Salary, hypothetical or not, does not affect that much of the situation.
It is about true, daily driving value, which is somewhat subjective, which is why it is so useful to get several opinions.
Let's be honest here.
The speed of a Dinan (CAI, FF Exhaust and Stage 2 Tuner) 435i (0-60 4.3s?) is more than you will probably EVER need in Puerto Rico, unless tracking it often, and even then, it should be properly loud, fun and quick.
And I could get it in great conditions, at like I don't know, 70,000 miles for like 20k from my father, when he goes to upgrade the M4.
This -affordable- 435, like someone said, "500~" a month (the loan payment from my dad plus a reserve stash for the mechanic) is the CURRENT situation sweet spot.
And I'm sure, coming from a friggin Civic, living with this modded 435i will leave me happy for the 3+ year wait for my first ///M car!
Thanks again everyone! I'll post pics of the 435i once I add the Dinan parts!!!
...and of course, I'll post my before and after experience.
By any chance, has anyone here ever tried a 335/435/235 with Dinan parts? (any of the ones mentioned before).
Would love to hear your impressions!