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09-10-2008, 11:31 AM | #1 |
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E46 M3 or (used) 7 series...?
I know, two different cars all together...
I have a 335i now which when the lease is up I will walk away from. I know with the (actual) residuals being so low, its not worth buying out. Plus I'm not keen on turbos past warranty... With a new 335 being over $50K, I'd rather save some cash and buy used. So, I'm thinking on of the two cars above. I like the thought of the M3 as it's a sports car and it's fun. I love speed and handling. But I'm worried I'll get one that may have been abused and repairs and maintenance will be needed often. I like the 7 Series as it's large, comfortable and has all the amenity's. Granted it's not a sports car, but day to day it may be a good choice as it has more trunk and interior room. Less of a harsh ride and such. Any thoughts? Things good or bad about either?
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Depends on which 7 you're talking about.
Are we talkin e65? Pre-facelift e65's are fuuhh-huuuhh-HUGLY. Post-facelift one's are perfectly fine looking, have an improved iDrive, a stronger engine, and improved electronic reliability. Granted, you could easily get a pre-FL e65 for under $35k-40k, which makes them a bargain, but still, they're definitely not as good as the newer ones. If you're talking about an e38 7er ('94-'01), then just make sure it's in good condition. They're about the same size interior-wise as a current gen 5er. I'd take the M3 any day to be honest, but that's just because of my age I guess.
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I like the e38 versions with the sport pkg. I just figure it will cost a lot (repairs/maint.) and low mi ones would be hard to find. I figure the 7's would be a bargain buy vs the others. ha ha, good one! M5 perhaps?
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any 5 series... M5, 550, 545. the 5 has both luxurious and pretty damn sporty driving feel to it... might sound silly how i put it, but the 5 series is the only sedan i drive and still feel im driving a sports-oriented car
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the 550i looks very nice and aggressive....
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I gotta agree with Mantis. If you want the balance of the two cars, get a 5.
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although if you're worried about the cost of owning/repairing an M3... don't even think about an M5.
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Hmmm... I never gave the 5 much of a look... Kinda thought of it as a big 3.
I'd pass on the M5 though. Cost... I'm trying not to break the bank with my next car. Either upfront or with maint. or repairs.
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the thing is i personally would never keep a non-japanese car past warranty man. sounds like a headache to me. repairs on both M3 and 7 series are very expensive man |
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My old 99' Maxima made it to 150K mi only needing brakes and a coil pack ($350 for the coil pack repair). I thought of a Z4, but I'm not a convertible guy... And a back seat comes in handy now and then... I'm weighing in some non BMW options, but I would like to stay in the family...
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-Used M45 -C350 -Used E55/E63 All are worth looking at.
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Seems like the time for cheap leases on new (09) BMW's are gone... Some of the other threads are talking about the price increases etc. I figure I'll let someone else take the deprecation on a car this round. Just trying to save a few. I thought $~47K for my 335 was excessive... $50K+ for the very same car is insane... Maybe I will look at the 5's to see what they're selling used for.
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I'm not a Benz guy and ... So the G35 and e63 would be top of the list. Not big on the M45.
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335i or E46 M3...roll a dice haha the m3 is probably a better performer by a bit but at least in a straight it'll probably be head to head till speed limiter kick in
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If that's your interest, ditch the BMW and get a Mustang.
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I know this was not directed at me, but NO FORDS!!!!! (OK, maaaaaaybe a 2005 GT)
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