Post 135i.... Racking my brain

[angusclark]

So I am one of those people who gets bored of things quickly. It's unusual for me to keep a car beyond 12 months so it amazes me I have kept the 135i for 18 months now.

However as things go, I put a lot of mileage on my car and I do need to eventually turn them over to makesure they don't become unattractive to the second hand car market.

Here is my conundrum.

What is my next car?

Let's say i have $80,000 - $100,000 to spend. What do you buy?

Thoughts -

E92 M3 - Very similar in so many ways to the 135i (i have driven one). It is an upgrade, but I'm not sure whether it'll feel all to close to the 135i

S5 - Drove one before i bought the 135i, just not as fun

C63 AMG - price jump and in the end from all accounts and reviews the m3 trumps it

TTRS - A bit too girly for my liking.

What have people moved onto?

[BFD99]

Are you wanting to stay small car or what? Could look at a Porsche 911 Turbo, or Carrera 4s, or any of the other models. That is my conundrum as well, I don't know what I would replace my car with other than a 1M honestly. I just enjoy it so much and don't need 4 doors at this point in my life.

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by BFD99

Are you wanting to stay small car or what? Could look at a Porsche 911 Turbo, or Carrera 4s, or any of the other models. That is my conundrum as well, I don't know what I would replace my car with other than a 1M honestly. I just enjoy it so much and don't need 4 doors at this point in my life.

He is in Australia the 911 turbo would be out of the price range unless he goes for a really old model.

If I had to upgrade I would probably get a C63 that engine note is just so addictive!

[angusclark]

I am 25. I have a job which requires a reasonably presentable car (rules out a wrx sti etc).

I have no kids. No girlfriend. No dogs. - 2 doors is fine, impractical is fine.

I want bluetooth & nav, love sunroofs, hate convertibles.

1M is an option but I would buy a 2008 E92 M3 before I bought that.

[AndrewCowley]

370Z ?

[RaihaX]

I would keep the 135i rather then buying a 370z...

Lotus Exige

[BFD99]

Originally Posted by angusclark

I am 25. I have a job which requires a reasonably presentable car (rules out a wrx sti etc).

I have no kids. No girlfriend. No dogs. - 2 doors is fine, impractical is fine.

I want bluetooth & nav, love sunroofs, hate convertibles.

1M is an option but I would buy a 2008 E92 M3 before I bought that.

That pretty much describes me as well. LOL I'd say an M3 would be a nice move up, and pretty much only thing that comes to mind other than the 1M in my mind. Though the E60 M5 is one of my favorite sounding engines ever. I could drive that car everyday and have so much fun as well. What about the new Audi RS5?

No on the 370z either. LOL

[RaihaX]

Originally Posted by BFD99

That pretty much describes me as well. LOL I'd say an M3 would be a nice move up, and pretty much only thing that comes to mind other than the 1M in my mind. Though the E60 M5 is one of my favorite sounding engines ever. I could drive that car everyday and have so much fun as well. What about the new Audi RS5?

No on the 370z either. LOL

RS5 won't fit in his 80-100k budget, could get an older E60 m5 though.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by RaihaX

RS5 won't fit in his 80-100k budget, could get an older E60 m5 though.

The old iDrive puts me off the E60 M5, which is an otherwise brilliant car.

My vote is for a C63 or try and get your hands on a 1M.

[_Ryan_]

Originally Posted by angusclark

I am 25. I have a job which requires a reasonably presentable car (rules out a wrx sti etc).

I have no kids. No girlfriend. No dogs. - 2 doors is fine, impractical is fine.

I want bluetooth & nav, love sunroofs, hate convertibles.

1M is an option but I would buy a 2008 E92 M3 before I bought that.

Exige
1M
What is a used R35 worth?
Mod the 135 :P

[Gumball]

Originally Posted by _Ryan_

Exige
1M
What is a used R35 worth?
Mod the 135 :P

Yep - mod the 135i - great fun and is the cheapest option - what I have done.

Or 2nd hand R35 or C63.

[BrokenVert]

If youre spending 80 -100K a used 1M with around 5000 miles would be perfect for you

This opinion has been validated by hypothetical people

[Honny]

The E9X M3 is a complete animal given the right conditions, it's a huge step ahead of 135i. It also depends what sort of "experience" you're after - I would vote new Z4 35is if you want a looker or a used C63 (would pack a lot of km's tho) if you're wanting something mental.

For me I went with a Super Datsun.

[1q2w3e4r]

AMG, engines a killer compared to the M3 donk. Resale on it will be better to.

[angusclark]

Lotus Exige & Z4 no interest.

C63 has been on my mind a lot. But you're right - big kms.

1M - Feels like it would be too close the the 135i, not much of an upgrade for the money (i know it's an upgrade but not enough)


This test really shows the 135i was amazing value. Seems like you really need to be in the 120 - 140k bracket for a subtantial jump without sacrificing age/kms

[Honny]

Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

AMG, engines a killer compared to the M3 donk. Resale on it will be better to.

I dont think M3's are dipping below $100k yet? Theres afew C63 consistently sitting on the $95k mark.

[1q2w3e4r]

There is stacks for sale under $100k, they start at early $80k's.

[Honny]

Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

There is stacks for sale under $100k, they start at early $80k's.

Yeah sorry, I just had a quick check and theres afew surfing in the $80s. This one caught my eye - incredible value for money.

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...ind=E92|CarAll

Downside Old nav and taillights... but you can retrofit the updated ones and still be a bargin.

[MikeVictor]

What about a F30 328i? Good engine from all accounts and great handling (less weight up front and engine is behind the front axle) and if you're doing a lot of kilometers then it suit more?

[angusclark]

Stating to lean towards C63.....

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by angusclark

Stating to lean towards C63.....

You won't look back, especially if you mod it

[AMGKLR]

Keep it

Maybe a M3 that's probably older then your current car or a high kms C63 AMG

Plus the market is shit house at the moment. Prob take you 6 months+ to sell your car unless you trade it in. Plus no offence I can say it because Im 24. I wouldnt buy a performance car off a 25 year old. Unless it's in a parents name and you can trick the buyer.

Once again the market is crap

I've got the 2nd cheapest manual 370z in Melbourne for sale atm plus it's sliver. Just tosser time wasters coming to view it.

Keep it dude. There's nothing worst changing to unless your heading into 120k+