03-05 E46 M3, a worthy replacement for my S2K?
-> I've been thinking replacing an S2K to reduce my monthly payment (USD$555.56/month on more than a year left on payments). Is it worth replacing?
[b]Keep my 2004 Honda AP2 S2000?[/b] (yup, this is 'Silvie')
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OR
[b]Should I get a 2004-2006 BMW E46 M3?[/b] (will be named 'Trina')
This one is in Florida
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This one is in Michigan
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-> The M3 that I'm looking for must have the following:
[list][*]Has to be between 2003-2006[*]6-Speed Manual (no SMG please!)[*]Less than USD$20K[*]Has to have either Black or Gray interior[*]Around 120K miles/193K km or less[/list]
^ I also considering on purchasing any extended warranty and maintenance programs to alieviate the fear to German car ownership. I would think even with these additional packages, the M3 will cost less compared to the one I'm paying on my S2K...and I think the M3 is more of a car too.
-> But before I select the right one, I have to do these procedures:
[list][*]Do a Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI#1 and/or PPI#2) by BMW[*]Check for oil leaks [*]Double check rear subframe[/list]
-> Is the E46 a worthy upgrade? Are the parts costs the same? And I'm keeping it stock, yup no [i]Jersey Shore[/i] douchebaggery on this M3. And might not track it.
-> Or should I consider other alternatives? Like the fun GTO 6.0/VZ Monaro or should I go back to Subaru with a '07 STi?