Purchasing A New 2006 M3

Van White · 12-13-2005, 04:08 PM

Hello Everyone,

I am new to the forum and would like to first express my delight in knowledge of the group. I look forward to the day when I am able to to contribute as such.

With that being said I am in the process of purchasing a new M3. I have a few questions about some of the options available and want to know from previous and current 3 Series if they are worth the purchase. (By the way this is my first BMW and I am located in North Georgia)

1) Premium Package

2) Cold Weather Package

3) BMW On Board Navigation

4) Rear Sunshade

Thanks all,
Jeffrey

Squawks · 12-13-2005, 04:11 PM

The 2006/2007 M3 will be based off of the E46 platform, not the E90. So the older body, older model. So in a couple words: wrong forum.

longtran · 12-13-2005, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squawks

The 2006/2007 M3 will be based off of the E46 platform, not the E90. So the older body, older model. So in a couple words: wrong forum.

you got that right. try m3forum.com

noflash · 12-13-2005, 04:14 PM

They are all worth it, if you've got the dough.

FYI, the 2006 M3 is an e46 model (as it has been since 2001) and you may find better luck at www.e46fanatics.com as this site is dedicated to the e90 --mostly.

Oz · 12-13-2005, 05:03 PM

Wait for the new M3

ward · 12-13-2005, 05:17 PM

get a 325XI with steptronic!

Van White · 12-13-2005, 05:32 PM

Ooops! Sorry everyone.

I will definitely be in touch with the group as we get closer to the release of the E92. In teh meantime I will take a serious look at the E90 platform as oppose to the E46.

Thanks again all,
Jeffrey

LEDZEP · 12-13-2005, 05:51 PM

Hey - welcome! May be the wrong forum for that model, but you're welcome here anyway.

MIKEYMIKE · 12-13-2005, 05:53 PM

Don't get the m3 right now....it's going to be the old body very soon...wait for the new m3.

ON325i · 12-13-2005, 05:55 PM

No need to sorry, every BMW lover is a brother/sister

I'm sure you'll find excitment in M3 for sure. But I must tell you, the E90 is not much behind for Day to Day!

cntlaw · 12-13-2005, 08:26 PM

It is a crime for anyone here to recommend or not to recommend a E46 M3. If there were a car, there always has a buyer (eventually) . BMW is not going to dump their M3 E46 into the ditch just because there is a new E90 M3 coming.

Few years back, I paid the bottom price for a fully loaded brand new 2001 E320 W210 9 months before the launch of a new generation E-Class. 9 months later, a fully loaded new generation E320 W211 priced 45-50% more than the price of my E320 W210. I sold my E320 after 3 years and only lost 40% even my car was an old generation. BMW and MB have many models which have very good resale value, E-Class, M3 E46 are examples. And, most important, I enjoyed my E320 so much and of course it has been gradually out of fashion because more new generation E class is a popular car all over the places. But there won't be that many super cars like M3 E90 around the streets anyway regardless as these super cars are always rare.

There are many personal factors to decide a top end new car at the end of a generation model. First it is the price , second it is how long you will keep your car, third is the history of cars you have owned.

If your budget is marginal for a E46 M3 , then do you want to pay 70K for the new V8 M3? The price gap between M3 E46 and M3 E90 will be even bigger as many options of the E46 will become standards; and the many luxury options on the E90 M3 will make the new M3 price higher

There is nothing to stop one to sell the E46 M3 and get a E90 M3 a few years later when one sees he/she is more financial capable. There might be even better overall stability and even new engine variants.

Some people I know, will buy preowned E46 at time the E46 M3 owners are about to dump their cars for upgrade to the E90. However, I assume you want to get a new E46 M3 now.

Having said all these, personally, I will wait for the V8 M3 and I would prefer to pay more and wait for the 420hp M3. This is because I already have owned a 360+hp MB and want to upgrade to bigger engine power and also try to own a famous M3 for a change. And I also believe the new M3 V8 will be cheaper than the future generation C63 AMG. And from now, I only pay money on cars if they are Benz, BMW and Porsche.

wyrm11 · 12-13-2005, 08:49 PM

I bet you can get a REALLY great deal on an M3 as the months pass and we get closer to the release of the e90 M3. I've thought about it myself actually. By next spring, I can't imagine they're going to be selling a lot of e46 M3s as everyone will know about the upcoming e90.

I'm thinking about it myself. Do I want to get the upcoming 335 or the e46 M3? It's certainly something to consider.

cntlaw · 12-13-2005, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyrm11

I bet you can get a REALLY great deal on an M3 as the months pass and we get closer to the release of the e90 M3. I've thought about it myself actually. By next spring, I can't imagine they're going to be selling a lot of e46 M3s as everyone will know about the upcoming e90.

I'm thinking about it myself. Do I want to get the upcoming 335 or the e46 M3? It's certainly something to consider.

Agreed. All depends on price.
Simple.
If you like mods , get the E46 M3.
If you want to please your women, get the 335i.

ward · 12-13-2005, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cntlaw

Agreed. All depends on price.
Simple.
If you like mods , get the E46 M3.
If you want to please your women, get the 335i.

of all the ways to please a woman...............

Van White · 12-14-2005, 10:01 AM

To All,

First thank you all very much for the insight and honest opinions. Your replies have made both rationale and financial sense with regards to my new purchase. I will go and talk to my sales rep about the new E90 platform and wait for the my new forum to bring me up to speed to the release of the E92. I guess I was just itching for a M series!

