E90 M3 Purchase

[Rethw]

Looking to change out my B9 A4 dull diesel for an E90 M3.
Any opinions or anything to look out for ?

Thanks
Gareth

[Alpinestars]

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

And the next decision is manual, DCT, competition pack.

[MWM3]

Do it, the E90 M3 is a fantastic car.

Personally I would hold out for an LCI with DCT, EDC, carbon fibre trim and upgraded sound.

[Smuler]

Unless my brain has deserted me, thought the competition package wasn’t available for the saloon. So if OP means a saloon , then depending on budget I’d say LCI CIC iDrive and whichever is preferred DCT or manual ; think the latter is pretty rare on the LCIs.
EDC is the option oft debated , don’t see any disadvantages having it but need to decide if it’s a deal-breaker , particularly if on a rather saloon.

[Tony B2]

Smuler said:

Unless my brain has deserted me, thought the competition package wasn’t available for the saloon. So if OP means a saloon , then depending on budget I’d say LCI CIC iDrive and whichever is preferred DCT or manual ; think the latter is pretty rare on the LCIs.
EDC is the option oft debated , don’t see any disadvantages having it but need to decide if it’s a deal-breaker , particularly if on a rather saloon.

You are correct - UK CP cars are only E92 coupes. Other markets could get the Comp Pack on the E90 saloon version (maybe also E93 Cab?)

[Rethw]

Thanks all, yes looking at an 2011 LCI with EDC, I have read all the stories about the actuators etc. just wondering peoples experiences.
Whilst the competition package did sway me towards the E92, I think i can forgo the wheels and the lowered suspension for a practical four door.

[Smuler]

Rethw said:

Thanks all, yes looking at an 2011 LCI with EDC, I have read all the stories about the actuators etc. just wondering peoples experiences.
Whilst the competition package did sway me towards the E92, I think i can forgo the wheels and the lowered suspension for a practical four door.

do you like red?
personally I like the 18s wheels on these.

warranty would cover issues of actuators, rod bearings. otherwise rebuild.org are very well thought of and provide lifetime warranty.

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/201804035174491...

[Rethw]

Ha speaking with Sytner right now about that red one, agreed prefer the smaller supposedly lighter 18” wheels

[Smuler]

Rethw said:

Ha speaking with Sytner right now about that red one, agreed prefer the smaller supposedly lighter 18” wheels

Well it's apparently 1 owner car.

I bought my E46 M3 from Sytner Coventry, Joshua Mallard was the sales guy, also dealt with Mark (can't think of his surname) and overall a really nice dealership.

[rassi]

Smuler said:

do you like red?
personally I like the 18s wheels on these.

warranty would cover issues of actuators, rod bearings. otherwise rebuild.org are very well thought of and provide lifetime warranty.

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/201804035174491...

Oh, very nice! Individual Audio too, which is quite rare.

[ndj]

18" wheels aren't lighter but they are rarer and a nice wheel with slightly better ride, cheaper tyres and easier to refurb. Made by BBS.

Interesting thread... https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=16...

[acme]

Smuler said:

Unless my brain has deserted me, thought the competition package wasn’t available for the saloon. So if OP means a saloon , then depending on budget I’d say LCI CIC iDrive and whichever is preferred DCT or manual ; think the latter is pretty rare on the LCIs.

You're not wrong about LCI manuals being rare, add in EDC and they're almost impossible to find, as I'm finding out!

Very occasionally a manual CP car crops up, I think including the thread on one here I've seen three in as many years - though I think I'm one of one who prefers the 19's.

[fido]

^Wheels. Get some 220M winter wheels to go with your set of 19 inch - especially forged diamond-cut ( .. and yes I just have a set to sell .. )