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2021 BMW M3 Competition AWD v 2020 M5 Base AWD

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Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  11/23/21
M3 over time will hold value better. The 5-series engine see...
Umber Slippery Dopamine School Cafeteria
  11/23/21
Yeah, the m550x is pretty baller too. But the. I go down th...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  11/23/21
if it'll be a long term daily, i just feel the 5-series is m...
Umber Slippery Dopamine School Cafeteria
  11/23/21
Yeah, fair. A daily driver and probably hitting the age I do...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  11/23/21
if you care about long long term resale, any audi with the t...
Umber Slippery Dopamine School Cafeteria
  11/24/21
If you like driving in the twisties, M3 is the only choice. ...
Bonkers Arrogant Gaping
  11/24/21
Hope you're prepared for full M prices for maintenance.
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/03/22
Idgaf about cost but absolutely do gaf about reliability...w...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/07/22
Yes, it will be. There's a reason why BMW doesn't offer a l...
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/08/22
Yeah, the m550i is pretty legit.
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/08/22
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razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/10/22
Diet M is a poser car
titillating seedy box office nibblets
  01/10/22
Opposite. The poser car is some guy that gets a full M when...
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/10/22
CR
Hot trailer park boistinker
  01/12/22
Cr
tan frozen area immigrant
  01/12/22
911
titillating seedy box office nibblets
  01/08/22
Need four doors and the Porsche sedans are ugly as fuck. ...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/08/22
I have had: several 3 series (including M), X5, X5M, X7M50i,...
dashing honey-headed mother
  01/10/22
Coo baby. Thinking M550 xdrive may be best
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/10/22
It is a solid choice.
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/11/22
You think Taycan is ugly? Hard to wrap my head around the co...
Hot trailer park boistinker
  01/12/22
2020 E63
High-end chocolate genital piercing locale
  01/10/22
180 car but a lot more expensive than even an M5, based on a...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/10/22
Base M5 is way better than a fully maxed out M3
High-end chocolate genital piercing locale
  01/10/22
I was initially looking for a Mercedes/Porsche and ended up ...
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/11/22
Yeah, I think it's that way normally and for whatever reason...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/12/22
Yeah, I bought mine well before supply chain issues hit the ...
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/12/22
2021 M3 is really unattractive. I don’t know how quick...
Hot trailer park boistinker
  01/12/22
Need fo doors. I like the M3s looks but agree that it's c...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/12/22
Porsche taycan costs less no? Porsche infinitely more presti...
multi-colored iridescent circlehead
  01/12/22
Only the base model (slow with low range). Cost goes up ver...
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/12/22
Isnt baseline Porsche still expensive leather and everything...
multi-colored iridescent circlehead
  01/15/22
Standard is "partial leather" - so no. I've h...
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/16/22
Porsche sedans are ugly AF. Also Porsche sedans and SUVS ...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/13/22
I don't understand why they made M3 so much slower than M5
High-end chocolate genital piercing locale
  01/15/22
2003 M5, actually
Splenetic Impressive Garrison
  01/15/22
Enjoy the back and ass pain from driving an M model around m...
Hateful learning disabled internal respiration knife
  01/16/22
Also those tires get flats all the time because of the low p...
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/16/22
Just get an E53
High-end chocolate genital piercing locale
  01/16/22
Absolutely not. Mercedes gave in to environmentalists and h...
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/16/22
True but at least it doesn't have the ugly shark fin antenna...
High-end chocolate genital piercing locale
  01/17/22
Who cares?
razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort
  01/18/22
Yeah, I think diet M it is....M550 or maybe M440 bc I love t...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/16/22
Dat 850i Gran Coupe
Hateful learning disabled internal respiration knife
  01/16/22
Dat too big. My concern wit da 550 is size...I thank I c...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/17/22
It’s only 7” inches longer. I’m sure you c...
Hateful learning disabled internal respiration knife
  01/17/22
Hahahah, oh 7 inch ain't nuttin in my cooch but dat a lot of...
Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal
  01/17/22


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Date: November 23rd, 2021 10:16 PM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43498785)



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Date: November 23rd, 2021 10:24 PM
Author: Umber Slippery Dopamine School Cafeteria

M3 over time will hold value better. The 5-series engine seems to have a bad reputation. I'd personally buy a slightly used 2020 m550 x-drive for a fuck of a lot less $

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43498838)



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Date: November 23rd, 2021 10:27 PM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Yeah, the m550x is pretty baller too. But the. I go down the cost-saving rabbit hole and say why not a M440 gran coupe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43498862)



