Finally in a position to buy a BMW M Car. Questions...

[martylaa]

Ok so finally I am in a position to get myself a BMW M3 as a treat, basically a car I should of bought years ago before kids but I bottled it and bought a 330ci sport. Anyway it will be a car which will only do about 4-5000 miles a year due to work and the fact I don't drive excessive miles so not bothered about economy.

I am looking at a 2008/9 BMW E90 M3 4 door, would prefer lowish miles and full history but I am not sure whether to go for the manual or auto gearbox? Hoping to pick a good loved one up next May for around 15-18K.

Anyone any thoughts on the gearbox and which one to go for???
Also any tips on what to look for?

Thanks...

[martylaa]

Yes granted I may be hoping for too much but I am hoping the new model will have a knock on effect in owners trading in there E-90's for the new M3, maybe resulting in a price drop.
Nice ones I have seen now yes are around 26K but maybe in 6 months they will be less and hopefully I can find a clean well maintained model for a little bit less than they are now.

p.s anyone thinking of selling their E-90 early next year then drop me a line wink wink...