Replace your m3 with what for the same money?

[Bimmer Barney]

1948-1953 Chevy 3100 Pickup. Restored and with a Small Block. That was actually my first choice when I had $40k burning a hole in my pocket but with two little kids, I need car seats and something a bit safer, so E90M3 was the only other car on my list. Like most have already said, there is no other sports car as complete and versatile under $40k as the E90M3.

[94jedi]

Originally Posted by jeff@autocouture

I am going from E90 m3 - C63 W204 as we speak...

If you are looking for a fun daily with 4 doors you really cant beat the usable torque on the c63 + the VERY high reliability 2012+

Jeff, headbolts aren't an issue on the 2011+'s right? Is the 2012 the face lift year or pre-facelift?

FBO + E85 gets you too 500whp and pretty nasty sounding too!

[jeff@autocouture]

Originally Posted by 94jedi

Jeff, headbolts aren't an issue on the 2011+'s right? Is the 2012 the face lift year or pre-facelift?

FBO + E85 gets you too 500whp and pretty nasty sounding too!

2011 is the last of the PFL, you would have to check the engine code #, if you do a quick google search it will tell you after what number has the updated bolts. 2012 was the first year of the facelift. I prefer the front end design of PFL but everything else under the sun is better on the FL. Yea, even just a tune is 50WHP 60TQ with no mods, slap on Long tubes and your at 500WHP. E85 even more... The one I grabbed has 8,700 miles.. P31 development package and OEM LSD. Couldn't have found a better car.

[94jedi]

Originally Posted by jeff@autocouture

2011 is the last of the PFL, you would have to check the engine code #, if you do a quick google search it will tell you after what number has the updated bolts. 2012 was the first year of the facelift. I prefer the front end design of PFL but everything else under the sun is better on the FL. Yea, even just a tune is 50WHP 60TQ with no mods, slap on Long tubes and your at 500WHP. E85 even more... The one I grabbed has 8,700 miles.. P31 development package and OEM LSD. Couldn't have found a better car.

Don't tease us bro! pics!!

[GORDON.M3]

997.

[jeff@autocouture]

Originally Posted by 94jedi

Don't tease us bro! pics!!

:-)

[HadesM3]

Originally Posted by jeff@autocouture

:-)

Looks great! Enjoy the torque!!!

[jeff@autocouture]

Originally Posted by ZombieM3

Looks great! Enjoy the torque!!!

for daily purpose, its perfect. I still adore and love the E9x. completely different experience and car.

[94jedi]

Originally Posted by jeff@autocouture

for daily purpose, its perfect. I still adore and love the E9x. completely different experience and car.

Crazy isn't it? Same segment, two completely different experiences. Car looks awesome BTW!

[phantasticphan]

C63 amg or Cayman