E46 ZCP M3 or E9X M3?

henryyxyu · 08-26-2009, 06:21 PM

I'm thinking about getting one or the other used and both start off with pretty low mileages with around the same price ranges (the ZCP M3 start off around 37k+ with 15k~40k on the clock while the E9X M3's are like below 10K for 40k-45k ish maybe borderline 50k). Which do you guys prefer?

Jonmartin · 08-26-2009, 06:23 PM

is that a real question

MrHarris · 08-26-2009, 06:32 PM

You'd pay 37k for an e46 m3??

C17MooseDriver · 08-26-2009, 06:52 PM

R U Serious

M3PGH · 08-26-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by C17MooseDriver

R U Serious

+1. 37k for an e46?

FStop7 · 08-26-2009, 07:16 PM

37k for an E46 is a rip, even a ZCP

The E9x outperforms it significantly, anyhow

isugoo · 08-26-2009, 07:18 PM

Depends on what you're looking for.
If you're more of luxury, gadget sports car person, E9X M3.
If you're looking for more raw driving experienced sports car person, ZCP.

I used to have an E46M3, def. a lot more raw then my current E90M3.
But man- I can't even look at that MK IV Nav screen anymore. It's so outdated compare to my iDrive.

henryyxyu · 08-26-2009, 07:54 PM

I know its sounds crazy paying almost 40k for a E46 but i've been through three E46's for daily driving so I've grown to like them i suppose

I double checked with the owner and its a 2006 ZCP AW M3 with barely 20k (20,1xx) with all recalls done and 3 past oil changes. Not a single sign of wear on the alcantara wheel or the leather. But, yeah i suppose 37k is a bit high for a E46 xD thanks for helping me see the light guys!

Poofyo101 · 08-28-2009, 08:52 AM

had the same decision about 5 months ago
went with a leftover 08 m3
greatest decision of my life

Montoya · 08-28-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by henryyxyu

I know its sounds crazy paying almost 40k for a E46 but i've been through three E46's for daily driving so I've grown to like them i suppose

I double checked with the owner and its a 2006 ZCP AW M3 with barely 20k (20,1xx) with all recalls done and 3 past oil changes. Not a single sign of wear on the alcantara wheel or the leather. But, yeah i suppose 37k is a bit high for a E46 xD thanks for helping me see the light guys!

You can find plenty of used E46 M3's ZCP for much less, more like very low 30's. And the equivalent lightly used E92 coupe is more like low 50's, so that is really more like a 20K difference when you buy 'right'.

So, the real question: is the E92 worth 20K more. Having owned both, I would say yes, the E92 M3 is better in every way, although the E46 is tuned to 'feel' more edgy when in fact it really can't keep up with the smoother running E92. However, on the limit I would say that the E92 feels plenty edgy. Lastly the E92 get's lousy mileage, but if that is an issue, well.... save yourself even more and buy an economy car.

John@BMW · 08-28-2009, 11:48 AM

I almost purchased a 2006 SMG competition package M3 the day before I got my e90 m3.

This e46 was amazing- zero options, no sunroof, competition package- Interlagos on black cloth. It had 14,000 miles on it and were asking 27,000 for it!

I took it home for the weekend and that sunday, I went back to the dealership to buy it. Then the finance manager walks by me and says, go check out this 08 sedan for XXX dollars. Needless to say, I walked away with a BRAND NEW 08 m3 out the door for less than 49k instead of the e46.

graider · 08-28-2009, 11:00 PM

get e9x m3.

Serious · 08-28-2009, 11:11 PM

Can't go wrong with either.

Personally I don't think the e9x is double the price. 25k to 50k but at 37k to 50k its probably worth it.

You also get alot more warranty with the e9x which is always nice.

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henryyxyu Captain 108 Rep 636 Posts Drives: YXZ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	E46 ZCP M3 or E9X M3? I'm thinking about getting one or the other used and both start off with pretty low mileages with around the same price ranges (the ZCP M3 start off around 37k+ with 15k~40k on the clock while the E9X M3's are like below 10K for 40k-45k ish maybe borderline 50k). Which do you guys prefer?
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	37k for an E46 is a rip, even a ZCP The E9x outperforms it significantly, anyhow __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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isugoo Major General 248 Rep 6,125 Posts Drives: 991.2 GTS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (73)	Depends on what you're looking for. If you're more of luxury, gadget sports car person, E9X M3. If you're looking for more raw driving experienced sports car person, ZCP. I used to have an E46M3, def. a lot more raw then my current E90M3. But man- I can't even look at that MK IV Nav screen anymore. It's so outdated compare to my iDrive. __________________ PAST: F80 M3 ZCP \| 911.1 C2S \| F10 M5 ZCP \| E70 X5M \| E90 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3
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henryyxyu Captain 108 Rep 636 Posts Drives: YXZ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	I know its sounds crazy paying almost 40k for a E46 but i've been through three E46's for daily driving so I've grown to like them i suppose I double checked with the owner and its a 2006 ZCP AW M3 with barely 20k (20,1xx) with all recalls done and 3 past oil changes. Not a single sign of wear on the alcantara wheel or the leather. But, yeah i suppose 37k is a bit high for a E46 xD thanks for helping me see the light guys!
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John@BMW I can't belive this car is a 4 door family sedan. 66 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 sedan, '96 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	I almost purchased a 2006 SMG competition package M3 the day before I got my e90 m3. This e46 was amazing- zero options, no sunroof, competition package- Interlagos on black cloth. It had 14,000 miles on it and were asking 27,000 for it! I took it home for the weekend and that sunday, I went back to the dealership to buy it. Then the finance manager walks by me and says, go check out this 08 sedan for XXX dollars. Needless to say, I walked away with a BRAND NEW 08 m3 out the door for less than 49k instead of the e46. __________________
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Serious 1M advocate 214 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2018 S4. 2011 M3. 2012 S1000RR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Can't go wrong with either. Personally I don't think the e9x is double the price. 25k to 50k but at 37k to 50k its probably worth it. You also get alot more warranty with the e9x which is always nice. __________________ 2012 BMW S1000RR 2011 BMW M3
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