E92 BMW M3, the Best Used Car Under $35,000

Prince_of_Persia · 11-14-2015, 01:22 PM

Not sure if someone has already shared this. I watched it and really liked the video.

Helmsman · 11-14-2015, 01:26 PM

Yep saw that one, nice and true!

TrevorM3 · 11-14-2015, 01:30 PM

35k car used to be 80k, let's not forget that.

replacing rod bearings on an old m3, no fun.

asbjorjo · 11-14-2015, 04:08 PM

Yeah yeah yeah, replacing engine with spun bearing on an old M3, even less fun. Still love driving the car.

BGBF18 · 11-14-2015, 05:44 PM

Good video. Thoughtful insights. I just don't think there is any more bang for the buck amongst performance cars right now.
Surprise! Most German cars experience massive depreciation post warranty, that's precisely why I buy them used...

phrozen06 · 11-14-2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ///MayorMcCheese

Good video. Thoughtful insights. I just don't think there is any more bang for the buck amongst performance cars right now.
Surprise! Most German cars experience massive depreciation post warranty, that's precisely why I buy them used...

8600RPM · 11-14-2015, 07:17 PM

E60 m5 is also an amazing deal. Probably the single best engine ever created by bmw and a v10 besting output of any lambo v10 until late. All in a 4 door package.

E92 m3 also is a car that from inside the cabin gives you a Ferrari experience in terms of sound, power delivery and all with the dct tranny ferrari uses.

The e92 m3 was so ahead of its time. First production car with carbon roof, first production car with a dual clutch, a v8 revving to 8400 and a classic gorgeous design. This was bmw m finale and no holds barred effort with no gas mileage in mind or emissions or anything but a pure race car

M3Bimmer77 · 11-14-2015, 07:30 PM

M3s are great cars. 335s, 330ci, even 2005 M3 e46 are great deals.

BGBF18 · 11-14-2015, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 8600RPM

E60 m5 is also an amazing deal. Probably the single best engine ever created by bmw and a v10 besting output of any lambo v10 until late. All in a 4 door package.

E92 m3 also is a car that from inside the cabin gives you a Ferrari experience in terms of sound, power delivery and all with the dct tranny ferrari uses.

The e92 m3 was so ahead of its time. First production car with carbon roof, first production car with a dual clutch, a v8 revving to 8400 and a classic gorgeous design. This was bmw m finale and no holds barred effort with no gas mileage in mind or emissions or anything but a pure race car

Pretty much sums it up. Great point about the E60 M5 - solid car as well.

Z K · 11-14-2015, 08:50 PM

The car in the video looks beat to shit. Definitely not one of the better used examples.

8600RPM · 11-15-2015, 10:34 AM

Well for under 35k you are not going to be getting a,low mile pristine car typically. Still you get the performance

Talk2meg00se · 11-15-2015, 12:04 PM

apparently used r8s can be had for sub 65k

Beemdog · 11-15-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Talk2meg00se

apparently used R8s can be had for sub 65k

It's possible to get a 2008-09 V8 4.2l car at $65k, but nicer examples of early R8s are still mostly in the $75-90k range, even with a V8.

bradleyland · 11-15-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

35k car used to be 80k, let's not forget that.

replacing rod bearings on an old m3, no fun.

It's still easier than an engine-out timing chain replacement on an Audi S4 :P

Overall, rod bearing replacement is on the easier side of major engine services. Not saying I'm thrilled that this is an issue with the car, but dropping a sub-frame and pulling the oil pan is something just about any mechanically inclined forum member could take on with a set of jack stands, a torque wrench, and a decent set of tools.

rmcard · 11-16-2015, 12:16 PM

"It's still easier than an engine-out timing chain replacement on an Audi S4 :P"

Sprint Blue... beautiful color and unique car, but I sleep better knowing my alternatives are not (i) pull engine to replace timing guides, (ii) replace engine once timing guides break and (iii) hope and pray nothing happens. I went with option (iv) sell the car and buy another car I've always wanted and that makes more sense for an area that never sees snow, and I'm happier for it.

Dave07997S · 11-18-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Z K

The car in the video looks beat to shit. Definitely not one of the better used examples.

I was thinking the same thing..the aftermarket wheels are also hideous. They didn't even bother to clean the engine compartment.

