Selling my M3 this week and am HEARTBROKEN.

///M Power-Belgium · 06-04-2014, 04:43 AM

Sad story ! And feel sorry about your situation !
Anyway i wish you "good luck" man,and hope to see you still on here !
Damn the worldwide economical 5H1T ?!?!

thetastelingers · 06-04-2014, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Tried selling first. Been on the market since January. One bonafide offer since and that individual wants me to basically give it away. I will be renting it out VERY shortly.

Been there done that. We have a renter now.
Market is crap for sellers.
May as well be making money on it if we can't sell it.

BRZ/FRS is going to be cheap to mod. If I had one I would go mod crazy with it.
Warranty? pfff.... those engines are cheap enough to build if they go boom.

Have fun with it!

PhillyNate · 06-04-2014, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Sad story ! And feel sorry about your situation !
Anyway i wish you "good luck" man,and hope to see you still on here !
Damn the worldwide economical 5H1T ?!?!

thank you Sir.

PhillyNate · 06-04-2014, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by thetastelingers

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Tried selling first. Been on the market since January. One bonafide offer since and that individual wants me to basically give it away. I will be renting it out VERY shortly.

Been there done that. We have a renter now.
Market is crap for sellers.
May as well be making money on it if we can't sell it.

BRZ/FRS is going to be cheap to mod. If I had one I would go mod crazy with it.
Warranty? pfff.... those engines are cheap enough to build if they go boom.

Have fun with it!

Very much appreciated.

Semi-Poor · 06-04-2014, 07:13 AM

Sorry to hear this. In the face of adversity the true measure of a man is taken. You will be rewarded in the end and derservedly so. Wishing you and your family nothing but the best.

BetterLate · 06-04-2014, 07:47 AM

Hey Philly-

I'm a low poster but frequent lurker here over the years. You are a great member of this forum. I've always appreciated the genuine tone and honest and helpful nature of your posts.

Wishing you the best in the future for you and your family. My son is in college and my daughter recently graduated and will be getting married next year - so I can relate to your situation. In my life - challenges have often become opportunities. Hope this is the case for you. There is nothing more noble than doing the right thing for your family. And the BRZ is a really cool car. Stay in touch with the forum.

W/// · 06-04-2014, 08:08 AM

Damn, sorry to hear. I'll always remember you by your avatar, always cracks me up.

So is the FRS a done deal? The only reason I ask is because I had a chance to test drive a BRZ Limited a couple of months ago. A lot of things that I absolutely loved about the car (looks, seats+seating position, clutch feel, shifter, very reasonably priced for what it is), but there were also a few things I just couldn't live with. I don't mind low torque cars (heck I DD a 97 4Runner), but merging on the highway was quite a chore in the BRZ.

I know there's always debates about FRS vs E36 M3, but I just got one and literally cannot stop driving it. The E92 has been in the garage all week. Yes, it's an older car and it'll need things, but you can find one that's had everything done to it for not too much money. The power is great on this thing, gets good gas mileage, handles amazing too. Granted, the interior doesn't age very well at all, but that was secondary for me.

Just a thought. Regardless, all the best and please stay in touch with us!

PhillyNate · 06-04-2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Semi-Poor

Sorry to hear this. In the face of adversity the true measure of a man is taken. You will be rewarded in the end and derservedly so. Wishing you and your family nothing but the best.

My man!!! I am truly touched by all the kind words. TRULY. Thank you.

PhillyNate · 06-04-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BetterLate

Hey Philly-

I'm a low poster but frequent lurker here over the years. You are a great member of this forum. I've always appreciated the genuine tone and honest and helpful nature of your posts.

Wishing you the best in the future for you and your family. My son is in college and my daughter recently graduated and will be getting married next year - so I can relate to your situation. In my life - challenges have often become opportunities. Hope this is the case for you. There is nothing more noble than doing the right thing for your family. And the BRZ is a really cool car. Stay in touch with the forum.

I NEVER expected to have to do this but this isn't a death in the family fortunately. I am utterly speechless at the outpouring of kind words that my brothers/sisters on this forum have extended to me. Bravo to you! A HEARTY THANK YOU!!!!!!
Remember there is a Porsche in my future ppl.

PhillyNate · 06-04-2014, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

Damn, sorry to hear. I'll always remember you by your avatar, always cracks me up.

So is the FRS a done deal? The only reason I ask is because I had a chance to test drive a BRZ Limited a couple of months ago. A lot of things that I absolutely loved about the car (looks, seats+seating position, clutch feel, shifter, very reasonably priced for what it is), but there were also a few things I just couldn't live with. I don't mind low torque cars (heck I DD a 97 4Runner), but merging on the highway was quite a chore in the BRZ.

