Coupe vs Roadster. An M3 owner's dilemma

[KevinM]

Of course, most people here are going to say get what they have...I mean, we have already made this decision.

So, I'll just leave you with why I bought a coupe...






Anyway, you really can't go wrong.

[W///]

Originally Posted by KevinM

Of course, most people here are going to say get what they have...I mean, we have already made this decision.

So, I'll just leave you with why I bought a coupe...






Anyway, you really can't go wrong.

Love your collection of cars, they're so clean!

I'm happy to announce I just put a deposit down on a car, so the decision has been made. The car kind of fell on my lap. The price was right, needs a few things and the color combo is stunning.

Thank you for all the opinions, I really appreciate it. Looking forward to joining this part of the forums!

Stay tuned for a build thread!!

[W///]

Here's a little teaser

Very excited go get this car now, it's going to be a great addition to the M3s. Now I have to figure out if I'm going to fly up there and drive it back 900 miles, or have it shipped

[dc_wright]

Originally Posted by W///

Here's a little teaser

Very excited go get this car now, it's going to be a great addition to the M3s. Now I have to figure out if I'm going to fly up there and drive it back 900 miles, or have it shipped

Alpine White is one of my favorite colors.

[RABAUKE]

Originally Posted by W///

Here's a little teaser

Very excited go get this car now, it's going to be a great addition to the M3s. Now I have to figure out if I'm going to fly up there and drive it back 900 miles, or have it shipped

Don't leave us hangin'

[Vanne]

Congrats on your purchase. enjoy.

[W///]

Originally Posted by RABAUKE

Don't leave us hangin'

Ok deal. Flight booked to go pick up the car. High of 25F, low of of 17F, great weather to pick up a Roadster!

Got the car for a steal, but I'll need to do an Inspection 2 as soon as I come home. The car is higher mileage at 89k miles, 2 owners, but comes with manual and all keys.

Finnegan said it perfectly. Between being able to enjoy the car with the top down (something I can't do with the M3's) and cheaper price to buy, the Roadie just made more sense for my needs. Not to mention for the price I got, I'll be able to overhaul the entire car and still be under budget compared to a high mileage Z4M Coupe. For what I wanted, the Roadster just made more sense.

Here are some low res dealership pics of the car:







Thanks for the kind words everyone.

[NickyC]

Couldn't have made a better choice. To me, there is no choice. ;D

Enjoy it!!

[3798j]

Sharp. Love the color combo.

[krusty]

For wind in your hair, I'd go with a hair dryer.
For a car, can't beat the coupe

[yousefnjr]

Twinsies! grats and welcome

[W///]

Originally Posted by yousefnjr

Twinsies! grats and welcome

Thanks! Wasn't kidding when I said your car is/was definitely an inspiration. Can't wait to get this car home!!

[KevinM]

Nice addition - congratulations!

[pungo]

Congrats!!! Alpine white always looks good on these, though the rear bumper looks a few shades off

[Jackal]

Congrats!! I love the white on red.

[W///]

Originally Posted by pungo

Congrats!!! Alpine white always looks good on these, though the rear bumper looks a few shades off

Thanks! I'll double check when I get there on Saturday. One day, I'd like to get either Euro bumpers or fill in those reflectors, so I'm really not too worried.

[XMetal]

Originally Posted by pungo

Congrats!!! Alpine white always looks good on these, though the rear bumper looks a few shades off

Certain colors will look a bit off on painted plastics on these cars - depending on angles of view and lightings

[pungo]

Originally Posted by XMetal

Certain colors will look a bit off on painted plastics on these cars - depending on angles of view and lightings

Maybe you're right, because the front bumper looks off too. Regardless, it's a really clean looking example for a 90k mile car.


W///,
I case you didn't already know, I'd advise doing a blackstone oil report to verify the condition of the rod bearings since they are known to wear out with higher mileage, depending on the history.

[W///]

Originally Posted by pungo

Maybe you're right, because the front bumper looks off too. Regardless, it's a really clean looking example for a 90k mile car.


W///,
I case you didn't already know, I'd advise doing a blackstone oil report to verify the condition of the rod bearings since they are known to wear out with higher mileage, depending on the history.

In regards to the paint match, here's my E92 with original paint. You can see how far off the sideskirt is in that lighting, but it looks far better in person. I'll still check the Z to make sure there's nothing completely off though.


M3_Warehouse by ADM5 Photography, on Flickr

And definitely plan on doing oil analysis when I perform Inspection II next weekend. Gotta love BMW maintenance

[yousefnjr]

FWIW my plastic pieces don't exactly match either, especially the door handles vs the rest of the door

[dc_wright]

BEAUTIFUL!

Very nice find and congratulations on joining the Roadie gang!

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by W///

Ok deal. Flight booked to go pick up the car. High of 25F, low of of 17F, great weather to pick up a Roadster!

Got the car for a steal, but I'll need to do an Inspection 2 as soon as I come home. The car is higher mileage at 89k miles, 2 owners, but comes with manual and all keys.

Finnegan said it perfectly. Between being able to enjoy the car with the top down (something I can't do with the M3's) and cheaper price to buy, the Roadie just made more sense for my needs. Not to mention for the price I got, I'll be able to overhaul the entire car and still be under budget compared to a high mileage Z4M Coupe. For what I wanted, the Roadster just made more sense.

That's my favorite Roadie color combo! Nice find! Enjoy!