Are you going to keep your M3?

Prince_of_Persia · 01-09-2011, 12:39 AM

It is a little bit early for this question, but I was curious to see what everyone's plan is. So the new generation of M3 will be released in 2014 - 2015. I was wondering how many of you guys are going to keep your E9X M3s even when the new one is out? Who will sell the car before the new one is out so he doesn't lose a lot of value from his E9X car and then buy the new M3 when it is out? Who will keep the E9X M3 until he sees the review about the new M3 and then he will consider selling his E9X M3 and buying the new generation of M3? And who is never going to buy another M3 after the E9X?

Thanks

Crazy Bimmer · 01-09-2011, 12:44 AM

Thats a long time away. I do plan to keep the m3 for at least 4-5 more years. By then who knows where my life will be. Might need a minivan, gasp!

Plus 4-5 years there will be tons of new cars on the market as well. Will have to see how the new M3 stacks up once it's out.

In other words, too soon junior.

TTG · 01-09-2011, 12:45 AM

I usually keep my cars around 2 years or so..... I will probably get rid of the M by next fall.

Prince_of_Persia · 01-09-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TTG

I usually keep my cars around 2 years or so..... I will probably get rid of the M by next fall.

I was thinking the same way, but it will be the last V8 NA engine in an M3!

aznclickster · 01-09-2011, 01:39 AM

keep the car, because it will be the last NA V8 for M3 :X

PKL · 01-09-2011, 01:44 AM

For many many reasons I plan to keep my E92 for a long long time.

NYCMCBM3 · 01-09-2011, 01:47 AM

^Me tooo

Jive · 01-09-2011, 02:21 AM

I would keep it and turn it into a track car for the fact that it will be the last NA high-revving V8... ever maybe. Plus the F3x is going to be a porker anyways (relatively speaking).

quality_sound · 01-09-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jive

I would keep it and turn it into a track car for the fact that it will be the last NA high-revving V8... ever maybe. Plus the F3x is going to be a porker anyways (relatively speaking).

Everything I've read so far said it would be lighter than the E9X.

itf joegun · 01-09-2011, 06:10 AM

If the next engine really was a R6 turbo-engine, then I keep the E92 a long time...if it was a V8 with turbo, then I will think about a change...

I think atm there are just rumors without any weight...we are much to far away from the release date of the F30.

So I will see for myself after the F30 is released...

artar · 01-09-2011, 07:04 AM

Planning to keep E92 and add F3x to the collection...assuming the appropriations committee (wife) approves.... just sayin'

itf joegun · 01-09-2011, 07:23 AM

Sorry for OT:

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Originally Posted by NycE93M3

^Me tooo

Seriously? After all the big problems you had with your car you still want to keep it?

BigHat · 01-09-2011, 08:39 AM

Probably go back to the six series vert after they shake the bugs out this year.

Gearhead999s · 01-09-2011, 08:56 AM

I ordered an 11 to replace my 08 and once we get solid information on the F30 M3 then maybe I will think about the new car if I like what I see.If I do not not keep my new M3 I am pretty sure there will be lots of other great new cars to have by then.

Eau Rouge · 01-09-2011, 09:07 AM

OP, yes it's early for the poll, but useful, IMO.

Am waiting for the announcement "201x will be the last model year of the E92 M3" to place an order, plan to keep it long term as a non-daily driver, and will definitely skip the F3x generation and all FI things M no if's, and's or but's.

* Did not vote since none of the four options match the above although #4 is close provided FI becomes the generational norm for M3 motors.

Prince_of_Persia · 01-09-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by itf joegun

Sorry for OT:

Seriously? After all the big problems you had with your car you still want to keep it?

I was wondering about the same. If I were you, after all those problems, I would not keep that car any more!

cmk227 · 01-09-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by artar

Planning to keep E92 and add F3x to the collection...assuming the appropriations committee (wife) approves.... just sayin'

I plan not to sell the M.

I will purchase the next M but will wait one or two years once all the issue and reviews are out.

Wife already thinks I am too crazy about M's so she think I have no hope.

Silverstone · 01-09-2011, 10:52 AM

Keeping it

DBH · 01-09-2011, 11:17 AM

Too soon to tell. I have owned all M3 models except the E30 - my bad! I don't particularly like the idea of a turbo. M's have always been about high-strung, high revving, slightly detuned and naturally aspired race engines. I know BMW is trying to go green and PC, but they seem to be going mainstream (ie: AMG). Not to sure I want to go there.

Polarstar · 01-09-2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NycE93M3

^Me tooo

Wait a minute! Aren't you the one who wants to lemon his M? Stuck steering, bad brakes, who knows what else...

Erhan · 01-09-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Polarstar

Wait a minute! Aren't you the one who wants to lemon his M? Stuck steering, bad brakes, who knows what else...

Maybe his point is, a V8 M3 with stuck steering and bad brakes is better than an M3 with TT I6

needspeed · 01-09-2011, 11:50 AM

I solved the problem a different way. I bought an X5 M for my DD and if you really want an NA V8, then the Ferrari F430 is beyond description in words that I can come up with..........Steve

View Poll Results: What will you do with your current M3?
I am going to keep my current E9X M3	111	56.06%
I will sell it before the new one is out and buy the next generation of M3 as soon as it is released	11	5.56%
I will wait until the new generation of M3 is out and then consider selling E9X M3	61	30.81%
I will never buy an M3 after E9X	15	7.58%
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Prince_of_Persia Colonel 248 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 6MT E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	Are you going to keep your M3? It is a little bit early for this question, but I was curious to see what everyone's plan is. So the new generation of M3 will be released in 2014 - 2015. I was wondering how many of you guys are going to keep your E9X M3s even when the new one is out? Who will sell the car before the new one is out so he doesn't lose a lot of value from his E9X car and then buy the new M3 when it is out? Who will keep the E9X M3 until he sees the review about the new M3 and then he will consider selling his E9X M3 and buying the new generation of M3? And who is never going to buy another M3 after the E9X? Thanks Last edited by Prince_of_Persia; 01-09-2011 at 12:45 AM..
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Thats a long time away. I do plan to keep the m3 for at least 4-5 more years. By then who knows where my life will be. Might need a minivan, gasp! Plus 4-5 years there will be tons of new cars on the market as well. Will have to see how the new M3 stacks up once it's out. In other words, too soon junior. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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Jive Lieutenant 156 Rep 580 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I would keep it and turn it into a track car for the fact that it will be the last NA high-revving V8... ever maybe. Plus the F3x is going to be a porker anyways (relatively speaking).
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artar Private 1 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 09 MR E92 M3; 08 SGM 135i Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Planning to keep E92 and add F3x to the collection...assuming the appropriations committee (wife) approves.... just sayin'
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DBH First Lieutenant 3 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Too soon to tell. I have owned all M3 models except the E30 - my bad! I don't particularly like the idea of a turbo. M's have always been about high-strung, high revving, slightly detuned and naturally aspired race engines. I know BMW is trying to go green and PC, but they seem to be going mainstream (ie: AMG). Not to sure I want to go there.
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