · 01-11-2019, 12:17 PM

The compromise was getting an E93 instead of a 997TT cab for three times the price.

SLC Steve · 01-11-2019, 04:13 PM

My #1 pick was Melbourne Red. Second choice was Interlagos Blue. It had to be an E90, and a litany of other requirements. No reds showed up, a blue one did and I jumped. I have no regrets as I have not seen a car since I would have rather purchased and at the price I paid. I haven't seen a red one I would have chosen either.

Non-gray scale cars for the win.

Kelse92 · 01-11-2019, 04:20 PM

My number 1 pick was Dakar or another individual color. Came close to pulling the trigger on two, but didn’t want to mess with a Canadian import and the other wasn’t in good enough condition. Also tried to get my dream AW with Red interior but the seller ghosted me. Ultimately ended up with my third choice at a great price thanks to trading in at a local dealer. Got Mineral White which I prefer over AW and black interior. Plus a bunch of extra Carbon Fiber and mods I wouldn’t have wanted to shell out cash for myself. All-in all I’m happy with my decision. Although I would love to have a second one at some point in the perfect spec LSB, Santorini, or Dakar yellow if funds come available.

M.Power · 01-11-2019, 04:29 PM

I wanted Alpine White on Fox Red and got a Silverstone on Silverstone.. Also preferred a 6MT but I have no regrets.

Aktavate · 01-11-2019, 06:09 PM

Would have preferred slicktop but a manual red e90 with speed cloth, chances of finding a slicktop are not very high. Thankfully ZCP is meaningless to me.

MJBO · 01-11-2019, 06:19 PM

I compromised very slightly on price (about AU$2k) because I found the perfect spec. 2011 E90, EDC, M Drive, Heated Seats, light interior.

Helped it from a dealer (so it included a brief statutory warranty from the dealer) not 2 mins from my house!

carenthuziast · 01-11-2019, 10:38 PM

Compromised 2 seats for 4 seats.

Instead of a 2009 Porsche 911 4S cab 6MT I went with a 2013 CPO E93 space gray fox red/black interior 6MT with all the options I wanted (EDC, cold weather package, carbon leather, comfort access, etc.).

25.8K miles at delivery with two months remaining in original warranty where I got a brand new driver's side leather seatback replacement b/c it had detached from the seat frame. Also got a new EDC module warranty repair since it was going bad.

As CPO, I got a new windshield, two new front tires, new battery, brake pads, rotors, all fluids replaced, and detailed inside out including the engine bay, etc. and 2 year warranty. BMW now only offers 1 year warranty on CPOs.

Had to pay $1K for covered carrier from Houston to midatlantic area.

Chose my E93 over a E93 that was available at Autonation in Houston that only had 16K miles. Silverstone with black interior.

STooK · 01-11-2019, 11:15 PM

I was looking for a E92 with carbon fiber roof, 6MT, and fox red interior. When I found my current car, it checked off almost all the boxes, except it had black interior. I really didn't want another black interior car but I decided to settle because it checked the rest of the boxes. I figured black is still better than beige or silver, and it won't get as dirty as a lighter interior.

We are all going to compromise somewhere when buying a used car. You just have to see which items are non negotiable and go from there. I focused on things that are not easy to change or replace down the line. If you want a e92, don't settle for a e93 as you can't change that. Don't get a sunroof or DCT if you want CF roof or 6MT, etc.

commedeschatons · 01-14-2019, 01:48 AM

my requirements were 6mt <30k$, <70k miles, jerez black, fox red, cf roof, and cold weather package. I compromised the cold weather package which turned out to be a non-issue, and miles were a little more than 80k, but i also got a lower price and a warranty until 100k, which turned out to be a great choice and so far im happy enough with my choice. I used to nitpick about paint and cosmetics but when you live in michigan you have to start to find peace with the random rocks and shit (huge salt chunks) that get flung into your car or you'll never be happy.

i quickly put this when i curbed all four wheels driving my new to me m3 back from PO to my house while on the interstate in ATL.

tooloud10 · 01-14-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by carenthuziast

Compromised 2 seats for 4 seats.

Instead of a 2009 Porsche 911 4S cab 6MT I went with a 2013 CPO E93

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timothy2001 · 01-14-2019, 12:21 PM

Compromised on color and got another back car with black interior which is boring as hell. Also, would have preferred a slick top but I do enjoy the sunroof so mainly color.

Needed low miles, Comp package, six speed and individual audio which I got. Also no lengthy repair history (warranty). Generally happy but man I wish I had a different color combo.

6ixSpd · 01-14-2019, 12:36 PM

Bought it in February 2016 with 12k miles and bone stock.

