[moebravo]

I've been trying to find a used low mileage m240i convertible for a few months now and noticed they have been really holding their value. I've also noticed that the M4 F83 is trending down and you can find a 2015/16 w/ 50k+ miles for close to the same price. Around 33-36k.

This is a second car for me as I'm looking to take it to work a few days a week on B Roads would love to hear opinions about how I should spend my money.

I understand the typical answers... m4 is a bigger car, s55 motor has the crank hub issue, M tax is expensive with m4 maintenance, M cars are beat on, pre LCI has older I drive than 2018 plus m240i, B58 with a tune is as fast as an m4 stock, no hard top convertible in the m240i, no heads up display in m240i, no DCT in m240i... I can keep going.

I just feel like it would be a waste to spend 33k on an m240 when 35k could get an m4.

What do you guys think? Ps first post but been doing a lot of reading.

[freakystyly]

If it isn't your DD and you can stomach the added maintenance costs (or even better DIY) I'd go for the M4 only because it's special. The M cars are still nearly double the price over here...

The smart and less stressful decision would be the 2 series though.

[JMcLellan]

Sounds like you would be compromising by picking a car with higher mileage to hit that price point. I would figure out when some bigger maintenance items would be due as I assume you would have to spend more sooner on the M4 vs the M240i. Both great cars in my opinion.

[ZHP to B58]

Lots of F82 M4's for sale down here in SoCal. I chose my current 2017 M240i and don't regret it since...

-Cheaper price tag, lower insurance premium, no M-tax, easy to work on
-Has potential (added only HPFP, downpipe, and local 100 octane gas station to run stage 2+ consistently)
-Smaller/easier to get around and park in LA and other downtown cities
-Newer engine/lesser maintenance. Mine's at almost 90k miles. Aside from the normal items like oil changes, etc....the only issues have been the PCV membrane and exhaust clip.

[Nickies]

Without any doubt, the M240i.

The maintenance cost has been reasonable and the reliability outstanding until now at 47K. I do DIY easy stuff.

[Kernel Kurtz]

I've seen some 2010-ish M5s with a V10 for downright cheap. It is only when things break that you will truly understand the value proposition that entails.