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Date: November 23rd, 2021 10:50 PM
Author: Umber Slippery Dopamine School Cafeteria

if it'll be a long term daily, i just feel the 5-series is more polished than the 3/4-series.

same thing with audi, you wouldn't think there is much difference between the A/S-4 and A/S-6 series but the interior and seats on the bigger model is a tier up.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43498961)



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Date: November 23rd, 2021 11:07 PM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Yeah, fair. A daily driver and probably hitting the age I don't want a "rich kid car" but an actual nice car

Only Audi that even piques my interest is an RS3 which I realize is a total boy racer but is so ridiculous it almost seems worth it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43499044)



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Date: November 24th, 2021 4:54 PM
Author: Umber Slippery Dopamine School Cafeteria

if you care about long long term resale, any audi with the turbo-5 is going to be highly desirable, so the RS3 wouldn't be a bad purchase. it's just as a sedan, it's really cramped.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43502803)



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Date: November 24th, 2021 4:56 PM
Author: Bonkers Arrogant Gaping

If you like driving in the twisties, M3 is the only choice. If comfort is the concern, 5 series.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43502810)



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Date: January 3rd, 2022 6:45 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

Hope you're prepared for full M prices for maintenance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43723286)



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Date: January 7th, 2022 9:32 PM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Idgaf about cost but absolutely do gaf about reliability...will that be an issue?

Are RS Audis better?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43748173)



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Date: January 8th, 2022 2:17 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

Yes, it will be. There's a reason why BMW doesn't offer a lot of the manufacturer's extended warranty on full M cars. So you get hit twice - once in reliability and then again with cost to repair.

No idea about Audi RSs, but I doubt it will be any better. AMG also has the exact same issues. Porsche is actually really good here because they don't really distinguish between say, their Turbo cars and regular Porsches for warranties.

The best deal is the level right below full M. That m50i of whatever rather than full M. That's always been my approach.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43750626)



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Date: January 8th, 2022 2:32 PM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Yeah, the m550i is pretty legit.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43750714)



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Date: January 10th, 2022 2:13 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43759820)



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Date: January 10th, 2022 2:20 PM
Author: titillating seedy box office nibblets

Diet M is a poser car

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43759859)



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Date: January 10th, 2022 2:24 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

Opposite. The poser car is some guy that gets a full M when they never, ever go to the track. Diet M is just the smart choice for someone that likes performance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43759880)



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Date: January 12th, 2022 11:14 AM
Author: Hot trailer park boistinker

CR

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43770831)



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Date: January 12th, 2022 5:40 PM
Author: tan frozen area immigrant

Cr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43773592)



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Date: January 8th, 2022 2:26 PM
Author: titillating seedy box office nibblets

911

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43750679)



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Date: January 8th, 2022 2:33 PM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Need four doors and the Porsche sedans are ugly as fuck.

I'd consider macan turbo, but meh, would rather have a car

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43750719)



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Date: January 10th, 2022 2:18 PM
Author: dashing honey-headed mother

I have had: several 3 series (including M), X5, X5M, X7M50i, M850i, and e39 M5. I would say get something with AWD if you are going to DD. The 3 series is a bit "small." The M5 probably is best. Don't listen to the haters about reliability.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43759850)



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Date: January 10th, 2022 2:34 PM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Coo baby.

Thinking M550 xdrive may be best

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43759937)



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Date: January 11th, 2022 4:21 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

It is a solid choice.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43766905)



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Date: January 12th, 2022 11:14 AM
Author: Hot trailer park boistinker

You think Taycan is ugly? Hard to wrap my head around the concept of taking a 2021 M3 over a Taycan based on looks…

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43770825)



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Date: January 10th, 2022 2:35 PM
Author: High-end chocolate genital piercing locale

2020 E63

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43759946)



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Date: January 10th, 2022 9:06 PM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

180 car but a lot more expensive than even an M5, based on actual cars I've seen for sale. I know MSRP is technically similar but the ones listed aren't.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43762140)



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Date: January 10th, 2022 9:47 PM
Author: High-end chocolate genital piercing locale

Base M5 is way better than a fully maxed out M3

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43762441)



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Date: January 11th, 2022 4:23 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

I was initially looking for a Mercedes/Porsche and ended up getting a BMW because it was far easier to find the equivalent BMW for far less, even though I can't see a real disadvantage.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43766910)



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Date: January 12th, 2022 11:06 AM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Yeah, I think it's that way normally and for whatever reason it seems like supply and supply chain shit have impacted them less in terms of price and availability

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43770758)



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Date: January 12th, 2022 4:07 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

Yeah, I bought mine well before supply chain issues hit the fan. I assume that holds now too but idk. I do get emails/letters from dealerships offering to buy my BMW for insane numbers even though it is several years old now.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43772992)



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Date: January 12th, 2022 11:13 AM
Author: Hot trailer park boistinker

2021 M3 is really unattractive. I don’t know how quickly it’s going to depreciate, and I wouldn’t want to constantly see the looks of revulsion when pedestrians look at the car. Would be a real downer.