The only compromise I made was lack of Individual colour. Ideally, I'd have settled for something other than AW/FR, but it wasn't exactly a bland combo so I went with it as it checked all the other boxes (low mileage, ZCP, extended leather, every single option *except* DCT and sunroof).

Funny enough a month after I bought it, I found a LSB on black 6MT ZCP out of Chicago. Same model year, same mileage, 100% same options otherwise. If the USD:CAD was more favourable I'd have happily made the switch, but the price delta after importing and duties was approaching $18k CAD for a colour. Couldn't justify it at the time. Looking at the market now, it would've retained every penny lol.

xander_g · 01-14-2019, 12:43 PM

the only requirements i had when looking for my m3 were:

2013
zcp
cpo
low kms

took several months, but i found one eventually.

InnerBlueSkies · 01-15-2019, 01:08 PM

I currently own a Silverstone Metallic 08, previously owned a SSII 11. Both are sedans, my most recent purchase required some compromise. My non negotiables were manual transmission, low miles, one owner.

I had to settle or compromise for pre LCI and silver novilla leather. The cost saving will allow me to invest in projects such as RB (maybe), already installed Turner skid plates. The carbon fiber is a wrap I did myself. Despite its appearence I am in the market for a used OEM set.

InnerBlueSkies · 01-15-2019, 01:14 PM

The option I really enjoy is my current vehicle has a sunroof, from what I read not too desirable but I love it. I miss no back up camera...all these things can be addressed, just my focus now is on securing the mechanical integrity of car versus, a CIC retro etc.

Three Pedal Steve · 01-15-2019, 06:03 PM

European delivery. Ordered to my specs back in 2013, but was too impatient to add ten additional weeks to the normal six week delivery time. The car actually arrived four weeks after my order.

spazzyfry123 · 01-15-2019, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by commedeschatons

my requirements were 6mt <30k$, <70k miles, jerez black, fox red, cf roof, and cold weather package. I compromised the cold weather package which turned out to be a non-issue, and miles were a little more than 80k, but i also got a lower price and a warranty until 100k, which turned out to be a great choice and so far im happy enough with my choice. I used to nitpick about paint and cosmetics but when you live in michigan you have to start to find peace with the random rocks and shit (huge salt chunks) that get flung into your car or you'll never be happy.

i quickly put this when i curbed all four wheels driving my new to me m3 back from PO to my house while on the interstate in ATL.

I'd like to hear this story! I'm on the ATL highways every single day, and I can certainly sympathize. Spooky place to be. If you're not first, you're last!

For me, the only compromise was color. I didn't want black, but after about three years of searching for the spec I got, I had to jump on the car.

phantasticphan · 01-15-2019, 08:13 PM

I wanted space gray and I got that but i also wanted fox red interior, but ended up getting black interior. Overall I'm pretty happy because fox red can show alot of wear if not taken care of. Still love fox red though!

xcusem3 · 01-16-2019, 09:17 AM

2013 Santorini blue "edition" M3.. absolutely zero compromises made haha

Grip Addict · 01-25-2019, 08:13 AM

Time forced me into Melbourne Red which honestly was not my first choice but has grown on me so much.

If I did not buy that M3 at that time I would not have one probably.

zipper228 · 01-25-2019, 09:28 AM

silver interior, would've preferred red, black, or ideally two-toned.

on the flip side, not only checked all my other boxes but had pretty much every mod that I would've liked to have but wouldn't have wanted to shell out the cash for, right down to the arkym hood. single owner too

New2Roundel · 01-25-2019, 10:54 AM

I didn't really know I wanted one of these until I drove one. I was pretty set on a C63, but felt like I should find a M3 to take for a spin, "just in case". Well, as you can see, I ended up with an M3. The first one I drove. I loved the styling and the lack of options. I had a cursory understanding of the e9x M3, but none of the details. Despite this, I figured that the limited options were pretty rare, particularly with the comp package.

I had to have it. Basically, the e92 found me, not the other way around.

