M4 garage queen. Any thoughts?

///SAL · 01-21-2014, 06:05 PM

Has anybody thought about buying a M4 and keeping it stored in the garage. Since being first M4 ever made keeping it covered for 10-20yrs and driving it for a 2-3k miles a year but still keeping it pristine. Will it become something very valuable in the long run??

Anybody out there with the same idea as me?

parky1215 · 01-21-2014, 06:07 PM

No, I can't see M4 becoming anything very valuable.

Tonymiabmw · 01-21-2014, 06:21 PM

No it's nothing special, to many of them made, if you would have said something that has limited numbers like a GT40 or GT3 4.0 then yes

CanAutM3 · 01-21-2014, 06:52 PM

IMO that would be utter waste. Those cars are meant to be driven

Gearhead999s · 01-21-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

IMO that would be utter waste. Those cars are meant to be driven

This

Sedan_Clan · 01-21-2014, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTX5

Has anybody thought about buying a M4 and keeping it stored in the garage. Since being first M4 ever made keeping it covered for 10-20yrs and driving it for a 2-3k miles a year but still keeping it pristine. Will it become something very valuable in the long run??

Anybody out there with the same idea as me?

No, it's merely a nomenclature change on a mass produced vehicle. It's nothing special.

Real Deal · 01-21-2014, 06:58 PM

Drive it like you stole it.

Chill72 · 01-21-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTX5

Has anybody thought about buying a M4 and keeping it stored in the garage. Since being first M4 ever made keeping it covered for 10-20yrs and driving it for a 2-3k miles a year but still keeping it pristine. Will it become something very valuable in the long run??

Anybody out there with the same idea as me?

Just stop it.

Racer20 · 01-21-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTX5

Has anybody thought about buying a M4 and keeping it stored in the garage. Since being first M4 ever made keeping it covered for 10-20yrs and driving it for a 2-3k miles a year but still keeping it pristine. Will it become something very valuable in the long run??

Anybody out there with the same idea as me?

No, this is a dumb idea. It's one number in the name of the car that means nothing.

Desmond Is My Constant · 01-21-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTX5

Has anybody thought about buying a M4 and keeping it stored in the garage. Since being first M4 ever made keeping it covered for 10-20yrs and driving it for a 2-3k miles a year but still keeping it pristine. Will it become something very valuable in the long run??

Anybody out there with the same idea as me?

I hardly think the E9X S65 M3 will become valuable and if that one doesn't this one never will, so no. It's just a car. Drive it and enjoy it

discoboy1 · 01-21-2014, 08:09 PM

Find yourself a 1M while you still can, odds are better...

Desmond Is My Constant · 01-21-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by discoboy1

Find yourself a 1M while you still can, odds are better...

I agree now that's a special car.

consolidated · 01-21-2014, 08:41 PM

High production number BMW collectible? Not a chance. Lease a M4, go buy S&P fund, bonds, 993, BMW E9, any early 911, E30 M3, vintage Rolex/Patek or 1960-70's motorcycles instead.

LDSM · 01-21-2014, 08:43 PM

Sounds like a good idea

gee-m-w · 01-21-2014, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FASTX5

Has anybody thought about buying a M4 and keeping it stored in the garage. Since being first M4 ever made keeping it covered for 10-20yrs and driving it for a 2-3k miles a year but still keeping it pristine. Will it become something very valuable in the long run??

Anybody out there with the same idea as me?

No. Just, no. There couldn't be anything more mass market than a BMW. With the economy where it is, they will probably sell 100,000 of them.

A car in 20 years won't resemble anything like they are today.

Oliver1 · 01-21-2014, 10:09 PM

Go watch the Barrett-Jackson auto auctions and note what cars collectors are paying big money for. Most of them are one offs, limited editions, owned by famous people or have a storied history. The big money cars are usually convertibles so everyone can see them whilst they are parading around in their 20+ year old relic from the past.

thai357sig · 01-21-2014, 11:26 PM

Hell no! Mine will be a daily driver just like my E90 M3 was. I ain't rich enough to buy cars and hope 30 (20years? Dream on my man) to 50 it will appreciate. You're better off investing in the stock market.

I know some lower income people who try to buy crap and hope it will be a collector's item years later. Now they live in a house full of worthless crap. Unless you are rich like Jay Leno, hording shit is poor people mentality. You don't have the room or the ability to maintain and keep it pristine like Jay does.

mikelowery · 01-21-2014, 11:37 PM

you keep a F80 or E92/ E46 for emotional reasons not to gain a profit. even if there was a profit, who even cares ? cool you made 50 grand in 30 years.....

ridin135 · 01-22-2014, 05:46 AM

If you get vin number one I can somewhat understand this, but any regular first year car hell no.

