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Originally Posted by CAMOETO
If it's a DD I would not advise a e9x M3, although it's super fun. It's also super harsh, gets MPG in mid-teens, has rod bearing issues, and expensive maintenance in general.
I would recommend an F22 m235i. You can score clean and low miles 2014-2016 examples for < $30k all day long. 2014s are currently in the low-mid 20k range. Put a M-performance LSD on it for $2500 and call it a day. It's actually not much slower than an e9x M3, and feels quicker for normal driving due to the turbo-6. With a flash tune, it will be even quicker and retain stock driveability.
Also cheaper maintenance and they have been very reliable so far.
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Thanks everyone for so many great replies! I do love the look of the E9X M3's. It would be a daily driver, as ultimately I will try and have my 330i lease taken over. However, I don't drive much, maybe 5-7k miles a year.
I'll take a closer look at the M235i. I visually think its too small for me. But I've never sat in one.
I also do love the 6-series! But that might be just escalating maintenance costs, I dunno... time to research.!