New 135i or Used M3? Opinions...

hitthemark41 · 04-07-2008, 09:32 AM

Hi everyone..I have always been a big fan of Bimmers (the look, quality..all excellent!) and am now considering becoming an owner (finally!) My question to all of you out there (esp the owners) is this: given similar price range, is a new 135i or a 2004-6 used M3 (with low mileage of course) a better choice? I know the M carries a gas guzzler issue with it, but it's SUCH a beautiful car that I have to hear some others opinions! Thanks for any and all input guys.....

:roundel:

MVF4Rrider · 04-07-2008, 09:35 AM

Owning Bimmers outside of warranty is a great risk. They cost a lot to fix if/when needed. I wouldn't buy a high-dollar used one without some sort of decent BMW warranty.

sadu77 · 04-07-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hitthemark41

Hi everyone..I have always been a big fan of Bimmers (the look, quality..all excellent!) and am now considering becoming an owner (finally!) My question to all of you out there (esp the owners) is this: given similar price range, is a new 135i or a 2004-6 used M3 (with low mileage of course) a better choice? I know the M carries a gas guzzler issue with it, but it's SUCH a beautiful car that I have to hear some others opinions! Thanks for any and all input guys.....

:roundel:

It depends which one gives you a bigger smile. take them both for a test drive and which ever one gives you a bigger grin is the one. M3's are so awesome. but the 1 series is awesome too. i was debating between a used M5 and the 135i. i know they are two totally different cars but those were my two choices. i went with the 1'er. the M3 is pure though.

coco_m3 · 04-07-2008, 09:52 AM

135i FTW!!!!
i had the same choice...
look what i went with
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pinksnyper · 04-07-2008, 01:08 PM

with the new M3 body style out, I'd feel silly if I were you - driving around in a nice (albeit older model) M3. The 135 is so fresh and so clean clean!

mad chemist · 04-07-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pinksnyper

with the new M3 body style out, I'd feel silly if I were you - driving around in a nice (albeit older model) M3. The 135 is so fresh and so clean clean!

A-men to that!

Moved into the 135i from an E46 M3 - absolutely no regrets!

Mad Chemist

Robert · 04-07-2008, 02:27 PM

I still like the e46m3 over the e92m3 body style.

john970 · 04-07-2008, 02:33 PM

135 is faster and newer. DUH

imported_Katera · 04-07-2008, 02:50 PM

The new M3 "coupe" is one of the best looking cars I have ever seen, but it is a pig. Only a hair faster then a stock 135i and a LOT less gas MPG. Flash a 135i for 2k and it will be faster then an M3 and pick up another mile or two per gal on it and you will still be 25k under a stock 08 M3. I know your question was about older M3's, and they are nice cars but they are the old generation. If you have one already and want to stick with it that is one thing, but buying an older m3 over a new 135i would not be my first choice. Remember, you only get ONE chance to be "Year One of the 1". Decide soon

Oh..and just give it a few months until the mods start coming out for this car. I think Rocket ship will not begin to describe it.

john970 · 04-07-2008, 03:07 PM

until the mods show up? what else do you want...

SCSedona1 · 04-07-2008, 03:32 PM

Is the risk owning a used Bimmer that's out of warranty, or buying a new one and keeping it past it's warranty? I would assume that the risk is potentially buying somebody elses problem, ie they've thrashed the crap outta the ole M3 or such. But, if you purchase new, and know how your vehicle has been treated and you've taken care of it, it shouldn't be much of a bank breaker to own out of warranty, right?

aus · 04-07-2008, 06:34 PM

M3 for track use.
135 for street use. And who ever said a 135 is faster... you better be talking about a 135 with a piggyback. And on a track, it may not even matter.

04-07-2008, 09:32 AM	#1
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MVF4Rrider PCA, BMWCCA 102 Rep 2,058 Posts Drives: 997S, MV Agusta F4, E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV iTrader: (0)	Owning Bimmers outside of warranty is a great risk. They cost a lot to fix if/when needed. I wouldn't buy a high-dollar used one without some sort of decent BMW warranty. __________________ '08 Carrera S 6MT Guards Red/Black ext leather, Carbon fiber pkg, sport exh, sport chrono +, PASM, Nav, Bose, 19" forged turbos, red tranny tunnel '07 MV Agusta F4 1000 R 1+1, Corse Red/Silver, RG3 race pipes and factory race ECU
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coco_m3 Brigadier General 167 Rep 4,311 Posts Drives: Supercharged E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SL,UT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	135i FTW!!!! i had the same choice... look what i went with 1 3 5 i \/ __________________
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pinksnyper Private First Class 3 Rep 182 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	with the new M3 body style out, I'd feel silly if I were you - driving around in a nice (albeit older model) M3. The 135 is so fresh and so clean clean!
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Robert Major General 416 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	I still like the e46m3 over the e92m3 body style. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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04-07-2008, 02:33 PM	#8
john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	135 is faster and newer. DUH
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04-07-2008, 02:50 PM	#9
imported_Katera Captain 42 Rep 890 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	The new M3 "coupe" is one of the best looking cars I have ever seen, but it is a pig. Only a hair faster then a stock 135i and a LOT less gas MPG. Flash a 135i for 2k and it will be faster then an M3 and pick up another mile or two per gal on it and you will still be 25k under a stock 08 M3. I know your question was about older M3's, and they are nice cars but they are the old generation. If you have one already and want to stick with it that is one thing, but buying an older m3 over a new 135i would not be my first choice. Remember, you only get ONE chance to be "Year One of the 1". Decide soon Oh..and just give it a few months until the mods start coming out for this car. I think Rocket ship will not begin to describe it. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Vert! -Jet Black -6 speed Manual <Who says Vert's are for girls!> -Boston Grey Leather with Black High Gloss Accent -Moonlit Black Top -Comfort Access -Premium P. -Sport P. -Premium Stereo -IPOD/USB -BMW Performance Pedals -BMW Windscreen -Sat Radio Meet Kat! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	until the mods show up? what else do you want...
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SCSedona1 Private 0 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 08 SGM 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Planet Road iTrader: (0)	Is the risk owning a used Bimmer that's out of warranty, or buying a new one and keeping it past it's warranty? I would assume that the risk is potentially buying somebody elses problem, ie they've thrashed the crap outta the ole M3 or such. But, if you purchase new, and know how your vehicle has been treated and you've taken care of it, it shouldn't be much of a bank breaker to own out of warranty, right? __________________ 135i Coupe... Sparkling Graphite Metallic/Coral Red, Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Auto. It is MINE!!! YAY!!! :thumbup::roundel::headbang: 1er's....the REAL zoom, zoom!
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04-07-2008, 06:34 PM	#12
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	M3 for track use. 135 for street use. And who ever said a 135 is faster... you better be talking about a 135 with a piggyback. And on a track, it may not even matter.
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