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      09-09-2020, 09:44 AM   #1
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2018 M3 cs values

Hey guys, I have found a 2018 M3 cs with about 10,000 miles. The kicker is it’s only priced at $60,000. It doesn’t have any accident history and appears to be in good shape with an original msrp of over $100,000. It’s from a large national retailer and I’m guessing they don’t know what they have. I was looking for an M3 in the low 40’s but this seems like too good a deal to pass up. It’s certainly more than I want to spend but can afford it as of now. If things do go south I feel like I can at least break even on it after driving it for even a year. Does anyone know what these cars actually trade for? Lots are listed for sale as cs but actually are not. Cheapest I could find was mid $60s with way more miles. Am I completely crazy? Thanks in advance.
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      09-09-2020, 10:13 AM   #2
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Hey guys, I have found a 2018 M3 cs with about 10,000 miles. The kicker is it’s only priced at $60,000. It doesn’t have any accident history and appears to be in good shape with an original msrp of over $100,000. It’s from a large national retailer and I’m guessing they don’t know what they have. I was looking for an M3 in the low 40’s but this seems like too good a deal to pass up. It’s certainly more than I want to spend but can afford it as of now. If things do go south I feel like I can at least break even on it after driving it for even a year. Does anyone know what these cars actually trade for? Lots are listed for sale as cs but actually are not. Cheapest I could find was mid $60s with way more miles. Am I completely crazy? Thanks in advance.
to many non-bmw dealer, m3cs is only a M3. They don't know the difference.
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Seems like a decent deal if the smell test passes. Did you see what the sale price to carvana would be, for this exact car as a gauge?

Low 40s will probably yield you a 2015/2016 model which would be without warranty. $20k more but you do get something that will retain its value better, like you said, and some warranty left as well.

Plus the CS hood and tail lights :-)
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      09-09-2020, 10:30 AM   #4
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“Did you see what the sale price to carvana would be, for this exact car as a gauge?”
I Assume you mean what they would give me for it? I put it into vroom and they came back at 55k, I tried Carvana as well but they were unable to give me a value immediately, and I should expect it within a few hours (this was yesterday).

It definitely passes the smell test. I am more concerned about exit strategy (if needed) and not having to plunk down thousands of dollars to get out of the payment.
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Of course that’s a great deal if legit. Have a hard time believing it is but good luck.
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to many non-bmw dealer, m3cs is only a M3. They don't know the difference.
That can definitely be the case.

Ten years ago I stopped by a BMW dealer that had a 2004 996TT Cab for sale. I had a PPI at a local Porsche dealer and it ends up the car was 1 of 25 special factory built cars with the X50 option and unique paint/interior scheme. I got the car for $15k under retail value. The BMW dealer had no idea what they had on the lot. I ended up selling it for a $20k profit a few years later.
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If legit, yes, get it. Have it closely inspected first. They may have no idea what they have.
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to many non-bmw dealer, m3cs is only a M3. They don't know the difference.
This. The M3CS vin/books out as a regular M3. If a dealer who is appraising it doesn't know the difference the value wont be accurate. This happens all the time with Saleen/Roush mustangs and the owners thinking they are worth the moon and the dealer thinks otherwise..

Trade/Wholesale pricing on 18 M3/4 CS's have been around 60 so this is pretty solid/slightly cheap. If it checks out... go for it!
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Btw 2 months ago CarMax sold a m3cs frozen black 20k miles for 60,000. I was 5 min too late to hit the buy it. When I finish all the info it shows sales pending......
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I once was looking into trading my 2013 F30 335xi for a Jeep Wrangler in 2016 ( never did it was a pos). They said oh it’s a 3 series and we offer you like 18k trade in. They didn’t know or care what kind it was or packages. Over a year later traded to bmw for 25k.
Very possible the dealer has no clue what M that is
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Btw 2 months ago CarMax sold a m3cs frozen black 20k miles for 60,000. I was 5 min too late to hit the buy it. When I finish all the info it shows sales pending......
Ding ding ding. I have it reserved. Now gotta figure out how to pay for it.

They also had a 30 year anniversary in the spring. Think it was low $50s but had an accident.
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Ding ding ding. I have it reserved. Now gotta figure out how to pay for it.

They also had a 30 year anniversary in the spring. Think it was low $50s but had an accident.
30 year is the jahre and not in high demand at all. Best of luck with the purchase my man.
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Thats cheap as hell.

In Canada there was 1 M3 CS listed for 88k CDN (79% of MSRP) and it only lasted a week. There is one private sale currently listed for 95k (85% of MSRP).

Prices holding up very well here.
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I saw a white CS on Carmax a couple weeks ago for $60k but it had a totally crooked hood. I still called them up to inquire about it, but they took the listing down immediately.
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Welcome to the CS club. Make sure to search out our facebook group.
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Btw 2 months ago CarMax sold a m3cs frozen black 20k miles for 60,000. I was 5 min too late to hit the buy it. When I finish all the info it shows sales pending......
Ding ding ding. I have it reserved. Now gotta figure out how to pay for it.

They also had a 30 year anniversary in the spring. Think it was low $50s but had an accident.
Arrr but how can you reserve for more than a 1 month? I apply for finance through CarMax and approved right away but got info that car is pending and transport to another CarMax location.

I end up buying another lime rock grey m3cs for 85k.... but 60k frozen black cs is a great deal!
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Arrr but how can you reserve for more than a 1 month? I apply for finance through CarMax and approved right away but got info that car is pending and transport to another CarMax location.

I end up buying another lime rock grey m3cs for 85k.... but 60k frozen black cs is a great deal!
Sorry it’s not the black frozen one, but another one at cmax. I have it reserved for a week. Working on financing options now. I’ve found it’s best to hold it even if out of state then figure out whether or not you actually want the car.

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Arrr but how can you reserve for more than a 1 month? I apply for finance through CarMax and approved right away but got info that car is pending and transport to another CarMax location.

I end up buying another lime rock grey m3cs for 85k.... but 60k frozen black cs is a great deal!
They never came in frozen black so he is without a doubt not buying a frozen black M3CS.
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If you’re buying to drive go for it, if you’re buying for an investment I would move on. Don’t be fixated on the MSRP, that is not close to what they sold for.

Good luck regardless it’s an awesome Car!!!
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If you’re buying to drive go for it, if you’re buying for an investment I would move on. Don’t be fixated on the MSRP, that is not close to what they sold for.

Good luck regardless it’s an awesome Car!!!
Don’t worry it’s not an investment for me. It will be driven. That being said I don’t drive a ton. Probably 6k miles per year on the M and 3k on my boxster. So hopefully I could drive it for a few years and actually lose than if I got a 2015 or 16 for less. Is my thinking off?
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Arrr but how can you reserve for more than a 1 month? I apply for finance through CarMax and approved right away but got info that car is pending and transport to another CarMax location.

I end up buying another lime rock grey m3cs for 85k.... but 60k frozen black cs is a great deal!
They never came in frozen black so he is without a doubt not buying a frozen black M3CS.
Interesting, I am so sure it's a m3cs as CarMax will have all the interior pics. Plus it has a gts/cs hood.

Maybe like other said it has frozen ppf.
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