Is it worth it to spend an extra 7-10k on a similarly equipped 09 m3 than 08?

Siciliano611 · 12-03-2011, 09:51 AM

I will be in the market for a used m3 in the next 4-5 months and know exactly what I want, but I have noticed there are fully loaded e92 m3's from 2008 near 40k and the same equipped 09 runs closer to 50. I know the Navi is upgraded bigtime from 08 but other than that what else changed? I will be wanting an interlagos blue or space gray fully loaded 6mt e92 when I purchase and will want an extended warranty to 100k mi....

luis_m3 · 12-03-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sicilianoNJ

I will be in the market for a used m3 in the next 4-5 months and know exactly what I want, but I have noticed there are fully loaded e92 m3's from 2008 near 40k and the same equipped 09 runs closer to 50. I know the Navi is upgraded bigtime from 08 but other than that what else changed? I will be wanting an interlagos blue or space gray fully loaded 6mt e92 when I purchase and will want an extended warranty to 100k mi....

What is the mileage on each? Also, "fully loaded" isn't much help... Pls share some details.

Siciliano611 · 12-03-2011, 12:31 PM

im not comparing a specific mileage but would like it to be less than 40k miles if possible. By Fully loaded I mean premium pkg, tech pkg, enhanced audio, navi, 19's...i could do without cold weather package, sunshade, etc

bmw-nj · 12-03-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sicilianoNJ

I will be in the market for a used m3 in the next 4-5 months and know exactly what I want, but I have noticed there are fully loaded e92 m3's from 2008 near 40k and the same equipped 09 runs closer to 50. I know the Navi is upgraded bigtime from 08 but other than that what else changed? I will be wanting an interlagos blue or space gray fully loaded 6mt e92 when I purchase and will want an extended warranty to 100k mi....

BMW of flemington has an 08 M3 in interlagos blue with a gray interior. It has 17k miles and a CPO. Still under factory warranty until august too. Asking about 45 on it I think. Beautiful car saw it today at the dealer.

bmw-nj · 12-03-2011, 02:36 PM

And it's a 6MT fully loaded.

Siciliano611 · 12-03-2011, 02:38 PM

damn, too bad...im a few months away from a purchase and not in NJ anymore (in atlanta now)....anyone else have opinions of a 08 vs 09

TTG · 12-03-2011, 02:46 PM

No major difference between 08 and 09 besides the nav.... If you end up getting a car without nav, there will almost be no difference between the two.

Oh yes, i think 09 is the year where they changed the headlight switch trim a bit if I am not mistaken.....

Siciliano611 · 12-03-2011, 02:48 PM

well i am getting navi for sure so...in that case would most of you go for the 09 for the price diff, assuming same mileage and same options?

Darth One · 12-03-2011, 03:12 PM

as an owner of the 2011 with Navi, my opinion is that the nav is not worth another $7k by itself. sure, it's nice, but it's far from perfect.

what would be more valuable would be the extra year of warranty, presumably less wear and tear/mileage, etc. but if you can find a pristine 08, i'd take it over paying another $10k for an 09

chungdae · 12-03-2011, 03:15 PM

Honestly it all depends. Elaborate a bit more.

Mmmdreamer · 12-03-2011, 04:57 PM

I just got an 08, I heard about the nav...but I'm fine with the curnt nav having not experienced the 09. It does the job, has traffic info which I never had in any previous gps so ignorance is bliss for me

luis_m3 · 12-03-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sicilianoNJ

well i am getting navi for sure so...in that case would most of you go for the 09 for the price diff, assuming same mileage and same options?

If navi is a must, then yes, 09. I'm sure you can find a good deal in the few months that you have to spare anyways. Good luck!

IFX · 12-03-2011, 05:57 PM

too many variables involved. Generally 10k more for 1 year newer, that would be dumb imo.

Mahzari · 12-03-2011, 05:59 PM

Sedans have new taillights which are a huge deal maker but for a coupe, it's pretty much only Nav. But keep in mind, the 09 car will be under warranty (whether CPO or original) for one more year.

Personally, I would not pay $10,000 more for 1 year newer unless it was in MUCH better condition

lcrain · 12-03-2011, 06:21 PM

In a similar situation, looking to buy a new ride in the next couple months. Pretty much decided I want an e90 m3. Only thing I am positive I want is 4 doors and 6mt. Like the 09 tail lights and prefer the 09 nav to the 08 nav, but not even sure I really want the nav. I don't think I really need nav. I am pretty confident in the area I live and don't travel too much, but I do like everything else idrive has to offer (I think it will be "cooler" for a lack of better words).

For me, this will be a car I likely keep for quite some time. That said, I would really like to have as much warranty as possible, so the newer the better and CPO will be a huge plus. Leaning towards going with a car with few options (surprisingly hard to come by). While I like the notion of nav, idrive, edc, other electronic gadgets would be cool, I really don't need any of that and I think it will be less costly to fix in the long run when the warranty runs out. My current car has none of this stuff so I know I don't need it, but I also have yet to experience much technology newer cars have to offer.

I need to do some thinking/gather opinions this debate: more money in my pocket vs. more warranty. I can likely get an 08 e90 6mt for close to $40k and have a solid amount of money left to save for potential mods/maintenance/running costs in the future. Thankfully the e90 seems to be less problematic than previous generation m3s, but there is less data to look at as well. If I spend more money I can get a cpo 09+ and not have to worry about problems for a while.

