What is an alternative to M3 coupe?

yalag · 09-04-2013, 07:28 PM

Had my white M3 coupe for four years now. Absolutely love it. However after 4 years I really feel that I would like to try something new. Not to mention, there are weird little glitches with the car (there's some brake resistance as the car slows and also gear grind sounds at high gear) that the dealer is not really addressing. Warranty is coming to an end etc.

So the real question is, what's considered a competitor to the M3? I don't like the M4. It doesn't look as good. I can't anything in the market that is comparable!

ucmike · 09-04-2013, 07:32 PM

911, AM V8 Vantage, CTS-V, C63 AMG, etc.

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 09-04-2013, 07:57 PM

RS5

M3ZCP6MT · 09-04-2013, 07:58 PM

In the same league and price range, I'd say C63 AMG, RS-4/5, CTS-V

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=874227

Different price range and somewhat comparable performance, 911, used GT-R, used Aston Martin.

Also Depends on how you use the car, daily driver, executive sedan, track etc. Really, M3 is the best all around car and that's why most people have hard times finding its replacement, and many in this forum somehow find their way back to the M3.

Personally, I'd choose a Porsche GT3

Kwando · 09-04-2013, 08:06 PM

Another M3 coupe

Jay-K · 09-04-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kwando

Another M3 coupe

+1, or the P car

M3/4 life · 09-04-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay-K

+1, or the P car

I concur

alee0729 · 09-04-2013, 08:20 PM

The 2014 Cayman S is extremely attractive, and I'd seriously consider getting one. Too bad the base price is a sham... once you option it up to any decent level, you're in the high 80K range. Well optioned, and you're crossing 100K. Fully optioned, the price of the options will exceed the base price. Typical Porsche, but still...

HeartMD · 09-04-2013, 08:27 PM

Same price range then Id say rs5 or c63. If you are willing to pay a little more then used 911 or GTR.

gblansten · 09-04-2013, 08:43 PM

2014 BMW xDrive50i

DopeM3 · 09-04-2013, 08:46 PM

Lambo

Someone? · 09-04-2013, 09:01 PM

New Stingray Vette will be a excellent choose if you like MT, which i don't, but you mite. Ive never really been a Vette fan, but this one is something special.

Haywood · 09-04-2013, 09:01 PM

1M. Keep it in the family.

PetoM3 · 09-04-2013, 09:02 PM

Mustang GT500

Edward · 09-04-2013, 09:16 PM

RS5 (though it will be worse and more boring)
C63
991C2S
997.2 GT3
991.1 GT3

In all honesty, if you're the type who really pushes an M3 hard, the first 2 to 3 cars on that list will bore you in no time. My dream is a GT3/RS.

FVM3 · 09-04-2013, 10:40 PM

c63 , rs5

1MOREMOD · 09-04-2013, 10:49 PM

keeping your car and addressing nagging issues will be cheaper than something new. just saying.

paddy335 · 09-04-2013, 10:51 PM

Other (left-field) options

Lexus IS-F
Jaguar F-Type
Lotus Evora S

Used Cayman R or 911 would be my choice though if you can tolerate a used car.

Endless619 · 09-04-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

keeping your car and addressing nagging issues will be cheaper than something new. just saying.

This, agreed.

fdelement · 09-05-2013, 02:15 AM

997 turbo, thats what I did and never looked back

Kong Sheng Han · 09-05-2013, 06:45 AM

Gallardo?

blast1st · 09-05-2013, 08:31 AM

fhunk it! get in to the dark side. go for a HONDA FIT!! thread done! lol

09-04-2013, 07:28 PM	#1
yalag Private First Class 18 Rep 115 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	What is an alternative to M3 coupe? Had my white M3 coupe for four years now. Absolutely love it. However after 4 years I really feel that I would like to try something new. Not to mention, there are weird little glitches with the car (there's some brake resistance as the car slows and also gear grind sounds at high gear) that the dealer is not really addressing. Warranty is coming to an end etc. So the real question is, what's considered a competitor to the M3? I don't like the M4. It doesn't look as good. I can't anything in the market that is comparable!
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M3ZCP6MT Captain 72 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 381 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	In the same league and price range, I'd say C63 AMG, RS-4/5, CTS-V http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=874227 Different price range and somewhat comparable performance, 911, used GT-R, used Aston Martin. Also Depends on how you use the car, daily driver, executive sedan, track etc. Really, M3 is the best all around car and that's why most people have hard times finding its replacement, and many in this forum somehow find their way back to the M3. Personally, I'd choose a Porsche GT3 __________________ . /// M3 + 6MT + ZCP + ///MPE = A Healthy Addiction ///
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alee0729 Lieutenant 175 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3, 2018 Tesla 3 Perf Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	The 2014 Cayman S is extremely attractive, and I'd seriously consider getting one. Too bad the base price is a sham... once you option it up to any decent level, you're in the high 80K range. Well optioned, and you're crossing 100K. Fully optioned, the price of the options will exceed the base price. Typical Porsche, but still... __________________ 2013 E92 M3 (the weekend good weather car), 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance (the 20k mi/yr beater)
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HeartMD Captain 47 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2011.75 MW,ZCP E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Same price range then Id say rs5 or c63. If you are willing to pay a little more then used 911 or GTR. __________________ 2011.75 E92 MW/BB extended,ZCP,ZP2,ZCV, IPOD,BMW APPS, Heatedseats,6MT, Edition Black Chrome Grills & Side Gills, CF splitters, CF performance spoiler, CF mirror caps, Turner black anodized pedals, Akropovic Evolution exhaust w/CF tips, Still Undecided on tune, AFE Pro5r, AFE intake scoops, LUX H8 2009 E92 JB/Black 335 xdrive (retired)
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Edward Colonel 377 Rep 2,982 Posts Drives: 2013.9999 E92 Jerez ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	RS5 (though it will be worse and more boring) C63 991C2S 997.2 GT3 991.1 GT3 In all honesty, if you're the type who really pushes an M3 hard, the first 2 to 3 cars on that list will bore you in no time. My dream is a GT3/RS.
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