# Should i sell the ///M? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 29, 2006, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208 "2006-07-29T09:38:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/61 "2006-07-29T15:59:40Z")
no for one reason…i know ur financial situation more than most…just drive the 95 for a few more years and save some cash ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/62 "2006-07-29T15:59:47Z")
regardless if his situation is good or bad, this is a pretty rude thing to post on the internet > [@MaximaSE98](#): > > no for one reason…i know ur financial situation more than most…just drive the 95 for a few more years and save some cash i just valeted a black m3 smg like 5 mins ago = hot ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/63 "2006-07-29T16:06:47Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > Keep in mind with these flappy paddle gearboxes, the clutch will need to be replaced more often than a conventional row-it-yourself clutch. > > Keep in mind that SMG can be annoying. I’ve driven one and it’s barable. It’s not an intuitive as you would think. There’s this quirky lag going into and out of reverse. It’s a trade off between rolling into the car behind you and having very quick shifts. I’m not so sure it’s worth the hassle. just drove one - didnt really notice that… ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/64 "2006-07-29T16:08:15Z")
one guy at delta used to bring his SMG M3 in all the time it was hot but i would have preferred the 6spd…he spun out at Auto-X last yr and fucked a wheel ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/65 "2006-07-29T16:09:58Z")
I say dooo it!™ I was in the same boat when I bought my car. Deal to good to pass up but it was not stick, oh-well I like my ability to shift from the steering wheel with the tiptronic anyway. Padle shift FTW. ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/66 "2006-07-29T16:27:23Z")
> [@MaximaSE98](#): > > no for one reason…i know ur financial situation more than most…just drive the 95 for a few more years and save some cash LOL…my financial situation??? what financial situation… i just paid off my car… my personal loan and a few bills i had. believe me… i actually do have money again :lol: as for the car… yes i can afford it. but i just don’t know if i want an SMG…this is why wanted opinions ---
**Author:** ![ly555is](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@ly555is](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ly555is)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/67 "2006-07-29T16:29:16Z")
meh… you seem to be on the fence about it… color’s hot, i don’t see too many e46 M’s in that shade. i dunno. if you want stick, hold out and wait, it’ll come along… ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/68 "2006-07-29T16:52:40Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > Keep in mind with these flappy paddle gearboxes, the clutch will need to be replaced more often than a conventional row-it-yourself clutch. data to prove? ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/69 "2006-07-29T16:53:59Z")
[http://www.topgear.com/drives/A4/E2/roadtests/10/01.html](http://www.topgear.com/drives/A4/E2/roadtests/10/01.html) read then gudge ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/70 "2006-07-29T16:54:05Z")
When it all comes down to it, I’d rather own an M5. If you are set on an E46, wait 6-12 months. Once the new M3 comes out, the current generation will drop resale value incredibly fast (it’s already starting) ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/71 "2006-07-29T16:54:46Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > Keep in mind with these flappy paddle gearboxes, the clutch will need to be replaced more often than a conventional row-it-yourself clutch. rofl your guess at wats real is completely wrong ---
**Author:** ![JoesTypeS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joestypes/32/7190_2.png) [@JoesTypeS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JoesTypeS)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/72 "2006-07-29T17:36:41Z")
> [@walter](#): > > When it all comes down to it, I’d rather own an M5. > > If you are set on an E46, wait 6-12 months. Once the new M3 comes out, the current generation will drop resale value incredibly fast (it’s already starting) :word: ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/73 "2006-07-29T17:44:40Z")
> [@walter](#): > > If you are set on an E46, wait 6-12 months. Once the new M3 comes out, the current generation will drop resale value incredibly fast (it’s already starting) yea… very good point to look at. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/74 "2006-07-29T18:21:06Z")
SMG is nice, i like it. I think the nicest thing is being able to concentrate on tight turns while keeping both hands on the wheel. The other thing you may wanna consider is that in 6 months the e46 ///M will be dated… then you’ll just wish you had an e92 instead. > [@SkunkApe](#): > > LOL…my financial situation??? what financial situation… i just paid off my car… my personal loan and a few bills i had. believe me… i actually do have money again :lol: > > as for the car… yes i can afford it. but i just don’t know if i want an SMG…this is why wanted opinions this coming from the same person who has to factor out the cost of gas to go somewhere versus the value of actually being there? ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/75 "2006-07-29T18:32:15Z")
^^ lol…tool ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/76 "2006-07-29T18:43:27Z")
How many of you have actually driven an SMG? If you did, did you understand all of the settings on it, and have it set to full sport mode? Did you mess around with launch control? To me, SMG \> \*… Lightning fast shifts, great launches, the convenience of an automatic when you are in traffic, never worrying about breaking your box, etc. To me Faster + More Reliable + More versatile = Better. I have driven an SMG, and to me, its the ultimate solution for a daily driven sports car. ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/77 "2006-07-29T18:50:02Z")
all in all… i am gonna test drive…see if i can work #'s and we will see ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/78 "2006-07-29T20:31:25Z")
> [@SkunkApe](#): > > LOL…my financial situation??? what financial situation… i just paid off my car… my personal loan and a few bills i had. believe me… i actually do have money again :lol: > > as for the car… yes i can afford it. but i just don’t know if i want an SMG…this is why wanted opinions no lets get it right who paid ur car off…and who u have to pay back…Skunky wait and then buy…trust me…it happens all the time on this board people buy a car then 1yr later they have to sell cause they want a house or cant afford the payments and want to get out of it… ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/79 "2006-07-29T21:00:52Z")
As great as 80 millasecond shifts sound, I still like to shift myself. ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2006, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208/80 "2006-07-29T21:09:33Z")
> [@articzap](#): > > rofl your guess at wats real is completely wrong No, they really _do_ wear out quicker. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/should-i-sell-the-m/15208.md?page=5)