I'm not saying I'd do this,

cfweber · 03-21-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

I've brought this up before only because I may face this decision. Suppose I had to let the 2009 Z go. I looked at the Infiniti G37 Coupe six speed. Is that a fair compromise? Maybe, but the base model came out to $37,500 and my Z was $29.3K. It seems like too much money for a kind of Z with a back seat.

maybe now we're talking performance sedan, which may be more expensive.

I arrived at the Z as the best bang for the buck performance sports car.

It handles great and is quick. Plus it looks good.

What does your new ride need to be? more room? what else?

Inspector71 · 03-22-2011, 11:38 AM

I am planning on keeping the car. The problems I ran into were winter and going places with the kids. I'll work this out with my wife and keep the car. Maybe ad a daily driver later. I traded in a Pathfinder so this was a big change. I also sold my Rx7 (86).

Inspector71 · 03-22-2011, 11:41 AM

This is what I like about this forum. I ask for advice and I get it and it is good advice. What you say makes perfect sense. I have always had sports cars and regretted everyone I sold for a non-sports car. The dd is the right way to go. Thanks again.

Inspector71 · 03-22-2011, 11:42 AM

Great advice. What dollar range could I expect to pay for a used M3, say 2006-2008?

b1adesofcha0s · 03-22-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

Great advice. What dollar range could I expect to pay for a used M3, say 2006-2008?

Well 2006 is the E46 M3 (last gen) and you can get it in the high $20k to low $30k range.

The 2008 is the E92 M3 (current gen) and they lowest you can find one for is in the low $40k range.

FromG2Z · 03-23-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

This is what I like about this forum. I ask for advice and I get it and it is good advice. What you say makes perfect sense. I have always had sports cars and regretted everyone I sold for a non-sports car. The dd is the right way to go. Thanks again.

No prob man. Anytime. I've been given plenty of great advice from here as well. Good luck with the decision and post pics of your Z

Inspector71 · 03-24-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

No prob man. Anytime. I've been given plenty of great advice from here as well. Good luck with the decision and post pics of your Z

I saw a pearl white Z in person before someone bought it. I decided then and there is I ever buy another Z, it will be that color. I also saw a convertible one with a burgundy top and matching interior. Do you know off hand if the coupe can be purchased white with the burgundy interior? I am planning for my retirement.

FromG2Z · 03-24-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

I saw a pearl white Z in person before someone bought it. I decided then and there is I ever buy another Z, it will be that color. I also saw a convertible one with a burgundy top and matching interior. Do you know off hand if the coupe can be purchased white with the burgundy interior? I am planning for my retirement.

I believe you can mix and match any available exterior/interior color combo. Other folks on this forum can correct me if I'm wrong. You just have to special order it, or your dealer can try to locate one for you. Obviously, if you special order or dealer locate, chances of getting a killer deal will be less likely than if you bought one off their lot.

The color combo I wanted wasn't uncommon, so luckily my dealer of choice had it available

03-22-2011, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 17	For CfWever I am planning on keeping the car. The problems I ran into were winter and going places with the kids. I'll work this out with my wife and keep the car. Maybe ad a daily driver later. I traded in a Pathfinder so this was a big change. I also sold my Rx7 (86).

03-22-2011, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 17	FromG2Z This is what I like about this forum. I ask for advice and I get it and it is good advice. What you say makes perfect sense. I have always had sports cars and regretted everyone I sold for a non-sports car. The dd is the right way to go. Thanks again.

03-22-2011, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 17	Professor Dave Great advice. What dollar range could I expect to pay for a used M3, say 2006-2008?