Anyways i would only keep the m3 for 2 - 2 1/2 years max. Once the new m3 and 997tt come out i will be looking into those.

Does anyone know when the E90 m3 is coming out?
BTW, thanks for all the replies.

 

I did test drove the 02 M3 SMG. Its a luxurious car with muscle. I just didn't like the sound of the engine note. Not aggressive sounding at all.Costing more than 20k over a Z is too much. Now wheres my TT Z Nissan?

 

Black on black wheels (19+ and polished lip) convertible w/ removable hardtop

It is actually quite a different car though (apples&oranges)

The ride of a bimmer is distinct very tight but comfortable

Oh yeah you don't pay for oil changes with Bimmers so just lease it for three years and all but tires and brakes are no money out-of-pocket.

 

It was either a used Laguna Seca M3 off ebay (I found one in FL) or a new Z, decided on the Z!

 

They're obviously priced far apart so that's the first thing. As far as feel, power, interior ,..etc. it's a matter of taste and what you like better. The thing I love about my Z is that I can pull up to any intersection and get more looks. You're not losing anything by getting a Z. My last car was a 2005 C5 Vette and previous to that was a 99 M3....I don't miss either one of them. It's all opinion as you can see. I LOVE my Z and I DO drive it with an attitude and I do stare those others down like I have the better car cause I do!

 

screw the m3 and z get a lotus elise!

 

Well i drove an smg and stick m3 today, both belonged to my good friends. I drove them both many times in the past but i wanted to drive them again just to make sure. I like the SMG, its not perfect but its close to it. I would get a stick becasue my m5 will be smg. My M3 would be exactly 60k, thats with the competition package (droool!!!), stick, nav, audio, moonroof, heated/auto seats, xenon, parking sensors, BMW assist..... pretty much every possible option. If the E90 were to come out in 3-4+ years i would jump on this M3 in a heart beat, but once the e90 comes out my m3 would dive in value and my heart would ache for an E90. So i decided to keep my Z and wait a few years to see the new e90 and/or the new 997tt. It would be too hard to sell my Z with only 24,000 miles on her anyways!!!

 

Nah, i want a daily driver and while i could drive an elise everyday, i wouldnt want to. Plus im not in love with it.

 

Welcome back.

Besides, our car community needs some eclectic owners like you.

 

Thanks Bro I have been lucky to drive and own some amazing cars and i still LOVE my Z. That shows a lot about the Z. When i first bought the Z i thought i would drive it for a year or two, get bored of it and then upgrade. That did not happen at all. The 350Z is a car that Nissan should be really proud of.

 

Oh yea, and i never left you guys

 

I'm a big fan of the M3 too, and with the competition package they now offer its a real sweet ride, although with nearly double the price of a Z when you start getting into options. If i had the bank, it would have been M3 for my choice. Although in 07 they will have the next gen version packing a 400hp v8, and we all know this car is going to seriously haul ***.

 

Yep, thats what i am waiting for. The E90 will be a V8, and if a straight 6 can produce 333 hp in an iconic car, i CANNOT WAIT to see what a v8 will do. However, i may pass on the e90 if i still have my M5 and i may look into another car. Maybe a Porsche or maybe even the GTR!! Its gotta be a daily driver though, and i know that the M3 will be just that. I guess we will have to wait and see, many new and amazing cars are coming out and i for one am excited.

 

I've been riding the same thought train as you .. the urge for something different.

I checked out some used R34 GTR's and NSX's here ... nice and pricey. However, there are so many new models coming out over the next two years. Also, I only have about 16,000 miles on the Z clock after almost 2 1/2 years. Soooo .. I'm planning to wait a few more years and enjoy the Z -- unless some great deal comes along.

Glad you're staying. Reggi !

 

Reggi914
wow are you in Israel?
i didnt even know they had roads over there you could drive cars like these fast and agressive... but i know you guys definaly have the $$$$$ hehe

as for the cars sell both and get the m6? or 6 series oo yeaaa

 

The m3 looks dated. As much as I used to love them, I saw two of them at autoX. They just don't do much for me naymore. Now the new m3/m4 coupe coming out. That might rock. I have yet to find an actual production version picture yet.

 

I drove one in the pre-Z test driving frenzy. It was a sweet car, but I kept staring at the price tag going "it's just not worth THAT much $" Just MHO of course.

 

The $80 oil change is expensive, but it last 15k on my friends 328 (guessing its the same on the M3), I think this is a really good deal compaired to having to change it every 3k at 20 bucks a pop!!

 

My g/f just bought a new M3 about a month back. It's a blast to drive and the interior is really luxurious. But for me personally, the beauty of the Z lies in it's raw simplicity.

 

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