In About 6 months i will own my 2001 Z3C with 48000 miles on it. Less than a year ago I installed TCKR True Match S/A Coilover System( It handels Great), I also custom made a stereo system for my z3c. So i think i have 2 options. 1 kept it (because there were under 13000 made in the US) and supercharge it (VF) or 2. Sell it and by a 2008,2009 M3. Any Thoughts?
Most of "us" that move from the Z3 or M Coupe/Rdstr to an M3 usually move back to the Z3M within about one (1) year.
Might as well save yourself the trouble.
The Z3 Coupe is more rare (I think) than the M Coupe (when the S-52/S-54 are combined); there were roughly ten (10) M Rdstrs made to every M Coupe, but I never did the math on the Z3 versions, likely even fewer Coupes to Rdstrs.
Keep it, and supercharge it. There's a guy a little ways East of you that has done LOTS of forced induction installations, and has a nice little package to keep the rearend together too...
There is a pretty clear trend regarding that. People sell their coupe for an M3, then realize that it just isn't as much fun, then either switch back or complain about it on the forums.
Don't bother with the M3, especially if it means a car payment.
If I had both cars for free, I wouldn't mind having the M3 for occasional roadtrips but it's nowhere near as fun. Throw huge $$$ into the mix and it's a no-brainer.
Well, I have an S54 MC and an E90 M3. I only bought the M3 because BMW hail damaged my ordered MZ4.
Both are excellent. They have little in common. The M3 could be my only car I guess, but I would miss the hell out of my MC and I would regret it.
As others have said, I enjoy vehicles a whole lot more when I have no payment or debt on them. You should keep yours until it is paid off and see how it feels for a while, then decide.
my suggestion, active autowerke stage 2, meth/water injection, 3.73, nice grippy tires, suspension, brakes, rear end treatment, and go toast an new m3. ask me how i know. dont look at my pic at the bottom beacause that pic is about a year old. or if you decide on an m3, sell me the coupe. im not too far from you, it'll be an easy transaction.
no links but i would be happy to send you some pics. it was all made by myself and a friend all speakers are JL Audio. the front / rear mids are XR525-CSi 2way Components, Sub is a 10w7, Mid Amp is a alpine PDX-4.150, Sub Amp is a Alpine PDX-1.600, Last is a Apine CDA-9885 Head Unit with Ipod intergration.
Well I will Have to drive the //M3 in the spring to make my mind up. It sounds like every one here is telling me to kept it. dont get me wronge i love the Z3C thats why i bought it but its only a 2 seater and i only have a 2 car garage. If i sell it in the spring i will post it here.
no links but i would be happy to send you some pics. it was all made by myself and a friend all speakers are JL Audio. the front / rear mids are XR525-CSi 2way Components, Sub is a 10w7, Mid Amp is a alpine PDX-4.150, Sub Amp is a Alpine PDX-1.600, Last is a Apine CDA-9885 Head Unit with Ipod intergration.
Well I will Have to drive the //M3 in the spring to make my mind up. It sounds like every one here is telling me to kept it. dont get me wronge i love the Z3C thats why i bought it but its only a 2 seater and i only have a 2 car garage. If i sell it in the spring i will post it here.
i an sending you the pics in 2 emails. its loud and sounds great!! i can screem and not hear myself. the best part is that it sounds great at full blast. I like to say you pay for what you get!!
By the way the grill is made of Speaker Mesh and glue/staples
M3's are a dime a dozen. They are great cars, but nowhere near as fun to drive (in my opinion). Your car is more of a collector too. For these reasons I would keep the coupe. I believe you would really miss your coupe affter a few months of owning an e46 M3.
The only benifit I see is that it is easier to find parts to mod the M3.
Good call. And to the OP, not 13000, under 700 S54 M Coupes.
Just buy a used E9x M3 to save a few bucks, and you'll be able to afford to keep the M Coupe too, versus buying an E9x brand new.
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