BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > M3 (E90 / E92 / E93) > M3 vs....
 
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-25-2020, 09:49 PM   #1
JVP13
Second Lieutenant
JVP13's Avatar
United_States
41
Rep
220
Posts

Drives: 2013 e92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Pennsylvania

iTrader: (0)

Anyone else who just can't get rid of their M3?

So I got my e92 brand new in 2013, spec'd the way I want, it's perfect for me. Done some track days, some Autox and some other events too, thing is a beast and so much fun. But I always toy with the idea to get something else, but every time I get behind the wheel of my e92 all those thoughts just disappear.

I've driven the new M's, I'm not a purist or anything but, the new cars just don't do it for me, something feels "off" about them. They're super fast and still fun cars but just not for me. And I've driven other cars that were an absolute blast but I can't seem to let go of the e92.

So the real question is, Does anyone else have trouble letting go of their e9x M3, and for those who did get rid of their car, Do you have any regrets? What did you end up getting?

Full disclosure, I have other cars, and I don't daily my e92, only have 51,xxx on the clock currently
__________________
2013 e92 M3 ZCP (Original Owner)
1996 e36 M3 (SOLD)
2012 F10 535i M Sport (Totaled)
2005 e46 330Ci (SOLD)
2006 Lexus GX470 Lifted and Modded (Daily)

Last edited by JVP13; 07-25-2020 at 10:30 PM..
Appreciate 4
      07-25-2020, 11:24 PM   #2
spiderspider
Captain
314
Rep
657
Posts

Drives: E90 M3 DCT, 991 C4S, E46 330i
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Danville, CA

iTrader: (0)

looks good, drives great, cheap and easy to maintain. only complaint i guess would be the gas mileage. not much worse than my previous g35 though.
Appreciate 1
JVP1341.00
      07-26-2020, 12:53 AM   #3
Richneerd
The WEEBM3
Richneerd's Avatar
470
Rep
784
Posts

Drives: E90 WEEBM3
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: San Jose, CA

iTrader: (0)

E9x M3's are starting to get affordable to service. Parts are readily available at FCPEURO and many places.

Reminds me of my E46 days.
__________________
BMW E90 Alpine White Slicktop Stripped 6M 03/2008
IG: @Richneerd
Appreciate 2
      07-26-2020, 01:46 AM   #4
6ixSpd
Save the manuals!
6ixSpd's Avatar
6066
Rep
6,760
Posts

Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: 416

iTrader: (4)

Longest car I've owned and I don't see myself looking elsewhere anytime soon. Such an incredible car, especially at the price points these days and the punch way, way, way above their class.
__________________
'16 M3 | '23 718 Spyder


Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
Appreciate 5
DanMpower3303.00
JVP1341.00
chocstraw516.50
Bucki14159.00
      07-26-2020, 02:40 AM   #5
wyatth
Colonel
3587
Rep
2,837
Posts

Drives: E90 ZCP
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

They’re quite special and a killer value these days. Anything else that would interest me is 3X the price, more to maintain, and less practical. That’s not happening anytime soon, so I happily expect to keep this one for a while, and am building/maintaining it accordingly.
Appreciate 2
br2wdc341.00
JVP1341.00
      07-26-2020, 07:01 AM   #6
GORDON.M3
Brigadier General
GORDON.M3's Avatar
Canada
1502
Rep
3,042
Posts

Drives: E92 M3 • F25 X3 M-Sport
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: LAX/YYZ/NRT

iTrader: (12)

Wouldn't sell it unless I had money for the next big upgrade... 2018+ GT3.
Even then I might have trouble selling this car, super practical and suitable for a daily driver.
Haven't had any issues, and the mods keep piling on.
__________________
INSTAGRAM: GORDON.M3
North American Mr12Volt Carplay/Android Auto Distributor
DINAN | EVOSPORT | VAC | ARP | RD SPORT | NEEZ | EIBACH | CSF | IND | BILSTEIN | KLASSEN | BREMBO | ENDLESS | BBS | BPM SPORT | PROJECT MU | EVENTURI
Appreciate 6
JVP1341.00
chocstraw516.50
94jedi843.50
slcook541865.00
K-M391.50
      07-26-2020, 01:25 PM   #7
vitalsigns
Second Lieutenant
222
Rep
235
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: So Cal

iTrader: (1)

I honestly don't know what else I'd want to buy at even 2x the price. Still so much car for the money. And not buying a new, more expensive car enables funds for more upgrades. Win-win situation.

