E46 M3 to Merc E350cdi coupe
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Thinking of selling my E46 M3 vert which I've owned for nearly 4 years as the mileage is creeping up to 91k and buying a Merc E350cdi coupe which would be remapped to 300bhp.
Not sure whether Im ready to sell the M3 as its been a great car, however also have some Superbikes and a 997.2 turbo for weekend use etc.
Anyone else done a similar move, also any idea on the value of the M3?
2005 manual M3 in carbon black with red leather, satnav, TV with DVD player, hardtop full service history all BMW apart from 2 Indy. Coliovers, carbon fibre interior trim, short shift, CSL reps along with original alloys.
Not sure whether Im ready to sell the M3 as its been a great car, however also have some Superbikes and a 997.2 turbo for weekend use etc.
Anyone else done a similar move, also any idea on the value of the M3?
2005 manual M3 in carbon black with red leather, satnav, TV with DVD player, hardtop full service history all BMW apart from 2 Indy. Coliovers, carbon fibre interior trim, short shift, CSL reps along with original alloys.
Edited by Bikeracer1098 on Sunday 15th May 21:41
Bikeracer1098 said:
Thinking of selling my E46 M3 vert which I've owned for nearly 4 years as the mileage is creeping up to 91k and buying a Merc E350cdi coupe which would be remapped to 300bhp.
Not sure whether Im ready to sell the M3 as its been a great car, however also have some Superbikes and a 997.2 turbo for weekend use etc.
Anyone else done a similar move, also any idea on the value of the M3?
2005 manual M3 in carbon black with red leather, satnav, TV with DVD player, hardtop full service history all BMW apart from 2 Indy. Coliovers, carbon fibre interior trim, short shift, CSL reps along with original alloys.
Not sure whether Im ready to sell the M3 as its been a great car, however also have some Superbikes and a 997.2 turbo for weekend use etc.
Anyone else done a similar move, also any idea on the value of the M3?
2005 manual M3 in carbon black with red leather, satnav, TV with DVD player, hardtop full service history all BMW apart from 2 Indy. Coliovers, carbon fibre interior trim, short shift, CSL reps along with original alloys.
Edited by Bikeracer1098 on Sunday 15th May 21:41
OMG dont do it!! an M3 to a CDI merc.....keep the M3.
I've just come out of a Merc E350 coupe into an M3 (albeit an E92).
If you a looking for a nice, relaxing but quite dull car, then the Merc is fine. I always found the auto gearbox quite slow and frustrating, although the car had a reasonable amount of speed (mine was standard 231 bhp model).
Totally different car to the M3 obviously, I am very pleased to get out of the Merc and back into a proper drivers car!
If you a looking for a nice, relaxing but quite dull car, then the Merc is fine. I always found the auto gearbox quite slow and frustrating, although the car had a reasonable amount of speed (mine was standard 231 bhp model).
Totally different car to the M3 obviously, I am very pleased to get out of the Merc and back into a proper drivers car!
river_rat said:
I've just come out of a Merc E350 coupe into an M3 (albeit an E92).
If you a looking for a nice, relaxing but quite dull car, then the Merc is fine. I always found the auto gearbox quite slow and frustrating, although the car had a reasonable amount of speed (mine was standard 231 bhp model).
Totally different car to the M3 obviously, I am very pleased to get out of the Merc and back into a proper drivers car!
How are you finding the MPG after the E350?If you a looking for a nice, relaxing but quite dull car, then the Merc is fine. I always found the auto gearbox quite slow and frustrating, although the car had a reasonable amount of speed (mine was standard 231 bhp model).
Totally different car to the M3 obviously, I am very pleased to get out of the Merc and back into a proper drivers car!
If you're seriously considering this based purely on mileage, to what extent are you skimping on maintenance?
Short of crashing it (or tin worm), it will be fine for another 50k+
If, on the other hand, you now need braces to keep your trousers up - rather than a belt - the Mercedes Oil Burner is the car for you.
HTH...
Short of crashing it (or tin worm), it will be fine for another 50k+
If, on the other hand, you now need braces to keep your trousers up - rather than a belt - the Mercedes Oil Burner is the car for you.
HTH...
ftypical said:
If you're seriously considering this based purely on mileage, to what extent are you skimping on maintenance?
Short of crashing it (or tin worm), it will be fine for another 50k+
If, on the other hand, you now need braces to keep your trousers up - rather than a belt - the Mercedes Oil Burner is the car for you.
HTH...
Not really sure what your objective is however my M3 gets serviced by BMW and as your aware from your previous post the inspection1 is £699 and inspection 2 is £899. With £159 oil changes in between. Short of crashing it (or tin worm), it will be fine for another 50k+
If, on the other hand, you now need braces to keep your trousers up - rather than a belt - the Mercedes Oil Burner is the car for you.
HTH...
Skimping on servicing............. I don't think so!!
The car will be fine for another 200k, hence don't understand your comment.
I've also got 2 Supercars and a number of Superbikes and again don't get your comment regarding belt and braces.
Maybe in future stick to the 330i and Jag section, was looking for some constructive comments and suggestions not b
ksI sold my E46 M3 for a 1 series derv and have regretted it ever since. I've since owned another couple of cars trying to find what the E46 M3 had, but they fail to cover everything as comprehensively as the E46 M3 did.
My advice would be to spend what you would lose in changing cars on the M3 and enjoy it!
My advice would be to spend what you would lose in changing cars on the M3 and enjoy it!
Bikeracer1098 said:
river_rat said:
I've just come out of a Merc E350 coupe into an M3 (albeit an E92).
If you a looking for a nice, relaxing but quite dull car, then the Merc is fine. I always found the auto gearbox quite slow and frustrating, although the car had a reasonable amount of speed (mine was standard 231 bhp model).
Totally different car to the M3 obviously, I am very pleased to get out of the Merc and back into a proper drivers car!
How are you finding the MPG after the E350?If you a looking for a nice, relaxing but quite dull car, then the Merc is fine. I always found the auto gearbox quite slow and frustrating, although the car had a reasonable amount of speed (mine was standard 231 bhp model).
Totally different car to the M3 obviously, I am very pleased to get out of the Merc and back into a proper drivers car!
More annoying is the small range in the M3, filling up every 250 miles or so, just wish the tank was a bit bigger.
bennyboysvuk said:
I sold my E46 M3 for a 1 series derv and have regretted it ever since. I've since owned another couple of cars trying to find what the E46 M3 had, but they fail to cover everything as comprehensively as the E46 M3 did.
My advice would be to spend what you would lose in changing cars on the M3 and enjoy it!
After a few days reflecting, I think Im going to keep the M3.My advice would be to spend what you would lose in changing cars on the M3 and enjoy it!
Nothing else needs doing to the car apart from an inspection 2 in the next month or so, I've spent a fortune on mods. Brembo BBK with 6 pots on the front and 4 pots on the rear, CSL wheels, CSL diffuser, 40% Autosolutions short shift kit, Coliovers and refresh of bushings, carbon fibre on all interior pannels, Eisemann LeMans sports/race exhaust.
The car handles superb, it now stops and sounds great.
Thanks guys for all the responses and comments.
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