Just driven new M3 saloon...oh no....

[sjm18]

I've just driven my mate's new M3 saloon and, quite simply, it's fookin marvellous! I've been thinking of a 335i M Sport lately, but the M3 seems to be a league ahead, and with the way they are all depreciating at the moment I may as well hang on a bit and get the M3 instead. So, a couple of questions:

1. I only drove the car for 10 minutes but think it may be the answer to all my motoring needs; is this normal?
2. When does the smile come off my face?
3. Can someone advise when I will be able to buy an M3 saloon for about £35k? Please be as specific as possible in your answer - e.g., "It will be the third week of February, probably on the the Thursday at around 3pm"

Thanks all

[sjm18]

Ouch - can't believe they are at £35k already!! So yes, £30k in New Yr seems very realistic...

What do you mean Cat D? Is that a damaged car? I'd have thought a BM Approved Car was perfect.

[sjm18]

I think this hasd to be the best "family car" on the market for the money. I really can't think of anything better. Sure, you can get an M5 for even less, but then you have to suffer very heavy fuel consumption, whereas it looks like 22mpg may be reasonable in the M3. I can't see any reason not to buy one! Even my wife likes it!

[sjm18]

Sorry - I'm missing something here

Why the Cat D reference?

[sjm18]

Aah - sorry, just read the rest of the posts properly!

I'm just looking forward to closing the office in an hour so I get to drive it home again! Keep looking at it out of the window here - just stunning. Think it could look very good in red or white - this is a black one, looks great, but just think it's such a bold car that it could carry off the bold colours. And I agree - I really do prefer it to the coupe, so it's perfect for me!