Cant decide M3 or 330i

e90M3 · 09-28-2005, 11:42 PM

Looking at a sweet 2003 M3 Carbon 28k miles for $41000 or E90 330i regular edition for about the same $.

EVO_S4 · 09-29-2005, 12:01 AM

I was in the same boat as you and it came down to 2door or 4door

Oz · 09-29-2005, 01:42 AM

E90 330 with no miles is a better option IMHO

Or just wait for the M3 if you enjoy your RX300 at the moment

longtran · 09-29-2005, 01:58 AM

i was thinking the same too. but i chose the e90 because its a new body. it drives just as good.

cntlaw · 09-29-2005, 04:07 AM

If you really want a M3 , wait for the E90 M3 in 2007. Don't get the 330i. There is no replacement for an M3.

davinet78 · 09-29-2005, 07:03 AM

go for a brand new car and not a second hand one

scottz5 · 09-29-2005, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oz

E90 330 with no miles is a better option IMHO

Or just wait for the M3 if you enjoy your RX300 at the moment

I agree

peakpro · 09-29-2005, 12:20 PM

Check out the M3, if all looks well it is a no brainer.

The e90 is new and everything but the M3 is on another driving level.

I would try to get the M3 for 40K.

DerekS · 09-29-2005, 12:55 PM

If you are seriously considering the 2003 M3, beware of the potential engine problems with this model, specifically failure of the crankshaft bearings. BMW (in Canada, at least) rebuilt many of the early M3 engines @ no cost to the owners. If the engine in the car that you are considering has not been rebuilt, don't buy it.
Also, the very nature of the M3 is high performance. You will never know how this machine has been treated by the previous owner.
On the other hand, the purchase of a new E90/330i is risk free, everything is covered by a comprehensive warranty, plus you would get the benefit of the latest generation's engineering upgrades.
Good luck with your purchase decision.

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e90M3 New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: RX300 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: us iTrader: (0)	Cant decide M3 or 330i Looking at a sweet 2003 M3 Carbon 28k miles for $41000 or E90 330i regular edition for about the same $.
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peakpro Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 290 Posts Drives: ex-Z4; now looking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Check out the M3, if all looks well it is a no brainer. The e90 is new and everything but the M3 is on another driving level. I would try to get the M3 for 40K.
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DerekS Major 197 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: '24 X3 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: YVR iTrader: (0)	If you are seriously considering the 2003 M3, beware of the potential engine problems with this model, specifically failure of the crankshaft bearings. BMW (in Canada, at least) rebuilt many of the early M3 engines @ no cost to the owners. If the engine in the car that you are considering has not been rebuilt, don't buy it. Also, the very nature of the M3 is high performance. You will never know how this machine has been treated by the previous owner. On the other hand, the purchase of a new E90/330i is risk free, everything is covered by a comprehensive warranty, plus you would get the benefit of the latest generation's engineering upgrades. Good luck with your purchase decision.
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