What tipped you into a sedan vs. coupe?

[17117_E92]

I've always had a preference for the 92 with the CF roof. Never really considered the 4 doors at all. Although I personally think the E91 swapped to S65 is the best looking visually. I eventually found my SG 92, decent miles and now it's my weekend/track car. Now I can live of my fantasies of being a part time, amateur race car driver.

[Melbourn3]

The rarity of a ZCP E90 got me into one. Since I have both now, I do love the E92 a bit more because of the bigger side windows.

[LakeSurfer]

Smiles and usability (rear seats), my initial criteria. I've never had more smiles than in a convertible. Next was a 6 speed, lots of options there. After that was a hard too convertible and finally something that was NA and relatively fast. and based on all of that, the only option for was the E93 M3.

Obviously subjective but I feel like I smile way more than most others on the road. This car is said to be the "slowest" out of the lot but will you ever truly see that? Probably not. I can't remember the last time I've pulled up next to another E9x on the streets and I don't track or drag race so it's not even a topic for discussion. But on the average commuting days it will be one of the quickest on the road. Does it handle differently? Probably. But if it's your first sports/performance car, I think you'd be pretty blown away by it. Is it a "real" M car? Sorry fellas and fellets, yes, yes it is.

Just my take.

[WWM3]

I have owned two E92 M3s and am now on my third E90 M3. I think the E90 looks better and they are obviously more practical. A ZCP E90 is a rare car too. Win/win!

[amrazM]

my first m3 was a E36/4/5, so the E90 was the obvious choice.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by F82KPowers

I'm literally making this decision right now - and by literally I mean I'm posting this from the dealership.

This is how close the decision was for me… over the past week I was deciding between a Jerez black coupe and sedan, both with black interior, both with DCT, and both with the same mileage (650 miles different).

The pros for the sedan was that I think it is hands down the best looking BMW I've ever seen. And while I wasn't in a position to get one before, I now can plus I have a kid now and the 4-doors make a lot of sense. After spending actual decades in coupes the hustle of school drop offs and errands with kids has worn, very very very, thin.

For the coupe, well this is what I naturally gravitated to because of the 2-door style I'm used to, the fact that it's lighter, and ultimately I plan to continue driving coupes when kids get older.

So in my mind, it was a foregone conclusion that I'd be getting the sedan. Soooo, how is it that I'm now 3/4 done with the purchase of a E92 as I write this?

Well, my daughter started hoisting herself up in the back seats of the cars hahaha. This is the reason I bought the coupe. The transition from car seat to booster seat is an absolute game changer. And I love her for it lol.

So here I am reporting in real time…

The internet says the coup is 22 pounds lighter.

[wyatth]

Originally Posted by CTMike

I have an E93 for one reason - my son.

You win! Maybe mine will demand I change in a few years, ha!

[Donut Lord]

The carbon roof, the real race cars are made of the E92 chassis not the E90 one......a few other reasons that are evading me at the moment.

[bake]

E93 for me because I don't track my car and it is plenty fast for my needs on public roads. This car serves as a weekend/fun car for me and having the ability to drop the top adds to the fun factor.

[e92ben]

2 kids. Had couple before. As much as I like the cool factor of the sedan, the coupe drove/handled better

[Mr. C4]

E90 here because of proportions and rarity.

[LakeSurfer]

Originally Posted by F82KPowers

Well, my daughter started hoisting herself up in the back seats of the cars hahaha. This is the reason I bought the coupe. The transition from car seat to booster seat is an absolute game changer. And I love her for it lol.

So here I am reporting in real time…

Just wait until your daughter can ride in the front seat. I drove my E93 around with a booster for a long time and in the past week she finally met the height and weight requirements to sit in the front. Talk about another big game changer. Is it time to move into a two seater?

[Eja144]

I wasn't even looking for an M3 when I bought my E90, but I jumped on it in part because it's a 4-door. I've always loved performance sedans because they defy expectations and break the mold. A coupe is the more obvious choice for a performance platform, and thus a little less interesting/unique to me.

