[CysVet]

Did anyone consider buying another car while waiting for a M3 allocation? What did you consider?

With used cars retaining value pretty well, I don't think there'd be too much of a financial hit keeping the car for the 8-12 months and selling it once an allocation comes though. I'm looking for something dynamic with an AWD system, so I've been eyeing an Alfa Stelvio QV or a Jaguar F Pace SVR. Neither are necessarily cars I would want to keep long term, but could be fun in the short term.

[YamaLink]

I think someone snagged a Supra for their stopgap. I'll try to find the thread.

[Vic55]

My stop gap was the RWD Comp while I waited for an XDrive to come available.

I got the 21 Comp RWD in May 2021 and the 2022 XDrive G80 in Sept.... what a stop gap car it was. I paid msrp for both and neither was an order/allocation car.

[JM322]

I’m actually doing this the other way round. Ordering the M3 (iomg/black) while I wait for a 911 allocation. My thinking is I want to own both in the next 5 years so “order of operations doesn’t matter”. And if I like the m3 enough maybe I hold it for a while!

[Habber]

Jeep Willys Recon.

[Devils41]

Sold my 235i when I went on the waitlist for the G80. With the used market it wasn't going to be worth anymore than it was at that time. I ended up picking up a 2003 (e46) 330i in the interim in cash. Might keep it as a track car when the G80 gets here.

[Habber]

Originally Posted by JM322

I’m actually doing this the other way round. Ordering the M3 (iomg/black) while I wait for a 911 allocation. My thinking is I want to own both in the next 5 years so “order of operations doesn’t matter”. And if I like the m3 enough maybe I hold it for a while!

When did the M3 become such a "beater" car?

[DeadlyDrop]

Previously f80 m3 sold it for tiny profit and got audi RS3 always wanted to try RS models. Still driving it now and plan to trade in to take adv of tax credit when my m4 arrives... hopefully later this year.

[MBorojev92]

I bought a low mileage 2003 E55 AMG while waiting on my M3CX because Doug Demuro made a video including it in top cars under $50k that are going up in value. Knew there was no way I was going to lose money.

Just put it up for sale as my M3 should be arriving November, and I’m likely to make a few $K on it.

[reNT]

Originally Posted by Habber

When did the M3 become such a "beater" car?

It's all about how much money one has. For someone with millions of dollars, any car under 100k can be a beater.

Basically if the cost of the car happens to be a very small percentage of the individual's net worth, then it can be considered a beater car to that particular individual.

But I get the sentiment, a brand new M car is too nice to be considered a "beater".

[Habber]

Originally Posted by reNT

It's all about how much money one has. For someone with millions of dollars, any car under 100k can be a beater.

Basically if the cost of the car happens to be a very small percentage of the individual's net worth, then it can be considered a beater car to that particular individual.

But I get the sentiment, a brand new M car is too nice to be considered a "beater".

Nah, it's someone flexing.

[reNT]

Originally Posted by Habber

Nah, it's someone flexing.

my stopgap car is a 765lt, while I wait for my Bugatti Chiron to get built.

[Habber]

Originally Posted by reNT

my stopgap car is a 765lt, while I wait for my Bugatti Chiron to get built.

Much better.

[as7920]

Porsche Macan T. Great car, fantastic 3 months with it.

But loving my G82 xDrive more and it's not even run in yet.

[Drtsk]

Just pickup a 2022 Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing. 1st ever domestic car and enjoying it. I’m sure I’ll get sick of it in one year. Hopefully, I will have my G80 by then.

[CysVet]

Originally Posted by as7920

Porsche Macan T. Great car, fantastic 3 months with it.

But loving my G82 xDrive more and it's not even run in yet.

I ended up getting a Macan S! It's a great car (never thought I'd be a cross over guy, but due to having parents getting older and having health problems it's been great for them to get in and out of!)

I'm still waiting on my M3 xdrive. I may just keep both!

[M4_ZMT]

What about a GTI manual or something to really make your M feel amazing when you get it. Not that it's a bad car whatsoever, I've had a DSG MK6 for 10 years.

[BlkG80]

How about an M2C?

[NorCalAthlete]

M440.

And now that my M4 is boarding a ship, anyone want to buy my M440? lol

[JY01]

Just sold my 2021 Supra as my M4 is about to enter production. It was a great car and I intended to keep it longer, but the used car market isn't the same as it was last year.

[Mr. Nice]

Sold my RS3 while the market was hot a little while back. Bought a Model 3 Performance as the stopgap while waiting for my G80. One of the few cars I could get quickly at msrp.

[Revan24]

This was my exact situation with my Audi S4 lease ending. I decided to go a different direction and bought an MK7.5 GTI.

I adore it as a daily and glad I bought it as a stopgap.