01-11-2019, 12:17 PM	#23
tooloud10 Captain 749 Rep 839 Posts Drives: '08 M3 convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	The compromise was getting an E93 instead of a 997TT cab for three times the price. __________________ M3 - X5 - 911 - Miata - Raptor - Edge
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01-11-2019, 04:13 PM	#24
SLC Steve Private 104 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP E90 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: SLC, UT iTrader: (0)	My #1 pick was Melbourne Red. Second choice was Interlagos Blue. It had to be an E90, and a litany of other requirements. No reds showed up, a blue one did and I jumped. I have no regrets as I have not seen a car since I would have rather purchased and at the price I paid. I haven't seen a red one I would have chosen either. Non-gray scale cars for the win.
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01-11-2019, 04:20 PM	#25
Kelse92 Major 1132 Rep 1,366 Posts Drives: Former e92 M3 Owner Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	My number 1 pick was Dakar or another individual color. Came close to pulling the trigger on two, but didn’t want to mess with a Canadian import and the other wasn’t in good enough condition. Also tried to get my dream AW with Red interior but the seller ghosted me. Ultimately ended up with my third choice at a great price thanks to trading in at a local dealer. Got Mineral White which I prefer over AW and black interior. Plus a bunch of extra Carbon Fiber and mods I wouldn’t have wanted to shell out cash for myself. All-in all I’m happy with my decision. Although I would love to have a second one at some point in the perfect spec LSB, Santorini, or Dakar yellow if funds come available.
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01-11-2019, 04:29 PM	#26
M.Power Գեվոջանյան 301 Rep 1,103 Posts Drives: 2022 LP650 Urus/2023 F93 M8 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I wanted Alpine White on Fox Red and got a Silverstone on Silverstone.. Also preferred a 6MT but I have no regrets. __________________ Current: 23 Frozen Gray M8 Comp GC, 22 Viola Parsifae Lamborghini Urus, 11 Fire Orange E92 M3 6MT, 07 BSM E60 M5 6MT, 00 Imola E39 M5 Previous: 2019 BSM F90 M5 Comp, 2019 Giallo Auge Lamborghini Urus, 2011 Silverstone E92 M3
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01-11-2019, 06:09 PM	#27
Aktavate Second Lieutenant 246 Rep 270 Posts Drives: Red Join Date: May 2017 Location: Reno / SFBA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00] 2002 911 Turbo [0.00]	Would have preferred slicktop but a manual red e90 with speed cloth, chances of finding a slicktop are not very high. Thankfully ZCP is meaningless to me.
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01-11-2019, 06:19 PM	#28
MJBO Major 2610 Rep 1,458 Posts Drives: 2023 G81 M3 Touring Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 23 BMW M3 Touring [0.00] 22 Toyota LC 300 [0.00]	I compromised very slightly on price (about AU$2k) because I found the perfect spec. 2011 E90, EDC, M Drive, Heated Seats, light interior. Helped it from a dealer (so it included a brief statutory warranty from the dealer) not 2 mins from my house!
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01-11-2019, 10:38 PM	#29
carenthuziast Captain 373 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2013 E93 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Compromised 2 seats for 4 seats. Instead of a 2009 Porsche 911 4S cab 6MT I went with a 2013 CPO E93 space gray fox red/black interior 6MT with all the options I wanted (EDC, cold weather package, carbon leather, comfort access, etc.). 25.8K miles at delivery with two months remaining in original warranty where I got a brand new driver's side leather seatback replacement b/c it had detached from the seat frame. Also got a new EDC module warranty repair since it was going bad. As CPO, I got a new windshield, two new front tires, new battery, brake pads, rotors, all fluids replaced, and detailed inside out including the engine bay, etc. and 2 year warranty. BMW now only offers 1 year warranty on CPOs. Had to pay $1K for covered carrier from Houston to midatlantic area. Chose my E93 over a E93 that was available at Autonation in Houston that only had 16K miles. Silverstone with black interior. __________________ Last edited by carenthuziast; 01-11-2019 at 10:50 PM..
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01-11-2019, 11:15 PM	#30
STooK Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	I was looking for a E92 with carbon fiber roof, 6MT, and fox red interior. When I found my current car, it checked off almost all the boxes, except it had black interior. I really didn't want another black interior car but I decided to settle because it checked the rest of the boxes. I figured black is still better than beige or silver, and it won't get as dirty as a lighter interior. We are all going to compromise somewhere when buying a used car. You just have to see which items are non negotiable and go from there. I focused on things that are not easy to change or replace down the line. If you want a e92, don't settle for a e93 as you can't change that. Don't get a sunroof or DCT if you want CF roof or 6MT, etc. __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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01-14-2019, 01:48 AM	#31
commedeschatons Second Lieutenant 134 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '11 335d, '03 Jetta Wagon Join Date: May 2018 Location: dfw iTrader: (4)	my requirements were 6mt <30k$, <70k miles, jerez black, fox red, cf roof, and cold weather package. I compromised the cold weather package which turned out to be a non-issue, and miles were a little more than 80k, but i also got a lower price and a warranty until 100k, which turned out to be a great choice and so far im happy enough with my choice. I used to nitpick about paint and cosmetics but when you live in michigan you have to start to find peace with the random rocks and shit (huge salt chunks) that get flung into your car or you'll never be happy. i quickly put this when i curbed all four wheels driving my new to me m3 back from PO to my house while on the interstate in ATL.