[TractionControlDelete]

Originally Posted by LakeSurfer

Just wait until your daughter can ride in the front seat. I drove my E93 around with a booster for a long time and in the past week she finally met the height and weight requirements to sit in the front. Talk about another big game changer. Is it time to move into a two seater?

Love it haha. I can't wait

[E90FOUR]

There is something unique and special about a sedan with motorsport features. There are plenty of fast sedans, but few with very special engines/drivetrains (or an 8k redline). I like look of both cars, but prefer the stout look and rear of the sedan. I also like that the sedan is uncommon as compared to the coupe. As a bonus, 4 doors is great for passengers.

[spazzyfry123]

I'm an ass man. Sedan got booty.

[Damage Inc]

Originally Posted by WWM3

I have owned two E92 M3s and am now on my third E90 M3. I think the E90 looks better and they are obviously more practical. A ZCP E90 is a rare car too. Win/win!

Hey man... yeah, you swipped that MR ZCP from Cali from me great buy. I was dragging my feet for a while, coupe vs. sedan. Ended up grabbing a coupe then realized I wanted a sedan.

I saw that MR E90 ZCP for sale in Atlanta in 2017 before the Cali guy bought it. Its a unique and special car. If you ever decide to sell, I get first dibs

I wasn't sure about buying private party then shipping.

enjoy!

[Damage Inc]

Originally Posted by E90FOUR

There is something unique and special about a sedan with motorsport features. There are plenty of fast sedans, but few with very special engines/drivetrains (or an 8k redline). I like look of both cars, but prefer the stout look and rear of the sedan. I also like that the sedan is uncommon as compared to the coupe. As a bonus, 4 doors is great for passengers.

All, appreciate the responses.

I decided to go back to an E90 ZCP. IMO the coupe is lower wider and sportier, and aged a bit better (rear tail lights). However there's something sexy about a stubby E90 M3 ZCP, such a rare beast. As this is a primary driver the rear doors sure do come in handy.... And I already have another coupe in the garage with a V10.

I went DCT as I wasn't willing to pony up the $10k to $15k premium for manual. And if I'm honest I love them both, can go back / forth all day. If I was planning to "collect and flip" the car, then manual makes sense. But this is a primary driver for me, so will put miles on it so the return wouldn't be there down the road.

White ZCP with extended fox red. 100% stock. Will add an exhaust (Dinan), M Perf steering wheel, then black badges.

If anybody is interested in a very nice 13 Lemans Blue ZCP with MPE 49k miles send me a PM . Probably list it for sale this week.

[Longboarder]

because sexy time

[akkando]

Originally Posted by Damage Inc

All, appreciate the responses.

I decided to go back to an E90 ZCP. IMO the coupe is lower wider and sportier, and aged a bit better (rear tail lights). However there's something sexy about a stubby E90 M3 ZCP, such a rare beast. As this is a primary driver the rear doors sure do come in handy.... And I already have another coupe in the garage with a V10.

I went DCT as I wasn't willing to pony up the $10k to $15k premium for manual. And if I'm honest I love them both, can go back / forth all day. If I was planning to "collect and flip" the car, then manual makes sense. But this is a primary driver for me, so will put miles on it so the return wouldn't be there down the road.

White ZCP with extended fox red. 100% stock. Will add an exhaust (Dinan), M Perf steering wheel, then black badges.

If anybody is interested in a very nice 13 Lemans Blue ZCP with MPE 49k miles send me a PM . Probably list it for sale this week.

Coup is lower and longer. Sedan is taller and wider.

A co worker seeing my e90 said it was cool but he'd rather have the coup. I asked why and he said he prefers smaller cars. I think there are just pre conceived notions on the size of sedan vs coups in general.

[North.E92]

i had no preference i sold my old car and was looking for a stripper spec manual e9X m3. a deal on a clean e92 m3 just happen to come up first so thats what i ended up with i would be happy with either chassis.

[TboneS54]

Already owned an E46 6spd coupe.

So DCT E90. Also had a 4 door E36 that I adored when I was younger.