E46 M3 dilemma

Solonng · 12-02-2009, 09:20 PM

My friend wants to sell his e46 in order to get a new M3 at a very good deal. The problem is i already have a 335i, should i go ahead and get his? It is in prestine condition, the only problem is it has 80k miles. What do you think?

WILLIE92 · 12-02-2009, 09:24 PM

i think it has 80k miles!

Ron1n · 12-02-2009, 09:24 PM

I'd pass.

BayMoWe335 · 12-02-2009, 09:24 PM

Probably need more detail. For $500, I'd buy it. For $50,000, I wouldn't.

DVDA · 12-02-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

Probably need more detail. For $500, I'd buy it. For $50,000, I wouldn't.

Bay hit the nail on the head...you didnt tell us how much it costs

If it is 30K with 80K miles NOOOO but 5K with 80K miles sounds awesome! lol

BK · 12-02-2009, 09:27 PM

Will it force you to repaint the house?

Also, see this post (I miss canucklion): http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...23&postcount=2

335iheLLraiseR · 12-02-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

Will it force you to repaint the house?

Also, see this post (I miss canucklion): http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...23&postcount=2

what happened to canucklion?

ase2dais · 12-02-2009, 09:30 PM

80k too close to end of life for me.. keep the TT

BK · 12-02-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iheLLraiseR

what happened to canucklion?

No idea. He hasn't been around in a while. I think some of the old school crew has since moved on to other cars, or they just are talked out on the topic.

But seriously, Solonng - take a look at the threads linked in that post. Lots of information. IMO, E46 M3s are totally cool cars, but don't do it. Especially after painting your house.

Also, ase2dais knows this subject. He moved from an E46 M3 to an E92 M3 and those of us who know him are all jealous.

ase2dais · 12-02-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

No idea. He hasn't been around in a while. I think some of the old school crew has since moved on to other cars, or they just are talked out on the topic.

But seriously, Solonng - take a look at the threads linked in that post. Lots of information. IMO, E46 M3s are totally cool cars, but don't do it. Especially after painting your house.

Also, ase2dais knows this subject. He moved from an E46 M3 to an E92 M3 and those of us who know him are all jealous.

I read the your posted link and my god.. I saw my posts 3 yrs ago..

... and there no reason to be.. when the TT M3 comes out
then we are all

Solonng · 12-02-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

Will it force you to repaint the house?

Also, see this post (I miss canucklion): http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...23&postcount=2

lol, i have extra rooms to paint!!!

Solonng · 12-02-2009, 11:23 PM

they look awesome together!!

TurboFan · 12-03-2009, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solonng

My friend wants to sell his e46 in order to get a new M3 at a very good deal. The problem is i already have a 335i, should i go ahead and get his? It is in prestine condition, the only problem is it has 80k miles. What do you think?

How much?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WILLIE92

i think it has 80k miles!

I think it does too!

cotmfk · 12-03-2009, 09:58 AM

I would pass. I think the car is looking dated now (not bad... just dated). And as someone else said TT M3 is on the way in a few years. Keep what you have and save for that beast. You know it will be expensive!

MRQturbo · 12-03-2009, 10:37 AM

keep ur 335.....i was not impressed with e46 m3 at all....i think my car out drives it any day of the week with my mods.....

scheherazade · 12-03-2009, 11:05 AM

I consider a car reliable *generally* up to 200k miles.

I also fix the 'little things' myself, so it's no biggie.

(ex. a bad ignition module can leave you stranded and can seem like a dramatic failure... but it's $80 bucks and 20 minutes to fix. Do it yourself, and all of a sudden the breakdown seems trivial.)

