M3

Cafe.Racer · 07-30-2013, 02:58 PM

Okay, so I'm dreaming a bit (she would ferking murder me), but running my own business etc, I can dream, can't I?

One's appeared at the garage up the road, Dark Silver, black wheels, 59,000mls '08 manual for 20,995 (screen price). Couple of bits wrong, but nothing major serious.

Dunno how much I'd get for mine, but the difference can't be huge (I hope not, anyway)

It's started to make me think...

So, good people of e90, the low down, please. MPG, Rear Tyres, I don't even know insurance group?

dxb335d · 07-30-2013, 03:05 PM

Highest insurance group going, 12mpg if driven like it should be and buy Michelin pilot super sports

Cafe.Racer · 07-30-2013, 03:07 PM

I think you've missed typed something, there, Carlos... twell-ve?

dxb335d · 07-30-2013, 03:14 PM

Yeah mate 12! But you will enjoy it!

On a run I reckon high 20's achievable.

AlanQS · 07-30-2013, 03:28 PM

If you thrash it a lot, use the 8,300rpm range a lot, twelve is what you'll get.

We're not all Carlos however so, hope for 20 !

Oh, and tyres last 5,000 miles apparently...

dxb335d · 07-30-2013, 03:35 PM

Tyres have lasted far longer on my M3 than they have on my previous 335.

dar2008 · 07-31-2013, 03:02 AM

MPG, generally around 19, but can achieve 23 on a run.
Rear tyres good for 10k

Get an insurance quote

creepy coupe · 07-31-2013, 03:18 AM

You can have a great deal of fun on public roads and see 18 MPG

Road tax is about £435

Not many insurance companies will touch you without a tracker of some sort. Although a couple will.

Tyres is more tricky as it depends on how you drive.

Servicing can be a killer, especially if it's due spark plugs and all the filters and tranny oil.

Epic car. But don't buy on a budget. Also try and buy a late 2008 onwards as it will have later idrive, which is much better.

briers · 07-31-2013, 03:19 AM

I would say everything is around 2x to 2.5x the cost of your 320d.

Driven hard is low teens - driven mixed about 18mpg - driven easy on a run maybe you'll see 23mpg
Tyres are £250
Insurance £500 - £700
Servicing up to £500 for the bigger ones
Tax £490
Tyres last around 8-10k, Pirelli maybe towards top end as compound is a bit harder.

Warranty is around 1k - I would recommend this.

creepy coupe · 07-31-2013, 03:28 AM

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Servicing up to £500 for the bigger ones

And some. Just and engine oil change is £260.

dobbo99 · 07-31-2013, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AlanQS

We're not all Carlos however so, hope for 20 !

Carl drives his cars very carefully apparently, at least that's what he told me.

mowflow · 07-31-2013, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

And some. Just and engine oil change is £260.

Yeah, I would say £500 is optimistic even for an inspection 1 at a decent indie. If you go to BMW they will face rape you.

creepy coupe · 07-31-2013, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mowflow

Yeah, I would say £500 is optimistic even for an inspection 1 at a decent indie. If you go to BMW they will face rape you.

I was talking to a salesman at my local dealer who watched an M3 owner part with £1000 for a service which included spark plugs.Which I think were £40 each.

The_Bear_Yid · 07-31-2013, 10:50 AM

Isn't the BMW warranty Â£100 per month too?

I was very nearly tempted by a DCT model recently. If it'd been closer than the 150 miles then I may have got it.

dxb335d · 07-31-2013, 12:38 PM

I paid 700 something (discounted) from a main dealer for an inspII. Included valve clearances. I wouldn't skimp on ///M maintenance.

Hotcoupe · 07-31-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dobbo99

Carl drives his cars very carefully apparently, at least that's what he told me.

The reality is far different, Carl obviously had his sensible hat on when he bunnied out that fantasy!

dxb335d · 07-31-2013, 01:01 PM

Sensible? What's that?

All my cars are maintained to the highest standard, always over-serviced, always wear premium rubber.... But yes I do go over 70mph...

Ian, having known you a long while now I would say I am as sensible as you!!

dopper99 · 07-31-2013, 02:51 PM

Shocking money to run one of these things.

I think I'll stick with my slower but cheaper to run 330d.

Not quite as much fun, but about 2 grand a year cheaper to run. Yer better off with a remapped 335d for running costs.

dxb335d · 07-31-2013, 03:46 PM

Not if you have driven them both!

CardinalZeus77 · 07-31-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

Shocking money to run one of these things.

I think I'll stick with my slower but cheaper to run 330d.

Not quite as much fun, but about 2 grand a year cheaper to run. Yer better off with a remapped 335d for running costs.

M3 is a different beast. You need to drive it to appreciate it.

Hotcoupe · 07-31-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

All my cars are maintained to the highest standard, always over-serviced, always wear premium rubber.... But yes I do go over 70mph...

I can't argue with that Carl, you are one to look after their P&J.

dopper99 · 08-01-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Not if you have driven them both!

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Originally Posted by Hitman999

M3 is a different beast. You need to drive it to appreciate it.

Fair enough guys, I will pass no further comment until I actually drive one at some point.

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dar2008 Major 303 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: E93 M3 and E92 M3 Comp Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	MPG, generally around 19, but can achieve 23 on a run. Rear tyres good for 10k Get an insurance quote __________________
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	You can have a great deal of fun on public roads and see 18 MPG Road tax is about £435 Not many insurance companies will touch you without a tracker of some sort. Although a couple will. Tyres is more tricky as it depends on how you drive. Servicing can be a killer, especially if it's due spark plugs and all the filters and tranny oil. Epic car. But don't buy on a budget. Also try and buy a late 2008 onwards as it will have later idrive, which is much better.
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briers Ben 62 Rep 1,992 Posts Drives: Tesla p85d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midlands,UK iTrader: (0)	I would say everything is around 2x to 2.5x the cost of your 320d. Driven hard is low teens - driven mixed about 18mpg - driven easy on a run maybe you'll see 23mpg Tyres are £250 Insurance £500 - £700 Servicing up to £500 for the bigger ones Tax £490 Tyres last around 8-10k, Pirelli maybe towards top end as compound is a bit harder. Warranty is around 1k - I would recommend this.
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3531 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Shocking money to run one of these things. I think I'll stick with my slower but cheaper to run 330d. Not quite as much fun, but about 2 grand a year cheaper to run. Yer better off with a remapped 335d for running costs.
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