E30 Zone

Ok got a mate who has just been made a partner is a law firm, want to change his E46 Convertible, he is thinking of either an E92 M3 or a porsche Cayman but can't decide what to get (either buying new or upto about 18months old).

He doesn't drive fast, will never use either car to anywhere near its potential, he drives from work to Office, Office to Court and occasionally into london and Bristol (from Swindon)

I can't be much help as both are fantastic cars in their own right, M3 is extrememly quick and comfy, pretty much more power than you can actually use on the road, then the Cayman is a great handling car, very forgiving.

Help...... (as i will probably be going car shopping with him)

What an utterly pointless purchase if he doesn't actually drive the fooking thing properly.

320d with a sport kit would suit him better.

I would say tell him to keep what he has got as no doubt he'll be having to make financial contributions to the firm and the future is a little bleak for personal injuiry lawyers with big changes around the corner

They are not just personal injury lawyers, they do commerical and criminal law, my mate is a litigator for them on the commercial and personal law side, he is a partner but not an equity partner yet. He is 26 and started with the company 2 years ago, already a partner, he is aiming to be an equity partner within the next 10 years.

As a partner and having a decent income now he is changing to one of the mentioned cars and asked for my opinion and help. all i can think of is the M3 as he won't use the handling of the Cayman and wouldn't really suit him. However the M3 does seem to be a waste too, i did suggest the E92 335d coupe, better MPG and still pretty quick, driven one and they are good cars but if me goes BMW he is adamant he is going M3 and since he buying upto 18mths old it means an E92 M3.

m8782538 wrote: asked for my opinion and help

Well, you're the expert. No doubt you've driven both cars extensively etc etc etc.


Another utterly pointless bullshit thread.

Not driven a Cayman, trying to figure out what fellow zoners would choose, the E92 M3 or the Cayman, baring in mind its use, or rather lack of use.

m8782538 wrote:Ok got a mate

Another lie.

He's a mates brother who is also my solicitor so sort of a mate.

The plot thickens!

Seen as he's never going to drive either properly (like most people who can afford these cars) It's not really a case of which is technically better, its got to come down to which he thinks looks best in the office car park.

Personally I'd go with the m3, have never liked the caymen

Will it be his car? or will it belong to the company?.. oh, and an M3 Cab!

range rover would suit him

anyway here is story of german chap who had lots of money to spend. he could have bought an M5 or an M3 (e39 e46 flavour) or even a porka or a Ferrari to smoke around in. he was going to use the car to see clients/customers etc but if he pulled up in somthing flash they's think he was making too much money and they'd expect better deals from him.

the guy being a smart intelligent person used his noodle and went to see another german guy called herbert and got him self an H50. nice and subtle, looked like a 320i coupe but in reality it was supercar in a sober suit with nice wheels an oval exhaust pipe.

why would some one want an M3 if they are not going to use it, and as you say he drives slowly everywhere, and he wont even do a track day ? they just want to be flash. its true what they say, well kind of. BMW's were driven by wankers, now they are driven by flash cun7s lol

ok he has the coin to buy a nice m3, but if he had a brain he'd buy a far more sensible car but option it up through the individual program bmw offer, with proper auto box if he's driving in london where its congested 24/7.

18months old puts him in a 2010 M3. Pistonheads has multiple from circa £45-50K

Alternatively his £45K could get him


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3048232.htm

OR

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3098723.htm

OR


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3149173.htm

OR


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3109089.htm

OR


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2339616.htm

OR


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3120078.htm

As Kos said, if he's a poser. The Rangies are the best really.

Rich_W wrote:18months old puts him in a 2010 M3. Pistonheads has multiple from circa £45-50K

Alternatively his £45K could get him


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3048232.htm

OR

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3098723.htm

OR


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3149173.htm

OR


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3109089.htm

OR


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2339616.htm

OR


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3120078.htm

As Kos said, if he's a poser. The Rangies are the best really.

Or 50 auto 320i moredoors in a range of colours to suit his mood

Who on earth spends 45K on a car unless it is a surefire investment?

people who want to be flash or who earn very good money

A guy near where I work has one of these

They make a fantastic noise

Personally I would go for a nice 360














Make sure it is a GLT though, the extra torque of the 2.0 'Douvrin' donk really makes a difference over the lesser variants

hennared323i wrote:

Or 50 auto 320i moredoors in a range of colours to suit his mood

Who on earth spends 45K on a car unless it is a surefire investment?

