12-02-2020, 11:57 AM | #23 |
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If price difference isn't too far off between CS and ZCP and GTS, and you can live with the trade offs, get the CS or GTS even if you plan on modifying it since they already have visual mods from the start that you may end up doing that will add to the bottom price of the ZCP:
-CF front lip -GTS/CS hood -CF diffuser -CF spoiler (CS) or big wing spoiler (GTS). -Alcantara steering wheel/trim -Racier-looking door panels (if you like that sort of thing) -OLED Taillights All of those could add up, just throwing it out there especially if you plan on modding, I assume also visually.
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Between raw pace, driving dynamics, and track durability/reliability, easier said than done, especially once the GTS is just a bit sorted. Mod a base or ZCP because you enjoy the process. GTS if you want something that's race bred and you'd prefer to fine tune what's already there.
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A used M4 goes for $40K-50K on average. Add in your list of mods and that's another $10K-20K. That's a lot of coin for a fresh college graduate regardless of what type of job you've already landed (you do have a job offer right??). If you're a responsible financial spender I suppose you can swing that. Just make sure you factor in insurance, cost of ownership and any student loan debt. Going from college and entering the real workforce is day vs night. My suggestion is waiting 1-2 years out of college before you make your big ticket purchase. You may realize your priorities have changed. Don't be the guy that has the nicest, fastest car and parks it at their parents home (although there's nothing wrong with living at home for a while to save up). Best of luck whichever path you decide.
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12-02-2020, 04:43 PM | #28 | |
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But I think if you get one, at least take some time to get used to it in stock form first. You won't really know what you're improving and what you might be downgrading when modding your M4 if you just dive straight into it. It's a really brilliantly set up car in stock form and if your mods aren't very well chosen and balanced out, you'll potentially make it worse without knowing. I had all sorts of mods in mind when I bought my base M4. But after getting used to it, and just making sure it has the software up to date, I've really grown to love it as-is. I also have an E92 335i with all the common FBO mods (stage 2+ tune), custom exhaust, suspension upgrades including coilovers, so I've been down that road too. |
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M cars don't usually go below a certain price when they get old unless they're really high miles or have an accident history. Buying one from 55-70k would be a lot more expensive in terms of depreciation, just change the lights out if you want it to look modern (headlights 3.5k taillights are 1k). The LCI 2018's versus 2016's aren't going to have a big enough value difference in 2025 to justify spending say 55k+tax on an low mileage 2018-19 m4 instead of 42kish on a 2015-2016 with 30k miles (plus tax on both ends). Performance wise no big differences between years except comp pack. But you're heavily nodding so doesn't matter. |
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Here are my pieces of advice:
-If you plan to mod heavily, it doesnt make sense to pay for the most expensive m car, since you are essentially getting rid of the factory "mods." -Maintenance is key to keeping these cars healthy and reliable. If you do not get a car with service records, make sure you budget to replace what needs replacing. -Start slow...these cars are plenty fast out of the box. Balance out your mods between going fast and controlling that speed. As for the financial advice. Throughout most of my adult life, I have done the right things...saved, planned, budgeted, etc. I ended up spending most of my 20s driving decently cool, albeit newer/reliable forms of transportation. With the exception of my 911 that I got when I was 29, I regret not doing the cool car thing more when I was younger. Now, I'm in my early 30s with a wife and two babies. It's a lot harder to enjoy a sports car (both in terms of time and practicality) and I have other priorities. Max your retirement accounts, have an emergency fund, and get the car you want. You only live once.
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