[Orange fever]

Was in the same boat,
The only thing from other dealer is they add funny stuff at the end of the deal... And it comes up to like the same price as a new one... And you will need to smog it every other year since it's used..
If you think of mod'ing it...

[bountyhunter]

Originally Posted by HeatJoey

We are very alone in that regard lol. I go through cars quickly too, partially because it’s used for work which gets me 25k/year (that’s the wife excuse too lol) but also because it’s my only splurge item as well. Let’s see how long this rs3 makes it haha. I think I will be back to bmw next either m340 , x3m , or somehow some way an m3 !

hahahaha just to give you an idea of my irresponsibility just this year I started the year with a '23 LR Defender and a '99 C43 AMG (it's got 380K miles on the odo and I adore this car) and now I drive a '02 G500 and a '19 RS5 sportback lol.

Love the sportback but its getting up there in miles and the maintenance on it is BRUTAL, would rather put my $ into another car. Did you get a good deal on the RS3? Dealers around me are still asking 10k markups on 24's.

Work is my excuse as well, I own a business so I can write some of the costs off!

[Sdlakersfan]

Are you aware of this used one?
https://www.edmunds.com/bmw/m2/2024/...3DM08R8E15497/

[bountyhunter]

Originally Posted by Sdlakersfan

Are you aware of this used one?
https://www.edmunds.com/bmw/m2/2024/...3DM08R8E15497/

Yes! I've seen that one but I don't love the color...

[fzr100098]

Portimao blue with silver wheels or bust for me, and I want the extra power

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by Orange fever

Was in the same boat,
The only thing from other dealer is they add funny stuff at the end of the deal... And it comes up to like the same price as a new one... And you will need to smog it every other year since it's used..
If you think of mod'ing it...

Just one correction, at least in Ca.

They don't care if it's used, no SMOG for the first 4 or 5 years.

[HeatJoey]

Originally Posted by bountyhunter

hahahaha just to give you an idea of my irresponsibility just this year I started the year with a '23 LR Defender and a '99 C43 AMG (it's got 380K miles on the odo and I adore this car) and now I drive a '02 G500 and a '19 RS5 sportback lol.

Love the sportback but its getting up there in miles and the maintenance on it is BRUTAL, would rather put my $ into another car. Did you get a good deal on the RS3? Dealers around me are still asking 10k markups on 24's.

Work is my excuse as well, I own a business so I can write some of the costs off!

Yea we’re close for sure. I started the year with a new scat pack in January and my sons (my) m340. This month we have m2 and rs3 lol.
Yes I paid just under msrp for the rs3, but it was still expensive relatively speaking . You are scaring me with the rs maintenance comment though lol. I was/am worried about that too. I probably should have just ordered a new m340 which was basically my second choice, that or an m3 somehow but I can’t start with a lot of miles, some years I do close to 30k. Also for business with write off but still get crushed on trading cars often lol.

How many miles on your 5? Can’t believe anyone would pay over msrp … for anything, especially today . I bought my 22 hellcat for msrp and sold it a year and 25k later for the same exact price . But I did some work for dodge, they used to let me order one car a year at their cost usually 5k below msrp , so I ran with that for a long time Hahahha

I think I like our m2 better than the rs3 so far but I really need a back door for my old ass and my dog and the occasional client so that’s really what drove my choice. I love fast sedans I just hope my rs3 over m340 choice works out ok . The bmw electronics and interior is clearly better in my opinion. Plus it’s rwd with the s58 which is insane.

Sorry for getting off topic lol

[HeatJoey]

To get back on topic I don’t know where you are, but around here there isn’t a single new m2 on a lot that I saw (s florida) so to get one new here you’re waiting 4 months and paying msrp. The one we built was 70 and change, and I paid 68.5 for a 24 with 1000 miles, and they gave me a great price for my m340. About 3.5k more than bmw or carmax oferred , so I saved about 1500 compared to new one’s price plus 3.5 better on my trade/sale so essentially I saved about 5k for getting a 24 with 1000 miles. Made sense to me. 5k is 5k lol almost 10% off and it was cleaner than my new Audi off the showroom floor . Keep looking and find a 24 with low miles and save the money if you can find one. It wasn’t easy to find a pre owned one around here either that was not manual or low mileage.

[Cupero]

Originally Posted by HeatJoey

It wasn’t easy to find a pre owned one around here either that was not manual or low mileage.

Interesting. I am looking at buying a specific used 2024 M2 ZB with about 2K miles for $5k less than MSRP. What I noticed is that all the cars on the lots in this area (WA state) are manual. Any thoughts on why they are all manual? Are people staying away from them for some reason or is it an oversight from BMW?

[HeatJoey]

Originally Posted by Cupero

Interesting. I am looking at buying a specific used 2024 M2 ZB with about 2K miles for $5k less than MSRP. What I noticed is that all the cars on the lots in this area (WA state) are manual. Any thoughts on why they are all manual? Are people staying away from them for some reason or is it an oversight from BMW?

Funny the same thing here. There are 3-4 nice ones nearby all manual. I found same thing when I was looking for an m3… I have a feeling people just don’t want manual lol. I did drive a manual one here at my dealer, it had 6k on it and was really nice with carbon package , and it drove amazing if it was my second car i would grab a manual but for everyday especially down here it’s almost impossible to deal with manual and all the traffic etc… be patient you’ll find one. I was about a week away from giving up and ordering a new one then this one showed up and I ran there and bought it that day lol.

[ourlee]

I usually buy used but this is a special purchase for me, buying new is part of the experience. Last car I bought was $35k with 8k miles, 0ne year old certified, new was $51. My son still drives this car and it’s kicking ass

[ednir98]

Originally Posted by ourlee

I usually buy used but this is a special purchase for me

Place that order, Ourlee, I double dog dare you!

[ourlee]

lol. I’ve decided on Grigio, so there’s that my birthday is in a few weeks so could be a sign (61)

[two_three_two]

Originally Posted by ourlee

lol. I’ve decided on Grigio, so there’s that my birthday is in a few weeks so could be a sign (61)

looking forward to seeing your java green when it shows up!

[ourlee]

lol, my wife would absolutely murder me. And never go anywhere in it

[BradMX5]

Originally Posted by ourlee

lol, my wife would absolutely murder me. And never go anywhere in it

Wouldn't that be a plus?

[ourlee]

Originally Posted by BradMX5

Wouldn't that be a plus?

Nope we’re buying it for big roadtrips

[BradMX5]

Originally Posted by ourlee

Nope we’re buying it for big roadtrips

Just tell her to close her eyes until she gets in it.

[two_three_two]

Originally Posted by ourlee

Nope we’re buying it for big roadtrips

its a good little GT, but serious Q, why not like a RC F or something that can eat up the miles a little better?

[bountyhunter]

Think I'm going to end up leasing a new '25...found a killer deal but it's pretty base...only had carbon fiber trim & lighting package...am I missing out on a lot lol?

[bountyhunter]

Originally Posted by bountyhunter

Think I'm going to end up leasing a new '25...found a killer deal but it's pretty base...only had carbon fiber trim & lighting package...am I missing out on a lot lol?

To add I'm getting 1K off MSRP for a '25 on the lot and the buy rate so super tempting here...

[ourlee]

Originally Posted by two_three_two

its a good little GT, but serious Q, why not like a RC F or something that can eat up the miles a little better?

Because I’m not dead inside. I’m softening things up already by not buying a 718S, my first pick
I was gonna have Andy make me some 18” cup 2 reps, kinda copy my fav 962 RS
sigh….
https://configurator.porsche.com/en-...57.638.1G8.Z1S