Z3 M Coupe WTB

[Edgemar]

I had a subaru legacy with sti upgrades that got totaled a month ago :( I have a new job that is a block away from where I live...so i want to replace it with something fun...I was thinking a 993 porsche but a M Coupe seems very cool and unique.

I'm looking at the classifieds here and placed a wtb post, also looking at craigslist, roadfly, autotrader, cars.com....any other suggestions or things I should look out for? I will carefully go through the faq before i pull out my wallet to buy.

Thx a Ton!!!

Edge

[Burt Reynolds]

Good luck- you mean VF39, TMIC and etc... you can make a Legacy a 12 second car pretty cheap. The Z3M coupe is an awesom car- good luck and glad you are okay.

[WINDonSKIN]

The m-coupes seem to be holding their value pretty good. Also german cars require premium gas which is not so good. Here in mn. were about 4.10 a gallon but that seems to change by the hour!!! Good luck with your search, lots of helpful info here, keep us posted on what you decide.

[GBauer]

Look out for the subframe problem. Other than that, very solid car.

[Randy Forbes]

Look out for the subframe problem. Other than that, very solid car.And what have you learned about that? :)

[PbFut]

Your previous car is very forgiving to drive and will put up with many input errors. Just be aware, driving a coupe spiritedly is akin to playing with a baby rattle snake. You must have fast hands. Plenty info on things to watch for. First decide if you want a S52 or S54 motor. Be patient and enjoy the search. It's part of the experience of owning a coupe.

[RedBread]

If I were in town this weekend, I'd offer to let you drive mine. I may be around next weekend though.

Mine's an S52, if you're looking at 993's, no reason not to look at S54 powered M Coupes too. Both are lots of fun, but S54's are more fun!:)

Mine's got 106k miles, still looks and drives like new. I still haven't found anything to replace it with, and it still puts a smile on my face any time I drive it. Since moving here, I feel like I should have a convertible, but nothing stands out as being anywhere near as entertaining as my M Coupe. Watch for the subframe issue and regular service and decide which engine and colors you want and you can find one, it just takes a little patience. I'm still waiting for a Phoenix Yellow or Laguna Seca Blue S54 car with black interior.

[rajrao]

I have an s52 mcoupe here in santa monica, if you want to check it out at some point...I am going to have to let it go one day, but I don't know when...almost did after driving the new m3 for a weekend...it's been through a lot since I got it, and it's pretty much a new car (which unfortunately won't raise it's value much, i guess)...

new engine
new clutch and throwout bearing and flywheel (i think)
new driveshaft
new secondary air pump
new drive belts

lemme think, yeah that's about it...so basically new car :)

It still puts a smile on my face, despite the fact that I have a Lotus Elise as well. My problem is that I also have a kid on the way, so two 2-seaters isn't quite practical. Anyway, it's a lovely car, and you won't have to worry about losing yourself in the parking lot, which could happen here with a latemodel porsche or bww...I agree about the S54 being the desirable one though.

[Ron Stygar]

If I were in town this weekend, I'd offer to let you drive mine. I may be around next weekend though.

I'm still waiting for a Phoenix Yellow or Laguna Seca Blue S54 car with black interior.
Blue; 2 black
Yellow: 17 black

[Thrlls]

No need to worry about the subframe issue, Dr. Forbes got your back!

WOW...haven't been here in awhile...Aloha Everyone! :hi: