How do you know if you should sell your E46 M3?

[CrisSilberGrau]

Id keep it. Ive only put 6,600 miles on my E36 M3 since 2011. Ive had that car since I was 18, I'm 38 now. Did that make me wanna sell it, hell no lol. I went and added an E46 M3 to the mix and drive them both now. I just put a clutch and flywheel in the E36 so I'll use that alot more now. I get shit happens, I lost both parents and a sibling in that time and the car stuff almost disappeared for me for a few years while life was happening, but I held on to it/added and I'm so happy I did. Its therapy at this point for me and something I can share with my daughter now too.

I'm also in Morris County, I always got my eyes peeled for other M3s around.

Therapy, I hear that brother. Cheers to you, salut.

[RockyMtnM3]

One should never sell their E46 M3.

I think we're overlooking this advice.

[Grey Phox]

Id keep it. Ive only put 6,600 miles on my E36 M3 since 2011. Ive had that car since I was 18, I'm 38 now. Did that make me wanna sell it, hell no lol. I went and added an E46 M3 to the mix and drive them both now. I just put a clutch and flywheel in the E36 so I'll use that alot more now. I get shit happens, I lost both parents and a sibling in that time and the car stuff almost disappeared for me for a few years while life was happening, but I held on to it/added and I'm so happy I did. Its therapy at this point for me and something I can share with my daughter now too.

I'm also in Morris County, I always got my eyes peeled for other M3s around.

[E46fanatics…]

Has there been a decision lol

[Tigm3]

05CherryM3 Don't part with it you just need a spark to rekindle your lost flame with it, I recommend joining a track day with it on a proper circuit you're bound to make friends there and stay connected as lots of e46 m3's and e36 m3's are found on track. From the sound of it the car seems to be part of your identity, no price point, the quality and rawness of the e46 m3 is unmatched compared to the newer generations the bloodline of the m3 ended with the e46 m3 the "ultimate driving machine" is of no more. Therefore all the reason not to let it go everyone that parts with the e46 m3 deep down regrets it and or remembers the good feeling of it. And thats a fact.

[BlueBimmers]

To OP, lots of good thoughts already. I'd say keep it simple - if owning the car still brings you joy then keep. If not sell. The amount of miles driven shouldn't be the deciding factor IMO. If logic ruled then no one would own 20+ year old cars.

[dreamdrivedrift]

Doctors and 911s, a rite of passage 🤣 Now for the divorce and alimony payments.

I'm kidding Terra, its awesome you're at a place you can buy what you want within reason. I remember when you were in school (at least I hope I'm right and it was med school, pretty sure).

Oh god. Scary how true that statement is 😂

Haha yeah it's been a long road but been an attending for a few years now. Though can't get divorced if I'm not married (hopefully sooner than later, but I'm also ready for a 911 in my life lol). It is definitely very annoying that the P-car market kinda went nuts as I came into the position to start playing

Congrats on making it through.
New 911 prices for a T or S are easily 170-200K. For that price or a bit more you could get a 997 GT3 or 991.2 GT3. The GT cars will hold value as you've seen. The best time to buy one is - now. Lol.

I would suggest finding a GT3 to drive before you go buying a T or S.
The experience is - totally - different.

[terra]

Doctors and 911s, a rite of passage 🤣 Now for the divorce and alimony payments.

I'm kidding Terra, its awesome you're at a place you can buy what you want within reason. I remember when you were in school (at least I hope I'm right and it was med school, pretty sure).

Haha yeah it's been a long road but been an attending for a few years now. Though can't get divorced if I'm not married (hopefully sooner than later, but I'm also ready for a 911 in my life lol). It is definitely very annoying that the P-car market kinda went nuts as I came into the position to start playing

[oceansize]

Market is pretty insane on those too these days from what I see. I think I'll probably go with a T for 'now' (or an S if the manual comes on those this year as rumored) and then step up to a GT3/T if I ever get an allocation

Doctors and 911s, a rite of passage 🤣 Now for the divorce and alimony payments.

I'm kidding Terra, its awesome you're at a place you can buy what you want within reason. I remember when you were in school (at least I hope I'm right and it was med school, pretty sure).

[terra]

997 gt3

Market is pretty insane on those too these days from what I see. I think I'll probably go with a T for 'now' (or an S if the manual comes on those this year as rumored) and then step up to a GT3/T if I ever get an allocation

[SQ13]

Eh I got my E46 16 years ago when I was in college. I'm not in the same ball park price wise either lol

997 gt3

[terra]

Agreed but not really in the same ballpark price wise.

Eh I got my E46 16 years ago when I was in college. I'm not in the same ball park price wise either lol

[Hammerfang]

The GT4 is an extremely appealing platform. Especially with the 4.0L.

Agreed but not really in the same ballpark price wise.

[Casa de Mesa]

The GT4 is an extremely appealing platform. Especially with the 4.0L.

[terra]

You looking at a "new-to-you" new car or a truly "brand-spanking-new" new car?

Have a friend with a 992 GT3 Touring. Pretty epic car, but pretty epic price.

I'm quite biased... but I went this route for another manual from Germany: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...385#post358385

Ideally new, though I have toyed around with grabbing a used GT4