Will a Lime Rock M3 become a collectors car?

Damage Inc · 07-04-2023, 10:54 PM

I'm wondering which e9x M3 variant will be worth the most $$$ in the future. Say 10 years from now. This assumes low mileage (under 15k), prestine condition, all stock, no mods. Would it the the Lime Rock? I'd guess yes if its a manual.

STooK · 07-05-2023, 12:34 AM

Any e9x that’s stock with low miles in good condition will be worth a pretty penny in the future and I’m sure lime rock or any individual paint will be worth more than a “normal” m3. People are already asking eye watering prices now I’m sure it’ll only be worse in the future.

Law · 07-05-2023, 01:09 AM

Outside of North America, the E92 M3 GTS and E90 M3 CRT variants have already achieved collector status by virtue of their rarity and specialized equipment (especially the S65B44) and there is actually at least one E90 M3 CRT that had been imported Stateside that continues to switch hands at considerable prices.

For North American market specific cars, the Lime Rock Park Edition M3 would probably sit quite high on the desirability list for those looking for a factory example of an E9x M3 that contains desirable equipment & specifications out of the box (i.e., limited production run, special paint color, ZCP, BMW M Performance parts).
Certain Individual builds with special paint colors that are well-kept with equipment & specs that are sought after would see similar appeal.

In the end, however, there will always be certain specifications of E9x M3 that are more appealing to certain niches of buyers, be it collectors or enthusiasts overall.
There is even considerable demand that commands premium prices for "stripper" (bare-bones, lightly optioned) M3s, which from a specs sheet perspective is the complete opposite of something like a LRP M3 (most of which are not lightly optioned).

klawp · 07-05-2023, 01:20 PM

I mean look at the one on BAT right now.

handdoc · 07-06-2023, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by klawp

I mean look at the one on BAT right now.

it's a beauty, unicorn if there ever was one

but i'm biased

klawp · 07-06-2023, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by handdoc

it's a beauty, unicorn if there ever was one

but i'm biased

Yeah it really is. You almost couldn't enjoy it if you bought that unless you didn't care about the money part of it. Every mile you put on just devalues it a little to someone

PYE46M3 · 07-17-2023, 12:20 PM

Lime rock is already a collectors car.

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STooK Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Any e9x that’s stock with low miles in good condition will be worth a pretty penny in the future and I’m sure lime rock or any individual paint will be worth more than a “normal” m3. People are already asking eye watering prices now I’m sure it’ll only be worse in the future.
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Law Global Moderator 6381 Rep 2,309 Posts Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011.5 BMW M3 [10.00] 2004 BMW M3 [10.00]	Outside of North America, the E92 M3 GTS and E90 M3 CRT variants have already achieved collector status by virtue of their rarity and specialized equipment (especially the S65B44) and there is actually at least one E90 M3 CRT that had been imported Stateside that continues to switch hands at considerable prices. For North American market specific cars, the Lime Rock Park Edition M3 would probably sit quite high on the desirability list for those looking for a factory example of an E9x M3 that contains desirable equipment & specifications out of the box (i.e., limited production run, special paint color, ZCP, BMW M Performance parts). Certain Individual builds with special paint colors that are well-kept with equipment & specs that are sought after would see similar appeal. In the end, however, there will always be certain specifications of E9x M3 that are more appealing to certain niches of buyers, be it collectors or enthusiasts overall. There is even considerable demand that commands premium prices for "stripper" (bare-bones, lightly optioned) M3s, which from a specs sheet perspective is the complete opposite of something like a LRP M3 (most of which are not lightly optioned). __________________ 2011.5 E90 ///M3 \| 6-Speed Manual \| Slicktop \| Jerez Black \| Fox Red E9x M3 Press/Media Archives Thread \| S65-based Racing Engines Thread
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