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http://enthusiastauto.com/qsearch/?i...orm_display=51

*New Arrival* Melbourne Red on Anthracite Black Leather / Cloth Interior, Absolutely Gorgeous, Slick Top, 6-Speed, M3 Competition Sedan! Special Order from BMW with Lightweight, Driver-Oriented Options! Factory Equipment Includes: Competition Package with 19” Forged M Light Alloy Wheels, 10mm Lowered Suspension, Electronic Damping Control with Sport Mapping for EDC + DSC, 6-Speed Manual Transmission, No Sunroof, Blue Grey Aluminum Interior Trim and Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights. 100% Stock Condition with No Modifications, Changes or Additions. The condition of this car is stellar inside + out! The exterior is all original paint with no significant imperfections or blemishes. The interior is in awesome condition with clean leather and upholstery with no visible wear marks. This car has been garage-kept since new, therefore, never seen inclement weather! Spotless Body + Undercarriage! This E90 M3 is a very lightweight configuration with only the necessities! Truly a Drivers Car; Competition Package without the additional electronics or unnecessary amenities.

I'm pretty sure that I linked to that car in the other thread. :)

Oops!

Yup I remember. Weirdly enough I am getting closer to raising my price range. Sooooo

Maybe mine was a happy accident ;)

yeah I was thinking that, was it sold by EAG in your post or did they scoop it up?

It was in the middle of us discussing how relatively reasonable EAG seems to be on E90 M3s.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1410729

Iknow, I know... it's a 135 vert. But its a really nice one and almost 1/2 the price of what you're thinking about paying for an e9x m3

Nice find.

Yep, and its right up the road from me if he want's me to check it out for him or take it for a PPI, etc.

That is really nice and the mileage alone make it compelling but not sure. I need to drive a oner. Thanks for checking.

Boring color combo and rims. But slicktop manual sedan at a good price.

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...&modelCode1=M3

silvestone has more personality in person, more then just just silver. Just a bit effeminate for me.

Looks like a nice car to me

I always liked Silverstone/Blue Water a lot

Me too. I considered it for the m5 prior to finding the Sterling one. It has a lot more interest than straight TiAg.

Me too!

theo,

the consensus is get it:D

Ugh. Don't. Silverstone is awful.

Not my favorite color. Reminds me of Blue Water.

Believe me I have considered one of those.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1478301

Continue to beat the drum. This one is well optioned.

I'm sure wdc would be happy to take it for a test drive for you.

Funny enough I just had to put another $3200 into it this month (Granted 4 new tires were part of that but still) so I have been lurking used car sites again.

I love the thought of a 135 I really do but the melted sides just kill it for me. I am currently hoping the coming upgraded M2 pushes the first year M2 pricing down just a little more and I will bite.

I’ve been looking at cars that make no sense for me as well. Test drove a 2014 SLK 55 AMG. I know, auto blah blah blah, girls car blah blah blah but it’s actually a brute. I don’t know. Still looking as always.

You really should find a good 6mt 135 and just drive it. I hear your ugly comments, but it is such a good car. I think if you drove one it would get a lot prettier. (Insert inappropriate college date that I once had comment here) The one I posted looks a little better imo with the BMW performance side skirts and front splitter.

On the SLK AMG - If I remember right, Clarkson owned one and waxed poetically about what a fun little car it was. You shove a big v8 into anything and it can be a hoot.

true.

i think you have to drive some cars. it rules out things fast.

If I were being budget conscious and wanted a convertible with four seats, this is the car I’d buy.

If I didn’t care about uber power, I’d actually look for a 128 sport (decent power and more reliable engine), but they are few and far between.

With more spend available and no droptop needed/wanted, I’d go for the M2.

Only thing I'll add is I've now had three n55 engines and they've all been very reliable. The only issue was the electric waterpump, but the n52 (or whatever is in the 128) has that issue as well. Can't say the same for the n54.

Interesting comment from the 2addicts board:

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Originally Posted by MGM135is View Post
Why am I starting to see used M2s with just a few thousand miles (like 4-6k) becoming available after just a year of ownership? Are people upgrading to something else? Is there something wrong with them? With all the praise heaped on the M2, I'm kind of surprised so many are available used. I am still looking for the right one so it might be an opportunity for me.
The M2 is a fantastic car, people are likely selling for a variety of reasons (changing needs, etc.) or simply want to upgrade to a newer version of the M2 or even a different car.Quote

For what it's worth, I came from a 135is. As much as I love my M2, and the incremental improvements it offers in performance and handling (and LSD!), I often conclude that I would have been better off just to keep the 135is and spend the extra money on something else.

You've probably seen it, Theo, but here's the whole thread: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1475239'

I did a search for used 16-17 M2's last night and the price's are insane. But the guy is right, there is a ton of lightly used ones for sale. Maybe people thought the insane used price of the 1M would apply to the M2 as well. Drive it for a year and sell for a profit.

With a market starting price new of $54, add some options maybe $58 it was crazy to see how many used ones are asking in the low to even mid $60's.

Like I said maybe the M2 comp will change that but the flood of used M2's at the current price point would make me buy new instead of used.

If you can, yes, definitely wait for the M2 whatever with the S55 engine to come out before buying a used N55 M2.

I think the best used value, though, would still be the 2016 M235 or even a lightly used M240 with the B58 engine. The latter is incredibly close in performance to the M2. Just add the LSD with the savings. You can also add a tune, if you're into such things...

So cheap! (weird colors, though): https://www.unitedbmw.com/detail-201...-17464109.html
For $20k more, the M4 version: https://www.nalleybmw.com/used-inven...nchor-model-22

Ugh just like the 135 I want to love the 240 as well. If they added just slightly more rear hip to accommodate say a 255 tire and not look so restrained then yes I probably would.

I am just weird which is why I still have my M5 after almost 10y.

I am with you on everything you wrote there. :lol:

I get that.

Maybe this will help.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/showpo...23&postcount=3