How much did you pay for your used M3?

Year and Model: 2008 E90 M3 Sparkling Graphite Metallic
Miles: 130,000 Miles
Options: Slicktop, Premium & Tech Package
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

SALVAGE TITLE

Purchased in August 2021 for 10k

Honda wrote

wow that's cheap! e90 M3 prices are tanking. Not sure when this will bottom out

An interesting look through the years of E9x M3 prices, looking like they were tanking. Who knew that these were going to explode.

w0w wrote

Year and Model: 2008 E90 M3 Sparkling Graphite Metallic
Miles: 130,000 Miles
Options: Slicktop, Premium & Tech Package
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

SALVAGE TITLE

Purchased in August 2021 for 10k

I got excited, I thought that was my old m3 at first..

Oreo Cat wrote

w0w wrote

Year and Model: 2008 E90 M3 Sparkling Graphite Metallic
Miles: 130,000 Miles
Options: Slicktop, Premium & Tech Package
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

SALVAGE TITLE

Purchased in August 2021 for 10k

I got excited, I thought that was my old m3 at first..

Oreo Cat wrote

w0w wrote

Year and Model: 2008 E90 M3 Sparkling Graphite Metallic
Miles: 130,000 Miles
Options: Slicktop, Premium & Tech Package
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

SALVAGE TITLE

Purchased in August 2021 for 10k

https://i.postimg.cc/Y0cTszKb/unnamed.jpg

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I got excited, I thought that was my old m3 at first..

I just bought at E90 M3 in the same spec (sparkling Graphite metallic, black interior, 6 spd manual)! Any chance it's yours? Where are you located?!

raebulatao wrote

I just bought at E90 M3 in the same spec (sparkling Graphite metallic, black interior, 6 spd manual)! Any chance it's yours? Where are you located?!

California, but last I saw it was in Utah for sale, mine did have a bamboo interior so most likely no.
There would have been a stack of papers in the back for the rod bearing job + all the other nonsense

i just picked this up for $25k
2008 e92 MT CF roof
84000miles
https://imgur.com/a/PFrDpRb

fsi4n wrote

i just picked this up for $25k
2008 e92 MT CF roof
84000miles
https://imgur.com/a/PFrDpRb

Pretty good price, how's the car mechanical speaking? Rod bearings? Throttle actuators?

SEFcollector wrote

Pretty good price, how's the car mechanical speaking? Rod bearings? Throttle actuators?

according the the previous owner, the previous-previous owner did the rod bearing. but have no receives for it. so I guess I'll check the bearings just to make sure.

2009 E90 M3 140k miles DCT

Bought it for 15k. Will be doing a bunch of preventive maintenance including Rod bearings, spark plugs, fluids . I’ll probably be sitting at 20k all in soon!

Purchase: August 2024

2013 e92 ZCP
DCT
Alpine White
55,000mi
Premium Package,Enhanced Sound, Leather

$39,500 located in Florida

Cool thread revival.

Modified 2008 E93
Manual
Melbourne Red/Black
32,500 Miles
Clean Carfax
Purchased June 2024
30K

Options
Premium package
Tech Package
Premium Sound
Heated Seats


Mods
Active Autoworks Complete Exhaust
Active Short Shifter/M5 knob
Alpine tune
KW V3 Coils
Upgraded Amp and speakers
19 Forgestar F14 & Stock 219
LUX Angel Headlights

The rod bearings and throttle accuraters had not been done. I had the RB’s done within the first 2 weeks and it cost $3,300.


It’s a blast.

How much would this M3 go for today?

I just bought a 2008 BMW E93 M3 6 Speed, paid $25K

56K Miles, 2-owner car, no accidents, single hump.

Second owner was meticulous, never driven in rain, stored in CC garage, etc.

The first owner was an older lady who owned it from new till 2014.

The option sheet is a little light (Premium Package, 19" wheels and tires, iPod adapter, Sparkling Graphite Metallic paint).

I had the car PPI'd, everything is in great shape, paint is in excellent condition, plenty of life left on tires and brakes. The interior and exterior are basically immaculate as far as a 17-year-old car, which is what I wanted.

