New or Used

10M3MAN · 07-28-2009, 07:48 AM

With the current economic situation, I wanted to ask this question. If you could would you buy a new M3 or if you could find something that you like buy a used M3. 08, 09. I have seen a sweet 08 sedan that I really like from Merc Dealer has 8k miles and is only 47k. I know the idrive is supposedly better in the 09 model. What do you guys think....?? I'm just ready to get my M3 is all...

zenderm3 · 07-28-2009, 07:54 AM

Mate, if you're happy then get it. In the end - used is really better with these cars... I totally understand when it comes to this car... I sooo can't wait to get my ///M.... oh well.... 126 days to go...

Robo Squirrel · 07-28-2009, 08:18 AM

buy the used one and save urself about 20k

AMOCHOSTO · 07-28-2009, 08:19 AM

I ordered mine to get exactly what I wanted, but for the most part used M3s in Canada were totally packaged up and just about as expensive as the one I ordered. In the US you can pretty much find exactly what you want used.

At the end of the day if you want a virgin you have to pay up, if she's already broken in she'll be more fun when you get her, but you'll never know if she's been abused.

(7-10 days before mine arrives, getting off the ship right now!)

drburton · 07-28-2009, 08:38 AM

I purchased a very low mileage Porsche Boxster S a couple of years ago. I quickly regretted the decision because the car didn't have the exact options, colors etc... that I would have gotten if I ordered it. Yes, I saved money but it wasn't really the perfect car.

So when I decided to get an M3 (with the expectation to keep it a long time), I wanted to make sure I got exactly what I want, so I ordered new. Couldn't be happier, she is perfect

If you are going to spend alot of money on a car, get what you want. If a used example comes up that is very close to what you would order, go for it. Otherwise, go new.

STALKER · 07-28-2009, 08:42 AM

I got lucky and pretty much found the exact car I wanted used. Low miles and I saved about 20 grand. Very happy with my decision.

MMMorish · 07-28-2009, 08:54 AM

I got lucky when I bought my car too. I found one fully loaded with moonroof, Sycamore, and Space Grey in colour, just how I wanted it! The car had 1200km/800miles and I saved 10 grand!

Green///Hell · 07-28-2009, 10:13 AM

The savings is there so why not, its not like the car still doesnt have a warranty

09' iDrive is awesome, but 08' is just fine and I really could live without either

x838nwy · 07-28-2009, 10:22 AM

IMHO, it's all to do with your priorities and what you intend to do with the car.

Like many have said, it's gonna be hard to find THE car if you have one in mind with a somewhat rarer combination like... I don't know... SSII + FR in an E93. But if you are lucky to find one that fits you then that's great. It's a little better, I think, with M3's than Porsches simply because the options list on Porches are so long and different combinations can have totally different look and feel.

If options are not so important to you then it's a substantial saving. And you can always spend it on mods...

Obviously, if you just wanna track the car, then you wouldn't worry too much about what trim it has etc.

For me, it's a significant investment, so I very much prefer to get exactly what I want.

MMMorish · 07-28-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panda///Monic

The savings is there so why not, its not like the car still doesnt have a warranty

09' iDrive is awesome, but 08' is just fine and I really could live without either

+1
I wouldn't let the difference between 08' or 09' iDrive sway your decision either. Indeed, 09' iDrive is awesome as I got to try it out on a loaner 335d, but it's not that much better than 08' (okay maybe the graphics and maps) but 08' is fine too.

TooManySilverBMWS! · 07-29-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

+1
I wouldn't let the difference between 08' or 09' iDrive sway your decision either. Indeed, 09' iDrive is awesome as I got to try it out on a loaner 335d, but it's not that much better than 08' (okay maybe the graphics and maps) but 08' is fine too.

I would go new... just because i had bad experiance with used cars in the past. But if the $ is a struggle for you of course go used. Make sure you get a pro to check the car out for you first to make sure it's good.

"M3 drivers have no friends" <--- what is that suppose to mean?

07-28-2009, 07:48 AM	#1
10M3MAN Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,498 Posts Drives: 2006 Nissan Altima SER Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wharton, TX iTrader: (0)	New or Used With the current economic situation, I wanted to ask this question. If you could would you buy a new M3 or if you could find something that you like buy a used M3. 08, 09. I have seen a sweet 08 sedan that I really like from Merc Dealer has 8k miles and is only 47k. I know the idrive is supposedly better in the 09 model. What do you guys think....?? I'm just ready to get my M3 is all...
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-28-2009, 07:54 AM	#2
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Mate, if you're happy then get it. In the end - used is really better with these cars... I totally understand when it comes to this car... I sooo can't wait to get my ///M.... oh well.... 126 days to go... __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-28-2009, 08:18 AM	#3
Robo Squirrel Major 70 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MI iTrader: (1)	buy the used one and save urself about 20k __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-28-2009, 08:19 AM	#4
AMOCHOSTO Major 32 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: IB BB E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto. iTrader: (0)	I ordered mine to get exactly what I wanted, but for the most part used M3s in Canada were totally packaged up and just about as expensive as the one I ordered. In the US you can pretty much find exactly what you want used. At the end of the day if you want a virgin you have to pay up, if she's already broken in she'll be more fun when you get her, but you'll never know if she's been abused. (7-10 days before mine arrives, getting off the ship right now!) __________________ E90 Interlagos Blue, (Winter Beater) Bamboo Beige, M-Drive, EDC, PDC, USB 6MT. Mods to date; Curb rash, Scraped front spoiler, Installed RAC Monolite RG63 Silver 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (ROW)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-28-2009, 08:38 AM	#5
drburton Lieutenant 116 Rep 468 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Alpine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (3)	I purchased a very low mileage Porsche Boxster S a couple of years ago. I quickly regretted the decision because the car didn't have the exact options, colors etc... that I would have gotten if I ordered it. Yes, I saved money but it wasn't really the perfect car. So when I decided to get an M3 (with the expectation to keep it a long time), I wanted to make sure I got exactly what I want, so I ordered new. Couldn't be happier, she is perfect If you are going to spend alot of money on a car, get what you want. If a used example comes up that is very close to what you would order, go for it. Otherwise, go new.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-28-2009, 08:42 AM	#6
STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	I got lucky and pretty much found the exact car I wanted used. Low miles and I saved about 20 grand. Very happy with my decision. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-28-2009, 08:54 AM	#7
MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	I got lucky when I bought my car too. I found one fully loaded with moonroof, Sycamore, and Space Grey in colour, just how I wanted it! The car had 1200km/800miles and I saved 10 grand! __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-28-2009, 10:13 AM	#8
Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	The savings is there so why not, its not like the car still doesnt have a warranty 09' iDrive is awesome, but 08' is just fine and I really could live without either
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-28-2009, 10:22 AM	#9
x838nwy Private First Class 3 Rep 178 Posts Drives: nothing right now... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thailand iTrader: (0)	IMHO, it's all to do with your priorities and what you intend to do with the car. Like many have said, it's gonna be hard to find THE car if you have one in mind with a somewhat rarer combination like... I don't know... SSII + FR in an E93. But if you are lucky to find one that fits you then that's great. It's a little better, I think, with M3's than Porsches simply because the options list on Porches are so long and different combinations can have totally different look and feel. If options are not so important to you then it's a substantial saving. And you can always spend it on mods... Obviously, if you just wanna track the car, then you wouldn't worry too much about what trim it has etc. For me, it's a significant investment, so I very much prefer to get exactly what I want.
	Appreciate 0 Quote