M3 CS Values

[Jazzer]

Hi all!

I'm in the market for a low-mileage CS, still under BMW warranty.

What can I reasonably expect to pay for a 2-3 year old car with SMG, nav, blue tooth with say 20000 miles on the clock?

I'm worried about paying too much for a rapidly depreciating car....am I right in saying that a CS will not command any real premium over a standard M3?

There are many dogs around....I'd pay more for a good one.....so if you're thinking about flogging one, get in touch please!

Regards
Jazzer

[M5Dave]

BMW Dealer Stephen James Enfield has an approved used 2005 '55' plate car with 20,000 miles for £26,900. It's Interlagos blue with grey leather and has the spec you want plus a few other bits and pieces.

There are 9 other cars on the BMW website ranging in price from £26,850 to £33,995, but the one above looked like the best value to me.

[Jazzer]

I know about this car.....4 owners!!

Thanks anyway!

[JKay]

Jazzer said:

I know about this car.....4 owners!!

Thanks anyway!

I wouldnt worry about a car with a long list of owners, but rather just buy on condition. Its not uncommon for cars like these to change hands often, not necessarily a sign of a bad car.

Good luck and hope u find what ur looking for

[matth76]

Jazzer said:

...am I right in saying that a CS will not command any real premium over a standard M3?

Hi Jazzer

Yes a CS will not be much more than a regular M3. The only real difference is the wheels and is generally other inexpensive cosmetic differences. The CS is nothing like the very rare CSL - totally different league.

[M5Dave]

Jazzer said:

I know about this car.....4 owners!!

Thanks anyway!

As JKay said I wouldn't let that put you off. If the condition is good, then that is a very reasonably priced car given the mileage, spec and the fact it's BMW approved used.

There are only a handful on the Auto Trader that are cheaper, and it's not by much, and all except one are over 30,000 miles, and none have both SMG and sat nav.

[Jazzer]

Thanks for the comments guys!

I know all about the CSL....it's fabulous.

The CS is not a CSL, but it is a significantly better driver's car than the standard M3, with a much sharper, more focused feel....and better handling too. To me, it's a cracking everday car and that's what I'm after.

I know what you mean about condition rather than mileage being the issue.....resale would worry me with higher mileage cars though!

I've seen a nice CS at George White Supercars, although it seems £2K too expensive to me......does anyone know anything about them?

Jazzer

[dgm]

matth76 said:

Jazzer said:

...am I right in saying that a CS will not command any real premium over a standard M3?

Hi Jazzer

Yes a CS will not be much more than a regular M3. The only real difference is the wheels and is generally other inexpensive cosmetic differences. The CS is nothing like the very rare CSL - totally different league.

And the CSL brakes and steering rack and M track mode, addressing some of the standard M3's most complained about deficiences. So not all cosmetic and they do go for a premium over the standard car.