Would personally go for M2 CS. Can throw winters on it and be fine anywhere south of Vermont.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43770816)



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Date: January 12th, 2022 11:30 AM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Need fo doors.

I like the M3s looks but agree that it's controversial and that won't be good for value

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43770976)



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Date: January 12th, 2022 5:30 PM
Author: multi-colored iridescent circlehead

Porsche taycan costs less no? Porsche infinitely more prestigious than gay bmw

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43773535)



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Date: January 12th, 2022 5:37 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

Only the base model (slow with low range). Cost goes up very quickly with Porsche as you move up trims and add options. Meanwhile, you're comparing the top end of BMW models that have everything included.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43773577)



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Date: January 15th, 2022 12:03 AM
Author: multi-colored iridescent circlehead

Isnt baseline Porsche still expensive leather and everything rather than gay BMW? And why would u need a 200mph considering any cops will stop u for going 80 before he stops a camry.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43786796)



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Date: January 16th, 2022 11:11 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

Standard is "partial leather" - so no.

I've hit 130mph before and been fine. You're not going 200mph in any of these.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43795894)



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Date: January 13th, 2022 8:48 AM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Porsche sedans are ugly AF.

Also Porsche sedans and SUVS are only more prestigious than BMW to women and idiots.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43776085)



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Date: January 15th, 2022 12:05 AM
Author: High-end chocolate genital piercing locale

I don't understand why they made M3 so much slower than M5

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43786804)



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Date: January 15th, 2022 12:42 AM
Author: Splenetic Impressive Garrison

2003 M5, actually

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43786917)



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Date: January 16th, 2022 11:14 PM
Author: Hateful learning disabled internal respiration knife

Enjoy the back and ass pain from driving an M model around most shit city roads lmao. A CS M too! Lol.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43795911)



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Date: January 16th, 2022 11:20 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

Also those tires get flats all the time because of the low profile. It is just not very practical. I specifically wanted 19" wheels instead of 20 or 21" because they're a) much cheaper to replace and b) far less prone to flats. No regrets.

I'm telling you, diet M is the way to go. Pick your features based on how you'll actually use the car. Also, current m50i engines are the last generation's full M.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43795942)



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Date: January 16th, 2022 11:22 PM
Author: High-end chocolate genital piercing locale

Just get an E53

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43795954)



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Date: January 16th, 2022 11:26 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

Absolutely not. Mercedes gave in to environmentalists and has a supercharged 3.0L V6 vs a 4.4L turbo-V8 in the M550i. The latter is much better and for the same money. To get competitive with Mercedes you have to go full AMG.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43795977)



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Date: January 17th, 2022 12:49 PM
Author: High-end chocolate genital piercing locale

True but at least it doesn't have the ugly shark fin antennae

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43798210)



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Date: January 18th, 2022 11:14 AM
Author: razzle-dazzle famous landscape painting resort

Who cares?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43803198)



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Date: January 16th, 2022 11:57 PM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Yeah, I think diet M it is....M550 or maybe M440 bc I love that ugly big front that most people hate

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43796113)



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Date: January 16th, 2022 11:58 PM
Author: Hateful learning disabled internal respiration knife

Dat 850i Gran Coupe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43796119)



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Date: January 17th, 2022 12:00 AM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Dat too big.

My concern wit da 550 is size...I thank I can handle it. But I ain't got time for a big ass car like an 8 gran coupe

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43796125)



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Date: January 17th, 2022 12:02 AM
Author: Hateful learning disabled internal respiration knife

It’s only 7” inches longer. I’m sure you can handle dat baby

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43796140)



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Date: January 17th, 2022 12:04 AM
Author: Doobsian histrionic sandwich son of senegal

Hahahah, oh 7 inch ain't nuttin in my cooch but dat a lot of car

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4971351&forum_id=2#43796159)