How much did you pay for your used M3?

[Freiheit]

Originally Posted by tbuck

I think you are correct. I looked for a solid 3 months and was kinda tracking how much was being asked for the cars I would want (have no idea how much they may have actually sold for). I ruled out overly modded cars and anything over about 50k miles. Just during that time I watched lower mileage cars go up around $2-3k asking, from both dealers and private party. In the end I was left to decide if I wanted to wait for the "perfect" car even if it cost more the longer I waited, or to "settle" to some degree for a less than ideal car but get it now before the prices continued the upward trend. In the end I settled on only the interior color. Clearly the trend is upward even for higher mileage cars, but the lower ones, say <30k, are going nuts. Add a hard-to-find color or option/model and the prices are truely crazy. I would say we definitely passed the bottom of the depreciation curve on these cars.

It makes me feel better about owning the car, thats for certain. Its nice to know something can be owned and enjoyed but also act as money in the bank if needs be.
Then again, if the thing is so valuable that I'm compelled to sell it, it'll cost far too much to replace if I decide to do that. I want to replace my long gone E46 M3 and E36 M3 coupe, but I'd rather not pay new MSRP for a car with 50k on it, and I sure as hell don't want a 150k car that needs everything done.

I think the bottom of the curve for the low mile cars was around $34k-35k. I paid slightly more than that and my car was just over 19,000 miles.

[Freiheit]

Originally Posted by A52_M3at

������ I didn't realize that. But yes, a small goat was sacrifice to get the satan look.

[Freiheit]

Originally Posted by ExcelonGT

IM not sure why they had it listed so low, and were willing to budge on price despite only having the car listed for sale for less than 1 day. It popped up on car gurus late Friday, I went in at 9am the next day and bought it.

Its the interior. Three years ago when I was searching for my car the only cars that didn't sell were the two tone red/black interiors.

[e90Dawg08]

When purchased: June 14, 2021
Year and Model: 2008 M3 4dr
Miles: 123,600
Options: Winter package, Technology package, new Throttle body actuators bank 1 and 2, ZHP shift knob, replaced roof/side panel and rear driver's window (hurricane dropped a tree limb on it)
Transmission: 6 speed manual

Price: $12,000

To fix:
Passenger seat weight sensor (airbag)
Replace steering wheel (worn out, have the OEM replacement)
Right low beam malfunction
Adaptive headlights malfunction
Worn leather (will get detailed and replace the padding as necessary)
Rear driver side window tint (replaced window)

Should be a fun restoration project and a nice replacement to my v8 Jag sedan -- a bit sportier and a manual now that I work from home permanently and will keep it in the garage 98% of the time. Pictures to come but wanted to meet everyone.

Parts I'm interested in:
OEM Red leather interior padding
OEM Red leather front seats
OEM Passenger headlight assembly (or both sides -- xenon, adaptive, dynamic)

[Freiheit]

Originally Posted by e90Dawg08

When purchased: June 14, 2021
Year and Model: 2008 M3 4dr

Should be a fun restoration project and a nice replacement to my v8 Jag sedan -- a bit sportier and a manual now that I work from home permanently and will keep it in the garage 98% of the time. Pictures to come but wanted to meet everyone.

You know your favorite car model is getting old when new owners quit talking about what their first mods will be and start talking about restoration.

[Freiheit]

Originally Posted by Azeka1

When purchased: May 5, 2021
Year and Model: 2013 M3 Competition
Miles: 28,142
Color: Alpine White over Fox Red w/ Carbon Leather Trim
Options: Carbon Roof (Slick Top), ZCP Competition, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package
Transmission: 6 speed

Price: $41,990

Congrats on the nice low mile buy!

[haile90]

When purchased: February, 2021
Year and Model: 2011 M3 Competition
Miles: 35,200 (engine replaced under bmw warranty at 18k from rod bearings) so only about 17k miles on new engine
Color: Alpine White over Black novillo w/ wood trim
Options: Slick Top, ZCP Competition, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, fresh rod bearings and new ESS 550 kit and dinan rear differential
Transmission: DCT

Paid $35k

[911r]

Originally Posted by haileyeah

When purchased: February, 2021
Year and Model: 2011 M3 Competition
Miles: 35,200 (engine replaced under bmw warranty at 18k from rod bearings) so only about 17k miles on new engine
Color: Alpine White over Black novillo w/ wood trim
Options: Slick Top, ZCP Competition, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, fresh rod bearings and new ESS 550 kit and dinan rear differential
Transmission: DCT

Paid $35k

Did you buy it from the Audi dealer with the Dinan Diff & ESS? That's a stupid deal. Very jealous.

[haile90]

Originally Posted by 911r

Did you buy it from the Audi dealer with the Dinan Diff & ESS? That's a stupid deal. Very jealous.

yeah man it was such a come up! i actually sell cars here and it was a no brainer when i saw it get traded in lol. took these pics of it after i sold it to myself and the original owner didn't even leave the building yet hahaha

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by haileyeah

yeah man it was such a come up! i actually sell cars here and it was a no brainer when i saw it get traded in lol. took these pics of it after i sold it to myself and the original owner didn't even leave the building yet hahaha

do you know how much the previous owner got as trade-in value?

