Re: 2003 Nissan 350Z vs 2003 BMW M3

Jul 15, 2003 1 Replies

in Canada.. BM's are played.



The 350 Z is nice, but the M3 is nearly 2x the price and it's a better car.
> If they were the same only an idiot would buy the M3. Of course the '91
> 300zx TT I just picked up will spank either one with $1200 of mods
> (intake,exhaust,ecu,boost jets = 400hp).
>
> > No argument there Rufus, except that $60,000 is more like it for a new
> > M3 if you get all the normal options. Plus, all my service is totally
> > free unless I am paying them to install mods. But if I wanted *cheap*
> > speed, I would have gotten a Evo, Mustang, Camaro, etc.. for
> > significantly less than both cars and modded the heck out of it. For
> > me, it's not about price and I'm not rich by any means. It's about
> > the quality for the price. And I feel the quality and the refinement
> > that you get with the M3 over the Z is worth the difference in cost.
> > I mean we only live once, so why not drive the car you want to drive
> > if you can afford it? Like I said previously, I believe the Z is a
> > GREAT car for the price and if someone wants to spend no more than
> > $34,000 for a car, then the Z is a great buy. Take care.
> >
> > Scott
> >
> > > > > >
> > > >I believe the M3 to be a far better car the than the "Z". Though the
> > > >"Z" is definitely a great car and a competent performer for the price.
> > > >The stock M3 will outperform the stock Z in everyway imaginable,
> > > >except handling, where the Z track version posts the same numbers as
> > > >the M. IRT reliability, the STANDARD warranties for both cars are as
> > > >follows:
> > > >
> > > >BMW M3-
> > > >-Engine/Drivetrain: 6 years/100,000 miles
> > > >-Corrosion: 6 Years/Unlimited Miles
> > > >-Free maintenance (all oil changes, tune-ups, etc...are free for 4
> > > >years/50,000 miles
> > > >-Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/50,000 miles
> > >
> > >
> > > You left out a very important number.
> > >
> > > BMW m3: $55,000.00.
> > >
> > > 350Z track:$34,000.00.
> > >
> > > For $20,000 you can buy
> > > a lot of upgrades, or service
> > > appointments for that matter. .
>
>

that was my dream car. really and truly. I don't see why T tops don't come back. so freaking tight man.

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