Last edited by vitalsigns; 07-27-2020 at 10:40 PM..
Appreciate 1
JVP1341.00
      07-26-2020, 02:47 PM   #8
Eja144
First Lieutenant
Eja144's Avatar
United_States
305
Rep
301
Posts

Drives: 2008 E90 M3
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Long Island, NY

iTrader: (0)

I rack my brain occasionally to think of what cars I might eventually upgrade to, and can't think of anything short of a Porsche GT car. MAYBE a C8 Vette once they work out the transmission problems? Idk. There's just nothing out there within miles cost-wise that delivers such a well balanced package as the E9X.

If anything, I'd probably just look for another E90, 2011 comp package, 6MT slick top with low miles, then pick up something less rare as a daily.
Appreciate 1
JVP1341.00
      07-26-2020, 03:08 PM   #9
Ajolives
Captain
Ajolives's Avatar
944
Rep
951
Posts

Drives: E90 M3
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Tampa

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2019 Audi SQ5  [0.00]
2008 BMW M3  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eja144 View Post
I rack my brain occasionally to think of what cars I might eventually upgrade to, and can't think of anything short of a Porsche GT car. MAYBE a C8 Vette once they work out the transmission problems? Idk. There's just nothing out there within miles cost-wise that delivers such a well balanced package as the E9X.

If anything, I'd probably just look for another E90, 2011 comp package, 6MT slick top with low miles, then pick up something less rare as a daily.
I highly recommend getting a middle-of-the -road E90 for a DD. My '08 E90 with 148k miles is a riot to daily. It still looks killer and is in amazing shape for its age. It makes mundane errands fun, and still great to take weekend drives with the family.
Appreciate 5
      07-26-2020, 03:12 PM   #10
Eja144
First Lieutenant
Eja144's Avatar
United_States
305
Rep
301
Posts

Drives: 2008 E90 M3
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Long Island, NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ajolives View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eja144 View Post
I rack my brain occasionally to think of what cars I might eventually upgrade to, and can't think of anything short of a Porsche GT car. MAYBE a C8 Vette once they work out the transmission problems? Idk. There's just nothing out there within miles cost-wise that delivers such a well balanced package as the E9X.

If anything, I'd probably just look for another E90, 2011 comp package, 6MT slick top with low miles, then pick up something less rare as a daily.
I highly recommend getting a middle-of-the -road E90 for a DD. My '08 E90 with 148k miles is a riot to daily. It still looks killer and is in amazing shape for its age. It makes mundane errands fun, and still great to take weekend drives with the family.
I've actually thought about looking for a rarer spec E90 and garaging it, then just keeping my current '08 as a daily. Currently only 70k miles, but not getting any younger.
Appreciate 1
JVP1341.00
      07-26-2020, 04:41 PM   #11
L1FHR
Private First Class
United_States
79
Rep
159
Posts

Drives: 2013 BMW E92 M3
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

I'm at the same boat here. I don't think I'll ever sell my E92. If anything, I'll find another beater car so that I can keep my M3 well under 50k miles (currently at 41k miles).
I do want another Euro car, the 2013 C63 the last of it's kind but its hard to find the one I want.
Appreciate 3
      07-26-2020, 05:18 PM   #12
timothy2001
Major
timothy2001's Avatar
United_States
859
Rep
1,186
Posts