Show me a £45K car you can use every day that WON'T depreciate and will actually appreciate

NO - you show me!

Kos wrote:people who want to be flash or who earn very good money

Flash yes, if they earn the coin then no

hennared323i wrote:NO - you show me!

its does not exist , that why he made a point of it

hennared323i wrote:

Kos wrote:people who want to be flash or who earn very good money

Flash yes, if they earn the coin then no

if i earnt 100k year then i would have 50k car and i would have an e92 M3 and i would do track days in it

why, because i could afford it, i am an enthusiast and some one will call me a flash cun7

Kos wrote:

hennared323i wrote:

Kos wrote:people who want to be flash or who earn very good money

Flash yes, if they earn the coin then no

if i earnt 100k year then i would have 50k car and i would have an e92 M3 and i would do track days in it

why, because i could afford it, i am an enthusiast and some one will call me a flash cun7

Flash 100k yes could afford, coin has already left the country and making 10%

you're not making any sense now

m8782538 wrote:Ok got a mate who has just been made a partner is a law firm, want to change his E46 Convertible, he is thinking of either an E92 M3 or a porsche Cayman but can't decide what to get (either buying new or upto about 18months old).

He doesn't drive fast, will never use either car to anywhere near its potential, he drives from work to Office, Office to Court and occasionally into london and Bristol (from Swindon)

I can't be much help as both are fantastic cars in their own right, M3 is extrememly quick and comfy, pretty much more power than you can actually use on the road, then the Cayman is a great handling car, very forgiving.

Help...... (as i will probably be going car shopping with him)

What is the current price of these M3'S

why dont you just.... get him an e30 m3,

hennared323i wrote:

m8782538 wrote:Ok got a mate who has just been made a partner is a law firm, want to change his E46 Convertible, he is thinking of either an E92 M3 or a porsche Cayman but can't decide what to get (either buying new or upto about 18months old).

He doesn't drive fast, will never use either car to anywhere near its potential, he drives from work to Office, Office to Court and occasionally into london and Bristol (from Swindon)

I can't be much help as both are fantastic cars in their own right, M3 is extrememly quick and comfy, pretty much more power than you can actually use on the road, then the Cayman is a great handling car, very forgiving.

Help...... (as i will probably be going car shopping with him)

What is the current price of these M3'S

Rich_W wrote:18months old puts him in a 2010 M3. Pistonheads has multiple from circa £45-50K

Kos wrote:you're not making any sense now

Yes I am - just think long term - post pacer, imaginine the world fart when he offloads his scrap!

[quote="bmw9818"]why dont you just.... get him an e30 m3,[/quote

shut up

hennared323i wrote:

Kos wrote:you're not making any sense now

Yes I am - just think long term - post pacer, imaginine the world fart when he offloads his scrap!

no , you make no sence

there is no car you can buy for 45k, use every day that will not depreciate

but you can buy several cars at 45k, store and do minimal mileage that will appreciate.

Kos wrote:

hennared323i wrote:

Kos wrote:people who want to be flash or who earn very good money

Flash yes, if they earn the coin then no

if i earnt 100k year then i would have 50k car and i would have an e92 M3 and i would do track days in it

why, because i could afford it, i am an enthusiast and some one will call me a flash cun7

Your a Flash cunt because of the reflection of your head

Rav335uk wrote:

Kos wrote:

hennared323i wrote: Flash yes, if they earn the coin then no

if i earnt 100k year then i would have 50k car and i would have an e92 M3 and i would do track days in it

why, because i could afford it, i am an enthusiast and some one will call me a flash cun7

Your a Flash **** because of the reflection of your head

now now, i do have hair i just choose to shave it off.

it the hair on my chest and gold medallion that make me the man about town cruuzin' the west in in my m3 rag top

nice cars at 'bay tree holdings' if you google it. My friend Chris, he delivers up and down the country on a low loader too. Top gent, if you want someone to be flash at that sort of price tag i think the 6 series is the way forward these days wearing the bmw badge, but bonkers is m3 / m5 territory. Get a v10 m5 - its a surefire win.

Kos wrote:

bmw9818 wrote:why dont you just.... get him an e30 m3,[/quote

shut up

bmw9818 wrote:why dont you just.... get him an e30 m3,

Barn find?