I know there's always debates about FRS vs E36 M3, but I just got one and literally cannot stop driving it. The E92 has been in the garage all week. Yes, it's an older car and it'll need things, but you can find one that's had everything done to it for not too much money. The power is great on this thing, gets good gas mileage, handles amazing too. Granted, the interior doesn't age very well at all, but that was secondary for me.

Just a thought. Regardless, all the best and please stay in touch with us!

It's a done deal. Put a deposit down yesterday and they are dealer trading the one I want as we speak. Actually if you rev the car in the upper rpm range you get very decent power out of it IMO. I just don't like how it sounds when you do that. I don't know if it's typical 4 cylinder noises or THIS particular 4 cylinder. Coming from one of the greatest V8's EVER is not helping either Lol. I'm sure I will be getting wheels first and an exhaust VERY soon after. Thank you for your thoughtful words.

Acree · 06-04-2014, 08:31 AM

Interesting. I'm about to sell my highly modified BRZ to get into an E92 M3. Hope you're sure!

PhillyNate · 06-04-2014, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Acree

Interesting. I'm about to sell my highly modified BRZ to get into an E92 M3. Hope you're sure!

My pockets are...not sure about the rest but will keep you posted.

Amirsm3 · 06-04-2014, 08:47 AM

Sorry to hear about your impending loss. I remember when I sold my E46 M3 because my wife at the time thought it was the right thing to do. She ended up leaving me a couple years later.

Lesson? Sell your wife and keep the car.

PhillyNate · 06-04-2014, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Sorry to hear about your impending loss. I remember when I sold my E46 M3 because my wife at the time thought it was the right thing to do. She ended up leaving me a couple years later.

Lesson? Sell your wife and keep the car.

Strangely she doesn't want me to sell but we could be headed in a similar direction. She LOVES the car.
Thank you

Amirsm3 · 06-04-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Strangely she doesn't want me to sell but we could be headed in a similar direction. She LOVES the car.
Thank you

Joking aside, I'm sure you'll be back in one like I ended up doing.

PhillyNate · 06-04-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

Strangely she doesn't want me to sell but we could be headed in a similar direction. She LOVES the car.
Thank you

Joking aside, I'm sure you'll be back in one like I ended up doing.

The pain would be too great knowing I had a great one already. I would have to go Porsche 911
Thanks

car_fan · 06-04-2014, 09:29 AM

///M3 or not, please stick around. As others have stated, you are a valued member and contributor.

Totally understand you decision as well

PhillyNate · 06-04-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by car_fan

///M3 or not, please stick around. As others have stated, you are a valued member and contributor.

Totally understand you decision as well

I'm not going anywhere! I love you guys/gals. I'm a BMW man for life even if the philosophy gets lost.

Amirsm3 · 06-04-2014, 09:43 AM

I feel like a 911 is a worthy replacement

car_fan · 06-04-2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

I'm a BMW man for life even if the philosophy gets lost.

I'm with you 100% on this

Sebringjetta · 06-04-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-S65

NO!! Get rid of one of the houses ...or a kid.
Keep the car!!

davesaddiction · 06-04-2014, 10:40 AM

Love the looks and light weight of the BRZ. Hope you can do a few things and make it a car you love. It sucks, but you're making the right choice.

And glad you're sticking around!

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BetterLate Enlisted Member 5 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 09 JtB E92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Hey Philly- I'm a low poster but frequent lurker here over the years. You are a great member of this forum. I've always appreciated the genuine tone and honest and helpful nature of your posts. Wishing you the best in the future for you and your family. My son is in college and my daughter recently graduated and will be getting married next year - so I can relate to your situation. In my life - challenges have often become opportunities. Hope this is the case for you. There is nothing more noble than doing the right thing for your family. And the BRZ is a really cool car. Stay in touch with the forum.
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W/// Lieutenant General 7494 Rep 12,310 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Damn, sorry to hear. I'll always remember you by your avatar, always cracks me up. So is the FRS a done deal? The only reason I ask is because I had a chance to test drive a BRZ Limited a couple of months ago. A lot of things that I absolutely loved about the car (looks, seats+seating position, clutch feel, shifter, very reasonably priced for what it is), but there were also a few things I just couldn't live with. I don't mind low torque cars (heck I DD a 97 4Runner), but merging on the highway was quite a chore in the BRZ. I know there's always debates about FRS vs E36 M3, but I just got one and literally cannot stop driving it. The E92 has been in the garage all week. Yes, it's an older car and it'll need things, but you can find one that's had everything done to it for not too much money. The power is great on this thing, gets good gas mileage, handles amazing too. Granted, the interior doesn't age very well at all, but that was secondary for me. Just a thought. Regardless, all the best and please stay in touch with us! __________________ 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
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Acree Captain 378 Rep 850 Posts Drives: Waiting... Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (2)	Interesting. I'm about to sell my highly modified BRZ to get into an E92 M3. Hope you're sure!
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