Was looking to possibly buy a Shelby

FromG2Z · 07-27-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

They are fairly reliable cars these days...makes more sense for the company to do that when they are offering free maintenance. Yeah the M3 is expensive, but you do get a lot of car for the money regardless, specially when you buy it slightly used. You end up paying mid 60s low 70s for an 80k car.

I agree. They don't build them like they used to (which is a good thing). Paying mid 60k for a "used" car still sucks though... mentally speaking I mean. Imagine how many solid new cars you can get for 60k?!?!?!

RCZ · 07-27-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

gtrs are closing in on 100k, and you can snag an m3 for 50k.

Find me a new M3 with DCT and normal options for 50k and I'll buy it. We are talking similarly equipped cars here. An M3 with options is easily in the 70s.

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

First, I have heard that the 335's TT setup is not very reliable. I don't have hard facts on that, and maybe it was addressed at some point, but I heard that motor takes a beating.

Secondly, BMW offers free maintenance for the life of the warranty, after which your wallet will asplode. Same with most German makes. You pay that up front. It's part of the premium. If you plan on owning after warranty, it's pricey. A member here sold his 911 for a Z because he was tired of paying maintenance and repair costs.

So, you gotta pay to play. If you've got the cheddar, then good for you.

I have friends who track their 335i and M3 without mayor problems. If they do have small problems, dealer takes care of it.

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hummmmm... okay cause when i had the MINI which is your poorman's BMW, it wasn't a reliable car at all. and the stories i hear from 335i coupe owners that i know, they keep having annoying little issues with their cars.

i want to reconsider getting the 135i coupe or even the 3-series after my G35C's done as my dd... so if they are getting their shitt together, that's good news for me.

otherwise im going to get the next gen G-coupe for sure.

anyway, back to talking shelby's.

Same as above. They are doing a lot better with reliability now.

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

You can get a new one for $50k. I have a quote from BMW of Charlottesville for $49.8k

New? or is that a non-option dealer test drive beat up car.

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

I agree. They don't build them like they used to (which is a good thing). Paying mid 60k for a "used" car still sucks though... mentally speaking I mean. Imagine how many solid new cars you can get for 60k?!?!?!

btw, good luck with your sale bro. Sad to see you selling. What did you think of your Stillen kit???

It all depends on what the original value of the car, the idea of paying 60 or 50 or 70 sounds a lot better when you're getting what was, 15k miles ago - a 90k car.

Im not sad man, someones gonna be in the same position I am, buying something that they wouldnt otherwise be able to afford and getting a really nice, fun car to drive. I love my Stillen kit, still to this day, no issues.

Red__Zed · 07-27-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Find me a new M3 with DCT and normal options for 50k and I'll buy it. We are talking similarly equipped cars here. An M3 with options is easily in the 70s.

I have friends who track their 335i and M3 without mayor problems. If they do have small problems, dealer takes care of it.

Same as above. They are doing a lot better with reliability now.

New? or is that a non-option dealer test drive beat up car.

It all depends on what the original value of the car, the idea of paying 60 or 50 or 70 sounds a lot better when you're getting what was, 15k miles ago - a 90k car.

Im not sad man, someones gonna be in the same position I am, buying something that they wouldnt otherwise be able to afford and getting a really nice, fun car to drive. I love my Stillen kit, still to this day, no issues.

New, comp package, 0 miles (custom order)

I wouldnt want the dct, but even with it the gtr is still 30k+ more.

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