M3 or wait....?

King335i · 02-15-2010, 07:43 AM

I am currently in a 2007 Sparkling Graphite 335i coupe, but as I have mentioned in a recent thread, I've been looking for a 2011 M3 coupe.

Should I go for the 2011 MY, or wait until the next M3 comes and possibly forfeit the N/A V8 in lieu of a (possibly) faster twin-turbo 6?

rav7ks · 02-15-2010, 07:55 AM

Can you wait 4-5 years. That's a long time.

southlight · 02-15-2010, 07:55 AM

Can you wait until 2013, at least?

Best regards,
south

RevFreak14 · 02-15-2010, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King335i

I am currently in a 2007 Sparkling Graphite 335i coupe, but as I have mentioned in a recent thread, I've been looking for a 2011 M3 coupe.

Should I go for the 2011 MY, or wait until the next M3 comes and possibly forfeit the N/A V8 in lieu of a (possibly) faster twin-turbo 6?

Depends on how long you plan on keeping it for. The next M3 won't be out until 2013 (according to posts I've read on this board). If I was you I'd wait a bit until about a month before the 2011's come out and try and snag one of the last 2010's available. You might not be able to get the exact color combo you want, but you will save a lot of $$$$. That's what I did last September, I got one of the 3 09's the dealer had left because the 2010's were coming in to the dealer in October. Got a loaded E92 with a sticker of $71k, got it for $66k and 0.9% financing

. I've read on this board that the 2011's are coming to the US in March or early April. Frankly I don't think that is correct but I could be wrong. Find out for sure when the 2011's are getting here and try and get into a 2010. It's the same car.

BigGuyM3 · 02-15-2010, 08:02 AM

like previous post do you want to wait few years and another question is do you want the NA V8 engine or (possible) 6 cylinder Turbo engine.

Those are complete 2 different engines (neither one better then the other) so its really up to you whats your prefrence.

Quote:

Originally Posted by King335i

I am currently in a 2007 Sparkling Graphite 335i coupe, but as I have mentioned in a recent thread, I've been looking for a 2011 M3 coupe.

Should I go for the 2011 MY, or wait until the next M3 comes and possibly forfeit the N/A V8 in lieu of a (possibly) faster twin-turbo 6?

mkoesel · 02-15-2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King335i

Should I go for the 2011 MY, or wait until the next M3 comes and possibly forfeit the N/A V8 in lieu of a (possibly) faster twin-turbo 6?

There's no question about the N/A V8 being replaced - that's a fact at this point.

If you need or want a car now, you can rule out the F3x M3. It will not be on the market for another four years from today.

BMW3R · 02-15-2010, 08:17 AM

I am leasing a 2011 M3 that will arrive mid May. I am leasing it 2 years and then I will be getting the next V6 TT M3.

Best of both worlds!

needspeed · 02-15-2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King335i

I am currently in a 2007 Sparkling Graphite 335i coupe, but as I have mentioned in a recent thread, I've been looking for a 2011 M3 coupe.

Should I go for the 2011 MY, or wait until the next M3 comes and possibly forfeit the N/A V8 in lieu of a (possibly) faster twin-turbo 6?

The real question is why do you want an M3. I can tell you that the V8 is the reason I wanted this M3.

Also, just as with anything in life, you can always wait for the next best thing. But that goes on forever, so really you should never buy anything since it will only be a few years until it is improved and you will be stuck with a lousy V8 M3....That would suck

If you know why you want an M3, then the choice should be easy for you and that the current M3 is the best M3 since you can drive it now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is never a best of anything for very long so ride the wave you got.........Good luck.........Steve

Realpimp23 · 02-15-2010, 10:02 AM

2011

PoorMan · 02-15-2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King335i

I am currently in a 2007 Sparkling Graphite 335i coupe, but as I have mentioned in a recent thread, I've been looking for a 2011 M3 coupe.

Should I go for the 2011 MY, or wait until the next M3 comes and possibly forfeit the N/A V8 in lieu of a (possibly) faster twin-turbo 6?

Only you can answer this question...

BMW269 · 02-15-2010, 12:37 PM

As said only you can answer the question.
Can you wait till 2014?

Either you get the M3 E92 and profit from the last NA V8 or you get the soon coming M1 E82 and you shall have a taste of what is going to be the next M3 F32. It shall be easier to wait. If you can not buy a new car every 4 years, then it is better to wait.

saeedg48 · 02-15-2010, 12:56 PM

Don't wait all your life. They'll always be new things coming out.. Just get something that you're going to enjoy. The 2011..

