Will Y.

Well, since you're a goner anyway, have you asked your fiancee about trading the M3, the financial implications and the alternatives?
Might as well get used to checking in with the boss.
Seriously though, she might appreciate that more than you think, and give you an idea of her preferences so you don't screw up again.

Also, have you driven the alternative cars you mentioned? IDK if you want to deal with the higher noise levels of the Mini for 2500 miles/month, for example. The Accord and Maxima are going to feel floaty after the M3, etc.

G/L.

rp_guy

335xi.. or even 335i.. if you aren't a shithead when you drive and have good winter tires, you can drive anything on the roads.

Fishy

Until you have the wife, 2.6 kids, mortgage, retirement & education fund, etc. and most of your time spent on chores, wife, kids, etc... you're not a man but just a boy. So ask the men

FiveLiterCheater

2.6 kids? I just thought of the Top Gear Ford Fiesta review

mrsteve

iTrader: (1)

Audi S4

csmeance

how about a 335 or a 535. That way you still have the luxury, power and room. Plus insurance will be less since it's in a different category than the M3. Btw are you going to trade in or private sale?

JediMindTricks

i'd vote for 335 too. but of the cars listed by the OP, i'd go with the maxima.

synth19

Why did she not want you to get it? What do you gain by getting rid of it?

Darkside TSX

stay with bmw bro. or get a a4 or something boosted =]

invisiblewar

i read chores as whores, but im dont wana send this off topic

achenator

The difference was minimal for me- my insurance went up $36 per 6 months when I went from a 335 to a M3. But I did go from a coupe to a sedan, I don't know if that makes a difference.

Moog-Type-S

Instead of the Cooper S get a Clubman S

Fishy

You spend lots of money, not time with whores. "Me love you long time" is always a lie.

Whores are more acceptable than mistresses to wives because its all about the allocation of emotion and attention. A "fun" car is just like a mistress and your wife will consider it competition. Always spend more time with your wife than the car. Never give your car a female pet name, "Christine" is very, very bad.

Clubman S comes later after the kids are raised and you finally want to come out of the closet.

Oh btw, V6 Accord or TL would be my choice.

msl82

Get Hyunda Genesis Sedan.

Lets compare the same class.

Hyundai Genesis Sedan > Acura TL
Hyundai Genesis Sedan > Nissan Maxima
Hyundai Genesis Sedan > or = Infinity G37x sedan

Having one of the top 10 best engine of the world, and with amazinig Hyundai Quallity, it offers the Best Value for its money...

Scrib

Sarlacc

Who cued the retard? It's cute but not THAT funny.

Ken1997TL

I see you have forgotten to use red text which we use to indicate severe sarcasm..

Next time I won't be lenient.

Moog-Type-S

Clownz

iTimmy

There are many great choices in the mid-30's.

- 335i or 328i if you want to save a few bucks
- G37, 328i money with a less then 335i acceleration
- 1-2 year old CLK, great value, just depends if you like the car itself(same is true of the E class, they are a steal on the used market)
- Older, low mileage P-car
- Older, low mileage SL
- Few year old Infiniti Mxx, great value on the used market

Rock2534

Don't get a tiny ass mini, no man should own one. A 335, G37, TL, Legacy GT(not spec b), etc... would all be good replacements. All of these cars have good performance, and one thing I'd be curious about is were you really getting the performance benefit that comes with the M? Most people buy them just to drive them to work thru traffic at 35 mph.

Trackruner228

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I know hes ..... well not right, but he does give a good suggestion. I would look at the Genesis.

nokiaman

There are plenty.

AznX TL

i'd drive a Cadillac dts before i drive a genesis.

Fishy

http://www.gaywheels.com/2008_mini_clubman_video.htm

invisiblewar

if all he said was you should also consider the genesis then it would of been a good suggestion, but to outright say this car>* then hes just an assclown

nokiaman

Yep, that website would definitely stop me from buying a Clubman S.

But again, looks like your website has a lot of information:

http://www.gaywheels.com/gff/gayfriendly.htm

Look BMW is on there as well.

Fishy

Natürlich

bfedorov14

how about a 2008 STi?

They are rolling off 7k below MSRP.. There a lot of guys on the forums that have capitalized now on the 08's and 09's.

Just something to think about bro

nokiaman

It's only natural that you'd agree as well given your hate for everything.

Sarlacc

deine mutter is ein schweinhund.

Moog-Type-S

again...clownz

Jackygor

Evolution X GSR...or MR mid low 30 for the GSR and mid 30 for the MR depending on the stealership

YuppieCL

Because we're doing things together now and I supposedly never take no for an answer - which is rather true. She said no, I bought it anyway so she feels like everything I do is to defy her. I always try to "reason" with her as to why my way is the right way.

Like we're looking at upgrading my place. I want to live in a city highrise doorman building, she wants the suburbs with a backyard and grass.

Love the girl to death and she has a point. I like doing what I want and I'm always persistant in being convincing. The car purchase was a big deal to her because it was the icing on the cake on how I'm horrible at compromise.

GSI

I'm leaning toward keeping the M3 too. You will regret selling it. trust me on this one.

Sarlacc

OK fine, you keep the car, she gets a house with a backyard. Compromise, aint it grand.

YuppieCL

I guess you make a point. I do know that it would make her happy if I got rid of it for something more practical, that's really the long and short of it.

batman

That picture is sooo true. G37 until you are driving around the mall parking lot in a minivan.

Sarlacc

Yeah and it a was a big deal to my then fiance that I not buy the new imac when it came out last year. But the day it was released I dropped the 2300 on it. She HATED that I did it, kept it to herself mostly, but it was a big deal to her that I just went and did it.

She still married me and I take her opinions and input seriously. Otherwise, I'd have had a new car in the drive way


Here is another way to reason...do you have any other big hobbies? Anything else you drop big coin on? if the answer is no then you got her...its the one thing you spend money on that is part of what makes you who are you and and one of the things that empowers you and makes you happy.

Keep the car get her the house.

Shoofin

Maybe i'm not reading what's happening here so well, but what exactly is the reason as to why you need to sell it?

You're driving a great car, and it's nice that you're willing to compromise to make her happy....but take it from me, you also want to make sure that you yourself are happy too. It's your car, you are going to be the one driving it every day. I don't know you to know how flexible you are with what you drive, but make sure you're going to enjoy it. If you say you can trade it in for almost what you paid for it, then do it. Otherwise I would ride it out and enjoy what you have. Your car is like your job. If you don't like what you do, you'll be miserable while you're there. Same thing goes for a car, IMO..

Side note, if you're doing a lot of driving and want comfort, as good as the fuel economy is, do NOT get a Mini, especially with the Sport Package. Not hating on the car, I happen to love it (it might be my next car, but in JCW form). MAYBE if you do decide to get it, stick w/o sport if you want to keep all your teeth.

2 examples of my wife hating but then loving:

Picked up my bright yellow Scion xB in April 2005. Wife thought it was hideous. It took her a month to get her in the passenger's seat. Then realized how practical it was and how well it suited me, she preferred to leave her BMW home and go in the Scion. Now after selling it she occasionally tells me she misses it.

Picked up my S2000 in August 2006, wife didn't believe me that I was getting it, she thought I was kidding. It was when I brought it home that she realized I wasn't kidding. She didn't talk to me at all that weekend. All it took was one ride, and she was in eternal bliss. My eyes would light up when she would say "let's go out, but can we take the convertible?"

Do what's right. But most certainly don't do it only for her. I might not be married for a very long time (5 1/2 yrs), but I know that much.

Sarlacc

possible future wife is using finances as a way to try and grab him by the balls, much like all women.