I found the one car I would sell my M3 for

"E90M3" (e90m3) 02/27/2018 at 10:28 • Filed to: unnecessary car shopping with E90M3

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Of course it’s another !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , but it’s not just any E90 M3, it’s basically the exact M3 I was searching for back in 2014. When I was searching I wanted a white sedan with a 6MT, leather and iDrive; this is that car. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

This is the consequence of unnecessary car shopping, you eventually come across the car you always wanted. That said, I would have not been able to enjoy an M3 for 3.5 years if I had waited until I found this one. While the price might seem high, it seems to be fair based on other examples. I think the litmus test of find another one works pretty well here. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 10:32

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Just buy that DCT M3 in that blue arcane whatever color.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 10:32

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It’s not Necessary Car Shopping with E90M3 until you find a good one with cloth seats.

E90M3 > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 02/27/2018 at 10:36

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Silverstone Metallic, sounds like you need to memorize your BMW colors; I know you’ve already done that for Lexus.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 10:40

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Leave my Smoky Granite Mica ISF, Mystic Gold Metallic LS400, and Classic Silver Metallic RX350 alone!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 10:42

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I know it’s only been a month but I haven’t yet stumbled upon a car for sale and thought “oh man I should have bought that instead of my car.” I don’t think I’ve ever gone this long without buyer’s remorse.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 02/27/2018 at 10:44

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Apparently my wife’s RX is rare because Classic Silver Metallic was a 2009 only option and only offered on the 2nd gen RX350(made for one year) and the 2008 RX400h.

E90M3 > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 02/27/2018 at 10:45

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I’ll have to look, those seem to be the ones with all the miles on them.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 10:45

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For $10k less I think I would be quite happy with the DCT.

E90M3 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 02/27/2018 at 10:46

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I don’t have buyers remorse, because it was at least 2 years before I found one that I would have bought over mine. Plus it’s not 2014 so 15k one owner E90 M3s don’t really show up on the market, so I think I did alright, which is why I shop for the same car I already own. Same with my 328i, there really isn’t anything comparable to it on the market.

E90M3 > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 02/27/2018 at 10:48

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To each his own, I just feel like I’m missing out on something with the DCT. I enjoy driving my dad’s 135is, with the DCT. I think I could own one, but I would have to have a row my own for the weekends otherwise I would be looking for a new car.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 10:53

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I don’t have a particular need for a clutch and would be perfectly fine with something that shifts quickly and will hold whatever gear I tell it too. I’m also in a position where my Mini is going to be sticking around for a LONG time so I will always have a clutch around for when I do want it.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 11:06

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If I understand correctly I think you like M3s

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 11:11

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Fir a second I thought you meant you paid 15k for your car

E90M3 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 02/27/2018 at 11:14

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That might be a bit of an understatement.

E90M3 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 02/27/2018 at 11:14

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Nah, 15k miles. I wish I paid 15k. Hell, 15k would still be less than the down payment I made on it.

E90M3 > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 02/27/2018 at 11:27

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I just know I would get bored with an auto, it’s what happened with my 1. That said, I am thinking about getting an E92 M3 with a DCT to daily. I buy a car every time I get a promotion or a new job, why should this time be different.

Nick Has an Exocet > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 11:28

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Gosh, I can’t think of a reason why it should be $10k over a DCT. That’s some Ferrari level BS right there. I’m noticing the same trend on Chevy SS’s in the “I KNOW WHAT I HAVE.” crowd.

E90M3 > Nick Has an Exocet 02/27/2018 at 11:31

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The lower mileage manuals aren’t exactly common, they only sold 1055 LCI E90s in the US and Canada with a manual. I am surprised that they’re commanding this much of a premium. That said, carmax offered me 29k for my car. I can’t remember what the difference was back in 2014 between the DCT and 6MT, I do know that good manual examples were on the market for less than a week. Pretty sure I called the day after mine was listed.

Azrek > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 11:41

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...doesn’t have the 19in wheels?

Vicente Esteve > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 02/27/2018 at 11:41

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Ew.

E90M3 > Azrek 02/27/2018 at 11:42

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Yeah it’s just got the 219Ms, like mine.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 11:48

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You know you need to buy it.

E90M3 > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 02/27/2018 at 11:49

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If having E9Xs wasn’t outrageous enough.

Azrek > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 11:58

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Ahh...it is near Del Ray Beach, my grandmother and a Pinball museum that serves beer and pizza.

So it is the same year as mine and close to 40k? Geez...did they go up in value again?

You wanted the better wheels...don’t settle!

E90M3 > Azrek 02/27/2018 at 11:59

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The prices on sedans have remained stubbornly high. They just now dipped bellow 40k.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Vicente Esteve 02/27/2018 at 12:04

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Ew yourself.

Also, I messaged you a few days ago.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 12:05

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Just trade your current M in!

Vicente Esteve > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 02/27/2018 at 12:13

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Blood red leather is where its at.

Azrek > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 12:13

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The coupes are less expensive? Or more?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 12:29

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15k is sill less than the price of a decent 335

E90M3 > Azrek 02/27/2018 at 13:52

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Less expensive.

E90M3 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 02/27/2018 at 13:52

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I paid 50k for the M3 back in 2014.

Nick Has an Exocet > E90M3 02/27/2018 at 16:46

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That’s interesting to know. I’ve had my eyes peeled for a v8 sedan with a manual. That basically limits to M3/M5 (older), and SS. I saw an SS listed today in San Jose that meets those specs but the VIN showed that it spent 3 years running around Wisconsin. I don’t do snow cars.

Is the manual in the M3 actually a good feeling stick? Keep in mind, I’m a Miata owner.

E90M3 > Nick Has an Exocet 02/27/2018 at 16:50

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It’s the last N/A M car, so I think values for good examples will remain stubbornly high.

I think it’s a pretty good feel. I’ve test driven an ND Miata and it might not be as good as that, but I still think it’s good. When I got it, the shifting was really sloppy, but I think a tech tighten up the linkage because after I got it back after a service it was noticeably better. I’ve heard a short shift kit helps, but those all seem to be $400.