New M3 Owner! (How did I do on price?)

m1zchief · 11-24-2015, 11:55 PM

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to say how excited I am to join the M family, and this forum!

Family has owned plenty of BMWs (cousin owns a 2013 750li w/ M package currently). My first BMW was a 2004 745i (just traded it in for this car). I had a lot of problems with the vehicle, and swore I would never buy a BMW again, but I just found an M3, and bought it instantly after driving it.

Its a 2011 M3 with only 10500 miles! Its also the Frozen Edition (http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-black-edition)

The previous owner also installed a "Akrapovic" custom exhaust, and did a complete titanium job right to the manifolds. He babied the car, and completely wrapped the front end (fenders, hood, front bumper) in a matte black wrap, to protect the paint.

All in all I paid $37000 US for the vehicle. I think I did fairly well, just trying to get some opinions from the experts here! Very excited to be apart of this M family, what what I've read, the E92 is an amazing vehicle in performance and reliability!

m1zchief · 11-25-2015, 12:18 AM

Added some pics of the car as well!

Person standing with the car was the person who detailed the vehicle!

JMD3 · 11-25-2015, 12:39 AM

Congrats! 2011 M3 w/ 10.5k miles for $37k? That sounds like an awesome deal. I'm in the market and want white, but if I found this deal I would of got it too lol.

Enjoy it in good health man!

m1zchief · 11-25-2015, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JMD3

Congrats! 2011 M3 w/ 10.5k miles for $37k? That sounds like an awesome deal. I'm in the market and want white, but if I found this deal I would of got it too lol.

Enjoy it in good health man!

That's what I thought too! Considering it was the Limited Edition + had the whole custom exhaust already I thought it was a no brainier, but again, the guys here on the fourm would know best!

Matte Black is my favorite color hands down for cars. Had a Matte Black G35 coupe, and I loved that car.

RickP · 11-25-2015, 05:40 AM

Congrats on the car and really great deal!

checkmate · 11-25-2015, 06:47 AM

Wow! That's one splendid deal. Almost too good to be true! Congrats!

Make sure you follow the proper detailing procedures as this is 'Frozen' paint. Standard issue cleaning/waxing won't do.

vsix · 11-25-2015, 06:52 AM

Congratulation's on an great deal!
Enjoy your new ride in good health!!!
Daaang she's prettay

smuler · 11-25-2015, 06:53 AM

Being that black is my favourite colour, a special black such as yours means, I've probably just seen pictures of "one of" the best looking M3's out there.

I say "one of," cos the car has 19 "brothers"

I don't know exchange rates too well, but a guy over in the UK just paid £38k for a 12,000 miler (only one year newer) so your deal must be awesome.

You did really GOOD !!

m1zchief · 11-25-2015, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by checkmate

Wow! That's one splendid deal. Almost too good to be true! Congrats!

Make sure you follow the proper detailing procedures as this is 'Frozen' paint. Standard issue cleaning/waxing won't do.

First wanted to thank everyone for their replies

Just curious, do you know where I can find some info to maintain and protect the paint?? I was thinking a touchless car wash pass?

tony093 · 11-25-2015, 09:15 AM

hell of a deal....congrats!

nah dude · 11-25-2015, 09:21 AM

Is that 37K out the door? That's nuts.

spdy330 · 11-25-2015, 09:24 AM

$37k does sound to good to be true. Has the car been involved in an accident because that could explain why the price was so low.

RickP · 11-25-2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by m1zchief

First wanted to thank everyone for their replies

Just curious, do you know where I can find some info to maintain and protect the paint?? I was thinking a touchless car wash pass?

I have frozen gray. I hand wash mine, haven't done any of the "matte wax". I use Chemical Guys matte car wash and occasionally the Chem guys Matte Detailer.

imserious · 11-25-2015, 10:37 AM

For year, mileage and frozen paint, $37k seems too good to be true. If it is, congrats!

SS e93 · 11-25-2015, 11:08 AM

Is it cpo? How much did you get for the 7 series trade in? Price wise it's a great deal. But I would look into service history, accident history, and if it had the 1200 mile service.

Merlin_83 · 11-25-2015, 11:15 AM

I'd say you did very well, with the add-on stuff that was pretty much a steal.

Looks bad-ass all matte black too

Congrats!!

yongj · 11-25-2015, 01:53 PM

The $37k was most likely after the trade-in value was deducted. If not, this is one hell of a deal considering the $5k+ exhaust system and the limited frozen paint option + vinyl wrap.

SpacegrayMe90 · 11-25-2015, 01:57 PM

Congrats! Price sounds to good to be true.

Lt1camaro · 11-25-2015, 02:09 PM

Wow, that sounds like an amazing deal!!! Current frozen m3s on the market with 20-30k KM in canada are at around 57-64k

loveskiing · 11-25-2015, 03:57 PM

I think you overpaid...

Honda · 11-25-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by spdy330

$37k does sound to good to be true. Has the car been involved in an accident because that could explain why the price was so low.

even if it had been in accident, $37K is really too good to be true for a limited edition with 4k worth of exhaust...

but congrats OP, you really got a hell of a deal!

m1zchief · 11-25-2015, 06:41 PM

Hey Everyone!

So to all asking, car is completely clean, no accidents. Car did have a hail claim, but luckily nothing was repainted. Also I noted someone said if it had its 12000 service done? What does this entail?

