Need your opinions on which BMW to get

x3man1994 · 08-29-2011, 09:27 PM

Since this is a BMW forum I thought you guys would help me out.

Cars I am looking at...

2001 E38 740i or 740iL (With Sport Pkg)

2002-03 E39 540i

1996-99 E36 M3

Tell me what you would choose and for what reason, also if you have any suggestions I am more than willing to look into them. My max budget is about 12K. Thanks for your help.

x3man1994 · 08-29-2011, 10:36 PM

26 people took a look and nothing...

JBE90335 · 08-29-2011, 10:40 PM

540.

issabmw · 08-29-2011, 10:40 PM

You have a luxury vehicle, a sport/luxury hybrid, and a road machine all laid out.

It all comes down to what you're feeling.

unperdictable · 08-29-2011, 10:44 PM

m3

Hunter51092 · 08-29-2011, 10:46 PM

m3..enough said

issabmw · 08-29-2011, 10:56 PM

If you want a raw driving machine close to the roots of the e30, the e36 m3 is damn good.

Professor///M · 08-29-2011, 10:57 PM

None of the above. I'm not sure you're going to get much value for a $12,000 used BMW.

CPWINCH · 08-29-2011, 11:00 PM

m3 and mod that chit

x3man1994 · 08-29-2011, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAMidge

None of the above. I'm not sure you're going to get much value for a $12,000 used BMW.

Dude just look around, this is very doable. And to all the others thanks for your opinions, I just wish I had more money then I would have all three. M3 for weekends, 540i for weekdays and 740li for trips

miiipilot · 08-30-2011, 06:23 PM

540, unless you can get a nice, not ragged-out, E36 M3.

Impervious · 08-30-2011, 09:42 PM

On one end of the spectrum you have a 7 series (luxury) while on the other you have an M3 (sport). Therefore the only logical choice is the middle ground 540i as it blends them both together.

ken1137 · 08-30-2011, 11:40 PM

540 for a daily drive or the M3 for the weekends...depends on your plans.

heynicebits · 09-05-2011, 04:00 PM

Save your money and wait for something else.

hks786 · 09-05-2011, 04:10 PM

I would go for the 540. Though I love all 3 of them. Had an old E38 love them honestly even still they have so much presence on the road.

krnnerdboy · 09-05-2011, 08:13 PM

m3....get the sedan if space is necessary. 12 k will get you one in real good condition.

x3man1994 · 09-05-2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krnnerdboy

m3....get the sedan if space is necessary. 12 k will get you one in real good condition.

how bout your z4m for 12k?

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x3man1994 Banned 44 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2004 X3 2.5 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Need your opinions on which BMW to get Since this is a BMW forum I thought you guys would help me out. Cars I am looking at... 2001 E38 740i or 740iL (With Sport Pkg) 2002-03 E39 540i 1996-99 E36 M3 Tell me what you would choose and for what reason, also if you have any suggestions I am more than willing to look into them. My max budget is about 12K. Thanks for your help.
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issabmw cool beans 67 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	You have a luxury vehicle, a sport/luxury hybrid, and a road machine all laid out. It all comes down to what you're feeling.
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unperdictable Ur 2 SLOW 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 07 328 Cabrio , 07 Ducati 1098 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	m3
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Hunter51092 Major 74 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW [0.00]	m3..enough said
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issabmw cool beans 67 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	If you want a raw driving machine close to the roots of the e30, the e36 m3 is damn good.
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Professor///M Brigadier General 839 Rep 3,343 Posts Drives: 2022 M3, 2022 X5 40i; Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast iTrader: (5) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 Comp. [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 35i [10.00]	None of the above. I'm not sure you're going to get much value for a $12,000 used BMW.
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CPWINCH Brigadier General 738 Rep 4,638 Posts Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	m3 and mod that chit __________________ Follow my BMW instagram @CARMODIFICATION Let me know you are from bimmerpost and i'll follow back
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miiipilot Lieutenant Colonel 539 Rep 1,512 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 Brooklyn Grey 6mt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	540, unless you can get a nice, not ragged-out, E36 M3. __________________ miiipilot '24 M2 Brooklyn Grey, 6mt, Bi-Color, Black M-Color seats, '16 MG M2, DCT, Exec. Took Delivery 4/30/16 (Sold)
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Impervious UNC FTW 28 Rep 741 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	On one end of the spectrum you have a 7 series (luxury) while on the other you have an M3 (sport). Therefore the only logical choice is the middle ground 540i as it blends them both together.
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ken1137 Brigadier General 92 Rep 3,731 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	540 for a daily drive or the M3 for the weekends...depends on your plans.
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heynicebits New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Z4, 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Li, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 BMW Z4 [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Save your money and wait for something else.
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hks786 Major General 2324 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I would go for the 540. Though I love all 3 of them. Had an old E38 love them honestly even still they have so much presence on the road. __________________
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krnnerdboy Colonel 194 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: v10 m6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so cal iTrader: (10)	m3....get the sedan if space is necessary. 12 k will get you one in real good condition. __________________ F80 m3, 997 gt3, 14 ram ctd, f15 x5, drz400sm Gone:z4m, boss 302, c6 z06, m6,z3m
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