Did you buy used or new

mjposner · 12-11-2014, 06:33 PM

With all the F8x talk, I wanted to get a feel for the crowd here, is this mostly first owners from new or a bunch of used M buyers, like me

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car_fan · 12-11-2014, 06:43 PM

Bought brand spanking new with 7 miles on the odo 05/2012.

Currently @ 21k miles

No replacement for the e92 planned. Only additions

E46M3forRay · 12-11-2014, 07:02 PM

used. Because depreciating asset. I'll let someone take that first hit.

STooK · 12-11-2014, 07:41 PM

I'd imagine most owners that bought/leased new have moved on to the f8x platform. From here on it'll be mostly second, third, and fourth owners asking the same questions asked by the early pioneers.

Personally, I wish I could have ordered mine new but with my 335 lease ending late in 2014, I missed out on the chance. So I had to buy mine second hand, but I made sure it was as new as I could afford. Looked, smelled, and drove like new, a CPO with 16k miles on it. 0 regrets so far and I saved a bit on depreciation!

Amirsm3 · 12-11-2014, 07:53 PM

Had 39k miles on mine when I bought it in February. Used money I saved from depreciation on mods

InnerBlueSkies · 12-11-2014, 11:23 PM

Used 2011 with 17200 on odometer 9/26

Ezio · 12-11-2014, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Had 39k miles on mine when I bought it in February. Used money I saved from depreciation on mods

new and also modded.

Ezio · 12-11-2014, 11:30 PM

Saw a E92 M3 at the dealership 73k sticker. When i got my M3 the new M3 was coming out in a year or so. I had to have the V8. could have afford F80 or E92.

ManAndMachine · 12-11-2014, 11:30 PM

NEW...Ordered in Dec 2010 and took delivery in March 2011.It's been all smiles ever since

Saandiaago · 12-12-2014, 12:18 AM

Only my germs in this car. Purchased as new.

pooyab · 12-12-2014, 12:32 AM

Used. Got it in November with 17k miles. Saved $20k.

kstore · 12-12-2014, 12:42 AM

used 2 years old 10k miles Aug of 13

lve2xlr8 · 12-12-2014, 01:19 AM

Leased mine. When the lease was over I ordered a C7, but when it arrived I decided I liked the m3 more and bought it. I've never had a car for more than 18 months until the m3. I've had this one for almost 4 years and I still love it as much as the day I bought it

B8bydesign · 12-12-2014, 08:12 AM

CPO Used. 1 previous owner, leased, 29k on it when I got it in March of '14.

Ryanski · 12-12-2014, 08:30 AM

Used e92 08 with 39k miles. Got a pretty good deal and loving it more everyday!

Amirsm3 · 12-12-2014, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ezio

new and also modded.

My wallet isn't as fat as some

M3thodical · 12-12-2014, 10:59 AM

2012 Used with 22k on it in July this year. No regrets and I've loved every minute with it. I plan on keeping the car forever, FOREVER! I could have waited a couple of years for the F80 but I don't like the motor that's in it, had to have the V8. But that's MHO!

1MOREMOD · 12-12-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

My wallet isn't as fat as some

+1 never seen point of new car purchase. Have had one and wouldn't do it again I don't think.

From5ToM24 · 12-12-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by E46M3forRay

used. Because depreciating asset. I'll let someone take that first hit.

This is the philosophy that I take with every car purchase. I'm not the guy that has to have the newest version of everything. I like what i like and I like to pay what i want to pay for it lol. With that said i got mine with about 50k miles on it. Loved every mile of it since.

Amirsm3 · 12-12-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

+1 never seen point of new car purchase. Have had one and wouldn't do it again I don't think.

If it's a car you want specifically to your tastes, then I can see that, but since I don't really care about individual options or anything, I don't think I'll be buying any new M cars.

DBH · 12-12-2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by STooK

I'd imagine most owners that bought/leased new have moved on to the f8x platform. From here on it'll be mostly second, third, and fourth owners asking the same questions asked by the early pioneers.

Yup. Bought mine new in 2010 and will be moving on to a Cayman GTS when it arrives in a month or so.

For those 2nd, 3rd, etc. owners

is your best friend as all the questions have been asked and answered years ago! Also, it's a good idea to

Good luck and have fun, the E9x M3's are a real blast and the last of a dying breed!

SunnyD · 12-12-2014, 11:27 AM

With the amount of depreciation these cars take, I always find it smarter to buy used. If I wanted to spend $80k on an M4 out the door, I'd rather have a used 997.1 GT3.

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12-11-2014, 06:33 PM	#1
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12-11-2014, 07:41 PM	#4
STooK Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	I'd imagine most owners that bought/leased new have moved on to the f8x platform. From here on it'll be mostly second, third, and fourth owners asking the same questions asked by the early pioneers. Personally, I wish I could have ordered mine new but with my 335 lease ending late in 2014, I missed out on the chance. So I had to buy mine second hand, but I made sure it was as new as I could afford. Looked, smelled, and drove like new, a CPO with 16k miles on it. 0 regrets so far and I saved a bit on depreciation! __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	Used 2011 with 17200 on odometer 9/26
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Ezio Brigadier General 380 Rep 3,934 Posts Drives: 2023 Alfa Romeo, 2023 m240i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	Saw a E92 M3 at the dealership 73k sticker. When i got my M3 the new M3 was coming out in a year or so. I had to have the V8. could have afford F80 or E92.
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ManAndMachine Lieutenant 25 Rep 596 Posts Drives: G80M3 BG KO, '17 Taco Pro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Valencia,Ca iTrader: (0)	NEW...Ordered in Dec 2010 and took delivery in March 2011.It's been all smiles ever since
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Saandiaago First Lieutenant 93 Rep 356 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 ZCP DCT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Only my germs in this car. Purchased as new.
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12-12-2014, 01:19 AM	#13
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12-12-2014, 08:30 AM	#15
Ryanski Private 1 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Used e92 08 with 39k miles. Got a pretty good deal and loving it more everyday!
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SunnyD Major 452 Rep 1,289 Posts Drives: M4 GTS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	With the amount of depreciation these cars take, I always find it smarter to buy used. If I wanted to spend $80k on an M4 out the door, I'd rather have a used 997.1 GT3. __________________ '16 ///M4 GTS '11.75 ///E90 M3 ZCP \| DCT '06 ///M5 \| SMG - Gone '98 ///M3 \| 5MT - Gone '07 ///M Coupe \| 6MT - Gone
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