Likely it will come down to what I can find in my area. I have never purchased a car that I have had to travel for and don't know that I feel comfortable doing so. I guess its time to start looking.

dmppdx · 12-03-2011, 06:30 PM

I would think part of the reason that 09's are that much more expensive at this point is that there are fewer of them for sale than 08's. From what I have seen its like 5 to 1 08's to 09's. I would assume much of that is because the 09's are just now starting to come off lease and in another six months there will be more 09's on the market and the price differential will be less. But maybe there were less 09's sold also. I'm planning to start looking next spring and I'm also weighting the price difference between an 08 vs. 09 as well.

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Siciliano611 Major 397 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: SMB M6GC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	Is it worth it to spend an extra 7-10k on a similarly equipped 09 m3 than 08? I will be in the market for a used m3 in the next 4-5 months and know exactly what I want, but I have noticed there are fully loaded e92 m3's from 2008 near 40k and the same equipped 09 runs closer to 50. I know the Navi is upgraded bigtime from 08 but other than that what else changed? I will be wanting an interlagos blue or space gray fully loaded 6mt e92 when I purchase and will want an extended warranty to 100k mi....
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Siciliano611 Major 397 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: SMB M6GC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	im not comparing a specific mileage but would like it to be less than 40k miles if possible. By Fully loaded I mean premium pkg, tech pkg, enhanced audio, navi, 19's...i could do without cold weather package, sunshade, etc
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Siciliano611 Major 397 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: SMB M6GC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	damn, too bad...im a few months away from a purchase and not in NJ anymore (in atlanta now)....anyone else have opinions of a 08 vs 09
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TTG ... 936 Rep 4,327 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	No major difference between 08 and 09 besides the nav.... If you end up getting a car without nav, there will almost be no difference between the two. Oh yes, i think 09 is the year where they changed the headlight switch trim a bit if I am not mistaken..... __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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Siciliano611 Major 397 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: SMB M6GC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	well i am getting navi for sure so...in that case would most of you go for the 09 for the price diff, assuming same mileage and same options?
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Darth One drunk poster 6614 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	as an owner of the 2011 with Navi, my opinion is that the nav is not worth another $7k by itself. sure, it's nice, but it's far from perfect. what would be more valuable would be the extra year of warranty, presumably less wear and tear/mileage, etc. but if you can find a pristine 08, i'd take it over paying another $10k for an 09
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chungdae The Asian Sensation 56 Rep 708 Posts Drives: 2009 Alpine White M3, S1000RR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (2)	Honestly it all depends. Elaborate a bit more. __________________ 2001 Audi S4: RIP 2008, Infiniti G37S: Traded 2009 Honda CBR1000RR Sold 2009 BMW M3: Current 2011 BMW S1000RR: Current
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Mmmdreamer Captain 46 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (1)	I just got an 08, I heard about the nav...but I'm fine with the curnt nav having not experienced the 09. It does the job, has traffic info which I never had in any previous gps so ignorance is bliss for me
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IFX Banned 67 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: AW e46M/N54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Fla. iTrader: (1)	too many variables involved. Generally 10k more for 1 year newer, that would be dumb imo.
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Mahzari Captain 58 Rep 747 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Sedans have new taillights which are a huge deal maker but for a coupe, it's pretty much only Nav. But keep in mind, the 09 car will be under warranty (whether CPO or original) for one more year. Personally, I would not pay $10,000 more for 1 year newer unless it was in MUCH better condition
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lcrain Captain 56 Rep 865 Posts Drives: e36 m3, TT-RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	In a similar situation, looking to buy a new ride in the next couple months. Pretty much decided I want an e90 m3. Only thing I am positive I want is 4 doors and 6mt. Like the 09 tail lights and prefer the 09 nav to the 08 nav, but not even sure I really want the nav. I don't think I really need nav. I am pretty confident in the area I live and don't travel too much, but I do like everything else idrive has to offer (I think it will be "cooler" for a lack of better words). For me, this will be a car I likely keep for quite some time. That said, I would really like to have as much warranty as possible, so the newer the better and CPO will be a huge plus. Leaning towards going with a car with few options (surprisingly hard to come by). While I like the notion of nav, idrive, edc, other electronic gadgets would be cool, I really don't need any of that and I think it will be less costly to fix in the long run when the warranty runs out. My current car has none of this stuff so I know I don't need it, but I also have yet to experience much technology newer cars have to offer. I need to do some thinking/gather opinions this debate: more money in my pocket vs. more warranty. I can likely get an 08 e90 6mt for close to $40k and have a solid amount of money left to save for potential mods/maintenance/running costs in the future. Thankfully the e90 seems to be less problematic than previous generation m3s, but there is less data to look at as well. If I spend more money I can get a cpo 09+ and not have to worry about problems for a while. Likely it will come down to what I can find in my area. I have never purchased a car that I have had to travel for and don't know that I feel comfortable doing so. I guess its time to start looking.
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dmppdx First Lieutenant 62 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I would think part of the reason that 09's are that much more expensive at this point is that there are fewer of them for sale than 08's. From what I have seen its like 5 to 1 08's to 09's. I would assume much of that is because the 09's are just now starting to come off lease and in another six months there will be more 09's on the market and the price differential will be less. But maybe there were less 09's sold also. I'm planning to start looking next spring and I'm also weighting the price difference between an 08 vs. 09 as well.
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