-scheherazade

Mu Mu · 12-03-2009, 12:51 PM

80K is no biggie (Its actually considered low by some depending on age of car) and could prove to be very reliable. I know for sure it will give you less problems than your 335. It really all depends on how well it was taken care of. As long as it was not thrashed too hard, serviced, and the valve adjustment was done at the relevant intervals it should be good. Plus those 6 cylinders are known to be some of the most reliable/toughest engines BMW has ever built. Now I have had a BMW that went past the 200k mark and was pretty good even in its old age. Bare in mind that this was a 4cyl, which is generally not as reliable as the 6 cyl engines! Plus M3s are a blast to drive. Don't listen to anyone here who shuts it down. They prolly have never driven one long enough or at all to know the true potential of these cars. Especially on a track! Good luck and happy motoring!

328xiguy · 12-03-2009, 12:55 PM

I was just faced with a similar decision. My lease is up tomorrow and I was between getting a 335i coupe and an e46 M3. After much much much consideration I was able to find the M3 I was looking for: 2006 M3, Competition Package, TiAG, black leather, Moon Roof, 30K miles, factory warranty remaining, just had inspection I done. The general consensus of other owners is the car is reliable just costly to maintain....I guess you pay to play. Honestly, I have no second thoughts about the M3 over the 335i. If you do go the way of the M, make sure you are okay with the rawness v. the plush feel of the 335i. I bought it 500 or so miles away and the road trip was a little less than luxurious; not too bad but certain highways were less tolerable than others). I will say though, the inside of the M feels more exotic than the 335...to me at least. Black headliner, the diamond aluminum trim, alcantar wheel and e-brake, the oval rear view mirror, cockpit style seating, M seats....and the exterior...I think I get more looks in it than when I've driven the new M3 (not mine; I have a 328xi sedan...wonderful and safe daily driver but sort of a chick car I've decided...can I say that? I mean, I did lease one...and i will say I did love it...). I think the e46 M3 is MUCH better looking in person than in pictures. Every angle is sexy (I literally had a girl tell me the car was sexy when i was getting in it the other day...)
Then there is the driving...puts a smile on my face every time...I'm like a school girl in love i guess...
As for residual value, etc....that's up to you. I don't buy cars just based on those numbers. My emotional reward makes up the difference...or at least I think so.

BUT...you can't go wrong either way.

Best of luck.

burberry · 12-03-2009, 12:57 PM

i have a questoin. is a 2006 M3 also considered a E46?

BK · 12-03-2009, 01:21 PM

^^ Yes. E9x is the new chassis which, for the M3, didn't appear until 2008. In MY2006, there were still E46 M3, 325ci, and 330ci in the US, as well as the E90 325i and 330i.

burberry · 12-03-2009, 01:22 PM

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^^ Yes. E9x is the new chassis which, for the M3, didn't appear until 2008. In MY2006, there were still E46 M3, 325ci, and 330ci in the US, as well as the E90 325i and 330i.

ok thanks.

