05-10-2021, 01:35 PM | #1 |
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Overimproved? Probably.
In February I was looking for a used BMW X3 for my wife who, because of our kids, had been relegated to a minivan for more than a decade. My DD was a 1999 328i which I had purchased new and driven for over 22 years. I wasn’t planning on a car for myself at the time - really!! - but I did a ‘what if’ search on late model MT, RWD 3-series sedans. Stumbled on a 1-owner 2017 340i in Estoril blue optioned exactly how I would have ordered it (M-Sport, Technology, Track packages). Pristine condition with only 25,000 miles and 9 months factory warranty remaining. After a lot of discussion with the dealer, I bought it and had it shipped to me (I had never driven it). It was not a CPO and I paid $35K. The car is somewhat of a unicorn and I paid top dollar.
I love the car and have continued to put $$ into it: - Paint protection film on front surfaces (incl. hood, pillars, mirrors, leading edge of roof) - $1700 - MPPSK (dealer installed) - $3,800 - M-Perf LSD - $3,400 Crazy, I know, but the car is exactly what I wanted. Yes, I could have gotten a good used M for the same money, but this one is more my style - a sleeper, a (relatively) unassuming exterior that just rocks! I hope to drive it for a long, long time. No regrets so far. Oh, and I did get my wife her X3 about a month later. |
05-10-2021, 02:36 PM | #2 |
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Make it rain bro! Drop that cheddar...
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05-10-2021, 04:01 PM | #3 |
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Just enjoy it man. I bought my first car a few weeks ago after years of anticipation. Paid around 38 after fees for a 2018 near fully loaded CPO with 23k on the clock. Prices are inflated sure but I knew it was going to make me happy
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05-10-2021, 04:12 PM | #4 |
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Congrats! Glad you found it and optioned the way you wanted.
I decided to custom order an F32 440 exactly the way I wanted it including 6MT, M-Sport, M Susp, Exec Pkg, HUD, HK stereo, 704M wheels, and BMW Individual paint in Tanzanite Blue. Sure it cost a few dollars (!) but very time I get in to drive it, I smile. Completely worth every penny.
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05-10-2021, 04:48 PM | #5 |
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Wow you guys are ballers!!!
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05-10-2021, 06:43 PM | #6 |
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2020 BMW M340i xDrive [10.00] 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [8.00] 2006 BMW 330i Sport [4.50] 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [7.25] 2000 BMW 328i [6.00] |
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