MadMark

Seriously considering a new car to go with a new job (I need a treat) - but can't face throwing £45K at a new one!

Anyone have an idea of reg I can get for £25-30K?

foz01

Y plate easy

Lovely cars Go for the best spec you can afford- Nav and SMG are V desirable...

The Chief

a 2001 or 2002 model should be well in your grasp quiet easy
there are loads on Autotrader for 25-30k

talizman

iTrader: (1)

From a BMW main dealer I'd have guessed that your budget would get a 02 or 52 plate M3 SMG coupe with 20-30k on the clock.

Edited to add...

Just checked BMW.co.uk and £25k you are looking at a Y/51 reg and £30k a 02 plate.

scoobynutta555

Why even throw 30k at one, they depreciate like anything.

The Chief

does anyone think that prices will drop like a brick as there seems to be tons about. i saw three just in my lunch hour today!!!!!!!

Simon K

Go on there. There is a new model coming out + problems with engine recalls + over supply = good deals.

Reading the messages on that forum, many of the users seems to loose big money on thier cars. YOu even get discounts now if you buy new. y plate, 40K, average spec, went for £20K.

I have a M3 evo, and dealer experience, vanos issues, which seems to be the same on the E46 model, means that I would never have another M3 again.

GO for Audi !!

SBK

George W Bush

I too looked into this until I drove one..didnt rate it, so went for a 05 STI with PPP.

scoobynutta555

Its amazing how cheap the older shape m3s are. Considering that these cars were more expensive than Imprezas in the first place, many i have seen have been very cheap indeed. Not point scoring Impreza vs bmw, but the m3s seem to loose much more % wise.

davyboy

not sure about that mate.

40k for a new M3, even 3 years on they are a good 25k (60%).

The same depriciation on a 28k scoob would make them around 17k...which clearly they are not! I reckon I could get an 03 for that.

I am fan I have to admit, if I only wanted to own 1 car for every thing it would be near the top of my list.

polarbearit

So where can an E46 M3 with reasonable mileage be had for £20k?

MadMark

Agreed - I would buy (or consider buying one) tomorrow if they were that cheap .....

£25K does seem to be enough to pay from what you guys are suggesting. Not bothered about 19" Wheels or SMG, or Sat Nav though!

NOZZER

Ive got one for sale, titanium silver, red nappa, oct52 plate, smg, sat nav, 19's and loads of extra's, pm me if interested.

russell hayward

have a look at www.bm3w.co.uk, usually some bargains to be had there

EIL132

Buy an Evo E36 and have a holiday with the savings