2011 m3 coupe or 2015 nismo tech ? , both mt

evil370z · 11-12-2014, 09:04 AM

($43K) 2011 white bmw m3 coupe mt, 30k miles, 4.0l V8 414hp, , fully loaded sports package, convince package, competition package, nav, cold weather package etc ..
It says "This M3 includes factory-backed 50,000 Mile Warranty protection for FREE until the end of 2014" , can this warranty be extended through BMW ? ALSO BMW FACTORY WARRANTY IS 4/50K , BUT WHY IS IT SAYING END OF 2014 WHEN 4 YEAR COMES AT THE END OF 2015 ??
only reason I'm kinda concern with this m3 is that the maintenance is too high on these cars ...

or should i get the 2015 white nismo tech new for 44k ?

Chuck33079 · 11-12-2014, 09:06 AM

Get the Nismo. BMWs break like it's their job.

osbornsm · 11-12-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Get the Nismo. BMWs break like it's their job.

And lord help you if it's out of free-maint-world. The upkeep on a Bimmer is just dumb. 1700 for this... 1200 for this...

evil370z · 11-12-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Get the Nismo. BMWs break like it's their job.

thats what i was thinking, it had 2 previous owners and its at 30k miles, i think it was a lease or something.

Chuck33079 · 11-12-2014, 09:12 AM

OP, the reason that M3 is available is that smart people dump their BMWs at 30k miles.

evil370z · 11-12-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

OP, the reason that M3 is available is that smart people dump their BMWs at 30k miles.

i said the same thing to my friend yesterday lol, the cost of owning this car is too high, i just needed peoples opinion but yeah i think ill stick to the nismo.

vividracing · 11-12-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

OP, the reason that M3 is available is that smart people dump their BMWs at 30k miles.

Actually, it's probably because BMW does so many leases and around 30K is usually a pretty standard mileage allowance. So, in this case, you get a car with low mileage, that you know was taken care of because of the free maintenance they provide on new vehicles. I would go with the M3. More power, a back seat (even if it is small, its a practical thing to have), the V8 sound, and in my opinion, more fun to drive.

Chuck33079 · 11-12-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Actually, it's probably because BMW does so many leases and around 30K is usually a pretty standard mileage allowance. So, in this case, you get a car with low mileage, that you know was taken care of because of the free maintenance they provide on new vehicles. I would go with the M3. More power, a back seat (even if it is small, its a practical thing to have), the V8 sound, and in my opinion, more fun to drive.

So, the car that was unreliable to begin with gets beat like a dog for 30k miles? And you're recommending he buy it? Wow.

vividracing · 11-12-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

So, the car that was unreliable to begin with gets beat like a dog for 30k miles? And you're recommending he buy it? Wow.

Actually, the BMW E92 M3 is one of the most reliable cars BMW ever built. As a matter of fact, We actually have an employee on staff with an '11 M3 with DCT. He beats the living crap out of the car all day every day. Drives it harder than 95% of M3 owners. 71k on the clock. He's finally getting to use his extended warranty. For his amp and subwoofer. Can't break the actual car, but he did blow up the stereo. #winning.

dant1127 · 11-12-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Actually, the BMW E92 M3 is one of the most reliable cars BMW ever built.

Not to BMW-bash, because the few I've owned/had the pleasure of driving have been very impressive cars. But.. isn't this sorta like saying you won on "Biggest Loser?"

DEpointfive0 · 11-13-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Actually, the BMW E92 M3 is one of the most reliable cars BMW ever built. As a matter of fact, We actually have an employee on staff with an '11 M3 with DCT. He beats the living crap out of the car all day every day. Drives it harder than 95% of M3 owners. 71k on the clock. He's finally getting to use his extended warranty. For his amp and subwoofer. Can't break the actual car, but he did blow up the stereo. #winning.

Really? As reliable as an old Jaguar? LOOOOOOL.

The V8 M3s have bearing issues, it's pretty prevalent too...

The word "BMW" and "reliable" should not be in the same sentence ever... Unless we're saying "A Toyota is reliable, unlike a BMW, which is prone to break at 50k miles."

edub370 · 11-12-2014, 09:15 AM

m3

dant1127 · 11-12-2014, 09:55 AM

To put BMW money into perspective, I recently fixed up (flipped?) a 90's 740iL with valve cover gaskets, battery, alternator, minor hoses, oil change, spark plugs, 2 or 3 sensors, and a few small parts. Did all the labor myself, bought relatively inexpensive parts. Spent over $2,500. This is an old car with relatively simple/cheap electronics. Most cars that need this sort of minor work cost me around $450.

Hardly apples-to-apples, but for basic high-mileage maintenance this should paint some sort of a picture for you.

Even on a bad Z with every common issue being fixed out of warranty, I would wager that you would still be spending less on the Z.

PS. Do you still have to drop the engine to replace an M-series alternator?

Mt Tam I am · 11-12-2014, 10:03 AM

OP the BMW is terrific. If you picked a 2011 Z you would still have plenty of money to make even more out of it.

Good luck no matter what you decided.

TerribleONE · 11-12-2014, 11:12 AM

You are definitely going to be playing with fire err.... money with the BMW. I would pick the brand new Z with a warranty.

11-12-2014, 09:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 12	2011 m3 coupe or 2015 nismo tech ? , both mt ($43K) 2011 white bmw m3 coupe mt, 30k miles, 4.0l V8 414hp, , fully loaded sports package, convince package, competition package, nav, cold weather package etc .. It says "This M3 includes factory-backed 50,000 Mile Warranty protection for FREE until the end of 2014" , can this warranty be extended through BMW ? ALSO BMW FACTORY WARRANTY IS 4/50K , BUT WHY IS IT SAYING END OF 2014 WHEN 4 YEAR COMES AT THE END OF 2015 ?? only reason I'm kinda concern with this m3 is that the maintenance is too high on these cars ... or should i get the 2015 white nismo tech new for 44k ? __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package

11-12-2014, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Get the Nismo. BMWs break like it's their job. UNKNOWN_370, jaedub, DEpointfive0 and 4 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-12-2014, 09:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	OP, the reason that M3 is available is that smart people dump their BMWs at 30k miles. UNKNOWN_370, jaedub, osbornsm and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-12-2014, 09:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 21	m3 __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

11-12-2014, 09:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
dant1127 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: US Posts: 110 Drives: NA Rep Power: 11	To put BMW money into perspective, I recently fixed up (flipped?) a 90's 740iL with valve cover gaskets, battery, alternator, minor hoses, oil change, spark plugs, 2 or 3 sensors, and a few small parts. Did all the labor myself, bought relatively inexpensive parts. Spent over $2,500. This is an old car with relatively simple/cheap electronics. Most cars that need this sort of minor work cost me around $450. Hardly apples-to-apples, but for basic high-mileage maintenance this should paint some sort of a picture for you. Even on a bad Z with every common issue being fixed out of warranty, I would wager that you would still be spending less on the Z. PS. Do you still have to drop the engine to replace an M-series alternator? Last edited by dant1127; 11-12-2014 at 10:01 AM.

11-12-2014, 10:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	OP the BMW is terrific. If you picked a 2011 Z you would still have plenty of money to make even more out of it. Good luck no matter what you decided. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

11-12-2014, 11:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	You are definitely going to be playing with fire err.... money with the BMW. I would pick the brand new Z with a warranty. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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