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01-14-2019, 12:21 PM	#33
timothy2001 Major 849 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 E92 [0.00]	Compromised on color and got another back car with black interior which is boring as hell. Also, would have preferred a slick top but I do enjoy the sunroof so mainly color. Needed low miles, Comp package, six speed and individual audio which I got. Also no lengthy repair history (warranty). Generally happy but man I wish I had a different color combo.
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01-14-2019, 12:36 PM	#34
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6012 Rep 6,742 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Bought it in February 2016 with 12k miles and bone stock. The only compromise I made was lack of Individual colour. Ideally, I'd have settled for something other than AW/FR, but it wasn't exactly a bland combo so I went with it as it checked all the other boxes (low mileage, ZCP, extended leather, every single option except DCT and sunroof). Funny enough a month after I bought it, I found a LSB on black 6MT ZCP out of Chicago. Same model year, same mileage, 100% same options otherwise. If the USD:CAD was more favourable I'd have happily made the switch, but the price delta after importing and duties was approaching $18k CAD for a colour. Couldn't justify it at the time. Looking at the market now, it would've retained every penny lol. __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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01-14-2019, 12:43 PM	#35
xander_g Major 990 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: G30 M550i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW M550i Xdrive [0.00]	the only requirements i had when looking for my m3 were: 2013 zcp cpo low kms took several months, but i found one eventually.
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01-15-2019, 01:08 PM	#36
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	I currently own a Silverstone Metallic 08, previously owned a SSII 11. Both are sedans, my most recent purchase required some compromise. My non negotiables were manual transmission, low miles, one owner. I had to settle or compromise for pre LCI and silver novilla leather. The cost saving will allow me to invest in projects such as RB (maybe), already installed Turner skid plates. The carbon fiber is a wrap I did myself. Despite its appearence I am in the market for a used OEM set. Attached Images
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01-15-2019, 01:14 PM	#37
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	The option I really enjoy is my current vehicle has a sunroof, from what I read not too desirable but I love it. I miss no back up camera...all these things can be addressed, just my focus now is on securing the mechanical integrity of car versus, a CIC retro etc.
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01-15-2019, 06:03 PM	#38
Three Pedal Steve Captain 875 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 coupe' 6mt Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Under a Waterfall in Highlands NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	European delivery. Ordered to my specs back in 2013, but was too impatient to add ten additional weeks to the normal six week delivery time. The car actually arrived four weeks after my order. __________________ memories: '71 2002 (new), '72 Bavaria, '74 2002tii, '00 540i Sport
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01-15-2019, 08:13 PM	#40
phantasticphan First Lieutenant 181 Rep 334 Posts Drives: e91 Touring, e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	I wanted space gray and I got that but i also wanted fox red interior, but ended up getting black interior. Overall I'm pretty happy because fox red can show alot of wear if not taken care of. Still love fox red though!
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01-16-2019, 09:17 AM	#41
xcusem3 Lieutenant 457 Rep 539 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	2013 Santorini blue "edition" M3.. absolutely zero compromises made haha __________________ CP-E DP's / Remus Race / ETS 7" FMIC / AFE DCI / Cobb V3 / ETS CP / HKS BOV
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01-25-2019, 08:13 AM	#42
Grip Addict Banned 1080 Rep 713 Posts Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: PA iTrader: (9)	Time forced me into Melbourne Red which honestly was not my first choice but has grown on me so much. If I did not buy that M3 at that time I would not have one probably.
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01-25-2019, 09:28 AM	#43
zipper228 Private First Class 202 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	silver interior, would've preferred red, black, or ideally two-toned. on the flip side, not only checked all my other boxes but had pretty much every mod that I would've liked to have but wouldn't have wanted to shell out the cash for, right down to the arkym hood. single owner too
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01-25-2019, 10:54 AM	#44
New2Roundel Captain 467 Rep 804 Posts Drives: Some fun stuff Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Jeep GC SRT [0.00] 1994 VW Corrado SLC [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I didn't really know I wanted one of these until I drove one. I was pretty set on a C63, but felt like I should find a M3 to take for a spin, "just in case". Well, as you can see, I ended up with an M3. The first one I drove. I loved the styling and the lack of options. I had a cursory understanding of the e9x M3, but none of the details. Despite this, I figured that the limited options were pretty rare, particularly with the comp package. I had to have it. Basically, the e92 found me, not the other way around.
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