12-02-2009, 09:20 PM	#1
Solonng Captain 110 Rep 829 Posts Drives: Monacco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	E46 M3 dilemma My friend wants to sell his e46 in order to get a new M3 at a very good deal. The problem is i already have a 335i, should i go ahead and get his? It is in prestine condition, the only problem is it has 80k miles. What do you think?
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WILLIE92 H20 KING!! 16 Rep 525 Posts Drives: E92 328I Join Date: May 2009 Location: COLORADO/DOWNEY ,CA iTrader: (0)	i think it has 80k miles!
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Ron1n Speed Demon 209 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	I'd pass. __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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BayMoWe335 Colonel 1179 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Probably need more detail. For $500, I'd buy it. For $50,000, I wouldn't.
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BK Smiling politely 167 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Will it force you to repaint the house? Also, see this post (I miss canucklion): http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...23&postcount=2 __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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ase2dais //Mdicted 348 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	80k too close to end of life for me.. keep the TT __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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Solonng Captain 110 Rep 829 Posts Drives: Monacco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	they look awesome together!! Attached Images
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12-03-2009, 09:58 AM	#14
cotmfk Major General 2060 Rep 6,130 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	I would pass. I think the car is looking dated now (not bad... just dated). And as someone else said TT M3 is on the way in a few years. Keep what you have and save for that beast. You know it will be expensive! __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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MRQturbo Captain 21 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 91 MR2 turbo....07 335i... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	keep ur 335.....i was not impressed with e46 m3 at all....i think my car out drives it any day of the week with my mods..... __________________ 91 MR2Turbo....07 335i....
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12-03-2009, 11:05 AM	#16
scheherazade Major 36 Rep 1,467 Posts Drives: 09 GTR (& 93' accord!) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DC metro area iTrader: (8)	I consider a car reliable generally up to 200k miles. I also fix the 'little things' myself, so it's no biggie. (ex. a bad ignition module can leave you stranded and can seem like a dramatic failure... but it's $80 bucks and 20 minutes to fix. Do it yourself, and all of a sudden the breakdown seems trivial.) -scheherazade
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12-03-2009, 12:51 PM	#17
Mu Mu First Lieutenant 7 Rep 353 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Johannesburg iTrader: (0)	80K is no biggie (Its actually considered low by some depending on age of car) and could prove to be very reliable. I know for sure it will give you less problems than your 335. It really all depends on how well it was taken care of. As long as it was not thrashed too hard, serviced, and the valve adjustment was done at the relevant intervals it should be good. Plus those 6 cylinders are known to be some of the most reliable/toughest engines BMW has ever built. Now I have had a BMW that went past the 200k mark and was pretty good even in its old age. Bare in mind that this was a 4cyl, which is generally not as reliable as the 6 cyl engines! Plus M3s are a blast to drive. Don't listen to anyone here who shuts it down. They prolly have never driven one long enough or at all to know the true potential of these cars. Especially on a track! Good luck and happy motoring!
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12-03-2009, 12:55 PM	#18
328xiguy Enlisted Member 2 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2006 M3 - Competition Pkg Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I was just faced with a similar decision. My lease is up tomorrow and I was between getting a 335i coupe and an e46 M3. After much much much consideration I was able to find the M3 I was looking for: 2006 M3, Competition Package, TiAG, black leather, Moon Roof, 30K miles, factory warranty remaining, just had inspection I done. The general consensus of other owners is the car is reliable just costly to maintain....I guess you pay to play. Honestly, I have no second thoughts about the M3 over the 335i. If you do go the way of the M, make sure you are okay with the rawness v. the plush feel of the 335i. I bought it 500 or so miles away and the road trip was a little less than luxurious; not too bad but certain highways were less tolerable than others). I will say though, the inside of the M feels more exotic than the 335...to me at least. Black headliner, the diamond aluminum trim, alcantar wheel and e-brake, the oval rear view mirror, cockpit style seating, M seats....and the exterior...I think I get more looks in it than when I've driven the new M3 (not mine; I have a 328xi sedan...wonderful and safe daily driver but sort of a chick car I've decided...can I say that? I mean, I did lease one...and i will say I did love it...). I think the e46 M3 is MUCH better looking in person than in pictures. Every angle is sexy (I literally had a girl tell me the car was sexy when i was getting in it the other day...) Then there is the driving...puts a smile on my face every time...I'm like a school girl in love i guess... As for residual value, etc....that's up to you. I don't buy cars just based on those numbers. My emotional reward makes up the difference...or at least I think so. BUT...you can't go wrong either way. Best of luck.
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burberry Caffeine Addict 46 Rep 1,987 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (3)	i have a questoin. is a 2006 M3 also considered a E46? __________________ '07 E90 335xi ► '09 E90 335i ► '08 E93 M3 ► ???
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BK Smiling politely 167 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	^^ Yes. E9x is the new chassis which, for the M3, didn't appear until 2008. In MY2006, there were still E46 M3, 325ci, and 330ci in the US, as well as the E90 325i and 330i. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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