2002 Bmw M3

[shakalaka]

Hey guys, I've been looking at these and had a couple of questions.

What do you guys think of these? Were there any known problems with these at all? How's the maintenance? A fun car to own?

I might be able to trade it with my 350z, would that be a good move? I realize I'll lose all the mods and everything that I've done to the Z, which kind of makes me feel sad, but would it be a smarter choice to make?

Anything in general I should know about the car?

Pic of my Z



Pic of a stock M3 coupe from the internet

[Kloubek]

Personally, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Faster car, sharper handling, and BMW engineering. I prefer the look (never been a huge fan of the bathtub styling of the 350z).

The Bimmer fanboys will be able to provide more insight as to the specific things to look for, or general issues to know about...

[Phenix]

I would think parts would be a lot more expensive. I like your Z car more myself

[msommers]

Dude....

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/326294/2002-bmw-m3/

[shakalaka]

I saw that thread but am kinda wanting to see the two compared. If my car was stock I wouldn't have even thought about it twice before doing it. But the fact that it took me a lot to get it where I wanted it to be is making me think twice. But then I guess if it was stock no one would want to trade anyway.

The guy hasn't said yes or anything but is interested since he asked for more details. Which got me thinking, would I actually do this? M3's have always been my favorite cars, the E46's especially and infact what I have wanted for the longest time. So no idea why I am confused now, guess am a little attached to my car.

M3 has about 93000 km's and mine is sitting at 43000 miles. So about 20 or so less than the M3.

[Scope951]

Have you driven an m3 BMW before?

It being one of your favorite cars I would do it in a heartbeat, the German car cliche of "German engineering" is no joke. The whole fit and finish, performance (handling, smooth as hell n/a engine), and entire package is just unbeatable in that price range.

That being said I'm biased because my favorite car is an e36 m3. I've never owned a 350 so I can't compare maintenance and modding costs with you, but in general there are cheap BMW parts and there are expensive BMW parts, similarly how there are cheap and expensive Nissan, Acura, Honda, etc parts it's all the same in the end.

[shakalaka]

Deffinitely tempted, not gonna lie. Never driven one before, would like to offcourse.

Although would you still pick the m3 if you had another option of a 1999 Porsche Carrera convertible? Just a little high in the km side with 160K.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I would take the M3 over a 1999 Porsche with 160km.

[leftwing]

I have zero knowledge of BMW's but I think the BMW you posted looks better then your Z. Also if you do sell your Z do you have the stock parts? You could return it to stock and sell the mods your bought.

[benyl]

Buy a 2003.5+ if you are going to get one.

[Kloubek]

Why is that Benyl?

[benyl]

2003.5 and newer had the engine recall done at the factory. 2001-2003 cars got the recall at the dealer.

[bastardchild]

The M3 is a 50x better car. The Z is very entry level and I hate the interior.

[mugensix]

My friend has one, honestly it isnt too fast, you will get bored quickly..
My brother has a audi S4 TT. and its better in every aspect, except reliability.. I honestly think the Z is a horribly design exterior wise.

[Scope951]

Originally posted by mugensix
My friend has one, honestly it isnt too fast, you will get bored quickly..
My brother has a audi S4 TT. and its better in every aspect, except reliability.. I honestly think the Z is a horribly design exterior wise.

Really? You would just bored of it quickly?

Maybe if you already own a car very significantly faster than it yes.

Or maybe you just don't know how to have fun in a "slow" car...

[euro_racer]

the 350z is a decent car, but it is brutal for re-sale ,often i see other owners sitting on theirs at $13,000 for a while and then they some times go for $9000!!...in that sense, if the guy would do a straight up trade, i would not even think about hesitating lol

[93VR6]

I love both these cars but I think the M3 wins for me, its just so much smoother and feels like it is built to a much higher standard.

[2002e46]

Buy mine!

[shakalaka]

Haha

I am not really looking to buy one, just trading instead. Interested? lol

[Zephyr]

Do ittttt such a fun car