View Poll Results: M3 or SL500
BMW M3 Convertable
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M3 Convert or SL500
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M3 Convert or SL500
friends lookin for a new convertable
which do u guys think is the better option.
yeah the price is a lil off but thats not an issue to him, he likes the SL500 but i felt the M3 was a better buy
which do u guys think is the better option.
yeah the price is a lil off but thats not an issue to him, he likes the SL500 but i felt the M3 was a better buy
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although the M is one of the greatest cars out there, the mere beauty of the SL is just too much for the BMW. The hard top is like having 2 in 1! tell him to go for the SL55 AMG :D
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sl is a beauty, but i'd never own one (even if i win the lottery and can afford it) 'cuz it's too much of a showing-off-one's-money car
m3, however, is the ultimate driving machine's ultimate driving machine :D so there's more justification
m3, however, is the ultimate driving machine's ultimate driving machine :D so there's more justification
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Just as jtimbck2 said, the M3 is a drivers car while the SL is a luxo cruiser. If your friend is more into looks than performance then the SL is the way to go, but if he actually like to drive his cars then the M is the winner.
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well since the wait for an m3 was about 7 months ( i really dont understand BMW for this) meaning the car would come in Jan my friend is going for the SL. HE will be checkin out dealers this week to see if there is a waitin period or not.. he said if he doesnt get the car by august he aint getting a new car. make sense who wants a new car as the winter approaches
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Originally posted by Shocka
well since the wait for an m3 was about 7 months ( i really dont understand BMW for this) meaning the car would come in Jan my friend is going for the SL. HE will be checkin out dealers this week to see if there is a waitin period or not.. he said if he doesnt get the car by august he aint getting a new car. make sense who wants a new car as the winter approaches
well since the wait for an m3 was about 7 months ( i really dont understand BMW for this) meaning the car would come in Jan my friend is going for the SL. HE will be checkin out dealers this week to see if there is a waitin period or not.. he said if he doesnt get the car by august he aint getting a new car. make sense who wants a new car as the winter approaches
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usually they always have the convert m3s in stock and not the hardtop. the wait shouldnt be 7months... he might have heard wrong. maybe go to another bmw dealer... every dealer has m3s in stock... its one of the most desired and sought after cars.
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Originally posted by shelleys_man_06
I went with the M3 convertible; regular hood rats have less STDs
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I went with the M3 convertible; regular hood rats have less STDs
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(I just bought an SL500, so I'm hoping you're wrong! :o )
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Originally posted by shelleys_man_06
Haha. Prepare to go to the free clinic.
Haha. Prepare to go to the free clinic.
(sorry for the post hijacking, RX8ers!)
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SL500 is one of the best looking cars in a while. M3 looks great too but it's a hopped up 3 series. Also, M3 is starting to look dated and will be replaced by the new 3 series in 2-3 of years. SL on the other hand, just went through a make over that has a typical model life of 10 years.
Bottom line, SL if you have the money. M3 if you need 4 seats. Also consider C2 Cab. Nice to have the money to spend!
Bottom line, SL if you have the money. M3 if you need 4 seats. Also consider C2 Cab. Nice to have the money to spend!
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Plus with the SL500 you can check the oil using your steering wheel, raise and lower the car for parking lot dips, get air-conditioned seats, 339 torque availabel thru most of the band, and get a very nice exhaust rumble... Otoh even though you can shift manually, I miss the clutch......... FYI to RX8 owners.. if there's a new black one in Arlington that was on 26th Street today, I wasn't stalking you, I live near there (we made all same turns). Your car is really great looking in black.
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