From an E46 M3 to 370Z Nismo...

AsianJedi · 05-02-2012, 09:43 PM

Hey guys,

Long time Bimmer guy here. Just traded in my 2003 M3 vert for a 2011 gunmetal Nismo. Loving it man!

Went crazy with the M. Promised the wife it won't happen with the Z....

Here are some pics of the old M and the new Z.

k20z3 · 05-02-2012, 09:44 PM

congrats!!!

Trips · 05-02-2012, 09:48 PM

Very Nice! M3

Congrats and Welcome!

KaienZ34 · 05-02-2012, 09:59 PM

Beautiful cars...

6MT · 05-02-2012, 10:11 PM

Hi

864Zbeast · 05-02-2012, 10:13 PM

Sick m3, even zicker nismo

I love the e92 m3.

MacLean · 05-02-2012, 11:07 PM

Welcome & congrats big guy. The M3 is hot & I'm sure it is a huge difference in performance. I would really like to know why the change of heart all of a sudden (M3 to Nismo). I like where your heads at on the style & color of your new Z.

LakeShow · 05-04-2012, 12:58 PM

Very nice! Congrats. Do you like the Nismo better?

AsianJedi · 05-04-2012, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the welcomes guys.

To answer a couple of questions.....

The M was awesome, loved every minute I owned it and think I created a unique machine. However it was time to sell it at 179K miles. My wife has a 2011 G37X and was pushing me to get the coupe model. So I went for a test drive but saw this Nismo parked out front. The only word I can use to describe the test drive is visceral!

Other than the headunit, it is the only car I have owned where I didn't have a list of things I wanted to change.

So do I like the Nismo better? It is different and I am really enjoying that. Light and fast...a new change from the heavy vert. Plus most people do not know what the Nismo is...and that confuses them...and I dig that.

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MacLean · 05-04-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianJedi

Thanks for the welcomes guys.

To answer a couple of questions.....

The M was awesome, loved every minute I owned it and think I created a unique machine. However it was time to sell it at 179K miles. My wife has a 2011 G37X and was pushing me to get the coupe model. So I went for a test drive but saw this Nismo parked out front. The only word I can use to describe the test drive is visceral!

Other than the headunit, it is the only car I have owned where I didn't have a list of things I wanted to change.

So do I like the Nismo better? It is different and I am really enjoying that. Light and fast...a new change from the heavy vert. Plus most people do not know what the Nismo is...and that confuses them...and I dig that. :

Makes sense. Did you have a lot of problems with the M3? Would you ever recommend someone getting an M3? I do agree about the head unit, but it sounds a lot better if you hook up your iPhone (turn volume all the way up on iPhone) & use Pandora. A lot of people do not know what the Nismo is & are like WTF is that your driving, then they are like oh ok nice.

AsianJedi · 05-04-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21

Makes sense. Did you have a lot of problems with the M3? Would you ever recommend someone getting an M3? I do agree about the head unit, but it sounds a lot better if you hook up your iPhone (turn volume all the way up on iPhone) & use Pandora. A lot of people do not know what the Nismo is & are like WTF is that your driving, then they are like oh ok nice.

Not really. The usual stuff with a car of high mileage (fuel pump, roof motor, seals, etc). The main problem was that stepping foot in a BMW dealer for a problem meant a minimum of $1k!

Would I recommend anyone own an M3? If you have the cash and want to mark it off the bucket list, sure. They are awesome cars with a ton of aftermarket possibilities. But, if you think a BMW roundel has magical powers and the performance will be ungodly comparatively, then think again.

m4a1mustang · 05-04-2012, 11:50 PM

Welcome!

I notice you're in NOVA. Check the links in my signature, we have a pretty active group of current/former Z owners up here. We've got a VA meet coming up next weekend at the Starbucks in Fair Lakes (by the Kohl's).

AsianJedi · 05-05-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Welcome!

I notice you're in NOVA. Check the links in my signature, we have a pretty active group of current/former Z owners up here. We've got a VA meet coming up next weekend at the Starbucks in Fair Lakes (by the Kohl's).

Thanks for the invite. I am usually training Jiu-Jitsu on Saturday mornings but will try to make it out soon.

05-02-2012, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
AsianJedi Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NoVA Posts: 22 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	From an E46 M3 to 370Z Nismo... Hey guys, Long time Bimmer guy here. Just traded in my 2003 M3 vert for a 2011 gunmetal Nismo. Loving it man! Went crazy with the M. Promised the wife it won't happen with the Z.... Here are some pics of the old M and the new Z.

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MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 16	Welcome & congrats big guy. The M3 is hot & I'm sure it is a huge difference in performance. I would really like to know why the change of heart all of a sudden (M3 to Nismo). I like where your heads at on the style & color of your new Z.

05-04-2012, 12:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
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05-04-2012, 10:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
AsianJedi Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NoVA Posts: 22 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the welcomes guys. To answer a couple of questions..... The M was awesome, loved every minute I owned it and think I created a unique machine. However it was time to sell it at 179K miles. My wife has a 2011 G37X and was pushing me to get the coupe model. So I went for a test drive but saw this Nismo parked out front. The only word I can use to describe the test drive is visceral! Other than the headunit, it is the only car I have owned where I didn't have a list of things I wanted to change. So do I like the Nismo better? It is different and I am really enjoying that. Light and fast...a new change from the heavy vert. Plus most people do not know what the Nismo is...and that confuses them...and I dig that. :

05-04-2012, 11:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Welcome! I notice you're in NOVA. Check the links in my signature, we have a pretty active group of current/former Z owners up here. We've got a VA meet coming up next weekend at the Starbucks in Fair Lakes (by the Kohl's). __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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