Trading my 2004 M3m, but what for?

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DAS

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"Tom Edwards" > wrote in message
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> DAS,
>
> What I don't get is the idea that you perceive petrol consumption to be
> high in a 2004 M3. I get 20 (city driving) to 28 (highway cruising at
> 70mph) mpg which is quite good. This is comparable to other compact cars
> that don't have near the performance of the M3. I would guess the newer
> 335i would be similar with the inline 6 and twin-turbo. But I cringe at
> the thought of what the new M3 will be with a V8 at 400hp.
>
> My insurance is not that high (I have a 2002 M3 convertible). But I'm over
> 40 and married and I live in an area with a relatively low crime rate.
>
> My maintenance has been quite low (virtually nil since I bought it in
> 2004). I am due for inspection II, however.
>
> I agree that any maintenance on a car that is paid off will be a lot less
> than several years of payments. I do not see giving up my M3 for a very
> long time (which is why I have been able to convince the wife to let me
> buy upgrades like Bluetooth, etc)
> tpedwards
> Huntsville, AL, USA
>
> Daz N wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have had a 2004 M3 Coupe for a couple of years now and have decided to
>> get rid, problem is I don't know what to go for!
>>
>> The main reason is the age of the car and no warranty anymore, I know
>> repairs bills are going to be expensive when they start.
>>
>> I don't know if a 335i Coupe would be enough, it's not quite an M3, but
>> then again it's half the insurance and probably half the petrol costs, so
>> perhaps it's worth it? Problem is they're not on the used market yet
>> (335i Coupe Sport).
>>
>> I've had Audi's before and didn't like the handing on the A4, felt a bit
>> artificial.
>>
>> The other alternative is to buy a warranty on my current M3, looking at
>> about £650 a year for a very comprehensive policy, that doesn't get
>> around the £1,400 it's costing me to insure it though.
>>
>> Oh what a dilemma!