2011 m3 coupe or 2015 nismo tech ? , both mt

kenchan · 11-12-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

I'm risk averse when spending money and not the best with heel toe, so for me it would be the new Nismo with srm. That being said, I did test drive a 11 M3 and a 12Z back to back before ordering my Z. I gotta say that the M3 performance was definitely superior and if it wasn't for that damn $28K difference at the time, I'd be in one today. Good luck to you OP

dog house and a z.

dotcomee · 11-12-2014, 04:05 PM

Performance aside, visually they are much different. The 370Z looks like a real sports car. The M3 is just another coupe, doesn't really do that much for me.

dant1127 · 11-12-2014, 04:10 PM

Maaannn .... so tempted to make that nismo body work on my 40th. Imagine that, but with quartz (or wtf ever nissan calls it) paint and 40th rims. Sexy....

Hey OP... buy a used Z and wire the initial savings + maintenance savings vs the bimmer to me.

DavidZ370 · 11-12-2014, 05:04 PM

if its M/T m3 its an all around better car, paint quality, interior, power, and it does last my neighbors dct is at 86 k right now no damage at all.

tnav · 11-12-2014, 07:11 PM

Get a 2011-2012 Nismo with warranty and save the money for mods, M3s are great cars while on warranty, after 4 years or 50k people dump them due to the high costs of service and repairs. Also, stay away from the Certified BMW Warranty, it's a joke, it covers nothing that actually goes wrong with the car.

I think the 2015 Nismo is a beautiful car, I just think $43k is a lot of money, you will be at $50k with taxes, fees, and misc stuff

evil370z · 11-12-2014, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tnav

Get a 2011-2012 Nismo with warranty and save the money for mods, M3s are great cars while on warranty, after 4 years or 50k people dump them due to the high costs of service and repairs. Also, stay away from the Certified BMW Warranty, it's a joke, it covers nothing that actually goes wrong with the car.

I think the 2015 Nismo is a beautiful car, I just think $43k is a lot of money, you will be at $50k with taxes, fees, and misc stuff

I'm thinking the same, i want the nismo tech so bad, but that price tag, i got a price quote on $44,993 which includes fees, dmv, and tax. 20k down payment, 72 months, 440 monthly payment .. is this a good deal ?

tnav · 11-12-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by evil370z

I'm thinking the same, i want the nismo tech so bad, but that price tag, i got a price quote on $44,993 which includes fees, dmv, and tax. 20k down payment, 72 months, 440 monthly payment .. is this a good deal ?

$45k all in is much better, if you add mods you will be at $50k

I do think the 2015 Nismos will be collecting dust in another month, I say wait until December to pull the trigger

evil370z · 11-12-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tnav

$45k all in is much better, if you add mods you will be at $50k

I do think the 2015 Nismos will be collecting dust in another month, I say wait until December to pull the trigger

just found a 2015 nismo tech mt in florida for 42k .. i emailed the dealership, lets see how things workout.

evil370z · 11-12-2014, 10:31 PM

deff want to get it in the winter, prices will be low, spring and summer times, prices jack up.

DavidZ370 · 11-12-2014, 10:59 PM

Would get the M3 any day but its up to you mate, good luck.

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-13-2014, 12:30 AM

Z all the way. Unless you like watching your car on lifts more than seeing them in your garage.

evil370z · 11-13-2014, 07:26 AM

if this deal works out for 42k 2015 nismo tech, I'm all in

DEpointfive0 · 11-13-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Actually, the BMW E92 M3 is one of the most reliable cars BMW ever built. As a matter of fact, We actually have an employee on staff with an '11 M3 with DCT. He beats the living crap out of the car all day every day. Drives it harder than 95% of M3 owners. 71k on the clock. He's finally getting to use his extended warranty. For his amp and subwoofer. Can't break the actual car, but he did blow up the stereo. #winning.

Really? As reliable as an old Jaguar? LOOOOOOL.

The V8 M3s have bearing issues, it's pretty prevalent too...

The word "BMW" and "reliable" should not be in the same sentence ever... Unless we're saying "A Toyota is reliable, unlike a BMW, which is prone to break at 50k miles."

benji · 11-13-2014, 09:28 AM

I had an e36 m3 for a few years, it was an amazing vehicle WHEN it was running. which has half of the time. Couldnt kill the drive train for the life of me but it was the little things that nick'd and dimed me. Now my 300zx was the other way around - rock solid parts but the drive train kept blowing up on me. Id say just go for what you think will make you happiest man - life is to short to drive boring cars, either way you are winning! get a warranty with the Bmw though if you go that route!

Bking · 11-13-2014, 10:41 AM

For me I would get the Nismo. And that's because the new M4's are out and I personally won't purchase a vehicle that is not the latest gen. I know there's a huge difference in cost but I would just get something else with similar performance. Oh, and also the high maintenance cost of owning a bimmer.

11-12-2014, 04:05 PM	#47 (permalink)
dotcomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin, TX. Posts: 77 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 10	Performance aside, visually they are much different. The 370Z looks like a real sports car. The M3 is just another coupe, doesn't really do that much for me. evil370z likes this.

11-12-2014, 10:31 PM	#54 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 11	deff want to get it in the winter, prices will be low, spring and summer times, prices jack up. __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package

11-13-2014, 12:30 AM	#56 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Z all the way. Unless you like watching your car on lifts more than seeing them in your garage. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

11-13-2014, 07:26 AM	#57 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 11	if this deal works out for 42k 2015 nismo tech, I'm all in __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package

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DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 22	if its M/T m3 its an all around better car, paint quality, interior, power, and it does last my neighbors dct is at 86 k right now no damage at all.

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tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 11	Get a 2011-2012 Nismo with warranty and save the money for mods, M3s are great cars while on warranty, after 4 years or 50k people dump them due to the high costs of service and repairs. Also, stay away from the Certified BMW Warranty, it's a joke, it covers nothing that actually goes wrong with the car. I think the 2015 Nismo is a beautiful car, I just think $43k is a lot of money, you will be at $50k with taxes, fees, and misc stuff

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DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 22	Would get the M3 any day but its up to you mate, good luck.

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benji Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Columbia missouri Posts: 97 Drives: 2010 370z sport 6mt Rep Power: 10	I had an e36 m3 for a few years, it was an amazing vehicle WHEN it was running. which has half of the time. Couldnt kill the drive train for the life of me but it was the little things that nick'd and dimed me. Now my 300zx was the other way around - rock solid parts but the drive train kept blowing up on me. Id say just go for what you think will make you happiest man - life is to short to drive boring cars, either way you are winning! get a warranty with the Bmw though if you go that route!

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Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 14	For me I would get the Nismo. And that's because the new M4's are out and I personally won't purchase a vehicle that is not the latest gen. I know there's a huge difference in cost but I would just get something else with similar performance. Oh, and also the high maintenance cost of owning a bimmer.