Keep the M3!! As much as I like my Z, I'd rather have M3 if I could.

 

actually, that's my brothers stock hood. he just has aftermarket angel eyes and the foglights. IMO the dash interior is a little too plain even though it has titanium. i love both cars. It's a tough choice. he spanks me from a dig pretty bad but the ladies still like my car just as much . theyre gonna like the G even more once i get my gold volks on in a few weeks(hopefully)...just thought i'de share that with yall

 

Thanks guys...but no trades....well, unless you have a PPW Track..then we can talk

I can and would keep the M3..but I rather free up money and put it towards a house purchase.

Plus, I having the itch to mod a JDM car again.....

here are three of my past cars....







so far...Im really leaning towards the Z...

 

You plan to trade a 4 year old BMW (with what looks like $4,000 in wheels and tires) for a used 350Z (G35). Then add forced induction to the new car. And the purpose is to save money? Forgive me but I’m not seeing the “save money” part.

 

Yeah, thats pretty much the case..

Aside from the wheels, the car has near full suspension: HKS HM RS Coilovers, Eibach Sway Bars, Misc Strutbars, Brembo GT brakes F&R, etc...,Full Exhaust and an array of CF and alacantara parts...which totals of a market value of $10k.

After selling the M3 and paying off everything, I'll have enough to purchase an used Z and then put some money into it.....

Also, working in the automotive aftermarket industry has its perks as well

 

Keep the M for now, and wait till GTR comes out. There is no point in trading at this time.

 

I agree! Thats what I'm doing

 

I don't see a problem with selling the M3 and modding a used G35 or Z. Deciding between the two depends on what you want. For more luxury, get the G35c, for more performance, get the Z. Since you are going FI anyways, the performance difference doesn't really matter. You should just test drive both and then decide which you want. The GT-R is rumored to be $70k, so people can suggest that given you want to get a house (which is a wise investment). I'm guessing you work for HKS? What kind of discount or group buys can you get us

 

do what i did keep the M and get a jap car :P
although I do still live with my parents......

 

haha...you guessed it, it is HKS . As for GB, I can see what I can do...what I have done in the past is set up GBs via one of our authorized dealers and everyone is happy.

Back on point...

Yeah...the GTR wont be available to 08 and I wont want to wait from now until then...I typically change cars every two years anyways..and yes, the GTR will be a $70k car.

We have pretty much finished with M3 parts development at work, so Im kind of up for a change...not to say that we dont have parts for a Z or G..but having one myself might spark new development as well..but thats beside the point.

I know I will be putting in money into the Z..but that will probably be the money from the sale of the parts off the M3...so there really isnt much "new" money being put it...

Thanks for all the comments guys......keep them coming if there are more...

and feel free to hit me up on HKS related questions as well...(I hope I didnt open up a can of worms )

 

How bout that exhaust that EVERYONE is waiting for??? Did that container fell off the ship or something???

 

Haha...yeah..living at home definately helps.....plus I have a S13 project/drift car that my buddy and I split too...

 

I think the ship sank.......

haha JK...I know that they are "enroute"...I just dont have an exact ETA, so no one can state anything at the moment...I will continue to look into it though

 

I know why he is selling his m3 because he is buying a new house and new m3 is coming out pretty soon

 

I say go and buy back your Supra!!

 

haha...I wish I didnt let it go 10.9@129mph...its hard to get that same feeling again haha....

Hopefull with a FI Z and some work, Ill get close to that again

 

Which one do you like better? I"m not a fan of the Gs front end, but I've seen some really clean ones.

The Z is just a more seductive shape.

I'm not a big M3 Fan, I respect the performance but ever since they look too much like a 330 coupe I don't see the point of it.

I remember the widebody days, that made you stop and look.


I have a question though, you can sell the M3 modded and expect to get more for the car? All the modded cars I know take a huge hit.

 

damn I regret getting a Z..shoulda waited and saved for a M3... oh well.. nice ride..

good luck

btw on a diffrent note..where are you planning on buying a home? my aunts trying to unload her house in Torrance, CA

 

Sedan? If you're referring to the E46 325/30i then yeah I agree with you, but there is no M3 sedan. (Not yet anyway!!!)

 

I'd get Z.