I'm going to end up hoarding E9Xs, aren't I?

"E90M3" (e90m3)
08/07/2018 at 10:25 • Filed to: unnecessary car shopping with E90M3

Vermilion Red metallic became an optional color when the E92/E93 got the LCI treatment for the 2011 model year. I’ve mentioned before that !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ; consequently, I’ve been looking for BMWs with the color checked off in the options box. In my unnecessary car shopping, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , looking resplendent in Vermilion Red. Given the fact that I already own two manual BMWs, you can rest assured that this E93 is equipped with the preferential transmission.

I do like the decision someone made to put style 220Ms on the car.

However, I think they might have lowered it too much. Raise it up an inch or two and I would be on board.

For a shade under 10k, it really isn’t that bad of a price. If I was in the market for a car, I might be scheduling a PPI and then booking a flight. That said, I’ve bought 3 cars and had 0 PPIs done.

DISCUSSION (28)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 10:31

I mean, you already do, pretty much. Aren’t the 220s (and other M wheels) too wide for a normal E9x?

E90M3 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
08/07/2018 at 10:37

I think you need to have at least 3 to b considered a hoarder.

I don’t think they’re too wide. My 328i had 18x8.5s in the rear. I t’s possible they’re running a square set of 220Ms, as the fronts where 19x8.5s. Those should fit on all four corners.

random001 > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 10:38

CEL tattoo in 3....2....

That said...DAMN! I could only find whites when I was looking around, and the one I test drove was about to fall apart, but this. this is pretty.

E90M3 > random001
08/07/2018 at 10:40

I’ve put around 65000 miles on BMWs since I got one in 2014. Only had a total of 4 check engine lights. *knocks furiously on wood*

Yeah, this looks like a pretty well kept example. Have to see it in person to verify, but it does look the part.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 10:42

That’s an impressive lack of sidewall

random001 > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 10:43

What I wouldn’t have given to find a saddle brown interior, though...

E90M3 > random001
08/07/2018 at 10:47

Kinja'd!!!

A lot if you also wanted Vermilion Red, as it wasn’t available . That said, give me Tasman Green with Saddle Brown please.

WilliamsSW > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 10:47

That’s pretty!! I may be biased though.

Kinja'd!!!

E90M3 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/07/2018 at 10:48

Wonder what size those tires are. Pictures aren’t clear enough to tell.

E90M3 > WilliamsSW
08/07/2018 at 10:48

What is the official name of your paint?

Also this would be basically a 10 year newer version of your car!

random001 > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 10:52

Nice choice!

More cars need saddle brown interiors.

Azrek > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 10:57

My heart sunk for a moment when I saw it was only $10 then I saw it was a basic 3 series...whew....

Still debating selling my E92 M3, but not just yet.

Wacko > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/07/2018 at 10:59

Must feel every crack in the road, until that one crack that causes a blowout

E90M3 > Azrek
08/07/2018 at 11:15

Single owner manual E92 M3 with the comp pack and a manual, still looking at decent money for it. Even with 70k on it, probably still north of 25k for private party.

Discerning > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 11:23

I love the way the E93 looks. I especially love the look of an E93 with the top up and the windows down. That pillarless look is fantastic and the longer rear deck is great.

T heres only one thing I don’t like about the E93. The weight. I’m not at all surprised that it’ s heavy. But I can’t embrace the idea of a 2 ton vehicle of that size.

No t sure that would stop me from buying one if we were talking 3rd vehicle though.

E90M3 > Discerning
08/07/2018 at 11:30

I don’t like the way it looks with the roof up, roof down? That’s another story, I think they look fantastic.

They are heavy, more than 600 lbs heavier than my E92 and still more than 200 lbs heavier than my E90.

I agree with that, as a cruiser, the weight wouldn’t matter too much. Although, I’d rather have a drop top 650i.

WilliamsSW > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 11:41

Yeah- 3 series convertible, red metallic, beige leather, manual, base engine — that’s my car!

Mine is Siena Red Metallic. I * think* it’s got a little more brown in it than vermilion, but it’s fairly close.

Speaking of which, I think I want to replace it once I find a job. Hopefully soon!

E90M3 > WilliamsSW
08/07/2018 at 11:42

What would you replace it with? Something with an M on the back?

WilliamsSW > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 11:46

Eventually I’ll make a post looking for suggestions, but it would have to be a RWD convertible that’s fun to drive, preferably a manual, and probably a 20- 30k budget. So, Miata, Boxster, E93, and maybe a Camaro or Mustang with a V8 come to mind, but getting a 65 Cutlass is on the list too. We’ll see.

E90M3 > WilliamsSW
08/07/2018 at 11:48

Personally, I’d go for either a Boxster or an E93 M3, or maybe a 650i or something like that. Either way, not a bad problem to have.

WilliamsSW > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 11:56

Some of this is an excuse to go unnecessary car shopping. Having driven the Boxster, it’s very high on the list if I can get a good one in that price range- the more recent S models are above that, and that’s what I drove.

I would also prefer a back seat, which leads me toward the E93. I’m not a huge fan of the hardtop convertible though- the weight penalty is excessive.

But I tend to let the test drive sway me without much bias, so we will see!

Mercedes Streeter > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 11:57

You do need to collect more E9xs! Having multiples is fun!!!! Then one day we can do a crossover episode where I get an E90 and you get a smart.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 13:02

Very sexy. Now you’ll need a wagon

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Discerning
08/07/2018 at 13:04

Are they really 4000bls? My AWD E90 is only 3500. Powered hard tops are heavy

E90M3 > WilliamsSW
08/07/2018 at 13:08

There is a massive weight penalty, that said the E93 328i I test drove didn’t feel like it weighted 4,000 lbs.

Like you said thought, need to test em and make a decision.

WilliamsSW > E90M3
08/07/2018 at 13:34

The test drives are the fun part! I’d like to at least check out the Camero SS and Mustang GT. And certainly the E93 M3 (I couldn’t see getting a 328 or 335, and not interested in the F30).

Discerning > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/07/2018 at 19:31

Yes. It's the motor for the hardtop and the additional strengthening necessary for the convertible conversion.

pip bip - choose Corrour > E90M3
08/08/2018 at 06:01

yes you are.