That's not so bad is it? (smile)

Thanks again,
Jeffrey
New E90 member

coco · 12-14-2005, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Van White

To All,

First thank you all very much for the insight and honest opinions. Your replies have made both rationale and financial sense with regards to my new purchase. I will go and talk to my sales rep about the new E90 platform and wait for the my new forum to bring me up to speed to the release of the E92. I guess I was just itching for a M series!

That's not so bad is it? (smile)

Thanks again,
Jeffrey
New E90 member

Are you going to place a deposit on the new M3?? You'd be one of the few here that have.

Pretender · 12-14-2005, 10:13 AM

I don't care what people say, but I'd rather get the new M3 whose design will last for 6-7 years more. Remember BMW redesign the body every 6-7 years.

12-14-2005, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pretender

I don't care what people say, but I'd rather get the new M3 whose design will last for 6-7 years more. Remember BMW redesign the body every 6-7 years.

I thought it was every 5 years, no?

jmcphillips1 · 12-14-2005, 10:30 AM

No

MIKEYMIKE · 12-14-2005, 05:59 PM

Every 7 years. Sometimes 6, never 5.

ward · 12-14-2005, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMD

I thought it was every 5 years, no?

5 years is typical for manufacturers from a certain other country that shall remain nameless

BMW hasn't had a 5 year product in a long long time if ever

6 or 7 is the norm as stated above

12-13-2005, 04:08 PM	#1
Van White New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 330 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Purchasing A New 2006 M3 Hello Everyone, I am new to the forum and would like to first express my delight in knowledge of the group. I look forward to the day when I am able to to contribute as such. With that being said I am in the process of purchasing a new M3. I have a few questions about some of the options available and want to know from previous and current 3 Series if they are worth the purchase. (By the way this is my first BMW and I am located in North Georgia) 1) Premium Package 2) Cold Weather Package 3) BMW On Board Navigation 4) Rear Sunshade Thanks all, Jeffrey
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Van White New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 330 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Ooops! Sorry everyone. I will definitely be in touch with the group as we get closer to the release of the E92. In teh meantime I will take a serious look at the E90 platform as oppose to the E46. Thanks again all, Jeffrey
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MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Don't get the m3 right now....it's going to be the old body very soon...wait for the new m3.
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cntlaw Major General 235 Rep 6,874 Posts Drives: 330i E90 C55 AMG Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2002 Z3 2.2 USA Spo ... [0.00] 2002 Toyota MR-S Co ... [0.00]	It is a crime for anyone here to recommend or not to recommend a E46 M3. If there were a car, there always has a buyer (eventually) . BMW is not going to dump their M3 E46 into the ditch just because there is a new E90 M3 coming. Few years back, I paid the bottom price for a fully loaded brand new 2001 E320 W210 9 months before the launch of a new generation E-Class. 9 months later, a fully loaded new generation E320 W211 priced 45-50% more than the price of my E320 W210. I sold my E320 after 3 years and only lost 40% even my car was an old generation. BMW and MB have many models which have very good resale value, E-Class, M3 E46 are examples. And, most important, I enjoyed my E320 so much and of course it has been gradually out of fashion because more new generation E class is a popular car all over the places. But there won't be that many super cars like M3 E90 around the streets anyway regardless as these super cars are always rare. There are many personal factors to decide a top end new car at the end of a generation model. First it is the price , second it is how long you will keep your car, third is the history of cars you have owned. If your budget is marginal for a E46 M3 , then do you want to pay 70K for the new V8 M3? The price gap between M3 E46 and M3 E90 will be even bigger as many options of the E46 will become standards; and the many luxury options on the E90 M3 will make the new M3 price higher There is nothing to stop one to sell the E46 M3 and get a E90 M3 a few years later when one sees he/she is more financial capable. There might be even better overall stability and even new engine variants. Some people I know, will buy preowned E46 at time the E46 M3 owners are about to dump their cars for upgrade to the E90. However, I assume you want to get a new E46 M3 now. Having said all these, personally, I will wait for the V8 M3 and I would prefer to pay more and wait for the 420hp M3. This is because I already have owned a 360+hp MB and want to upgrade to bigger engine power and also try to own a famous M3 for a change. And I also believe the new M3 V8 will be cheaper than the future generation C63 AMG. And from now, I only pay money on cars if they are Benz, BMW and Porsche. __________________ BMW 2006 330i E90 Jet Black/Black Leathers/Aluminium, Steptronic Active Steering; MTech Aero Kit Carbon Fibre Splitters/Diffuser. Bilstein PSS9 Coilover, Rays VOLK Racing RE30 Formula Limited Edition 18" Pirelli Rosso; Project Mu 355mm Forged 4pot Caliper. HID:Osram D1S 6000K, PIAA 6500K White Ring, Philips Diamond Vision HB4 5000K, PIAA H490/H491 Super Bright 6500K LED Interior Lights. Chrome S.Wheel Cover, Rear Windows Sunshades.
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wyrm11 ///Man of Steel 30 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: Monaco 335 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I bet you can get a REALLY great deal on an M3 as the months pass and we get closer to the release of the e90 M3. I've thought about it myself actually. By next spring, I can't imagine they're going to be selling a lot of e46 M3s as everyone will know about the upcoming e90. I'm thinking about it myself. Do I want to get the upcoming 335 or the e46 M3? It's certainly something to consider.
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Van White New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 330 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	To All, First thank you all very much for the insight and honest opinions. Your replies have made both rationale and financial sense with regards to my new purchase. I will go and talk to my sales rep about the new E90 platform and wait for the my new forum to bring me up to speed to the release of the E92. I guess I was just itching for a M series! That's not so bad is it? (smile) Thanks again, Jeffrey New E90 member
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