2005 M3 or 135i lease?

[Grkstatus]

opinions?

[Citizen Z]

Easy: 05 M3

Reasons: The M3 has already incurred the bulk of it's depreciation so if you're buying it and later have to sell because your wife wants an SUV, you won't suffer that extra resale penalty. I don't like leasing because it encourages poor financial management.

[lambammm]

my vote is for wack ass accord.

[creepy coupe]

So it's between an E46 M3 and a 135i?

[xbook]

My vote is brand new 135

[lib]

If a 135i is a possibility but you're willing to go used with the M3 there is no reason not to also consider a used 135i.

[1013mm]

M3.

[ptack]

How much do you want to spend on maintenance? Depending on the miles and condition (was the previous owner 21 and a Vin Diesel fan?), that M3 could easily cost you an extra arm and leg to keep it running.

[///M ichael]

Originally Posted by ptack

How much do you want to spend on maintenance? Depending on the miles and condition (was the previous owner 21 and a Vin Diesel fan?), that M3 could easily cost you an extra arm and leg to keep it running.

+1

[AtoB]

Originally Posted by xbook

My vote is brand new 135

x2

[arseny87]

Originally Posted by ptack

How much do you want to spend on maintenance? Depending on the miles and condition (was the previous owner 21 and a Vin Diesel fan?), that M3 could easily cost you an extra arm and leg to keep it running.

+10000, maintenance costs on an M3 are off the wall, go look into the service records and only purchase one that has been properly maintained, otherwise you will fall into a bigger money pit then buying a new car!

[Garduna]

Originally Posted by arseny87

+10000, maintenance costs on an M3 are off the wall, go look into the service records and only purchase one that has been properly maintained, otherwise you will fall into a bigger money pit then buying a new car!

+1

Put in the time and research.You'll be glad you did.

[BerkTechnology]

135i all the way

[Brix]

You can option a new one the way you want it.

[Motorsports_3]

Originally Posted by Citizen Z

Easy: 05 M3

Reasons: The M3 has already incurred the bulk of it's depreciation so if you're buying it and later have to sell because your wife wants an SUV, you won't suffer that extra resale penalty. I don't like leasing because it encourages poor financial management.

Originally Posted by lib

If a 135i is a possibility but you're willing to go used with the M3 there is no reason not to also consider a used 135i.

Two very good points.

[Artz 330]

my m is a shop queen> im outa warranty because of miles and all my dash lights are on. go new and get rid of it before 50k miles

[Mega Man]

Which one are you leaning towards more?

Go for that one.

[YvetteJ]

I like the e46 m3, but can you afford all this repairs and maintaines....
if you can.. why not

[BrokenVert]

I vote a slightly used ///M Sport 135i.

[rcracer_tx]

The test in car magazines put the 135i better in basically every aspect than the e46 M3...

[JHZR2]

A lease is generally a poor way to go - you pay for all the depreciation and use, but show nothing for it in the end.

Now, if you are concerned about the HPFP being a liability without a solution, perhaps a lease is smart, since you can turn the car back in and not worry about long-term issues.

That aside, buying a car will mean that it is yours, and after 3 years, the money spent goes into something that is still yours. After 3 years on a lease, you have nothing to show. The M3 won't have depreciated much...

[amdmaxx]

135