GOLFFRR · 01-22-2014, 06:23 AM

Who knows, I agree however with most in this thread and that is drive the heck out of it and enjoy it! you only live once, can't take the car with you when you die so why not enjoy it

I know I will with my M4

jbockrd · 01-22-2014, 09:56 AM

No way, but If you store it and watch it depreciate over time, I'm sure one of the guys on this forum would love to take it off your hands in 5 years for a steeply discounted price.

EYEHAVEYOU · 01-22-2014, 11:02 AM

If you wanted one as an investment, you'd better off waiting towrads the end of the model line for a special version, maybe if they do a CSL/GTS type car. Or even the compeitition package.

In 20-30 years, I could see you making a return on it, although if the only purpose is as an investment, there are much better options.

If you want a fun car for weekends and track days, go for it.

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parky1215 Lieutenant Colonel 573 Rep 1,986 Posts Drives: F90 M5C \| G06 X6 M60i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (13)	No, I can't see M4 becoming anything very valuable.
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Tonymiabmw Colonel 555 Rep 2,633 Posts Drives: Nardo F90 M5 on order Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: In Transit iTrader: (1)	No it's nothing special, to many of them made, if you would have said something that has limited numbers like a GT40 or GT3 4.0 then yes
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CanAutM3 General 21131 Rep 20,742 Posts Drives: 2021 911 turbo Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 Audi RS6 [10.00] 2021 Porsche 911 turbo [10.00]	IMO that would be utter waste. Those cars are meant to be driven
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Real Deal Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 290 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Drive it like you stole it.
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consolidated Lieutenant Colonel 207 Rep 1,864 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Porsche GT4 [0.00] 1999 Porsche Spec B ... [0.00] 2014 Ram 1500 Laram ... [0.00] 2007 Porsche GT3 RS [10.00] 2013 Tesla Model S 85 [0.00]	High production number BMW collectible? Not a chance. Lease a M4, go buy S&P fund, bonds, 993, BMW E9, any early 911, E30 M3, vintage Rolex/Patek or 1960-70's motorcycles instead.
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LDSM Captain 344 Rep 686 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a good idea
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Oliver1 Private First Class 34 Rep 191 Posts Drives: Miss Daisy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Go watch the Barrett-Jackson auto auctions and note what cars collectors are paying big money for. Most of them are one offs, limited editions, owned by famous people or have a storied history. The big money cars are usually convertibles so everyone can see them whilst they are parading around in their 20+ year old relic from the past.
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thai357sig Lieutenant 30 Rep 409 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Amerika iTrader: (0)	Hell no! Mine will be a daily driver just like my E90 M3 was. I ain't rich enough to buy cars and hope 30 (20years? Dream on my man) to 50 it will appreciate. You're better off investing in the stock market. I know some lower income people who try to buy crap and hope it will be a collector's item years later. Now they live in a house full of worthless crap. Unless you are rich like Jay Leno, hording shit is poor people mentality. You don't have the room or the ability to maintain and keep it pristine like Jay does. __________________ 09'M3 JerezB/Tech/Cold/Prem/PDC/SR/Black Leather/ANTHRACITE Sycamore/IPOD/USB/Rear Sunshade/Premium Sounnd/6MT*Just Hit The Ground! Delivery 02/25/2009*
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mikelowery Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: BMW M model Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cally iTrader: (0)	you keep a F80 or E92/ E46 for emotional reasons not to gain a profit. even if there was a profit, who even cares ? cool you made 50 grand in 30 years.....
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ridin135 Colonel 131 Rep 2,408 Posts Drives: Depends on the day Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville iTrader: (7)	If you get vin number one I can somewhat understand this, but any regular first year car hell no.
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jbockrd Lieutenant 23 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e92 Alpine White/Carbon M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Yardley, PA iTrader: (0)	No way, but If you store it and watch it depreciate over time, I'm sure one of the guys on this forum would love to take it off your hands in 5 years for a steeply discounted price. __________________ On the list for an M4!!
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EYEHAVEYOU Private First Class 46 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2006 M3 ZCP IB/IR Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW M3 [0.00]	If you wanted one as an investment, you'd better off waiting towrads the end of the model line for a special version, maybe if they do a CSL/GTS type car. Or even the compeitition package. In 20-30 years, I could see you making a return on it, although if the only purpose is as an investment, there are much better options. If you want a fun car for weekends and track days, go for it.
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