garcon magnifique Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 When you're ready, ask Booster if he can help with a decent finance deal on a pre-reg car. I kind of owe him a sale after I bottled out of an M3 a couple of years ago... There's one or two M3 Competition Packs out there in Long Beach Blue. Different to San Marino - more sort of turquoisy then purply - but stunning in the flesh. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Try Ian Ross at Specialist cars in Luton, they have quite a few M cars come through so might have a good selection. I'd be wanting closer to 20% on an M3. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/10/2018 at 8:20 PM, shao_khan said: Try Ian Ross at Specialist cars in Luton, they have quite a few M cars come through so might have a good selection. I'd be wanting closer to 20% on an M3. Expand Is 20% achievable? I might have to start looking at used examples to get a decent high spec, residuals seem bad even with the discounts and 0% finance offer. https://www.redlinespecialistcars.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-m3-3-0-competition-pack-m-dct-s-s-4dr-knaresborough-201804105411147 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 7:20 AM, Riz said: Is 20% achievable? I might have to start looking at used examples to get a decent high spec, residuals seem bad even with the discounts and 0% finance offer. https://www.redlinespecialistcars.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-m3-3-0-competition-pack-m-dct-s-s-4dr-knaresborough-201804105411147 Expand That's exactly why they are bad.... BMW wrecking the used values with huge discounts and low apr finance on new cars. Redline re a very good indy dealership, prep the cars very well and a 2017 car still has LOAD of manufacturer warranty. £45k... should get for c£43k with a strong haggle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 7:24 AM, Biscuits said: That's exactly why they are bad.... BMW wrecking the used values with huge discounts and low apr finance on new cars. Redline re a very good indy dealership, prep the cars very well and a 2017 car still has LOAD of manufacturer warranty. £45k... should get for c£43k with a strong haggle Expand I think buying used with a higher spec / mileage is going to be a better (wiser) option for me..... not too fussed about mileage as I do about 90 miles per day anyways. My Golf R is coming up to 41k miles next week :D Just a bummer I am not in a position to do any finance checks / agreements due to the house move next month, bad timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 I can see you in this ... https://www.redlinespecialistcars.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-m2-3-0-s-s-2dr-knaresborough-201804165589187 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 7:36 AM, shao_khan said: I can see you in this ... https://www.redlinespecialistcars.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-m2-3-0-s-s-2dr-knaresborough-201804165589187 Expand Looks great, but need 4 doors to make life easier with the kids (3 yr old and a 9 month old) hence me looking at the M3 saloon. The RS3 sportback isn't much larger than my Golf R which kind of defeated the point in getting something with a bigger boot. My Golf R has to be worth around £19-22k so this would go towards the next car + a few £££ on top to round it off to £25k deposit. Ideally want to try and aim for monthly payments of around £250-300pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 What you really need is an Alpina B3 touring! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 8:00 AM, garcon magnifique said: What you really need is an Alpina B3 touring! Expand Yuk, not a fan of touring / estates. Maybe I should just can the whole idea and wait for the next generation 4WD M3 ? :D lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thats a pretty good shout. I've not driven one but been co pilot and they are pretty rapid. I know its not an 'M' car, but a 340i with BMW M performance remap / exhaust is also quite a rapid machine and estate format. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/8/2018 at 8:26 AM, Mac said: Why do I always sound angry I'm not angry even when I'm replying to our resident stalker. Expand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 So hurry up and buy something Riz... I made a decision yesterday - picked it up today. You snooze, you lose... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 11:04 AM, Rachel said: So hurry up and buy something Riz... I made a decision yesterday - picked it up today. You snooze, you lose... Expand What..... Porsche GT3 RS? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Something with a lot more grunt, traction, noise and intimidation factor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 11:06 AM, Rachel said: Something with a lot more grunt, traction, noise and intimidation factor. Expand Sounds like a AMG mmmm :D lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 11:06 AM, Rachel said: Something with a lot more grunt, traction, noise and intimidation factor. Expand You've come a long long way since that competition Boxster! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 11:20 AM, Ian_C said: You've come a long long way since that competition Boxster! Expand Meanwhile I have gone from a Golf R32 to a Golf R .... mmmmmm...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 12, 2018 Report Share Posted May 12, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 11:20 AM, Ian_C said: You've come a long long way since that competition Boxster! Expand That thought is truly scary... When I joined TSN 2004/2005ish it was because I had issues (manufacturing quality) with the .:R32, and this site was recommended to me by an independent VAG specialist. Then I won the Boxster 2 years later, starting a terrible habit of one lass, a rescue kat and a hooligan daily driver and a "weekend and holiday toy". I have been much more sedate at updating my Dailies - .:R32, .:R36 Estate, ML500 (named "Moby Dick") Toys - Boxster (987), 996.2 C4S (tweaked), mad Jaguar XKR (Salsa Red!) with black&speed packs, Panamera, C205 C63 Coupe, GLC 63S (named "Junior") The sequence may now slow for a while. Ummm, the sequence WILL now slow for a while... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 8:02 AM, Riz said: Yuk, not a fan of touring / estates. Expand If they made an M in touring I'd be all over it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) On 5/13/2018 at 7:50 PM, Mac said: If they made an M in touring I'd be all over it. Expand Me too. Why oh why have they not made an M3 Touring. It would look mega. Edited May 13, 2018 by Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring (xDrive) is the closest you'll get. ££££££££ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 http://www.speedhunters.com/2014/02/the-best-bmw-they-never-built/ So I kind of like the idea of a "bright" M3 but going to have to just wait it out another month or so before I am in a serious position. A highly loaded used example seems more and more appealing both in terms of spec and money but I may not be able to get the right colour. Could always get it wrapped I suppose :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 https://video.citnow.com/vt2yqbPPBK7 DROOL :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 M3 Competition Test Drive booked for Sat folks! will let you know if I wrap it around a tree etc 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 5/14/2018 at 3:58 PM, Riz said: M3 Competition Test Drive booked for Sat folks! will let you know if I wrap it around a tree etc Expand Enjoy it, I'm sure you will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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