Quote:
Originally Posted by N0Chill 335i
Quote:
Originally Posted by jinxremoved
When I was deciding on my next car, I made this same comparison and decided I'd rather build my 335 the way I wanted it than get a V8 M3. Do I wish a F80 was comfortably in my price range? Sure (although I actually prefer the understated styling of the F30). Would I trade my current care for an E90 M3? Not under any conditions.
|
This for me as well. My mechanic was selling his excellent e90 M3 for the same price I got my F30 for with about double the miles (2010 45k). I just couldn't drive that car every day. Between the maintenance costs and abysmal gas mileage, it made no sense to me. I'm not a "daily driver" AND a separate "fun" car kind of owner. I want a car that does both and gives me the balance of everything I want in 1 car. So I went with the 335i because I could modify it to be what I want it to be without breaking the bank and I don't care to have to push my car to 8 tenths or higher to get the performance feel out of it. The F80 was also not in my price range as I hate leasing cars. |
Unless you keep your car for more than 6 years there is no financial incentive to buy.