Who now owns an M3/M4?

dopper99 · 08-18-2018, 05:39 PM

In the last 6-8 months there seems loads of people moved over to M3/4's.
And with JustChris now jumping ship and soon to pick up an M3 ....... just a simple poll to see how may have moved from an F3x to an M3/M4?

SteveChester · 08-18-2018, 05:55 PM

330d —> M4

It's chucking unbelievable!!!

Zippee · 08-18-2018, 06:14 PM

435d > M4CP (Sept...36 days or 864 hours....)

JustChris · 08-18-2018, 06:21 PM

Counting down the days I trade in the Sportgae.

I cannot believe the deal we have stuck for the M3!

OneExtra · 08-18-2018, 06:53 PM

Got an M5

M4s are for kids

Zippee · 08-18-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OneExtra

Got an M5

M4s are for kids

These all died to line your gramps-mobile.

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OneExtra · 08-18-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by T_M4CP

These all died to line your gramps-mobile.

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More than that are currently being slaughtered to line your boy racer mobile with leather dash and door tops and glove box and anything else that needs covering to stop it being just another 4 series

Zippee · 08-18-2018, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OneExtra

More than that are currently being slaughtered to line your boy racer mobile with leather dash and door tops and glove box and anything else that needs covering to stop it being just another 4 series

I wont have PETA following me around due to the amount of creatures that need to be slaughtered to furnish your monstrous leather clad snooker table with wheels. Do you find Bulls try to mount your car if you stop at traffic lights?

RobUK · 08-19-2018, 12:44 AM

Been considering an M3 CP (rather than the M4 based on needing to carry ageing relatives once in a while who would never make it into the back of a coupe).

Very dependent on a test drive though because it needs to be a DD for a while and I do like my comfort.

Tengocity · 08-19-2018, 01:11 AM

335d to M4 CP.

Still have the 330e.

So I've had diesel, hybrid, petrol and touring, saloon, coupe. Also xdrive and sdrive!

I think I need to try getting a life next.

Soul_Glo · 08-19-2018, 02:15 AM

435d > M3 Saloon

Rbrown · 08-19-2018, 03:18 AM

Interesting poll - interested to see the results.

I had tried to set up a poll on who on here has a F30&31 diesel / petrol / electric / not a F30&31.

Sensing the number of people with their original cars have reduced but stayed on here - which is good!

Watsey · 08-19-2018, 03:43 AM

Not until they do a Touring. Might be a long wait

Rukka · 08-19-2018, 04:08 AM

435d to 440i to M4CP

Guess I should have just bought the M4 to start with......

DaveA · 08-19-2018, 06:42 AM

Every time I look at it, I simply cannot justify or rationalise an M3 instead of my 340i... The ability of the M3 over the 340i simply is not worth the extra £10k/£20k (depending on spec)... IMHO of course...

I cannot imagine I would drive an M3 much differently to the 340i so, well, that's kind if that, right...

I've had some pretty quick cars in my time and, frankly, the last true performance car I had (however wonderful) was simply too quick for the public highway...

I like the balance of performance/usability in the 340.

lethbridge · 08-19-2018, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RobUK

Been considering an M3 CP (rather than the M4 based on needing to carry ageing relatives once in a while who would never make it into the back of a coupe).

Very dependent on a test drive though because it needs to be a DD for a while and I do like my comfort.

If you set everything to Economy/Comfort I think you'll find it very similar to your 340 M Sport comfortwise (there is no other sensible comparison though - it is an entirely different animal) - I went from a 335d (so SE springs) and yes it is obviously firmer but it is fine. I was also impressed with how quiet it is in those settings (and I have the MPE). I found the rear to be more comfortable than the F3x bench - slightly more sculpted and softer on account of the Merino... Cold start is another matter as is setting everything to Sport + but then that is why you buy the car

TodmordenLad · 08-19-2018, 10:22 AM

I'd love one but will live with the 440i with MPPSK for now. Power and sound are okay but the suspension and steering could be better. Maybe an M4 is the answer?

TouringPleb · 08-19-2018, 10:59 AM

As I'm only 8 months into a 48 month PCP I'd love to but no.

Also think the fuel and servicing costs over 20,000 miles per year would bankrupt me!

chris-c · 08-19-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

I'd love one but will live with the 440i with MPPSK for now. Power and sound are okay but the suspension and steering could be better. Maybe an M4 is the answer?

Remap!

TodmordenLad · 08-19-2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chris-c

Quote:

Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

I'd love one but will live with the 440i with MPPSK for now. Power and sound are okay but the suspension and steering could be better. Maybe an M4 is the answer?

Remap!

I'd be interested, Chris, but warranty...?

GEP77 · 08-19-2018, 11:25 AM

Prior to getting my 440i GC last year I did test drive an M3 and loved it.

There were a few things that stopped me:

1. At the time the M3 was considerably more expensive to finance.

2. The running costs were going to be considerably higher on the M3. I do 25,000 a year give or take and the increased fuel and particularly servicing costs weren't particularly palatable.

3. Would need new set of Winter wheels and tyres.

4. And this ultimately is the sticking point - I just can't get on with a regular saloon/coupe. I really don't know why BMW has stuck with making the M3/M4 so impractical when Audi and Mercedes offer the full fat RS and AMG variants across pretty much all body styles.

DaveA · 08-19-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GEP77

Prior to getting my 440i GC last year I did test drive an M3 and loved it.

There were a few things that stopped me:

1. At the time the M3 was considerably more expensive to finance.

2. The running costs were going to be considerably higher on the M3. I do 25,000 a year give or take and the increased fuel and particularly servicing costs weren't particularly palatable.

3. Would need new set of Winter wheels and tyres.

4. And this ultimately is the sticking point - I just can't get on with a regular saloon/coupe. I really don't know why BMW has stuck with making the M3/M4 so impractical when Audi and Mercedes offer the full fat RS and AMG variants across pretty much all body styles.

Are the M3's on zero percent finance or something now..?

Mind you, even at zero percent, £50k still costs you £50k in the end (unless you hand back)...

Would anybody care to share (roughly) the sorts of finance quotes you get now on new and au cars..??

View Poll Results: Who now owns (or will own) and M3/M4?
I own or will own an M3/M4	17	19.10%
I would like to own an M3/M4 but not yet bought one	28	31.46%
I have no plans to buy an M3/M4	44	49.44%
Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll

08-18-2018, 05:39 PM	#1
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SteveChester Brigadier General 2472 Rep 4,653 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW F82 M4 [0.00]	330d —> M4 It's chucking unbelievable!!! __________________ Steve Roberts UK F82 M4 I'm running the 2024 London Marathon for the British Forces Foundation - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sr5/
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08-18-2018, 06:14 PM	#3
Zippee Banned 364 Rep 487 Posts Drives: BMW M4 CP SMB Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	435d > M4CP (Sept...36 days or 864 hours....)
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08-18-2018, 06:21 PM	#4
JustChris General 17483 Rep 25,112 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Counting down the days I trade in the Sportgae. I cannot believe the deal we have stuck for the M3! __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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OneExtra Lieutenant Colonel 810 Rep 1,847 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Got an M5 M4s are for kids
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08-19-2018, 12:44 AM	#9
RobUK Brigadier General 2810 Rep 4,935 Posts Drives: 340i MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sussex, N.Yorks, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 340i MPPSK [0.00] 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 [0.00]	Been considering an M3 CP (rather than the M4 based on needing to carry ageing relatives once in a while who would never make it into the back of a coupe). Very dependent on a test drive though because it needs to be a DD for a while and I do like my comfort. __________________ Life is a state of mind
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08-19-2018, 01:11 AM	#10
Tengocity General 8566 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	335d to M4 CP. Still have the 330e. So I've had diesel, hybrid, petrol and touring, saloon, coupe. Also xdrive and sdrive! I think I need to try getting a life next. __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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08-19-2018, 02:15 AM	#11
Soul_Glo Major General 13344 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: G20 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manhattan, NYC iTrader: (1)	435d > M3 Saloon
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08-19-2018, 03:18 AM	#12
Rbrown Brigadier General 2763 Rep 4,574 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Interesting poll - interested to see the results. I had tried to set up a poll on who on here has a F30&31 diesel / petrol / electric / not a F30&31. Sensing the number of people with their original cars have reduced but stayed on here - which is good!
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Watsey Major General 6399 Rep 8,489 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	Not until they do a Touring. Might be a long wait __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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08-19-2018, 04:08 AM	#14
Rukka Brigadier General 2647 Rep 3,664 Posts Drives: M4 Comp Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cheshire (UK) iTrader: (0)	435d to 440i to M4CP Guess I should have just bought the M4 to start with...... __________________ Current: M4 G82 Past: C43, X4 M40i, TTS, M4 CP, 440i, 435d, M235i, 220d, F30, E90, E87
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08-19-2018, 06:42 AM	#15
DaveA Brigadier General 1869 Rep 3,430 Posts Drives: BMW M135i xDrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	Every time I look at it, I simply cannot justify or rationalise an M3 instead of my 340i... The ability of the M3 over the 340i simply is not worth the extra £10k/£20k (depending on spec)... IMHO of course... I cannot imagine I would drive an M3 much differently to the 340i so, well, that's kind if that, right... I've had some pretty quick cars in my time and, frankly, the last true performance car I had (however wonderful) was simply too quick for the public highway... I like the balance of performance/usability in the 340. __________________ CAR HISTORY - Golf GTI 245 - F30 340i M Sport - F30 330d M Sport MPPK - F30 320d Sport - 997 Gen2 GT3 - 987 Cayman S - 986 Boxster S - Ibiza Cupra - Polo 16v - E30 M3 (Official GB import) - Integra 16v - Mk2 Polo S - Mk1 Golf C
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08-19-2018, 10:22 AM	#17
TodmordenLad Brigadier General 2870 Rep 3,962 Posts Drives: Audi A4 Avant Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'd love one but will live with the 440i with MPPSK for now. Power and sound are okay but the suspension and steering could be better. Maybe an M4 is the answer? __________________ Owned: 440i GC LCI with MPPSK, F31 330D M Sport with MPPK, F11 530D SE, F11 520D SE, E61 530D M Sport, E36 325i plus many MB's, Audi's & Volvo's
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TouringPleb Brigadier General 4369 Rep 4,227 Posts Drives: SRB 440i GC Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	As I'm only 8 months into a 48 month PCP I'd love to but no. Also think the fuel and servicing costs over 20,000 miles per year would bankrupt me!
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08-19-2018, 11:25 AM	#21
GEP77 Major 409 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South East London iTrader: (1)	Prior to getting my 440i GC last year I did test drive an M3 and loved it. There were a few things that stopped me: 1. At the time the M3 was considerably more expensive to finance. 2. The running costs were going to be considerably higher on the M3. I do 25,000 a year give or take and the increased fuel and particularly servicing costs weren't particularly palatable. 3. Would need new set of Winter wheels and tyres. 4. And this ultimately is the sticking point - I just can't get on with a regular saloon/coupe. I really don't know why BMW has stuck with making the M3/M4 so impractical when Audi and Mercedes offer the full fat RS and AMG variants across pretty much all body styles.
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