Switching forums for a few months

abp689 · 09-26-2015, 11:08 AM

I have been planning to buy the M235 for some time but held out for the M2 update. I tested and came close to buying an S2000, 911 (996 Turbo), and an e92 over the last year but held out...

Until I came across an e46 M3 MT coupe, 30K miles (15K on the engine - rod bearing issue), single owner (68yr old), all service records in a binder, and I am pretty sure he stepped out of the car to fart.

I figured I could drive the M3 until I decide between the 235 and the 2 next year then sale the e46. But wow; this is the perfect car for me. I've got some maintenance issues to address soon and maybe a CSL intake modification (some track tires, brakes...), but I otherwise I am not sure what more I could want!

I appreciate all the solid advice from everyone here; I may even be back here next year

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ABPReader · 09-26-2015, 11:20 AM

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MikeT · 09-26-2015, 12:22 PM

Wow, an e46 M3 with 30K miles... that's amazing. Congrats on your new wheels!

bimmerfile · 09-26-2015, 01:07 PM

Gotta say that is one of the nicest BMW body styles ever...

swagon · 09-26-2015, 01:39 PM

Don't ever intend to trash such a car - it's a gem slowly raising in value as we speak.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 09-26-2015, 04:04 PM

Loved my e46 M3..My first m3 and always will have a special place in my car heart space...

Enjoy the hell out of it!!

nachob · 09-26-2015, 04:33 PM

Congrats, you cannot go wrong with one of the best BMWs ever made and a future classic. Best wishes.

abp689 · 09-26-2015, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Don't ever intend to trash such a car - it's a gem slowly raising in value as we speak.

Agreed. I originally planned to track it, but now it feels a bit too special to beat up on the track. Maybe its time for a Miata?

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Originally Posted by Midwest M235i

Loved my e46 M3..My first m3 and always will have a special place in my car heart space...

Enjoy the hell out of it!!

And thanks for the PM Midwest! Since I have the ability to keep this as a third car, I thought I would give it a shot.

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Originally Posted by jet_00

Have fun with your S54 !

Transfer · 09-26-2015, 07:08 PM

Congrats! In some ways you really bought the better car and depending on your purchase price, I doubt you'll get much depreciation in the next couple of years. Those Ti silver M3s are real beauties.

Outrun · 09-26-2015, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nachob

Congrats, you cannot go wrong with one of the best BMWs ever made and a future classic. Best wishes.

this. have fun!

TiM235i · 09-26-2015, 07:16 PM

I love that M3 -- I had one for a while...

CE750Jockey · 09-27-2015, 07:41 AM

Wow. What a beauty. A classic design. Enjoy it.

c63er · 09-27-2015, 07:45 AM

The best m3 yet made

. Congrats !

abp689 · 09-27-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

Congrats! In some ways you really bought the better car and depending on your purchase price, I doubt you'll get much depreciation in the next couple of years. Those Ti silver M3s are real beauties.

Not sure but I think I was on the money at $25K? It might have been high by $2K but it has had zero prior mods which I see as a benefit. Two similar examples recently sold on the forums for ~ $29K, so...?

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Originally Posted by TiM235i

I love that M3 -- I had one for a while...

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Originally Posted by c63er

The best m3 yet made

. Congrats !

Nice car! And it looks like you found a great replacement with the 235 which has to get better mpg (?); I have averaged 16mpg over that last couple of weeks.

BMW335iOn18s · 09-27-2015, 11:55 AM

Wow. I don't think the M235i is nearly as fun as any E46 M3. It's STILL my dream car. I always tell myself that one day I'll get a pristine one like yours!

Merc for hire · 09-27-2015, 02:34 PM

E46fanatics welcomes you.

mike@x-ph.com · 09-28-2015, 01:10 PM

Congrats !!

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abp689 Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 328xi Wagon,330ZHP, 318Ti (MT) Join Date: May 2013 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	Switching forums for a few months - thanks! I have been planning to buy the M235 for some time but held out for the M2 update. I tested and came close to buying an S2000, 911 (996 Turbo), and an e92 over the last year but held out... Until I came across an e46 M3 MT coupe, 30K miles (15K on the engine - rod bearing issue), single owner (68yr old), all service records in a binder, and I am pretty sure he stepped out of the car to fart. I figured I could drive the M3 until I decide between the 235 and the 2 next year then sale the e46. But wow; this is the perfect car for me. I've got some maintenance issues to address soon and maybe a CSL intake modification (some track tires, brakes...), but I otherwise I am not sure what more I could want! I appreciate all the solid advice from everyone here; I may even be back here next year
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