Scratching the itch

I’m seriously considering this as my first ever M car. I wanted a convertible M car and the E93 M3s seem to be the sweet spot between steadily rising prices on the older e36 and 46 M3s (good examples are proving increasingly hard to find too) and the F80s which are more expensive.

I know rod bearings and throttle actuators are known risks, so trying to buy the lowest mileage and age my budget will allow. Thoughts? Is this just a crazy plan? I don’t want to land up with a money pit, I accept they are not cheap to run, but idea is to run as a third car. https://www.cmc-cars.co.uk/used/cars/bmw-m3-m3-2dr-dct-16160/

 

This one has EDC, 47k miles, BMW warranty until Sep 22

https://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/threads/2011-61-bmw-e93-m3-mineral-white-huge-spec-bmw-warranty-until-sep-2022-£23-995.246374/

 

It looks lovely, but extending beyond £20k for a third car is a big stretch for me, so probably outside of my budget.

 

Good advice, hope my travel insurance pays out for our travel nightmare in SA, then maybe I can push the envelope

 

Try and get one with EDC and an existing warranty to transfer to your name. If big end bearings have not been changed then budget that in to the cost. At the moment you will be buying near the top of their values so could be worth waiting a month or two to see if prices soften a little.

At the end of the day then if yoy can do it then go for it, a full fat M is a diiferent beast all together.

 

Good advice regarding values, seems the M community have differing opinions but to me I agree they perhaps could reduce a bit.

I have a battle of head vs heart going on at the moment but I know if I don’t get an M even for a short period, I will always lust after one!!!

 

I know exactly what you mean. Really REALLY want an M car next, early in 2023, but wrestling with the “do I really need one” internal conversation.
Keep looking at G80s, F90 M5s and the like.
Probably due a mid-life crisis in the very near future, so may just be tempted.
Either that or a new M240i, or M440i touring, after all, who needs an M car on our public roads…..etc….etc…..

 

I have the same dilemma, M5 costs over £100k new, secondhand prices are steep too, i've been looking at the M550i rive instead, £20-30k cheaper new, and secondhand prices are reasonable too, i'll probably be seriously considering a change in a couple of years unless something changes sooner

 

I’d like an M5 CS next. Think they’re great.


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when l bought my F36 440i from lister BMW they had an M5 CS in frozen deep green metalic with gold alloys sat in the show room and the sticker price was close to £150k with options and it was sold

apparently the guy that bought it also has an M8 comp in green and gold so two very nice cars in that garage

 

Would love one but prices will stay high for a while to come I think. Can only hope they fall through the floor and become affordable in a few years’ time…


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the BMW M5 CS is going to be another BMW that will be bought as an investment rather than a car that is bought to be driven hard and put away wet

 

Thanks for posting @Adie , a good watch. Many of those roads are on my doorstep, much enjoyment to be had..., when they aren't clogged up .

 

Those that have driven a full M will understand what I am babbling on about. An M is so much more than just an engine. There are a few cars in the regular range that will be quicker, look at the new i4 M50, totally soulless in my opinion but quick but, to me however it is no proper M car.

The moment you turn the wheel in an M you feel the difference. It needs to be experienced. It is the whole package. The chassis, steering, suspension and of course the engine separates a full M from M lites, but as I say, you have to experience it yourself rather than reading someone’s droning on an Internet forum!!

What I would say is though, only drive one if you can get one. The first time I drove an M was when I had put my deposit on my first E46 M3. It felt so much more than my 330i I had at the time - in every area. I would have felt a little deflated if I couldn’t get it after that test drive getting back in my 330.

 

From what I have heard from you and other M owners it is an experience I want to enjoy even for a brief period. I’ll take your advice, certainly won’t be test driving anything until I am almost certain I will be joining the club. And knowing that internal combustion days are numbered, I want to enjoy the noise and drama of an M before I am forced to buy a kitchen appliance / electric car!

 

I think if you are in a position to get one then go out and get that test drive as, IMHO, if the car isn't for you then you won't be feeling deflated. It is only when you test drive, like it but are not in a position to get then that is when that itch becomes a rash lol.

Certainly worth dipping your toe in the ///M water. Porsche and ///M certainly do get compared to a lot more than say Porsche and AMG for example. I think it is the more focused drive an ///M offers that draws the parallels. Would certainly be interested in reading your thoughts.

On a side note I would love to see Peter get behind the wheel of one to read his opinion!!