Im selling my 135i. What should i get now?

Seabiscuit · 09-06-2010, 06:47 PM

I want to buy something fun and sporty, but i dont want to spend more than 17k

i have it narrowed down to these cars:
Z4 3.0
E46 m3
Audi TT (either the 3.2 or the 225 hp 1.8t)
or a R32

any advice/ recommendations?

JoosyJoos · 09-06-2010, 07:08 PM

I'm in the same boat. I want to get rid of my 335i but can't think of any other good alternatives.

Thinking I might pick up an original E30 M3 or a E36 M3 and boost it. Not sure how much sense that makes to have as a daily driver though.

NewYearsBoy · 09-06-2010, 07:48 PM

Why are you guys getting rid of it??? If you don't mind me asking...

BMW F22 · 09-06-2010, 08:00 PM

Since your location is Azkaban, a flying broomstick will suit you just fine.

I would go with the M3 or the Z4. I've always wanted a Z4 but didn't buy it for reasons I don't care to list here.

nmulax · 09-06-2010, 08:13 PM

I'm a bit biased, but combine your first two choices... Z4M

b0bab0i · 09-06-2010, 08:26 PM

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I'm a bit biased, but combine your first two choices... Z4M

Where can he find one for $17k?

ak335 · 09-06-2010, 09:29 PM

E46 M3

nmulax · 09-06-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by benmoooon

Where can he find one for $17k?

Ahh, missed that part.

Sniz · 09-06-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ak335

E46 M3

+4

you can find them for good prices these days.

or an already tuned/boosted e36 m3 can be had for around 17k in good shape.

there are a few for sale right now actually.

persian54 · 09-07-2010, 12:22 AM

maybe a used STI/wrx?

I drove a 08 the other day... interior and whatnot sucked... and it's not a german car... but that car drove beautifully

Loved the clutch and the short shifter that was in it

and the turbos sounded beautiful

kred · 09-07-2010, 12:27 AM

e46 m3 with LOW miles!

unclejesse1 · 09-07-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kred

e46 m3 with LOW miles!

TK-421 · 09-07-2010, 01:33 AM

Do what I did... and get an E46 M3

but don't do what I did... and not wait long enough to find a ZCP

Artmasterx · 09-07-2010, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Seabiscuit

I want to buy something fun and sporty, but i dont want to spend more than 17k

i have it narrowed down to these cars:
Z4 3.0
E46 m3
Audi TT (either the 3.2 or the 225 hp 1.8t)
or a R32

any advice/ recommendations?

Can you realistically get any of those for under 17k with reasonable miles, say under 50k? I am actually curious because I may be looking to buy something in a similar price range in about a year. I was thinking most of those would be in the $20-25k range right now.

Probably the R32 for practicality and if you want AWD. You could also check out an A3 3.2, though maybe doesn't look as cool.

Z4 for a small, impractical but fun car.

The E46 M3 would be fun, but there are a lot of scheduled maintenance costs associated with the engine if you can't do it yourself (much more so that the standing i6 engines like would be in the Z4 3.0, or so I hear).

Silver-Bolt · 09-07-2010, 09:05 AM

We just went from an R32 to a Z4. Don't do the R32. You will be very disappointed in the perfromance and fuel economy.

Seabiscuit · 09-07-2010, 11:21 AM

I'm in college and i would just like to lose my car payment, so unfortunately that means giving up my pride and joy. ha

I really need to get some seat time in a Z4. I know its not gonna be anywhere near as powerful, but hopefully it will still be fun.

how do you guys feel about a C230 Kompressor?

TK-421 · 09-07-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Seabiscuit

I'm in college and i would just like to lose my car payment, so unfortunately that means giving up my pride and joy. ha

I really need to get some seat time in a Z4. I know its not gonna be anywhere near as powerful, but hopefully it will still be fun.

how do you guys feel about a C230 Kompressor?

I drove it once and couldn't wait to get out. It fails pretty hard all around.

ZJP · 09-07-2010, 11:50 AM

Guys, he isn't going to find an E46 M3 for $17k with low miles... it's just not happening.

Plus you have to factor in all the repairs and upkeep on an M car is not exactly cheap.

SunnyD · 09-07-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kred

e46 m3 with LOW miles!

I don't know if you can pick up an e46 m3 with low miles for 17k. Most in that price range have 70k+ miles on them...

TK-421 · 09-07-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZJP

Guys, he isn't going to find an E46 M3 for $17k with low miles... it's just not happening.

Plus you have to factor in all the repairs and upkeep on an M car is not exactly cheap.

Well I picked up an '03 with 55K miles for $18K, which isn't too far off his mark and I definitely wouldn't say that's a lot of miles. Running strong with no issues and would do it all over again without a doubt.

flyinb501 · 09-07-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ZJP

Guys, he isn't going to find an E46 M3 for $17k with low miles... it's just not happening.

Plus you have to factor in all the repairs and upkeep on an M car is not exactly cheap.

Agreed. I was just recently in this position and opted for a G35 coupe. Would've loved and E46 M3, but I just couldn't find anything decent for under $20k.

pokeybritches · 09-07-2010, 01:12 PM

There are many Z4 3.0i going for under $17k with low miles. Most people buy them for weekend cars. The maintenance costs will be nowhere near an M3.

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Seabiscuit Aequitas Veritas 102 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Azkaban iTrader: (0)	I'm in college and i would just like to lose my car payment, so unfortunately that means giving up my pride and joy. ha I really need to get some seat time in a Z4. I know its not gonna be anywhere near as powerful, but hopefully it will still be fun. how do you guys feel about a C230 Kompressor?
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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Guys, he isn't going to find an E46 M3 for $17k with low miles... it's just not happening. Plus you have to factor in all the repairs and upkeep on an M car is not exactly cheap.
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