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06-20-2013, 09:10 PM | #23 |
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I bought an 06 M with 52k miles for $22.5k last year in Delaware. Thats a bit lower than you can count on, but if you're patient you can definitely find one for less than 25.
As far as the spotless maintenance goes, I think thats overrated. Sure its nice to have a perfect service record, and it I was going to drop $35k+ on a car with less than 20k miles, I would demand that as well. But if your choice is 3.0si with perfect maintenance history, or M with spotty (or missing) service history, I would definitely choose the M. But, I do almost all of the work on my cars, so I was prepared to deal with it if there were any issues. |
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06-20-2013, 10:11 PM | #24 |
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You can DEFINITELY get a Z4MR for less than $25k. Will also hold value much better as others have said mine is still worth pretty much what I paid for it almost 2 years later.
I had a 335i also and that was a nightmare as far as reliability. Night and day compared to the Z. Probably spent more time in loaners than I did in my car. Only thing I had to do on the Z is the soft top motor had to be replaced and I've owned it just about as long as the 335i. Also had a 128i for a while and had no issues at all with it either so I really think the 335i is just the bad apple of the bunch. |
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06-20-2013, 11:06 PM | #25 | |
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The two cars are drastically different in character. In the end choose the one that suits your needs best. They are both very fun cars, and you won't go wrong with either. Notice how I've never even mentioned alternates like the G37, Audi TT, and Boxster... |
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06-24-2013, 10:59 AM | #26 |
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Hey, I want to thank all of you for your input. Some great information.
This weekend my wife and I drove an M Roadster and a 3.0si back to back. Loved both of them. Had I just driven the 3.0si I would have been impressed and sold, but I also drove the M. Wow! What a car. My wife is a very good driver and fell in love with it, too. That's half the battle right there! No more like 90% of the battle! After driving the M she wouldn't even drive the 3.0si. In conclusion, I'll be shopping for an M at a good price. Personally, I've gotta go with the Roadster over a coupe. Any "buying a used M" input is more than welcome. I appreciate what you guys have shared so far. Thanks. |
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06-24-2013, 12:27 PM | #29 |
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06-24-2013, 12:29 PM | #30 |
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06-24-2013, 12:55 PM | #31 |
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You may have your mind made up on an M, but just for a laugh, here is a review of the 3.0SI:
http://www.leducmotors.ca/en/road-te...ad-test/90628/ "The "si" designation represents the install of BMW's latest I-6: the 3.0-litre N52, featuring a lightweight magnesium block and BMW's latest Valvetronic, variable valve timing technology. Not only is this engine considerably more powerful than the standard Z4 3.0-litre mill, it provides much better mid-range response while improving cornering by lightening the load bore by the front wheels. The N52 generates 255-horsepower @ 6,600-rpm and 220 pound-feet of torque @ just 2,750-rpm. That's 40 horsepower and 35 pounds of torque more than dispensed by the standard 3.0-litre engine; and what a difference it makes. Having driven the less powerful Z4 and been quite content with its gusto, I was absolutely elated burying my foot into the 3.0si. This engine pulls ferociously- especially on the highway where passing power is frankly startling." Bear in mind that if the SI you drove had run flat tires, the steering and ride is vastly improved by simply installing conventional tires. And the SI will be a lot better on gas too. Either way, you are going to get an ab-solutely great car. Good luck and be sure to post pics of the machine you get!!
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06-24-2013, 02:41 PM | #32 |
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And one final note, I mentioned previously that I'm 6'5"; I seemed to have quite a bit more room in the M. I guess that can be attributed to the thinner backed sport seats. I was comfortable in the M, and felt a bit squeezed in the 3.0si. Last edited by HEY32G; 06-25-2013 at 10:16 AM.. |
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