2001 M3 or 2004 IS??? Pics!
05-22-04, 04:06 AM
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Xenthar: i think 35K is for the 540. however, the mentioned 2001 M3's price is supposedly the exact same as the IS300 which should be less than 35K.
Rominl: yeah very true. i was thinking about the M3 i was test driving which was a 2003 model which the sales rep. said that it was pretty rare to see such a recent year pre-own. that does make sense that more 3 year old M3s would be available after the lease term ends.
the two pre-owned M3s available at my local dealership were both 2003 models. they were asking around 50K for the blue one and 56K for the convertible silver (the one i test drove).
Rominl: yeah very true. i was thinking about the M3 i was test driving which was a 2003 model which the sales rep. said that it was pretty rare to see such a recent year pre-own. that does make sense that more 3 year old M3s would be available after the lease term ends.
the two pre-owned M3s available at my local dealership were both 2003 models. they were asking around 50K for the blue one and 56K for the convertible silver (the one i test drove).
05-22-04, 09:33 AM
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Xenthar: i think 35K is for the 540. however, the mentioned 2001 M3's price is supposedly the exact same as the IS300 which should be less than 35K.
Rominl: yeah very true. i was thinking about the M3 i was test driving which was a 2003 model which the sales rep. said that it was pretty rare to see such a recent year pre-own. that does make sense that more 3 year old M3s would be available after the lease term ends.
the two pre-owned M3s available at my local dealership were both 2003 models. they were asking around 50K for the blue one and 56K for the convertible silver (the one i test drove).
Xenthar: i think 35K is for the 540. however, the mentioned 2001 M3's price is supposedly the exact same as the IS300 which should be less than 35K.
Rominl: yeah very true. i was thinking about the M3 i was test driving which was a 2003 model which the sales rep. said that it was pretty rare to see such a recent year pre-own. that does make sense that more 3 year old M3s would be available after the lease term ends.
the two pre-owned M3s available at my local dealership were both 2003 models. they were asking around 50K for the blue one and 56K for the convertible silver (the one i test drove).
well, at that time the m3 was too expensive to me
05-22-04, 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
actually, 35k for a 01 m3 is about right, i have seen that price couple of times already
actually, 35k for a 01 m3 is about right, i have seen that price couple of times already
yea but his M3 has LOW miles, so 35k for it is a great deal.
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05-22-04, 01:53 PM
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m3 or is3
Here's my 2 cents.
If I used emotion, it would be the m3. I mean...we're talking over 300 ponies. I'm scared of the reliability issues too but I'd get it and buy a warranty. Some of the used warranties have a deductible but it's still worth it. Don't really need any mods except maybe wheels.
If I used my common sense, it would be the is300. We're talking lexus reliability and craftmanship. The styling is close to the same and there are lots of mod options. AND it's already under warranty for quite some time.
There you have it...is this an emotion thing or a logic thing?
If I used emotion, it would be the m3. I mean...we're talking over 300 ponies. I'm scared of the reliability issues too but I'd get it and buy a warranty. Some of the used warranties have a deductible but it's still worth it. Don't really need any mods except maybe wheels.
If I used my common sense, it would be the is300. We're talking lexus reliability and craftmanship. The styling is close to the same and there are lots of mod options. AND it's already under warranty for quite some time.
There you have it...is this an emotion thing or a logic thing?
05-22-04, 02:02 PM
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Would lexus void the warrenty of the Is300 if you added mods to make it as fast as a m3? Would they care if there was a turbo under the hood?
Im not bashing, im really asking.... i have no idea.
warrenty is a must on german cars.
Im not bashing, im really asking.... i have no idea.
warrenty is a must on german cars.
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05-23-04, 01:01 PM
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M/// > IS300
The IS is good and everything, but its a BMW M///. Girls will just throw themselves at you. The handling on the M/// will never be matched. Girls will just throw themselves at you. You have 333 hp under the hood. Girls will just throw themselves at you. All your friends will be envious. Girls will just throw themselves at you.
Get the picture?
The IS is good and everything, but its a BMW M///. Girls will just throw themselves at you. The handling on the M/// will never be matched. Girls will just throw themselves at you. You have 333 hp under the hood. Girls will just throw themselves at you. All your friends will be envious. Girls will just throw themselves at you.
Get the picture?
05-23-04, 11:42 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy A4
Would lexus void the warrenty of the Is300 if you added mods to make it as fast as a m3? Would they care if there was a turbo under the hood?
Im not bashing, im really asking.... i have no idea.
warrenty is a must on german cars.
Would lexus void the warrenty of the Is300 if you added mods to make it as fast as a m3? Would they care if there was a turbo under the hood?
Im not bashing, im really asking.... i have no idea.
warrenty is a must on german cars.
05-24-04, 12:09 AM
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wow..nice thread...hope i am not too late to this party..
when looking for cars, one always has two battles: "emotion vs. analytical"
realistically, the IS300 will be much easier on your pocket on long term ownership. it is not an easy task in this situation as two cars are quite different..i would take the m3, as i already have a 4 dr. $35k for an 01 m3 is reasonable...btw, the Gcpe is still selling at msrp, one of the best car/deal money can buy
oh, and if you decide to pass on the m3, let me know
when looking for cars, one always has two battles: "emotion vs. analytical"
realistically, the IS300 will be much easier on your pocket on long term ownership. it is not an easy task in this situation as two cars are quite different..i would take the m3, as i already have a 4 dr. $35k for an 01 m3 is reasonable...btw, the Gcpe is still selling at msrp, one of the best car/deal money can buy
oh, and if you decide to pass on the m3, let me know
