Elise to M3?

[markizok]

Hi chaps.

My misses is at the end of her line with the elise so im looking for a change and am now considering an m3 - My budget is £20k - £25k and i want a cabriolet. I have heard some horror stories re: servicing and running costs, can any one give me some real life expereineinces please?

From what i have heard i could actullly buy an old 993 911 and it will cost similar amounts to run!

[markizok]

Cheers chaps. I have been doing some research today and from what i have found as long as i get a warrenty with the M3 all should be good - its deffo an m3 im will be getting if i change my car.

Just one more question, do i have to get a car from a BMW dealer to get a BMW warrenty, also do you see the prices dropping much after the new version is released later this year (dangerous question on here im sure!?!)

[markizok]

Wicked, so to clarify, if i bought privatly and it had a current BMW warrenty BMW are obliged to renew it?

If thats the case thats great, would that mean it wouldnt be worth getting the car inspected before purchase?

[markizok]

Thanks for that - am i correct in assuming that if the car has a warranty it will have had the 1200 mile service?

[markizok]

I have just had a few quotes on the car for insurance and its proving quite high - Who do you all use?

My elsie costs £800, i just got a quote of £1500 - seems pricy!