Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
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If i owned an E46 M3,i wouldnt care if the wheels needed re-done or the interior needed re-dyed etc.
Keep it and run it into the ground.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Found a nice VXR, Its £16k with 8k on the clock up the road from me from a Networkq (warrenty) dealer. Lacks leather and xenons tho.
Insurance has put me off big time tho.
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Phi
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
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thats strange its somuch, phone around - b/f has his gsi insured for £300 ish ffs  thats with it valued to!
i was quoted about £800 fc ffs for a 09 plate vxr - maybe you sould become female  
[Edited on 19-07-2009 by Corsa_phi]
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Ian W
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I wouldn't be paying £16k for an Astra no what tbh, i'd have one for under 10k though, would probably get 5-6K back in 4 years.
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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I've just had a look on autotrader at VXR's, I didn't realise they were so cheap, wouldn't be paying 16k though.
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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Come on Jambo. Think about it. A very nice convertible BMW M3 or an Astra VXR...
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Phi
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
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or a pink corsa c you can leave anywhere, park anywhere and also look slightly in touch with your feminine side - the girls will love it
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
Come on Jambo. Think about it. A very nice but 8year old convertible BMW M3 that costs a fuck load to run or a practicly brand new Astra VXR that has a warrenty and will be cheaper to own...
Edited for truth Matty 
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mwg
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Astra vxr is similar on fuel and tyres, the servicing is obviously different but thats about the only saving. M3s are cheaper than you think.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Its less likely to go wrong tho matty in 3years the astra will be 4yrs old and the M3 11
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SportBoy
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Registered: 5th Oct 01
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from my experience form working in a garage for the last 10 years . the age of the car is not the most inportant thing .. new cars can fvck up just as much as old ones. .. i think youd look nice in a kia picanto or a hyundai getz or somthing 
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mwg
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And the M3 will probably hold its value better than the VXR over that time too.
I do see what you are getting at, running older cars is a pain! If the M3 had something go wrong its going to sting you
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Its on its second set of springs in 9months, its had an alternator new wheels, aircon resistor. None where major costs, but an annoyance.
From past experience of owning younger and older cars. The 2 newer ones never, ever went wrong and the older ones have cost me a fortune
I am sure the Astra will deprciate, the m3 will deffo keep loosing money, they are not rock solid like people imagine. Plus its done 73k so if i have it for 3years itl be close to 100k.
I want a newer car, maybe thats my problem
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SportBoy
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Registered: 5th Oct 01
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sounds like your mind is made up 
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John
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I'm in the newer car over an older M3 camp as well Jambo, a remapped VXR probably isn't a bad compromise.
What about an octavia VRS or do you not like Skoda's, you could get a nearly new diesel or petrol for well within that price bracket, the petrols are thousands cheaper.
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BarnshaW
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john banging on about his skodas again
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John
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I can never find something thats better value for money
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Octavia screams taxi to me. Even though i quite like the new front end theres just something a bit "bosnia" about them 
I ADORE my car. I just wish it was in the condition i wanted it in. Plus if i did sell it, i could free up all the cash i have (in my car) pay off some bills, then get a newer car on finance.
Just seen how cheap Meganne R26 F1s are
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gavin18787
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R26 f1's are lovely
Will be a shame to see the M3 go though
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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My mum doesnt want her hard top so i could paint it black.
Just need CSL wheels, detail and couple of new parts inside and interior re done and it would be mint.
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mk4_astra
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Registered: 15th Oct 03
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sell it and get an e39 m5
jambo we both know how solid the e46's in 6 cylinder format. ok you have had a few niggly things recently but thats the same with any car, my facelift 330ci is 6 years old now but everything feels tight and new, 10x better biult including gearbox, clutch etc than my dads 57 plate vectra, and its been more reliable!
what other car can offer you 343bhp thats reliable and with reasonable running costs? any evo/impreza of similar performance will need more frequent servicing and probably worse mpg.
i say keep the m3 and ignore the scuffed alloys and leather that needs re dying, if you have to sell it then you have to get something ultra cheap to run to make it worth it, someone at work has a new fiesta 1.6 diesel which does 60mpg and £25 a year to tax, that would be perfect
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John
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I've only had experience with 1 e46 6 cylinder 3 series and it's a bag of shit so they aren't all so solid.
I'm not sure what e36 the guy had, 2.5 I think, is that 6 cylinder? It was even more shit anyway.
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aim1
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Registered: 26th Jun 06
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You could have a go at the leather with a dying kit yourself too. Bit of time and patience and i've seen lots of people gets excellent results. Might aswell just stick with it I reckon..go without food or clean underpants but just make sure you keep the M3.
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by John
I've only had experience with 1 e46 6 cylinder 3 series and it's a bag of shit so they aren't all so solid.
I'm not sure what e36 the guy had, 2.5 I think, is that 6 cylinder? It was even more shit anyway.
yup anything bmw thats 2.0 or more is 6 cylinder, there are plenty of dog bmws out there owned by chavs etc that will cost you £££££ and the e36 2.5 was replaced by the 2.8 so any example will be atleast 13 years old now.
i didnt mean anything bmw will give you no hassle and be the most reliable car in the world as thats simply not true, there are plenty of dogs out there but theres a reason my alot of bmws 6 cylinder engines have alot of milage on them
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Nout wrong with the engine. Solid. Just needs tidying is all. Im just one of thos annoying people that can only see the scuffs and dents and scratches etc on their car. Parked next to Toms M3 which has nice paint, fresh interior and newly refurbed wheels makes me think mine looks a bit poo.
I dont think i would give the leather a go myself, ive been regulrly conditioning it with AG leather cream and i am struggling with that too
Ill just quit my moaning
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