What would you do? Sell M's for 355?

Do it, but 65k with fresh major may be tough. 3 yrs in I'm too in love with mine too part

 

Agreed, I don't think you will be disappointed.
I am a big bimmer fan (I race an e36 m3 in BMW club racing) and have driven the e39 M5 and e30 M3. Both great cars, but the 355 is on a different level in terms of driving excitement.
You won't touch a clean, no-stories 3-pedal GTS or Berlinetta for 65k, but could find a nice spider in that range.

Good luck!

 

Nice pics and welcome.

As an owner of both the F355 and E39 M5 I can say they are both excellent cars in their own right.

The F355 is one of the best examples to come out of Maranello. Owning one and driving it is an experience every man should try to attain.

But, if you get the Ferrari make sure you have another fun car. The F355 (or any F-car) is NOT a bimmer on many levels. So, make sure you balance your stable well.

Enjoy the search and chime in with pics when the cavallino is home.

 

Please...

Do not show any more photos of those uber ugly german things on a 355 forum.

Show some class and if possible taste.....

Get rid of 'em
The 355 offers sooooo much more

 

Agreed. In today's market, $65k for a 6 spd w/recent major will be challenging at best if op's target is a good, solid car.

Loxx - Not for anything, but you might consider a 348. A well-sorted, late model year 348 with a recent major by a reputable tech might be eye opening. Or set your sights closer to $70k+ for the 355 berlinetta. Good luck with your search/decision!

 

I've owned an E30 MTech II Full Package, E30 Mtech II Appearance Package, E36 M3, E46 M3 and several other Bimmers. After 7 months of ownership and experience, I wouldn't trade my Ferrari even if someone offered all of those Bimmers including your E30 M3 and M5.

There is ABSOLUTELY nothing like owning an FCar. It will literally change your life. How many times do you plan on living? It's why I traded in my 911 and Boxster for my 348. Check my license plate
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Come on man, you have to like that E30 even a little bit!

I love, LOVE the 355 but there's a lot of other cars that are awesome as well.

 

I have owned many BMW's over the last 30 years and the e39 m5 was one of the best driving cars I ever owned. Totally different than the 355. They don't compare.

Since you have enjoyed the BMW's, take a chance and try something different. My only car regret was selling a mint 88 M5 with 49K miles to fund the e39 m5. I wish I still had that car. Otherwise, I really never look back after selling something.

Go for it.

 

Ive owned tons of different Ms including a 1m, the 355 is in a league of its own, i don't miss my bmws at all.

 

Isn't the E30 market crazy right now? If you love the car, keep it and consider selling one of the other 5 cars?

The E39 you can always buy again later on if you really miss it.

What if you end up not liking the F355 as much as expected? Sell it, and you will now have ticked that Ferrari box. I doubt US cars will ever go below $60k again for a clean history and good service records, but the cars with asking prices approaching $100k are just sitting at dealers.

Another variable is Spider vs. Berlinetta/GTS. In the US, Spiders are more common than in Europe and generally command lower values.

 

I would love an E39 M5. PM me price?

 

All it takes is another World wide recession, a serious fuel crisis due to war or terrorist activities, new environmental legislation being introduced that stops these cars being used on the road ever again, etc., etc.

"Never say never again!" as the saying goes!

 

Decisions decisions. And a nice one to have. I have a low mileage E46 m3 and a 95 355GTS, which probably compare a bit closer than your e39 m5. All three of these M cars are wonderful fun, with the e46 perhaps costing the least with regard to maintenance. If you do find a well-sorted 355, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised that maintenance is comparable to your m5 other than the 355 major service.

I actually believe 355s are becoming investment cars as most folks do on this forum. All that aside, as cool as your M cars are, a couple shifts through a gated 355 is all you'll need to convince yourself. It'll be slightly quicker than your m5 but the fun factor would be next level.

Well sorted Bs and GTS cars are running closer to 80 on the lowish side. Spiders are crawling up ever so slightly, but now is definitely the time to buy and enjoy!

 

You would rather drive a Prius Than a 355 f1 ..LoL Stick with what you have then..

 

Nope

 

yeah I really don't like the F1 shiftier but ill never be seen if a ****ing Prius.

The fact is everyone has gone to Flappy paddles, because well the people with the money buying new cars wanted them order them and bought them more than the other ones, now after almost 20 years it has shifted into no more gated cars.

We can't change the past but if your dead set on a stick be prepared to pay for it.

I honestly think there are enough 355's that there shouldn't be a premium on the shifter.

Some want a F1 others want a Stick. Go out and find a car you like and can afford.


As for oil field turn up Gas went up $.60 here in one day. Aint that just f-ing special.

 

I'd try to keep the e30 m3 if I could. That's probably the only BMW I would buy.

 

Yes, never should have sold mine, really fun cars.

 

Yeah, I have to admit the Prius and the 635 are much more exhilarating cars to drive and much better looking let alone the power sound and steering feel of that Prius than a 355 F1..Im going to the Toyota dealer today..I cant wait!!!!!.Im very excited about this!!!

 

I was all about gated 355's until I drove an F1. Just saying...

 

I wish my Scud came with a manual. Just saying...

 

You dont get it..Do you??,,The comments your making have No offense..They are just ignorant comments.. Dont ASSUME Im not into manual shift cars as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..Nothing like going through the gears in my 991 T..in that car shifting is addictive!!..I have had both Manual and F1 in 355s..I like both, but if it was like shifting the Porsche or even my gated Diablo SE30 then maybe a different story..Nice gearbox for a manual,but certainly not great..Each has their own advantages and disadvantages and are different