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Old 01-23-2012, 10:43 PM
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trade for M3

So small update, Burning smell is still there no warning indicators but the cold starts are really rough like engine is misfiring. they want the car back to check it out again. So question for you all is I have an option to trade the car for a new M3 sedan manual, one of two left in the country. I have been looking or wanting this car for sometime and as you knwo this is the last opportunity to get a V8 M3 Sedan. I just don't trust the turbo technology in these cars yet. This would be going back to old school.
Plus with the release of the 2013 XM models coming this spring my car will be 4 model years old and likley take another big drop in value especially with the cosmetic changes.

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Old 01-26-2012, 05:35 PM
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So small update, Burning smell is still there no warning indicators but the cold starts are really rough like engine is misfiring. they want the car back to check it out again. So question for you all is I have an option to trade the car for a new M3 sedan manual, one of two left in the country. I have been looking or wanting this car for sometime and as you knwo this is the last opportunity to get a V8 M3 Sedan. I just don't trust the turbo technology in these cars yet. This would be going back to old school.
Plus with the release of the 2013 XM models coming this spring my car will be 4 model years old and likley take another big drop in value especially with the cosmetic changes.

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I have mixed feelings decisions about your decision:

1. M3 is a great car, so you are not really downgrading much.

2. M3 handles better, marginally faster (if any, with manual might even be slower)

3. AWD vs RWD? You live in the climate that looks to be rainy, so are you willing to give up the AWD security as well as the roominess if you have a bigger family?

4. You only have about a year of warranty left so that's definately something to consider in the trade in.

5. Turbo technology has been around for a while, so there is no reason to fear it, as it is going to be the BMW's future.

Tough decision indeed... I don't know. You need to weigh all the pros and cons and see which outweighs each.

Either way M3 is an awesome car, so you can't really go wrong. Good luck with your choice!
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