Leozap · 02-15-2010, 02:02 PM

How about get current M3 and then upgrade to the turbo M3 when it comes out lol

. Like Saeedg48 said, "Don't wait all your life. New things always coming out."

immiketoo · 02-15-2010, 03:18 PM

I used to get pissed that the computer I just bought gets replaced by something better or is now priced lower. Then I chased the latest greatest thing in motorcycles for a few years. I think there's a balance. Don't wait, but don't get something you'd be disappointed in. 99% of everyong here LOVES their cars, and that's a strong statement. I say don't wait.

MVF4Rrider · 02-15-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW3R

I am leasing a 2011 M3 that will arrive mid May. I am leasing it 2 years and then I will be getting the next V6 TT M3.

Best of both worlds!

Guess your favorite car is always the next one. That probably holds true for most. As for me, the older I get the older I like my cars. I've lost passion for anything still sitting on showroom floors.

PrePharm · 02-15-2010, 04:11 PM

Get it now! I waited A LOT less for my car to arrive and it was HELL!!! Enjoy it now and then trade it in for the new one

Voltigeur · 02-15-2010, 05:29 PM

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Loooong time to wait. I wanted the NA V8. Plenty of time in the future to enjoy smaller FI + DI engines in an ///M.

M3Alpine · 02-15-2010, 06:23 PM

pull the trigger, you wont be dissapointed one bit

King335i · 02-16-2010, 11:44 AM

Thanks for everybody's input, the overwhelmingly positive response has helped me to make a decision. As of now I'm officially on the prowl for a new MY M3 Coupe!

Part of my question was based on the fact that, while I can very much afford the switch to a newer M3 should one come out unexpectedly early, I wouldn't want to pick up an M3 now only to have it rendered "obsolete" by a more potent engine within only a year or two. Sounds like, based on what I have read here, that it will be quite a while before that would happen.

I will post up pics once I find "the one".

TommyK · 02-16-2010, 12:41 PM

^ congrats, just make sure you lease it then if you plan on getting a new M3 latter. i found buying BMW's right away isnt the best idea since they have been changing the tech and engines so much lately its probably better to lease right now.

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BMW3R Bimmer User 27 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SLC, UT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Mazda3 [0.00]	I am leasing a 2011 M3 that will arrive mid May. I am leasing it 2 years and then I will be getting the next V6 TT M3. Best of both worlds! __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - Space Gray, ZCP, Akra Evo System, aFe filter, PC Stage II Tune & more!!!!
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BMW269 Brigadier General 435 Rep 3,888 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	As said only you can answer the question. Can you wait till 2014? Either you get the M3 E92 and profit from the last NA V8 or you get the soon coming M1 E82 and you shall have a taste of what is going to be the next M3 F32. It shall be easier to wait. If you can not buy a new car every 4 years, then it is better to wait.
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saeedg48 Brigadier General 345 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	Don't wait all your life. They'll always be new things coming out.. Just get something that you're going to enjoy. The 2011.. __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey
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Leozap Captain 58 Rep 954 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	How about get current M3 and then upgrade to the turbo M3 when it comes out lol . Like Saeedg48 said, "Don't wait all your life. New things always coming out." __________________ 11 335is, KW1, M3 bits and what not 08 M3 Sedan 6mt, loaded, modded to the bone Old: 04 M3 SMG
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PrePharm Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '09 White M3 Coupe M-DCT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clovis, Ca iTrader: (1)	Get it now! I waited A LOT less for my car to arrive and it was HELL!!! Enjoy it now and then trade it in for the new one
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Voltigeur MacroRisk 109 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: M3 E92 ED'09 / 335d Sport DD Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	- Loooong time to wait. I wanted the NA V8. Plenty of time in the future to enjoy smaller FI + DI engines in an ///M. __________________ Just thinking of something not so witty ///M3 E92 '09 Jerez Black \| 6MT \| Ext Fox Red \| Tech \| Prem \| 19s \|Heated Seats \| iPod \|Smartphone \| Euro Deliv June 09 Sold: 540iT / 530i / 323i
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King335i Captain 48 Rep 726 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 CP 6MT, '13 X1 35i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (1)	Thanks for everybody's input, the overwhelmingly positive response has helped me to make a decision. As of now I'm officially on the prowl for a new MY M3 Coupe! Part of my question was based on the fact that, while I can very much afford the switch to a newer M3 should one come out unexpectedly early, I wouldn't want to pick up an M3 now only to have it rendered "obsolete" by a more potent engine within only a year or two. Sounds like, based on what I have read here, that it will be quite a while before that would happen. I will post up pics once I find "the one". __________________ 2007 E92 335i--SG, Fully loaded, minus the dead weight..err..iDrive and Active Steering.
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