No evidence of throttle actuators or rod bearings being done, so planning to do them, maybe not immediately, but I do have plans of adding an ESS G1, exhaust, and short shifter.

I think I got a fair deal for a very nice car.

Recently picked up a 2011 Mineral White Coupe with 32,930 miles, Dinan Intake, Midpipe, Axelback Exhaust and Tune, for $33k. The car did have an accidently reported on the Carfax, but the PPI inspector stated the car was in pristine condition. Spent a little more money on transport into CA and getting the car CA Smog legal, but couldn't be happier with the deal.

I picked up a super clean 1-owner 2011 BMW M3 Competition with 36k miles on it. Fully loaded back in Oct 2025 for the low 40s.

Missed this thread 4 years ago (2/12/22) when I bought mine:

2011.5 jerez/bamboo E90, slicktop, dct, 1 owner, full dealer service, garaged, 48k miles

for $34400 OTD (incl smog/tax)

Sco Cuddie wrote

Recently picked up a 2011 Mineral White Coupe with 32,930 miles, Dinan Intake, Midpipe, Axelback Exhaust and Tune, for $33k. The car did have an accidently reported on the Carfax, but the PPI inspector stated the car was in pristine condition. Spent a little more money on transport into CA and getting the car CA Smog legal, but couldn't be happier with the deal.

By any chance is your car from TX?

When Purchased: December 2025
Year and Model: 2013 E92 M3, Jet Black on Black Novillo Extended Leather
Miles: 39,120
Options: ZCP, Premium, Cold Weather, CF Roof, Premium Sound (pic of window sticker below w/ all options)
Transmission: DCT
Paid: $40k

When purchased:March 2025
Year and Model: 2008 E90
Miles:99k
Options:sunroof, winter package, duble hump, Jerez on Black.
Transmission:Manual
Paid: $27.500

When Purchased: May 2025

Year and Model: 2011.5 E92 M3, Mineral White on Fox Red Extended Leather with carbon trim

Miles: 69k

Options: ZCP, Premium, comfort access, CF Roof, Premium Sound, RBs + rebuilt TAs + other maintenance from reputable shop, Autosolutions SSK, Mperformance exhaust V1, F10 shift knob.

Transmission: 6MT

Carfax had a small rear fender bender several years back with pics provided, parts replaced and resprayed at IND sister shop (A&L)

Paid: $47.9k plus enclosed shipping across the country + Cali smog + title transfer.

I know I paid on the higher end but this car had everything I wanted.

Hi, new user here and figured I’d chime in.

In Canada
2008 E90, 6MT, Jerez Black on Black
59k km (36.6k miles)
Individual Audio, Sunroof, Double Hump, Lights Package, 220M Wheels, Comfort Access, No EDC
Bone stock, no mods
Original rod bearings (eep), original TAs
2 previous owners
Single small accident claim noted on Carfax, rear bumper apparently replaced and resprayed by 1st owner back in 2011
$48k CAD (35.2k USD)

I’m still not sure if I overpaid. I think the e9x is a very special car and will hold their values okay, especially the sedan 6MTs. So I jumped on it. What do you all think?

remike wrote

Hi, new user here and figured I’d chime in.

In Canada
2008 E90, 6MT, Jerez Black on Black
59k km (36.6k miles)
Individual Audio, Sunroof, Double Hump, Lights Package, 220M Wheels, Comfort Access, No EDC
Bone stock, no mods
Original rod bearings (eep), original TAs
2 previous owners
Single small accident claim noted on Carfax, rear bumper apparently replaced and resprayed by 1st owner back in 2011
$48k CAD (35.2k USD)

I’m still not sure if I overpaid. I think the e9x is a very special car and will hold their values okay, especially the sedan 6MTs. So I jumped on it. What do you all think?

Priced about right according to classic.com See all links and screenshots below. The E90 M3 sedan is becoming more rare everyday as many are converted to race cars, wrecked or taken off the road. I recommend getting the rod bearings replaced asap with B.E. bearings and ARP (B.E. version) rod bolts.
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https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/m3/sedan-manual/year-2008/
https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/m3/sedan-manual?chart=mileage
https://www.bebearings.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=53_1&products_id=40
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