"E90M3" (e90m3)
06/24/2018 at 21:31 • Filed to: unnecessary car shopping with E90M3
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"E90M3" (e90m3)
06/24/2018 at 21:31 • Filed to: unnecessary car shopping with E90M3 | 3
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I know that is a foolish statement; however I do want a daily M3. I know most logical option would be to ditch the E92 and then DD the paid for M3 I already own, but I don’t want to do that. Primarily, I want to keep the E90 as long as possible and turning it into a daily driver might be a detriment
to that. I talked to a guy at cars and coffee with an E30 M3 who has owned it since 1997, I want to be on that level; I’ve only had my M3 since 2014. So the most logical, to me, solution would be to get another M3.
Now, I couldn’t get another E90 M3 with a stick, I would have to get something different. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , plus the DCT cars don’t command the premium that the 6MT cars do. It would be differnt enough where they wouldn’t be identical. While I prefer a manual, I don’t need to it to breathe, and if I got another manual M3 I would never drive my E90.
My M3, apart from the throttle position actuators , has been very reliable. That might because I am the second owner and I got the car with a mere 15.7k miles on it. I would be concerned that a high mileage M3 wouldn’t be as bullet proof. So between this and the fact that I’m pretty upside on the E92, I’m probably not going to get another M3. Life is strange at times, who knows, I might get an E9X M3 within the next year. I wouldn’t hold my breathe though.
My E92 turned off on me the other day during shattering t !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , so I kind of want to ditch it. When it’s working good, I really enjoy it, but I don’t want to spend M3 money on fixing it. So if you want a slightly broken low mileage two owner E92 328i inquire within.
BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 21:32 |
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I’ll give you $5 for it.
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E90M3
> BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
06/24/2018 at 21:33 |
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Add $14,995 to you offer and you’ve got a deal.
(It’s not worth that much)
Wobbles the Mind
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 21:36 |
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Why not get an IS F to daily?
AfromanGTO
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 21:36 |
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You should get another M3.
functionoverfashion
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 21:36 |
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Get an E46 330i for a DD.
ETA: OR, an E9x 335is.
WilliamsSW
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 21:38 |
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I read this as:
B l a h b l a h b l a h I d o n ’t l i k e driving s t i c k a n y m o r e a n d w a n t a s lus h b o x.
Nibby
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 21:38 |
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trade it in for one of these
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E90M3
> Wobbles the Mind
06/24/2018 at 21:40 |
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It seems to be hard to find a good one. That said, that’s actually a really good idea. I really do like them, apart from the infotainment, that was trash. I have been thinking about one, it would actually be a perfect car for me. Might have to keep an eye out for a good one to pop up on the market.
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E90M3
> functionoverfashion
06/24/2018 at 21:41 |
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I don’t think I want to trade my 2009 in for an older car. As much as I like the E46, I don’t want that old of a DD unless someone wants to basically give it to me.
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E90M3
> AfromanGTO
06/24/2018 at 21:42 |
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I might have to.
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E90M3
> Nibby
06/24/2018 at 21:42 |
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What is that? E300?
I drove a 2013 E350 and really really liked it.
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E90M3
> WilliamsSW
06/24/2018 at 21:44 |
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Nah, it’s more if I get another stick M3 I would never drive my current M3. I like stick too much, so having a DCT M3 might actually make me drive my current M3 more.
I could also get a stick convertible . Those are actually pretty cheap.
My citroen won't start
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 21:51 |
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https://www.carmax.com/car/15922601
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E90M3
> My citroen won't start
06/24/2018 at 21:52 |
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I did see that, it’s pretty much perfect and I could get a carmax warranty so I don’t have to worry about the fact it’s done twice the mileage my car has.
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WilliamsSW
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 21:57 |
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I was kidding o f c o u r s e - but i f i t was m e, I w o u l d want something m o r e d ifferent than the same car wi t h a D C T.
Then ag a i n, I’m the guy who never bu y s the same brand t wice, so c l e a rly I like v a r i ety.
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E90M3
> WilliamsSW
06/24/2018 at 22:00 |
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I know what I like and it’s hard to find something else, although I might need a hood ornament in my life soon.
I don’t really care about variety , I know what I like and I stick to it. I also only have to satisfy myself, so that might contribute to my decisions.
BeaterGT
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 22:01 |
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How reasonable is that price? Would have to add on another grand or so for the warranty, no idea how much those are.
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E90M3
> BeaterGT
06/24/2018 at 22:02 |
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The price itself is pretty good. I think the warranty is a couple of grand, so it’d probably be around a 30k car.
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My citroen won't start
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 22:06 |
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Yeah, that’s what I though. There are a couple other ones with lower mileage , but this one has the best color combo and features.
This is good too, but not for DD duty.
https://www.carmax.com/car/16070961
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E90M3
> My citroen won't start
06/24/2018 at 22:08 |
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I really like that color combo. It’s got a decent amount of mileage on it, so I wouldn’t feel bad about DDing it. I’d probably want a manual, but other than that it’s pretty great.
KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 22:09 |
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E43 AMG Only $94,679 CAD. Chump Change.
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E90M3
> KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
06/24/2018 at 22:10 |
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2/10 no hood ornament .
E92M3
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 22:14 |
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I thin k you should get an E46 M3 to daily.
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KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 22:16 |
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Bruh, Hood ornaments are passe. What you need is some sick ass light up logos
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E90M3
> E92M3
06/24/2018 at 22:17 |
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That would be a change, I wonder I could find a decent one.
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Nibby
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 22:18 |
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C300
gmctavish needs more space
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 23:14 |
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You should daily an E34 M5
Rico
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 23:17 |
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What about a manual 2 series? Preferably a used M235 i, I think it is different enough from your M3 but also bound to be just as fun if not more so due to size.
This is a nice red one with brown interior for $27k.
https://www.carmax.com/car-beta/16094672
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WilliamsSW
> E90M3
06/24/2018 at 23:18 |
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Yeah, having t o k e e p the w i f e a n d k i ds h a p p y c h a n g es the d e c ision p r o c e s s.
I d o n ’t s w a p brands i n t e n t i o nally, I think my p r i o r i t i e s just s h i f t o v e r time a n d lead m e i n d ifferent d i r e c t ions.
Saracen
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 00:06 |
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Yep, I want another Porsche as a DD. So I’m getting a Macan S.
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Saracen
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 00:06 |
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Yep, I want another Porsche as a DD. So I’m getting a Macan S.
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E90M3
> Saracen
06/25/2018 at 06:25 |
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Makes sense.
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E90M3
> gmctavish needs more space
06/25/2018 at 06:26 |
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If I had a place to park it inside, maybe.
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E90M3
> Rico
06/25/2018 at 06:28 |
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One of those would be nice, but I think I would rather get the M3. I do see the 2 series driving around and think I could get one of those.
marcva
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 07:19 |
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Does someone get paid to write that? That being said, you could also consider an e46m it even a clean r36m it might be hard to step back from the V8. But shedding several hundred pounds named for a different experience.
NYankee1927
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 07:53 |
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I think we’ve had this discussion before, but get a E46 M3 that is loaded. The leather quality is incredible, they are comfortable, have heated seats, etc . Honestly it is nicer equipped than the mini I used to have. The only sticking point is Bluetooth. Drive the crap out of it, get a 6 speed or SMG. Doesn’t really matter. In a few years you can probably sell it for at least what you bought it for.
Arrivederci
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 08:07 |
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You should do it - be that guy that has multiple of the same model and generation. Have a sedan, coupe, automatic, manual and convert another to a M3 Ute and another to a M3 wagon.
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E90M3
> Arrivederci
06/25/2018 at 08:40 |
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If I ever that kind of money and space, I will.
Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 09:15 |
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benstillerdoit.gif
RUaBus
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 09:33 |
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such a easy decis ion
the 328i will be wor th like 3 000 in a year or 2
the m3 will at least worth something when u decide to get rid of it
Azrek
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 09:48 |
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After my last handful of repairs on my E92; I cringe at the idea of multiplying this!
...and my left front tire is now making an odd rubber clicking sound.
Why not get an IS-F?
Ilike_cougars
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 09:53 |
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You should take a look at the F80 generation, I had a chance to drive a 340 i the other day, and loved it a lot.
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E90M3
> Ilike_cougars
06/25/2018 at 10:51 |
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I’ve driven an F80 M3, and while i like it, I can’t really afford it.
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E90M3
> Azrek
06/25/2018 at 10:54 |
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Mine has been pretty good, but then again I got a well maintained low mileage one owner car. I also don’t daily mine, so that might help.
I think an IS-F might actually be a contender. The two things I don’t like about it are the lack of a manual and the infotainment. Those aren’t deal breakers though.
PS9
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 11:10 |
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You’re just going to buy all the V8 M3s left so I can’t get one, aren’t you?
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Azrek
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 11:35 |
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A used IS-F is fairly cheap and that 5.0L is pretty fantastic. I like the quad exhaust too.
I am the first and only owner of my E92. I might hit 70,000 miles this year and I’ve had it since late 2010.
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E90M3
> Azrek
06/25/2018 at 11:44 |
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I like the IS-F a lot, but a good one can be hard to come by, hence why we flew up to Boston to road trip one home.
Mine just rolled over 46k last night.
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Azrek
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 11:45 |
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Yup, but this can now be YOUR roadtrip!
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E90M3
> PS9
06/25/2018 at 11:45 |
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Basically.
jasmits
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 12:43 |
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Let me get this straight, you want to keep miles off of your four door, manual M3 so you’re thinking about buying the same M3 but with fewer doors and a less robust transmission?
