Newbie here so I appreciate any input. A few different questions...
Looked at an 02 M roadster today. 12k miles, Dinan strut brace, Dinan exhaust. Chipped. Black over black. They are asking $37.5k. I figure $34-$35k. What do you think?
OR....
Am I better off getting an sc'd S52 for the same money?
OR...
Am I better off getting a 97 993 for the same money?
Ideally I would like to take the car to the track one or two weekends a year. 90% will be weekend fun runs. NOT a daily driver. Can I even take the M on the track?
Thanks in advance for your replies!
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Personally I would always buy a stock engine over a SCed one.
If I felt the need to get it SCed I'd get it done myself.
Added to that the relative rarity of the S54 v S52, so for me its a no brainer.
Having said that, that pertains more to road use.
As far as the track goes I can't help you, sorry. I guess get whichever car gives you the biggest thrills on the track. I'm assuming the SCed car will have a bolstered breaking and suspension system too?
Are you planning on competative racing or just going for a thrash?
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From what you describe you might beable to get them down to around 31- 34K. The retail value will be around 34K if it is certified used from a dealer.
Knowing that it has the dinan upgrades.... 34K sounds like a very good deal. See what you can get it for ... start with 30K let them counter offer
http://www.edmunds.com/used/2002/bmw...poption.1.BMW*
Good Luck:-)
BTW Never settle for less than what you really want... you will just find youself driving a car you really dont want thinking I wish I would have bought the S54 M roadster...
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I figure $34k for a car with dinan upgrades and a warranty to 2007 is not a bad deal.
My only concern is that I will not be able to take the car out on the track for drivers education events (not racing). I currently run my 930 for DE's and would miss doing it a lot. I kow my BMWCCA club does not allow them.
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Quote: | My only concern is that I will not be able to take the car out on the track for drivers education events (not racing). I currently run my 930 for DE's and would miss doing it a lot. I kow my BMWCCA club does not allow them. | I would not worry about that... go get your new toy :-) bring us back some photos!
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There are clubs that will let you run the roadster for driving events. However, if weekend warrior at the track is what you're looking for, a coupe is a better choice (prefereably one with no sunroof).
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Checked out an 02 M today. Need advice.