BMW E92 M3 or Nismo 370z Tech?

jlo370z · 10-08-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

and photoshop the mods? me too

jlo370z · 10-08-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by edk370

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

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.

jlo370z · 10-08-2014, 03:51 PM

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

mishuko · 10-08-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jlo370z

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...

kenchan · 10-08-2014, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jlo370z

people actually chase my wife into stores to tell her how cool her car is. that wont happen with a stock Z

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..........

kenchan · 10-08-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

thats the life... you get hte z she gets the m4...

jlo owns a cave though.

Magic Bus · 10-08-2014, 04:11 PM

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.

jpkirk · 10-08-2014, 04:15 PM

Yea, Nismo.

jlo370z · 10-08-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

thats the life... you get hte z she gets the m4...

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

jlo370z · 10-08-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

jlo owns a cave though.

and it is wonderful

jlo370z · 10-08-2014, 05:17 PM

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

Joepro · 10-08-2014, 05:27 PM

Legit m2 should be out next year...

vividracing · 10-08-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jlo370z

do you plan on modding the car? if you do, Nissan is WAY WAY cheaper , and a far wider selection.

example 370z full exhaust 1500 tops...... m3.... 3600 to 4500 for full exhaust

carbon fiber rear diffuser Z 800 , M 1400

if you plan on modding, the z is the way.

you could always do both

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

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

jlo370z · 10-08-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

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

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

My Z money not enough?

vividracing · 10-08-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jlo370z

My Z money not enough?

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!!

View Poll Results: Which car?
BMW E92 M3	57	55.88%
2015 Nismo 370z Tech	45	44.12%
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10-08-2014, 03:51 PM	#48 (permalink)
jlo370z Im a Fireball Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ill in noise Posts: 3,370 Drives: 11 370z Red 6spd Rep Power: 43426	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 cigarclifford likes this. __________________ ❝The Jlo370Z Build❞ 523HP \| 455 ftb tq \| 11.5 PSI \| 93 Octane *2017 Porsche 991.2 C4!l*

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10-08-2014, 05:17 PM	#56 (permalink)
jlo370z Im a Fireball Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ill in noise Posts: 3,370 Drives: 11 370z Red 6spd Rep Power: 43426	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 __________________ ❝The Jlo370Z Build❞ 523HP \| 455 ftb tq \| 11.5 PSI \| 93 Octane *2017 Porsche 991.2 C4!l*

10-08-2014, 05:27 PM	#57 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	Legit m2 should be out next year... __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

10-08-2014, 04:11 PM	#52 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	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.

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