370z vs used M3?

alefcole · 02-04-2009, 01:38 PM

Buy yourself the Z, you don't deserve the M3. Besides the Z is better looking right??.

sbkim · 02-04-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alefcole

Buy yourself the Z, you don't deserve the M3. Besides the Z is better looking right??.

Who are you to tell me what I don't deserve?

Paradox · 02-04-2009, 06:17 PM

Buy a used M3, do it!!!

smurfblu13 · 02-04-2009, 07:14 PM

Here is one point in your decision. Do you plan to mod whichever vehicle you choose. If so be prepared to spend an insane amount of money to get very minimal gains out of the S65. If you go any form of F/I it'll be well into the XX,XXX figures. The M is probably more at home on the track then the Z is but again cost in tracking them will be higher in the M too. Both are great cars but I agree with the whole used aspect. People don't buy sports cars to drive them in a non aggressive manor, so with the used M if thats the route you wanna go, get a PPI done and make sure the after break-in inspection was completed. Good luck with whatever you choose, both cars would be fun cars to have.

alefcole · 02-05-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sbkim

Who are you to tell me what I don't deserve?

sbkim,.... I AM YOUR FATHER..........

smurfblu13 · 02-05-2009, 02:37 PM

I think you will have a real challenge finding an e92 for the price range and even if you do I would def be a little skeptical. I could see if it was an e90 but finding the coupe that cheap sounds a little odd. But again if you find one just get a PPI and if everything checks out then you got a great deal on an even better car.

G&M Performance · 02-04-2009, 02:17 PM

Edited my own post... No need to start a post war. Sigh....

AK370Z · 02-04-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by alefcole

Buy yourself the Z, you don't deserve the M3. Besides the Z is better looking right??.

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As much as I like an old M3, I have to say you have to be very lucky to get an used m3 that's not abused. Someone who needed to buy a M3, had a serious need for speed and I'm sure he/she didn't baby that car. Also, keep in mind, the repair costs (if needed) are way expansive than the Nissan. BMWs are most fun to drive during first 5 years since it's completely warranted by BMW. But after 5 years, if things starts going wrong, you may be in trouble.

If you can find a mint condition M3 for the same price range you're going to spend on a Z, GET IT!

Watch this video. You can get an idea where an old m3 stands performance wise.

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alefcole Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SJ Posts: 709 Drives: 2011 Black ZCP E92M3 Rep Power: 18	Buy yourself the Z, you don't deserve the M3. Besides the Z is better looking right??.

02-04-2009, 07:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 381	Here is one point in your decision. Do you plan to mod whichever vehicle you choose. If so be prepared to spend an insane amount of money to get very minimal gains out of the S65. If you go any form of F/I it'll be well into the XX,XXX figures. The M is probably more at home on the track then the Z is but again cost in tracking them will be higher in the M too. Both are great cars but I agree with the whole used aspect. People don't buy sports cars to drive them in a non aggressive manor, so with the used M if thats the route you wanna go, get a PPI done and make sure the after break-in inspection was completed. Good luck with whatever you choose, both cars would be fun cars to have.

02-05-2009, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 381	I think you will have a real challenge finding an e92 for the price range and even if you do I would def be a little skeptical. I could see if it was an e90 but finding the coupe that cheap sounds a little odd. But again if you find one just get a PPI and if everything checks out then you got a great deal on an even better car.