[e90Dawg08]

Originally Posted by Freiheit

You know your favorite car model is getting old when new owners quit talking about what their first mods will be and start talking about restoration.

Hah, yeah, only cosmetic restoration though

Here are a few pics!

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by e90Dawg08

When purchased: June 14, 2021
Year and Model: 2008 M3 4dr
Miles: 123,600
Options: Winter package, Technology package, new Throttle body actuators bank 1 and 2, ZHP shift knob, replaced roof/side panel and rear driver's window (hurricane dropped a tree limb on it)
Transmission: 6 speed manual

Price: $12,000

is this the lowest price paid for a clean title, running E9x M3?


it needs work but it's not bad when you consider that people try to sell salvage title or blown motor cars for more

[weavingtraffic]

When purchased: June 2021
Year and Model: 2009 E92 M3
Miles: 90,200
Color: Melbourne Red/ Black Novillo
Options: Carbon Roof, Premium Sound, EDC, Nav
Transmission: 6 speed

Price: $26,845

1 owner/clean title/mtx records
Cons: Sagging Headliner & Pass DRL needs replacement

[BayAreaE93]

When purchased: April, 2021
Year and Model: 2008 E93 M3
Miles: 110,000
Color: Alpine White over Black novillo w/ Carbon weave trim
Options: Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Individual Audio, Comfort Access, EDC, M Drive
Transmission: DCT

$13,500
Buyback title

Came with:

Used engine with 50k miles
New DCT OEM Clutch and Flywheel
New throttle actuators
Alcantara steering wheel

Bit of a mechanic's special, needed:

DCT Fluid + Filter Change
Exhaust leak (new gaskets)
New rotors and pads all around
Big hood chip about 2.5 inches in diameter
Rod bearings
O2 sensors
Low pressure fuel sensor
Diff pinion seal leak

didn't pass smog until I figured out there was a stage 2 tune on it

[wu2x]

When purchased: June 28 2021
Year and Model: 2010 E90 M3 (built 3/10)
Miles: 98,000
Color: Space Gray
Options: USB only (slick top, no nav, speedcloth seats)
Transmission: 6MT

Price: $25500
Clean title

Single owner, serviced only at BMW dealership. Minor wear and tear with interior, door dings, and has had a check engine light for 3 years that the dealer could not diagnose. Only mod was OEM black chrome grilles. Need to do RB and TA

[Brasilcat]

When purchased:6/2020
Year and Model:2011 E93
Miles:73K
Options:Loaded
TransmissionCT

I paid $24,500. The dealer was Autobahn Westhaus in El Cajon. Experienced BMW dealer. Love my Car no issues. I'll have bearings and actuators done this year for peace of mind.

[chocstraw]

Originally Posted by weavingtraffic

When purchased: June 2021
Year and Model: 2009 E92 M3
Miles: 90,200
Color: Melbourne Red/ Black Novillo
Options: Carbon Roof, Premium Sound, EDC, Nav
Transmission: 6 speed

Price: $26,845

Originally Posted by Azeka1

When purchased: May 5, 2021
Year and Model: 2013 M3 Competition
Miles: 28,142
Color: Alpine White over Fox Red w/ Carbon Leather Trim
Options: Carbon Roof (Slick Top), ZCP Competition, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package
Transmission: 6 speed

Price: $41,990

screaming deals, jealous of you guys

[tbuck]

Wow, no doubt! Nice job guy, congratz!

[calspyderman]

Originally Posted by e90Dawg08

Hah, yeah, only cosmetic restoration though

Here are a few pics!

Love that color combo!

[Freiheit]

Originally Posted by weavingtraffic

When purchased: June 2021
Year and Model: 2009 E92 M3
Miles: 90,200
Color: Melbourne Red/ Black Novillo
Options: Carbon Roof, Premium Sound, EDC, Nav
Transmission: 6 speed

Price: $26,845

I know its MR but in that pic the car looks like Sakhir Orange, one of my top color choices for the E92 M3. I definitely wouldn't kick that out of my garage!

Unless the pics are hiding damage and this is really a 20-foot-car, that paint looks like its in great shape. The previous owner must have really taken care of it. Good catch!

[weavingtraffic]

Originally Posted by Freiheit

I know its MR but in that pic the car looks like Sakhir Orange, one of my top color choices for the E92 M3. I definitely wouldn't kick that out of my garage!

Unless the pics are hiding damage and this is really a 20-foot-car, that paint looks like its in great shape. The previous owner must have really taken care of it. Good catch!

It sort of does look like Sakhir in that light! There aren't any dings or scratches anywhere.. typical minor pitting at 90k miles of rock chips on the lower areas of front bumper, headliner is sagging (assuming due to heat of florida) and rod bearings have not been addressed. Otherwise the owner took amazing care of it and I actually had the pleasure of tracking him down and speaking to him briefly about the car. He certainly did an amazing job preserving it and I hope to continue that! Thank you!!

[diego895]

When purchased: March 2021
Year and Model: 2011 E92 Jerez Black on Black Novillo
Miles: 97,000
Options: ZCP, Carbon Roof, Single Hump PP2 (no - iDrive), PDC, iPod, and alarm
Transmission: 6-Speed

Price: $28.5k

History: Clean Carfax (no known accidents/incidents) | 3-Owner | Rod Bearings + Throttle Actuators Done | No modifications