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if i had a M4 i would just drive it stock.

^nice! M3 reliable or not? I presume you left it stock. How many miles you got on it?

I love the e92 m3. Always wanted won and would get it over the Z if they miles were low and it was certified pre-owned. It has such an awesome appeal, smoother ride, luxurious interior if you're into that kind of stuff. The V8 sucks for gas but If I were considering that car then I wouldn't care about it. Exhaust note is amazing too.


You already had your Z for a few years which is a lot of time to enjoy it. If you have the money for the m3 then go for the m3.

that's a q' for jlo. i dont have a M4.

but i can say euro cars are a hit or miss. if you get a hit then problem free for many years and miles.

If the CPO M3 is DCT then I say go for the M3. DCT's are the norm and they sound ridiculously sexy when shifting gears, especially with a nice exhaust.

and photoshop the mods? me too:happydance:

I dont know about the M3, I had a 2002 330CI for the past 2 years, bought it with 54,000 miles and sold it recently with aprox 76,000 miles.

we had to replace a gasket (known issue with 3 series that are aging) brakes and a gas cap. cost for the gas cap and gasket work where typical for the industry. brakes, done by bmw, expensive but other then that car was perfect and one of the if not the best driving car we have ever owned.

The M4 have had it for a few months now, have 2800 miles on it. it is awesome, very quick and a head turner for sure. people actually chase my wife into stores to tell her how cool her car is. that wont happen with a stock Z

its new so we have the service plan with it, so for the next 6 years its maint free.:tup:

we almost bought a M3 convertible btw, a silver 2012, we test drove it, sounds amazing. but when the wife compared the two side by side she had to have the M4

thats the life... you get hte z she gets the m4... :shakes head:

ive had an ugly greasy dood walk into the gas station store just to tell me my car is awesomebro. and my Z is completely stock..........

jlo owns a cave though.

I've driven the E92 and yes it's faster, smoother and the more sophisticated car all around. My problem is used. In my experience with owning a variety of different used cars, 50% were great & 50% were more trouble & expeses than they were worth.

Thank goodness as I've aged, so has my wisdom and assets, thus no more used car purchases for me. I'm willing to purchase a lesser car new, than an older, better performing car which has the potential of being a ticking time bomb of expenses.

Both cars are great performers so good luck on your choice. By the way, I voted Nismo.

Yea, Nismo.

ummmm dont feel bad for me, look at my build ;)


I have raced 2 M4's in Mexico with my Z, I have nothing to fear:driving:

and it is wonderful :tiphat:

I should mention I would much rather drive an M3 or M4 over a stock Z. but with the extra power and suspension work, my Z is a far more fun vehicle to drive

Legit m2 should be out next year...

This is partly true.. Yes, there are manufactures that make exhaust kits for the M3 that are 3,4,5, even 8 or 10 grand for a system, but there are also good kits out there for $1500. Not to mention that at the other end of the spectrum, the 370 has exhaust systems that are 3 and 4 grand if you wanna pay for the quality of Meisterschaft or Akrapovic.. Either way, i would probably still go with the M3. If you can afford it, there's so many things that make that an awesome car. cough cough V8 cough cough :tup:

On a seperate note.. Jlo.. If you DO win the lotto, you better hit me up to buy parts for that beast! :happydance:

My Z money not enough?:icon18:

Of course! Just wanted you to know we specialize in BMW also. Matter of fact, thats probably the number 1 vehicle that we sell parts for.

On a side note... Did you get your M3 with their 17 speaker upgraded sound system? That thing is RE-DIK-YOU-LUS!!

I have an M4 with the Harmon Kardon upgraded system. It is very nice but I dont know about 17 speakers? id have to go count them all LOL

https://40.media.tumblr.com/7fe5a7ed...kwso1_1280.jpg

ohhhhhhh... i thought you had an M3.. i didnt pay that much attention to the picture lol. I love that color! Is it all stock still?

Anyone think the c63 Amg v8 sounds the best?

The Ultimate Mercedes C63 AMG Exhaust Tuning Video - VRTuned - YouTube

Ill just leave there there.....

After working next to MB for 7 years. ...I wouldn't own one...just sayin

I feel bad for you still... because it's ONLY 523 hp. come on man... what is that? :shakes head:




in all seriousness I love the c63 and the 14 c-series. the new c-series look like the acura RL... disgusting taillights and absolutely disgusting looks. I rather drive a kia

wait no I take that back.

This guy does:happydance:

other then the key hole cover, it remains stock at this time

Easy, M3. Drive my buddy's e92 M3, it's not even in the same league.

Any plans on doing stuff even if you DONT happen to win the lotto?

that m4 is sexy

my bad, thought it was an e92 m3. It's hard to tell, especially with just the nose jutting out. Cool car. I thought the M4 just came out; I thought it was just the M3 (4 door) that was recently selling. You gonna boost it up, or leave it stock?

jlo, Doesn't the new M4 come with the 4 year 50,000 mile all inclusive plan?

Oops, my bad. Read it as 6 months not 6 years.

what ever she wants, its her car. Id like to see her do an exhaust and the Dinan tune to keep the factory waranty. then again id like to see her not, so i can spend more money on the Z LOL. still want a short block build and 600 rwhp:driving:

ouchie, just went to the BMW USA site, CPO warranty is for 6 years or 100,000 miles whichever comes first. Depending on original purchase date, you could be covered for awhile. This could make the E92 more attractive.

Yep. Attractive to keep it stock.

it does, can be extended to 5/6 years

knowing we will have this car for a long time we did the 6 years, got a great deal on it. now they keep calling me to buy the next build they have coming up. but im waiting for the C63AMG coupe to come out first. something about that twin turbo v8 has me excited!

Awesome jlo370z.................great photos...............forum brother ..Clifford

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Remember it's $45,000 for the tech, auto. A comparably equipped mustang will run about the same price. Most people can deal up to $4,000 off on Nismo models, historically. Good thing is most reputable Nissan dealers negotiate.
The Z and mustang are two different cars offering 2 different experiences. Imho you feel much more connected to a Z than a mustang. I think it's worth negotiating a Nismo.