Styler Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hi Guys, I currently own a E46 M3, love the car to bits and i've spent past year modifying it. I'm 27 and will be getting married in 2010 and buying a house etc, i am thinking of selling the M3 and getting a 350Z to allow me to carry on my car modding etc and have a bit of fun to. How you guys think i would find a 350Z in comparison to M3??? I quite into modding but nothing major just usual stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hi and welcome to the forum. The zed is a great car if you are into modding, you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Lovely looking M3 you've got there. I've had 2 350's and previously an E46 M3. The only comparable is similar mpg and fun to drive to be honest. The M3 is quicker, but only marginally imo. I think the 350 in standard form handles better than the M3. You won't be disappointed that's for sure :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Lovely looking M3 you've got there. I've had 2 350's and previously an E46 M3. The only comparable is similar mpg and fun to drive to be honest. The M3 is quicker, but only marginally imo. I think the 350 in standard form handles better than the M3. You won't be disappointed that's for sure :-) +1 Fairly similar cars imo, the M3 would probably edge it in a straight line but I would rate the Z higher for all round driving and more fun and involved drive. Always found the M3 Cabs to feel a tad on the heavy side personally. I think you would relish the drive in the Z though, make the swap, it makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 very nice M3 to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Nice M3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugwump Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Very tasteful mods there and nice stoppers. As others have said, in stock form the Z is a better drive on the limit (but not as comfortable ride). Lose 2 seats of course. Oh and more people will let you out of side junctions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotuscc Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hi. If your into modding then 350Z is a great base car. Zillions of products from the Europe, USA and Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Luke Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hello & Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That is a lovely M3. Not sure why you'd want to let it go..... The Zed is a great car and fun to modify. I also comes with brakes as standard unlike most BMWs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekman Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Assuming u r getin married u r prob better off with the beamer...you can take ur kids with u anywhere....funwise 350z miles better...u ll feel 18 again...n then u may decide u r too young to get married looool...roadster n similar age to the beamer quite slower on a str8 line....but harder suspension...cheaper servicing and not much 2 go wrong 2...if u can live with the cheap feeling interior...why dont you hire one for the day n c what you think??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styler Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 thanks for the warm welcome fellas I guess i had my fun with the M3, and as values a dropping pretty sharpish at the moment, i think it is good idea to sell especially as i want to save cash for future wedding etc. M3s are very expensive to repair and service etc. If i sell the M3, and get a Zed would make more financial sense. Plus i will have a bit of spare cash for a few mods Only thing holding me back is only having 2 seats. What stud pattern is the Zed out of interest? First mod i would make is a new interior trim in nappa leather with a new steering wheel trim as well, not too much of a fan of the stock interior, which is one thing a really love on the M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 The stud pattern is 5 x 113.4 PCD I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomfry Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Damn that's a nice M3. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 very nice M3 - welcome to the forum Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 The stud pattern is 5 x 113.4 PCD I think 114.3 i think? Nice M3 - i had a 328 Coupe before my zed and it was ery unreliable compared to the zed, and a lot more expensive to maintain. Also, it was ridiculously boring to drive. Get a zed, its like an expensive go-kart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That is (believe it or not) what I thought I'd typed! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That is (believe it or not) what I thought I'd typed! Cheers I did think that actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Welcome. Definitely a good car for modding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Very nice M3 to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number86 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I can't help thinking, are you REALLY going to gain that much money trading in the beemer, considering how you're already tastefully modded it, then considering you're going to plow thousands into a new Z? Well, and it's just that your M3 is lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verma Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome to the club!! I have just joined and have thought about a m3 cabby and s4 cabby but for the money a zed beats them for me, have driven one and impressed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Welcome to the club You'll probably find a Zed cheaper to run, point to point you'll see an M3 and a Zed arrive at the same time. Provided you don't have to be let out of junctions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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