sanderm3 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 Hi everyone I am a new member so still getting the hang off things my name is Sander originally from Holland but have lived here half my life, I am 18 and have owned 2 cars 1997 e36 328i and have just bought a 2002 e46 m3 I am curious to know how many e46 m3's are in New Zealand if anybody knows?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nastnas 9 Report post Posted June 7, 2012 too many... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 I got the only one. Had to sell a bunch of sheep to get it. Joking aside we probably talking a couple of hundred. Your doing well to have had 3 BMWs by the age of 18 ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 Or more like: Your doing well to have a e46 m3 by the age of 18 ! Welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Tell me about it ! shows the affordability of BMW's At 20 years of age in 1987 I brought my first BMW an E21 323i with 90,000 kms for $22k The M3 was $130k at the time . Inflation adjusted thats $41k or enough good example E46 M3 price in todays terms. The dollar goes far these days. Would have been great to have an M3 when younger when my reaction times were quicker At 18 I had a 10 speed ! Edited June 8, 2012 by Neal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 Welcome mate...cool cars..you gotta put up pics..or we wont believe you...THEMS THE RULES hhahahahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 Would have been great to have an M3 when younger when my reaction times were quicker slower you mean, too busy playing with iPods and girlfriends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanderm3 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2012 Or more like: Welcome to the forum Cheers, Thanks mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanderm3 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2012 Tell me about it ! shows the affordability of BMW's At 20 years of age in 1987 I brought my first BMW an E21 323i with 90,000 kms for $22k The M3 was $130k at the time . Inflation adjusted thats $41k or enough good example E46 M3 price in todays terms. The dollar goes far these days. Would have been great to have an M3 when younger when my reaction times were quicker At 18 I had a 10 speed ! yea that is definitely a big difference! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted June 10, 2012 Welcome. What M3 model did you get, SMG or Manual? Gosh only 18, I would find it alarming for myself to have one back when I was that age! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanderm3 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Welcome. What M3 model did you get, SMG or Manual? Gosh only 18, I would find it alarming for myself to have one back when I was that age! I chose the 6 speed manual, I had always wanted a manual, my e36 (first car) was auto basicaly because i wanted a bmw but couldnt afford a manual one, so i workd HARD! And saved to buy the m3 :-).Haha yes it is definately some car for my age but i see myself as quite a responsible driver (unlike most of my age group haha) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Ahah, good man. A friend of mine is doing much the same thing, he considered a 330i, but then realised if he waited and saved a bit more an M3 is a better way to go. I guess it's just a matter of finding a good one with a healthy motor etc. Did you check out a few before buying yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanderm3 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2012 Ahah, good man. A friend of mine is doing much the same thing, he considered a 330i, but then realised if he waited and saved a bit more an M3 is a better way to go. I guess it's just a matter of finding a good one with a healthy motor etc. Did you check out a few before buying yours? Cheers mate!Oh good on him. I was a bit the same I looked at other cars but nothing made me go wow! I had always wantd a m3 but hadnt considered it until i realised I could afford one wich meant i had made my mind up. When i was looking (only a month ago) there were not many 4 sale only 2 in manual and roughly my price range so didnt realy have many options. Then one was sold before i even had the chance to look at it. So there was only one left (the one i bought) had a service history from new and i couldnt find anything wrong with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
