I'm just starting to do my research on the M3 forums, but I know a lot of people here have owned them. It looks like my NSX may possibly be sold soon and I'm looking for a replacement vehicle. I need back seats for the kids (sigh). I'm checking out cars.com and there are quite a number of 1999-2000 M3s for $16K-$22K. I checked the M3 for sale forums and people are asking WAY WAY more there. I'm just wondering if anyone has advice on these cars... maintenance issues, things to watch out for, etc. Hell, look at this one:
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...g|Q-descending|X-popular|Z-01950&aff=national
99 convertible M3 SMG for $16K. 80K+ miles on an Acura obviously doesn't bother me, but should it on a BMW? I also have heard good things about the SMG, but perhaps that's only for the E46?
I dunno how the hell I'll ever replace the NSX with a vehicle with a backseat that's as fun to drive with a quality feel, I'm just doing my best working within my budget of low $20K. Option B was a used 04 TL but that's simply not in the same performance class as the M3.
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detai...g|Q-descending|X-popular|Z-01950&aff=national
99 convertible M3 SMG for $16K. 80K+ miles on an Acura obviously doesn't bother me, but should it on a BMW? I also have heard good things about the SMG, but perhaps that's only for the E46?
I dunno how the hell I'll ever replace the NSX with a vehicle with a backseat that's as fun to drive with a quality feel, I'm just doing my best working within my budget of low $20K. Option B was a used 04 TL but that's simply not in the same performance class as the M3.