1 Set of Pictures of my other ride
03-19-2006, 09:46 AM
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As promised... Here is the fist set of pictures from the non E60... I know this is 5 series forum but I hope people like M3 as well... :'(
The 545 pictures will be come soon... I have to wash it first now that it's not raining in Calif.
http://www.benicia.net/m3.html
The 545 pictures will be come soon... I have to wash it first now that it's not raining in Calif.
http://www.benicia.net/m3.html
03-19-2006, 09:51 AM
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nice M3....
just curious as imports are actually cheaper in the US then in the mother country of Germany.....and I mean big difference....
how much would such an M3 sell for??? I mean like 2-3 year old car????
just curious as imports are actually cheaper in the US then in the mother country of Germany.....and I mean big difference....
how much would such an M3 sell for??? I mean like 2-3 year old car????
03-19-2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by KDENTON' post='257251' date='Mar 19 2006, 07:46 PM
As promised... Here is the fist set of pictures from the non E60... I know this is 5 series forum but I hope people like M3 as well... :'(
The 545 pictures will be come soon... I have to wash it first now that it's not raining in Calif.
http://www.benicia.net/m3.html
The 545 pictures will be come soon... I have to wash it first now that it's not raining in Calif.
http://www.benicia.net/m3.html
Looking forward to see your 545
03-19-2006, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='257253' date='Mar 19 2006, 10:51 AM
nice M3....
just curious as imports are actually cheaper in the US then in the mother country of Germany.....and I mean big difference....
how much would such an M3 sell for??? I mean like 2-3 year old car????
just curious as imports are actually cheaper in the US then in the mother country of Germany.....and I mean big difference....
how much would such an M3 sell for??? I mean like 2-3 year old car????
03-19-2006, 10:09 AM
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Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
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Originally Posted by KDENTON' post='257259' date='Mar 19 2006, 01:54 PM
I have seen them several price ranges... 37K to about 47K depending on millage and other stuff.
37K would not even buy you a stripped 320i and you guys can have M3 already for that
03-19-2006, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='257268' date='Mar 19 2006, 11:09 AM
that is so cheap, especially with the current exchange rate (low Dollar).......... this is the price we pay for a Honda Civic here
37K would not even buy you a stripped 320i and you guys can have M3 already for that
37K would not even buy you a stripped 320i and you guys can have M3 already for that
ok.. maybe no a blanket
03-19-2006, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='257268' date='Mar 19 2006, 02:09 PM
that is so cheap, especially with the current exchange rate (low Dollar).......... this is the price we pay for a Honda Civic here
37K would not even buy you a stripped 320i and you guys can have M3 already for that
37K would not even buy you a stripped 320i and you guys can have M3 already for that
03-19-2006, 10:24 AM
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
E60.net Clings
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Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='257286' date='Mar 19 2006, 02:22 PM
Yeah... but isn't most of that taxes?
in fact it is not that the cars in Europe are expensive....no but
the point is that due to very high competition and strong market the cars are CHEAP in USA
03-19-2006, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='257288' date='Mar 19 2006, 02:24 PM
actually not. the VAT tax is only 15-19% in Europe and in most cases it is deductable of your taxes.
in fact it is not that the cars in Europe are expensive....no but
the point is that due to very high competition and strong market the cars are CHEAP in USA
in fact it is not that the cars in Europe are expensive....no but
the point is that due to very high competition and strong market the cars are CHEAP in USA
And not all cars are cheaper here. I'm sure a 1993 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 wouldn't sell for $30,000 to $60,000 over there. Even '95-'97 Defender 90's sell in the $30,000 to $40,000 range here.
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Your M3 is mighty fine, am looking forward to seeing your 545. 