Dave

bradleyland · 11-19-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

I was thinking the same thing..the aftermarket wheels are also hideous. They didn't even bother to clean the engine compartment.

Dave

Psh. You don't oil your lawn, so don't water your engine

Z K · 11-19-2015, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

I was thinking the same thing..the aftermarket wheels are also hideous. They didn't even bother to clean the engine compartment.

Dave

Not to mention the front bumper edges are scratched and it is missing the front undertray side pieces.

Properstyle · 11-19-2015, 03:14 PM

to be honest I would see a c63 as a better buy for under 35k vs a m3. less failure rates all in all.

Z K · 11-19-2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Properstyle

to be honest I would see a c63 as a better buy for under 35k vs a m3. less failure rates all in all.

Perhaps, but the M3 is more fun to drive. The C63 is not as communicative, no DCT or manual available and on track it doesn't handle as well. That V8 engine soundtrack sounds incredible on the C63 though.

Properstyle · 11-19-2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Z K

Perhaps, but the M3 is more fun to drive. The C63 is not as communicative, no DCT or manual available and on track it doesn't handle as well. That V8 engine soundtrack sounds incredible on the C63 though.

no need for a dct in a c63 is what people often miss. The point of the dct in the m3 is to shift as fast as possible to keep the car high in it's power band becuase it's a high rev low out put motor. all gears need to be tight. You can take 2-3 seconds to shift between gears in a c63 and still out pace a m3. and on the street none of that matters on the hwy, you'll never beat a person who knows how to drive a c63 (a true fact that you do need to know how to drive a auto).

I had drive my wife c63 for 3 weeks and I won't lie, I actually did rather enjoy it a bit more than m3 is alot of cases.

lastly if you look at ring times that was actualy disproven. on a tight track a m3 will have the upper hand but anything out side of that, it's equal or favoring the c63.

Not a huge jump between the two

c63 black 7:45
m3 GTS 7:48

coupe c63 ran 8:01
sedan c63 ran 8:13

Bmw m3 ran 8:05

jrs_66 · 11-19-2015, 09:12 PM

Love to know how a sub 35k M3 thread was highjacked by a C63.

11-14-2015, 01:22 PM	#1
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TrevorM3 Banned 3323 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	35k car used to be 80k, let's not forget that. replacing rod bearings on an old m3, no fun.
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8600RPM Lieutenant Colonel 658 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	E60 m5 is also an amazing deal. Probably the single best engine ever created by bmw and a v10 besting output of any lambo v10 until late. All in a 4 door package. E92 m3 also is a car that from inside the cabin gives you a Ferrari experience in terms of sound, power delivery and all with the dct tranny ferrari uses. The e92 m3 was so ahead of its time. First production car with carbon roof, first production car with a dual clutch, a v8 revving to 8400 and a classic gorgeous design. This was bmw m finale and no holds barred effort with no gas mileage in mind or emissions or anything but a pure race car
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M3Bimmer77 Captain 341 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 2011.5 M3 E90 Jet Black Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: West Palm Beach iTrader: (2)	M3s are great cars. 335s, 330ci, even 2005 M3 e46 are great deals.
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Z K Major General 1892 Rep 5,508 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	The car in the video looks beat to shit. Definitely not one of the better used examples. __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
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11-15-2015, 10:34 AM	#11
8600RPM Lieutenant Colonel 658 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Well for under 35k you are not going to be getting a,low mile pristine car typically. Still you get the performance
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rmcard Private First Class 40 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 (AW/ZCP) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	My last car was an '08 S4 "It's still easier than an engine-out timing chain replacement on an Audi S4 :P" Sprint Blue... beautiful color and unique car, but I sleep better knowing my alternatives are not (i) pull engine to replace timing guides, (ii) replace engine once timing guides break and (iii) hope and pray nothing happens. I went with option (iv) sell the car and buy another car I've always wanted and that makes more sense for an area that never sees snow, and I'm happier for it.
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Properstyle Major 506 Rep 1,385 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 ZCP m3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (0)	to be honest I would see a c63 as a better buy for under 35k vs a m3. less failure rates all in all. __________________ 2011 E90m3 ESS G2, active auto x pipe, RK FULL E85, DD 2015 X5M Bootmod3, Downpipes, Mineral white-The wifes DD 1994 300zx 2jz Swapped slicktop- The toy/track car
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