I work at an Infiniti dealership, and the M3 was traded in. So I got it at the invoice price we paid for its trade before we put a markup on the vehicle. My dealer also gave me $3700 for the trade, considering I bought it last year for $4600, not too bad of a deal. The 7 series was also blowing out blue exhaust fumes, so it was time to go !

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m1zchief Enlisted Member 14 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Frozen Black Coupe Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	New M3 Owner! (How did I do on price?) Hey Everyone! Just wanted to say how excited I am to join the M family, and this forum! Family has owned plenty of BMWs (cousin owns a 2013 750li w/ M package currently). My first BMW was a 2004 745i (just traded it in for this car). I had a lot of problems with the vehicle, and swore I would never buy a BMW again, but I just found an M3, and bought it instantly after driving it. Its a 2011 M3 with only 10500 miles! Its also the Frozen Edition (http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-black-edition) The previous owner also installed a "Akrapovic" custom exhaust, and did a complete titanium job right to the manifolds. He babied the car, and completely wrapped the front end (fenders, hood, front bumper) in a matte black wrap, to protect the paint. All in all I paid $37000 US for the vehicle. I think I did fairly well, just trying to get some opinions from the experts here! Very excited to be apart of this M family, what what I've read, the E92 is an amazing vehicle in performance and reliability! Last edited by m1zchief; 11-25-2015 at 12:55 AM..
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m1zchief Enlisted Member 14 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Frozen Black Coupe Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Added some pics of the car as well! Person standing with the car was the person who detailed the vehicle! Attached Images
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11-25-2015, 12:39 AM	#3
JMD3 New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Congrats! 2011 M3 w/ 10.5k miles for $37k? That sounds like an awesome deal. I'm in the market and want white, but if I found this deal I would of got it too lol. Enjoy it in good health man!
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RickP Lieutenant 165 Rep 418 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Comp/DCT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chi-town iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the car and really great deal!
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11-25-2015, 06:47 AM	#6
checkmate Major 119 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (2)	Wow! That's one splendid deal. Almost too good to be true! Congrats! Make sure you follow the proper detailing procedures as this is 'Frozen' paint. Standard issue cleaning/waxing won't do.
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vsix Lieutenant Colonel 602 Rep 1,611 Posts Drives: M3 E92 sold, M4 F82 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Congratulation's on an great deal! Enjoy your new ride in good health!!! Daaang she's prettay
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11-25-2015, 06:53 AM	#8
smuler First Lieutenant 51 Rep 306 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	Being that black is my favourite colour, a special black such as yours means, I've probably just seen pictures of "one of" the best looking M3's out there. I say "one of," cos the car has 19 "brothers" I don't know exchange rates too well, but a guy over in the UK just paid £38k for a 12,000 miler (only one year newer) so your deal must be awesome. You did really GOOD !!
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11-25-2015, 09:15 AM	#10
tony093 Captain 111 Rep 746 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (2)	hell of a deal....congrats!
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11-25-2015, 09:21 AM	#11
nah dude Pingu 237 Rep 484 Posts Drives: White V8 Sedan Car Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: US iTrader: (1)	Is that 37K out the door? That's nuts.
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11-25-2015, 09:24 AM	#12
spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	$37k does sound to good to be true. Has the car been involved in an accident because that could explain why the price was so low. __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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imserious Major 412 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 MR Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	For year, mileage and frozen paint, $37k seems too good to be true. If it is, congrats!
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SS e93 Captain 27 Rep 850 Posts Drives: e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new york iTrader: (2)	Is it cpo? How much did you get for the 7 series trade in? Price wise it's a great deal. But I would look into service history, accident history, and if it had the 1200 mile service.
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11-25-2015, 11:15 AM	#16
Merlin_83 Merlin 474 Rep 730 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW M3 6MT w/ZCP Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	I'd say you did very well, with the add-on stuff that was pretty much a steal. Looks bad-ass all matte black too Congrats!! __________________ 2012 E92 M3 ZCP \| 2008 E90 335xi \| 2008 E90 335i \|
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11-25-2015, 01:53 PM	#17
yongj Private First Class 22 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 12 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	The $37k was most likely after the trade-in value was deducted. If not, this is one hell of a deal considering the $5k+ exhaust system and the limited frozen paint option + vinyl wrap.
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11-25-2015, 01:57 PM	#18
SpacegrayMe90 First Lieutenant 133 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2010 e90M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Price sounds to good to be true.
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Lt1camaro Lieutenant 185 Rep 477 Posts Drives: 2016 535i, 2015 435i, 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Wow, that sounds like an amazing deal!!! Current frozen m3s on the market with 20-30k KM in canada are at around 57-64k
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11-25-2015, 03:57 PM	#20
loveskiing Lieutenant Colonel 968 Rep 1,612 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I think you overpaid...
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m1zchief Enlisted Member 14 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Frozen Black Coupe Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hey Everyone! So to all asking, car is completely clean, no accidents. Car did have a hail claim, but luckily nothing was repainted. Also I noted someone said if it had its 12000 service done? What does this entail? I work at an Infiniti dealership, and the M3 was traded in. So I got it at the invoice price we paid for its trade before we put a markup on the vehicle. My dealer also gave me $3700 for the trade, considering I bought it last year for $4600, not too bad of a deal. The 7 series was also blowing out blue exhaust fumes, so it was time to go !
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