Drives: 2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: NE Florida

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 M3 E92  [0.00]
Had professional photographer take all the pictures and was approved on BAT but just could not pull the trigger and lost it. It’s a keeper for sure and costing very little to keep in the garage and driver a few times a week. Just can’t part with it.
Appreciate 1
JVP1341.00
      07-26-2020, 06:13 PM   #13
Epoustouflant
Banned
Canada
1164
Rep
450
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Montreal

iTrader: (0)

991 GT3 - it's the only car I could envision selling the E9X M3 for.
Appreciate 3
JVP1341.00
tareemaa386.00
slcook541865.00
      07-26-2020, 07:43 PM   #14
fs34
Lieutenant
438
Rep
451
Posts

Drives: E46 M3
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Huntsville, AL

iTrader: (1)

Misread this title as you had trouble selling.

Now as to the actual intent of the post, I couldn’t part ways with my e90. It checks every box. I can fit my family in it, it’s a special car, I can take kids to school one day and track or autox another. And that v8, MMM.
Appreciate 1
JVP1341.00
      07-26-2020, 08:35 PM   #15
STooK
Lieutenant Colonel
STooK's Avatar
United_States
733
Rep
1,973
Posts

Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NY

iTrader: (6)

Just had some more preventative work done on mine so I can keep it longer. I also can't think of anything else I'd like to replace it with. This is my realistic dream car and I still can't believe I own one. Hopefully I can keep it for a long long time.
__________________
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
Appreciate 2
      07-26-2020, 09:03 PM   #16
AC/DC
NooB
386
Rep
383
Posts

Drives: M
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: M

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by STooK View Post
Just had some more preventative work done on mine so I can keep it longer. I also can't think of anything else I'd like to replace it with. This is my realistic dream car and I still can't believe I own one. Hopefully I can keep it for a long long time.
I love my M, but would probably sell to get into a Porsche turbo S or an Audi R8 5.2.
Appreciate 2
      07-26-2020, 09:27 PM   #17
SnohoRaptor
First Lieutenant
SnohoRaptor's Avatar
United_States
533
Rep
365
Posts

Drives: 2011 AW E92 ZCP 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Snohomish, WA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2021 Toyota Tacoma  [0.00]
2020 BMW X5  [9.00]
2020 Subaru WRX  [0.00]
2019 Ford Raptor  [0.00]
2011 BMW M3  [0.00]
Great thread.

I'm at the opposite end of the ownership cycle.

Had a pro-touring built 2015 Mustang GT PP2, then a 2016 F80. Neither were special enough to withstand my short ownership turnover (friends all say I have a problem).

Just found exactly why I want- a low mileage 2011 E92 ZCP, 6MT, single hump and I couldn't be happier. Much better fit for my automotive taste and worth a spot in our garage for many sunny drives in the PNW.
__________________
AW 2011 E92 ZCP 6MT single hump w/speed cloth.
Alpine Stage 2 | Apex Manufacturing X-Pipe |
Corsa | BayOptiks | Haimus Racing CF Plenum

MW 2020 G05 X5 with delicious coffee interior
Appreciate 2
JVP1341.00
      07-26-2020, 09:31 PM   #18
romero1990
Lieutenant
United_States
177
Rep
591
Posts

Drives: E92 M3, F25 X3
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Bay Area

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2017 X3  [0.00]
2009 M3  [0.00]
Since gotten my first e92, the only thought I have is either getting one more something like 2013 ZCP manual with lower millage, or something like 718 GT4 if I was to get a new car. Somehow I just can't live with the new design (huge nose) and fake sounds.
Appreciate 2
      07-26-2020, 10:42 PM   #19
Three Pedal Steve
Captain
Three Pedal Steve's Avatar
United_States
895
Rep
616
Posts

Drives: 2013 M3 coupe' 6mt
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Under a Waterfall in Highlands NC

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Intriguing question that has been on my mind for months. My M3 now has 94k miles and has been totally trouble free. I have decided to invest in a bunch of preventative maintenance and keep it for another cycle. Unless you want to go with a P car (been there, done that) I came to the conclusion the best replacement for the e92 M3 would be another e92 M3 or possibly a e46 comp package M3 coupe.
__________________


memories: '71 2002 (new), '72 Bavaria, '74 2002tii, '00 540i Sport
Appreciate 4
njdrive99.50
JVP1341.00
      07-27-2020, 07:03 AM   #20
W///
Lieutenant General
W///'s Avatar
7772
Rep
12,419
Posts

Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SC

iTrader: (13)

Would be the last car out of the 4 I currently have I'd sell. Here are a few reasons:

- I've owned this car almost 8 years. It's the first car I've really had a chance to mod, and it's a car I dreamed of owning during college. This particular car and I just have a lot of history, I don't want to sell it. I even drove my little brother from his wedding in it.
- Mine is a rare combo I'd never be able to find again. Sparkling Graphite, Bamboo Beige, CF roof and 6MT. If I have to pull the trigger on another E9x M3, it'd be Melbourne Red
- I know this car has been super well maintained by me. Oil changes early, usually because of time rather than miles. Interior is holding up beautifully
- A car I'd be interested in owning would be an M2C or a Porsche 981 Spyder. Significantly more expensive than what my E92 M3 is worth, not sure it's proportionally more fun
- BMW will never build an engine like the S65 again, period. I've always said it, you can drop this engine into something far more expensive and it'll feel right at home.
- It still looks so menacing to this day IMO. I gave mine a wash and still am surprised the car came out 12 years ago.

I don't daily mine, but I still think it's such an event to drive this car after all these years. I've had the privilege to drive cars I cannot afford (Porsche GT4, Ferrari F340, all the brand new M's ect ect), but I'll still never forget the first time I was able to drive an E92 M3, which was at the Performance Center during an event:


I've never felt an urge to having to own a particular car like I did that day. Long live the E9x M3.
__________________
Current:
16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT
08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT
07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT
99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
Appreciate 10
br2wdc341.00
Eja144304.50
Law6426.00
JVP1341.00
MP0W3RD127.00
STooK733.00
tareemaa386.00
WWM31135.00
      07-27-2020, 07:48 AM   #21
kyrix1st
Colonel
kyrix1st's Avatar
2426
Rep
2,396
Posts

Drives: G87 M2; E92M3 MT&DCT; M3 euro
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: nyc

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2004 BMW Z4  [0.00]
No replacement. I now have two E92 M3s (one AW 6MT, one Jet Black DCT) and a Euro 3.0 E36 M3 (yes, equivalent to DTM spec engine back in the 90s).

P cars drive very differently being MR/RR layout, I am not a huge fan of it yet.
__________________
Pass me if you can.
Appreciate 1
JVP1341.00
      07-27-2020, 08:37 AM   #22
br2wdc
Lieutenant
341
Rep
437
Posts

Drives: 2018 BMW M550i xDrive
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Northern VA/Washington DC

iTrader: (0)

It is amazing the number of guys on this forum that sell their E9x, try and replace it with "something better", and eventually end up returning to the E9x platform.

Based on that information/trend, I will learn from my fellow forum members and for the foreseeable future completely avoid the "selling the E90 for something better" cycle

Quote:
Originally Posted by JVP13 View Post
So the real question is, Does anyone else have trouble letting go of their e9x M3, and for those who did get rid of their car, Do you have any regrets? What did you end up getting?

Full disclosure, I have other cars, and I don't daily my e92, only have 51,xxx on the clock currently
__________________

2018 BMW M550i xDrive Mediterranean Blue

Previous: 2011 E90 M3 | LMB | DCT -- 2006 E90 330i | 6MT -- 2001 E39 540i | 6MT -- 1997 E36 M3 | Techno Violet | 5MT
Appreciate 3
JVP1341.00
AaronI10.50
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:51 PM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST