[stlgrym3]

the next m3 or m4 will be in the 70k price range or vice versa. any thoughts on this?

 

[Cali6869]

dont think so.... many peps with current m3s will drop their for the new ones....
one member on this board just bought a 01 with 20k miles for 35k.....

 

[babbit]

here in LA, i've been looking at used M3s recently and found many at the mid 30k price with a couple at low 30k but i'm not sure y those are so low. The dealers say that the average person is afraid used M3s might be unreliable and costly to maintain...even though the engine problem was the only major problem.
On the other hand, used 325s and 330s seem to be pretty expensive considering the year and miles.

 

[calystar]

i would think it would drop with the new v8 coming out... enthusiasts will probably want to step it up...

 

[AfraidtoMod]

uh, who says the new m3 will be in the 70's?

 

[babbit]

uh, who says the new m3 will be in the 70's?

yeah, 70s seem high. Though the new M3 will certainly have to be at least 55k base if you look at the USD-Euro exchange rate. so 60k seem like a more reasonable price.

 

[GordonMurray]

the next m3 or m4 will be in the 70k price range or vice versa. any thoughts on this?

The M3 is a dime a dozen. What you won't sell your car for, someone else will. Don't be mistaken, it's a mass produced car that's easy to get a hold of. This is no 964T.

 

[bigjae1976]

the next m3 or m4 will be in the 70k price range or vice versa. any thoughts on this?

It depends on supply and demand. If dealers can't move used M3s off their lots, then dealers would be have to sell below retail which pushes wholesale prices down. Bottom line, resale value is what people are willing to pay.

The M3 is a great car and BMWs hold their value well. With that said, about $35k for a used M3 isn't unrealistic.

 

[stlgrym3]

what i'm saying was relatively speaking, say for example what do u think the price difference between a 98 or 99 e36 m3 now compare with a say 02 or 03 e46 m3 couple years down the road? i think the e46 m3 will worth more down the road than what e36 m3 worth now.

 

[BlackChrome]

what i'm saying was relatively speaking, say for example what do u think the price difference between a 98 or 99 e36 m3 now compare with a say 02 or 03 e46 m3 couple years down the road? i think the e46 m3 will worth more down the road than what e36 m3 worth now.

Of course the e46 M3 will worth more: when both brand new, it costs a lot more if compare to a e36 M.

We should all look at the e30 M3. It sure is worth a lot these days!

 

[jp323i]

the e46 M3 was actually only about $5 K US more than the e36 M3 even though it was so much more powerful.