Man, just daily your M3. It seems like you want to daily it but also want to keep it forever, which makes you not want to daily it. The depreciation and running costs of an entire second M3 would give you a lot of money to put into your current one if you put miles onto it. And if your biggest concern is the cost associated with running an E9x M3 or feel bad ‘using up’ your current one now you’ll just also get attached to the second one and feel bad using that one up too and it’ll cost the same to run . I get knowing what you like and see you don’t care that much about variety but there are tons of cars that are fun for $25kish that are almost as fun, less expensive to run and you won’t form the same attachment with, which in this case is a good thing because you can just drive it without fretting over the miles you put on it.
Did someone say Chevy SS?
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E90M3
> jasmits
06/25/2018 at 12:53 |
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It’s not very logical, I know. I put 27000 miles on the 3 last year, I didn’t want to put that kind of mileage on the M3. I could probably daily it now, but since I already have two cars, I don’t. I also owe more on the 3 than it’s worth, I knew that going into it. I would like to get another one, but this is extremely unlikely.
As far as the SS goes:
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jasmits
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 13:08 |
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Right, I see all that but I feel like if you did get another it’ll make you feel better for a little and then once you start getting attached and also notice the odo is climbing you’ll get the same mileage anxiety for that one and obviously it’ll cost the same to run, or more if anything because of the DCT.
SS’s are definitely hard to find but like you said you could daily your M3 for awhile or keep dailying the 3 despite some weirdness so it’s not like you need to find a car this week. As an aside who the hell is spending 36k on a damn Impala?!?
I’m currently racking up miles like you were so I decided to forget about BMWs for awhile and get a Tacoma. It’ll eat the miles without any weirdness popping up and even if I start driving like a normal person again/let myself go back to a multi-vehicle fleet I always like having a truck around. And o n the off chance I get tired of it a 3 year old Tacoma with 100k is still somehow worth 30 grand so it was minimal risk.
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AfromanGTO
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 13:14 |
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Yes, with Dinan, Ac Snitzler (sp?), and Hamman (sp?) parts!
Andrew Harvey
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 13:54 |
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Why would you want a second car that is so similar to the first? Even the 328i is too similar to an M3 in my opinion. They are both 3-Series cars. If you had an E30 M3 this would make more sense, but an E90 isn’t destined to be quite as collectible. For a second vehicle I’d get something different. Like s omething for outdoor adventures such as a Jeep Wrangler or Land Rover Defender .
Mercedes Streeter
> jasmits
06/25/2018 at 14:18 |
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E90M3 is like me, he has a car that he wants to keep pristine forever, then something similar that he’ll daily forever. My 2016 and my 2005 rescue stay in a garage and get very few miles. Meanwhile, my 2012 and my 2005 restoration project are the ones that have to rough it out:
BLCKSTRM
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 14:19 |
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So, having read this whole discussion so far...
Why?
I DD my E36, so I understand the “why DD” question.
I also understand the “I’ll have trouble replacing it” mentality. E36 M3/4/5s are just getting harder to find, and getting more expensive.
But if it gives you joy to drive it every day like mine does for me, what are you saving it for - isn’t that why you bought it?
Have you really thought about why you want to pre serve the car? It’ll certainly cost you less to maintain than buying a full second car.
I s it an investment?
Vítor
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 15:38 |
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E90M3
> BLCKSTRM
06/25/2018 at 16:17 |
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So when I drove it everyday, it became a little mundane, lost a little of the luster. There is also something about only being in the car because you want to, not because you have to.
If I had bought something as an investment , I would have gotten a 1M. I actually bought it to drive everyday, but my job at the time didn’t allow it. So it’s never really been a DD, apart from when I was unemployed but I didn’t have a commute then.
They are getting harder to find and it’s peace of mind to know it’s safe in the garage and not baking in sun all day. I was at my friends house yesterday and some heavy thunderstorms passed over and I was slightly worried about damage, as unlikel y as that was. I get joy from driving it, and as weird as this sounds, I think I enjoy it more as my weekend only car. I took it to work a couple times when I was in Savannah and mid-trip I always wondered why, it’s no fun to just sit on the highway in it.
I like my E92, but I don’t care about it the way I do the M3.
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E90M3
> jasmits
06/25/2018 at 16:20 |
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I haven’t really heard anything too bad about the DCT.
Yeah, the SS would be a car I would spend a lot of time looking for.
I figured highway miles wouldn’t be too bad, so I got the 3. I knew if I didn’t get something I wanted, I would do something financially stupid to get something I wanted.
SPAMBot - Horse Doctor
> E90M3
06/25/2018 at 18:47 |
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I’ll just leave this here:
https://www.carmax.com/car/13259931
seoultrain
> E90M3
06/26/2018 at 02:41 |
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Cars are made for driving. If you want to drive it for a long time, just keep it maintained and replace parts as needed . Mileage is really just a number.