New here, looking for first M3

NC_IS · 04-25-2010, 03:34 PM

I found this forum when looking for good info on the current M3.

I've always wanted an M3, but have not been able to afford one. Right now I'm debating on 3 different ranges. E36 4-door, E46 ZCP (if I can find one) or just splurge and go for the E90 M3/4. I've got kids, so the 4 door option is best for me.

I've done a few track events with my 2003 330is ZHP, so chance are, I'll probably track the new one.

Anyway, I hope to get plugged in here and learn a bunch.

AMPowerJ · 04-25-2010, 03:36 PM

Welcome. E90 is the way to go as far as I am concerned.

NC_IS · 04-25-2010, 04:03 PM

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Welcome. E90 is the way to go as far as I am concerned.

I can tell you already like your car, but I honestly have to say that LeMans Blue is one of my top car colors of all time. The others would probably be Avus Blue and silver gray.

sehrgut · 04-25-2010, 04:42 PM

E90 is a good pick if you got kids. Welcome aboard.

Pillzilla · 04-25-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_IS

Anyway, I hope to get plugged in here and learn a bunch.

This is a great place to find info. Anything you ever wanted know, you will find here.

drey · 04-25-2010, 07:07 PM

Ask yourself this question before deciding - do you want the REFINEMENT that goes with an E9_ or more of a raw sports car feel? And, of course, you should drive them all if possible to see what grabs you in the gut.

E90 is a good choice even if you DON'T have kids - nice lines, practical, same performance as the coupe (blah, blah, blah).

NC_IS · 04-25-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by drey

Ask yourself this question before deciding - do you want the REFINEMENT that goes with an E9_ or more of a raw sports car feel? And, of course, you should drive them all if possible to see what grabs you in the gut.

E90 is a good choice even if you DON'T have kids - nice lines, practical, same performance as the coupe (blah, blah, blah).

Yea, that is the question! I like the all-in-one of the E90/92. If I had more garage space, I'd seriously be going for a trashed E30 that could become a dedicated track car and then just switch my car to the 4 door ZHP, but the V8 sound is just too enticing.

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NC_IS New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2004 330is Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Concord, NC iTrader: (0)	New here, looking for first M3 I found this forum when looking for good info on the current M3. I've always wanted an M3, but have not been able to afford one. Right now I'm debating on 3 different ranges. E36 4-door, E46 ZCP (if I can find one) or just splurge and go for the E90 M3/4. I've got kids, so the 4 door option is best for me. I've done a few track events with my 2003 330is ZHP, so chance are, I'll probably track the new one. Anyway, I hope to get plugged in here and learn a bunch.
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AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 419 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	Welcome. E90 is the way to go as far as I am concerned. __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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drey Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan, JZB/BB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Ask yourself this question before deciding - do you want the REFINEMENT that goes with an E9_ or more of a raw sports car feel? And, of course, you should drive them all if possible to see what grabs you in the gut. E90 is a good choice even if you DON'T have kids - nice lines, practical, same performance as the coupe (blah, blah, blah).
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