First... How old are you, if you don't mind me asking...?
Eric..
Eric..
off topic but M3 or 540 6spd?
since everyone's on the topic of the new M3,
I am curious as to what everyone else would think.....since most of the dealers I've talked to are adding a 3-5k premium on the M3, that puts it up there with a 540 sport 6-speed v8. Both will be around 50-55K.
So, at that price, does it not make you wonder getting the 540 6spd instead? I know it's not an M-car and not as exclusive, but damn, outside the M5, the 540 sport has to be one of the best sedans out there (282hp 0-60 in 5.6 secs)? (AND it's available in almost any color you want)
I am curious as to what everyone else would think.....since most of the dealers I've talked to are adding a 3-5k premium on the M3, that puts it up there with a 540 sport 6-speed v8. Both will be around 50-55K.
So, at that price, does it not make you wonder getting the 540 6spd instead? I know it's not an M-car and not as exclusive, but damn, outside the M5, the 540 sport has to be one of the best sedans out there (282hp 0-60 in 5.6 secs)? (AND it's available in almost any color you want)
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If I was in my late 20's early/mid 30's, I would go for the M3, but if I was in my late 30's on up, then I would go for the 540i 6-speed...
Eric...
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Eric...
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Well obviously I haven't driven the E46 BMW M3, but have driven the 540i 6 speed (on two separate occasions). The suspension would defintely be softer in the 540i. Also, it won't be nearly as quick or agile as the M3. The trade-off is that the 540i 6-speed has a larger cabin with luxurious appointments (features/amenties)... So that's why I suggested that the 540i 6-speed would probably appeal more to an older buyer...
Eric...
Eric...
It all depends on what you want, because they are two different cars (as I explained the differences in a nutshell above).... One more thing to add... Motorsport division cars traditionally have better resale value than regular non M-power BMW's... Look at what 91-93 M5's and 95-99 M3's are still going for...
Eric...
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Eric...
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Even if the difference in price is that great (between 330 & M3) BMW will have no problem whatsoever selling each and every one of them...Originally posted by vvtipwr:
But, for some reason, the new M3 will be close to being $20,000 over a 330.
Eric...
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