M3 and value questions

[bud4ya]

I am a current Audi A6 2.7T owner looking to purchase a BMW. I started looking at the 530, which then had me look at the 540, and now a M3. Performance is a big thing with me. I am told like the 530 and 540 if I run snow’s on the M3 it will be fine? I live in New England. What would be a good deal on the M3 I have listed below?

The problem is I sell my cars ever two years. I am trying to find the best deal where I will loose the least amount of cash in two years when I sell. Any suggestions with seeing the prices and cars below?

Right now I can pick up a
530 I
Everything Except Nav
28,000 Miles
30K

Or

2003 540
Everything but Nav
40,000 miles
30K

Or 2001 M3
No Nav, 18 inch wheels no heated seats
38,000 Miles
Extended warranty 3rd party for another 2 years or 72,000
He is asking 33,000K Not sure what he would go to.

Thanks

[carlsturm]

If you do lots of winter driving...why not get one of the performance Audi S models? There a several Audi's that compare nicely with the M3. I can't fault you for wanting an M3 - you'll love it.

I drive mine in the winter but only on clear days - so I can't comment on it's handling in ice & snow.

[bud4ya]

The 2001-2004 S4's are slower than the 2001-2005 M's (Stock For Stock). They never put the 340 HP into the S4 until 2005 I believe. I am looking for a 2002 or 2003 to stay in my price range. If I do that with an S4 I will get the 250 HP version. The 0-60 stock on the M3 is a second or so faster than the S4. I would have to mod the S4 I believe to get that. With the twin turbo's that scares me. I just had the cam seal gasket replaced at 52K and my twin turbo is stock.

What I have to weigh out is speed compared to traction.

Thanks

[333inlinesix]

I had 17 inch wheels with snow tires, and had no problem getting around. Getting up steep hills when the snow is deeper than the bumper clearance is a another story. But, it is not impossible to do if you're careful. If you need four doors, get a 540/6MT, if not get the M, but make sure it had all of the recall work done. GL

[bud4ya]

Thanks

[RPM_M3]

My Ti Silver 2002 M3 will be up for sale in a week or two (waiting on delivery of another car).

It has EVERY option except 19" wheels (this means cheaper tires), and many updates. It is a Cert. Pre-Owned (CPO) w/ 100K BMW warranty. Well maintained and runs perfect. PM me if interested.