Would you pay 165K for a stock M3??
06-29-2009, 08:33 AM
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I love my 530i but I have the need... the need for 420 bhp / 313 KW @ 8300 rpm.
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? "The daddy of all performance saloons, you?ll never be disappointed with a BMW M3. They combine the performance of a supercar, the practicality of a saloon and the fun-factor of a trip to Alton Towers while on a cocaine binge. Apparently."
- Top Gear
In the blue corner
? - USD165K + The Mrs. Going .......
What do you guys think??
In the red corner
? "The daddy of all performance saloons, you?ll never be disappointed with a BMW M3. They combine the performance of a supercar, the practicality of a saloon and the fun-factor of a trip to Alton Towers while on a cocaine binge. Apparently."
- Top Gear
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? - USD165K + The Mrs. Going .......
What do you guys think??
06-29-2009, 09:22 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
We get our cars relatively cheap here in the US. That's a lot of money, but it is what it is. If you can swing it, go for it. You know you won't be disappointed in the performance. Considering the local road conditions, do you think it'll have much utility, though? Is there a local track you can use?
06-29-2009, 12:06 PM
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The M3 is a spectacular car, but $165K good? I don't think so. In the US we must be really fortunate, because for that price you can buy 2 M3's here.
06-29-2009, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Eugene134' post='927583' date='Jun 29 2009, 04:03 PM
wouldnt it be cheaper to import from somewhere abroad???
06-29-2009, 12:16 PM
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165k..U can get an M6 conv. here tax included...But ya inflations be high in other countries. Ya ill pay $165k for an M3 but what other cars are available to buy in your country? In my hometown its about the same price for one too. Buy the car u will not regret it don't watch the money if u like buy it... 
06-29-2009, 12:49 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by pjinca' post='927588' date='Jun 29 2009, 03:06 PM
The M3 is a spectacular car, but $165K good? I don't think so. In the US we must be really fortunate, because for that price you can buy 2 M3's here.
06-29-2009, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by radzM550i' post='927642' date='Jun 29 2009, 01:52 PM
if you want a faster car, get an M5!
06-29-2009, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='927639' date='Jun 29 2009, 01:49 PM
We really are fortunate in the US in this regard. Most places I travel an e60 is well north of $100K, and usually with a smaller engine and fewer options. We make up for it by paying $500 for a prescription medication that costs $5 everywhere else in the world.
