M3 Or Stingray

M3Lifer · 04-20-2015, 08:35 PM

Funny you ask, after 4 m3's I needed something different and went with a C6 z51 (not a c7 but same feel) it was like driving a jet fighter, low roof line, tons of torque, mean V8 growl....you get the point.....but after a year it was still missing something for me. It just wasn't an M car. It didn't have the fit and finish and wasn't anything more than just a stress relief whereas the M was a machine in so many ways, from the power band, handling, comfort, etc, it so much more of a car which is what I've always loved about these cars so I traded it in on an E93. Moral of the story, go buy it, drive the shit out of it, and if you love it keep it, or trade it and move on.

BNBM3 · 04-20-2015, 08:39 PM

You can drop a turd out of an airplane, and it will accelerate to 60MPH in under 3 seconds..... and so it goes with a Corvette.

There is just so much more to a car than what GM is selling.

Amirsm3 · 04-20-2015, 08:40 PM

Get the Stingray. New experience with a new car, why not?

///M3Owner · 04-20-2015, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BloomRunsDubs

Me personally would maybe take a C7 over a regular M3.

However if it were a limerock.. absolutely not. Ive seen probably a good 100+ C7s since they came out here in WI and have yet to see a limerock M3 here

To me the the limerock M3 is a better looking car, much better interior and with similar (ish) performance.

I live in MA and I've not seen many M3s but I do see corvettes however mainly c6 &c5 vets not many stingrays which is kinda nice but the limerock is very rare to see

Slammo · 04-20-2015, 09:12 PM

I had a C5 Z06, it was a blast to drive. As mentioned before, tons of torque. However, with less than 3,000 miles, I started to have ongoing electrical issues; windows not working, all of the dash lights coming on, etc. The last time I had the car at Watkins Glen, they wouldn't let me out on the track during the 3rd session because I couldn't put my windows down! I had no problems earlier, it raining earlier so I put the windows up, then they would not work at all. The Dealership could never figure it out.

I was always a die-hard GM guy, even as a kid. I wouldn't say I would never buy another GM product, but it would have to be something very special...maybe the new Z06? But I would definitely hang on to my BMW. Is there any way you could afford both?

///M3Owner · 04-20-2015, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammo

I had a C5 Z06, it was a blast to drive. As mentioned before, tons of torque. However, with less than 3,000 miles, I started to have ongoing electrical issues; windows not working, all of the dash lights coming on, etc. The last time I had the car at Watkins Glen, they wouldn't let me out on the track during the 3rd session because I couldn't put my windows down! I had no problems earlier, it raining earlier so I put the windows up, then they would not work at all. The Dealership could never figure it out.

I was always a die-hard GM guy, even as a kid. I wouldn't say I would never buy another GM product, but it would have to be something very special...maybe the new Z06? But I would definitely hang on to my BMW. Is there any way you could afford both?

The C7 generation seems like GM got their act together and built a great car so yeah it may have electrical problems but so will the BMW haha. Unfortunately I can't afford both and both are awesome cars but it's just a hard decision on which I'd get

Patrón · 04-20-2015, 09:35 PM

Love the stingray, they are just way too common around here. My friend just picked up a new zo6 w zo7 package, car is gorgeous.

///M3Owner · 04-20-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrn

Love the stingray, they are just way too common around here. My friend just picked up a new zo6 w zo7 package, car is gorgeous.

Yeah the new z06 is beautiful but out of price range unfortunately and it would have to be my daily

TrevorM3 · 04-20-2015, 10:07 PM

regular stingray is too midlife crisis imo.

z06 is a different story. z06>m3 all dayy everyday

grantmax · 04-20-2015, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

regular stingray is too midlife crisis imo.

z06 is a different story. z06>m3 all dayy everyday

Truth.

DCT > 6MT all dayyyy.

Ezio · 04-20-2015, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

regular stingray is too midlife crisis imo.

z06 is a different story. z06>m3 all dayy everyday

It's only a mid life crisis car if you are older. I am in my 20s and all my friends both guys and girls love the corvette.

Saandiaago · 04-20-2015, 10:53 PM

hilarious.

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Originally Posted by BNBM3

You can drop a turd out of an airplane, and it will accelerate to 60MPH in under 3 seconds..... and so it goes with a Corvette.

There is just so much more to a car than what GM is selling.

loveskiing · 04-20-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Saandiaago

hilarious.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BNBM3

You can drop a turd out of an airplane, and it will accelerate to 60MPH in under 3 seconds..... and so it goes with a Corvette.

There is just so much more to a car than what GM is selling.

+1
Most comedy is funny because there are underlying truths

xaappx · 04-20-2015, 11:58 PM

The LimeRock only comes with a DCT

Any if you're bored of the E92, get a F8X and enjoy the torque and 500 whp from basic mods

Action JacksonE92 · 04-21-2015, 12:02 AM

If your going to get a Vette, get the Z06. The basic Vette (stingray) will not stand out as much as the Lime Rock. It will just be another Vette. But if you get the Z06, then in my book you would have made an upgrade. I'm glad your aren't considering getting a Ford!

///M3Owner · 04-21-2015, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by xaappx

The LimeRock only comes with a DCT

Any if you're bored of the E92, get a F8X and enjoy the torque and 500 whp from basic mods

the limerock I'm looking at is a manual and I don't like the new Ms, I'll stick with the V8s

///M3Owner · 04-21-2015, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Action JacksonE92

If your going to get a Vette, get the Z06. The basic Vette (stingray) will not stand out as much as the Lime Rock. It will just be another Vette. But if you get the Z06, then in my book you would have made an upgrade. I'm glad your aren't considering getting a Ford!

Gt350 was being considered..but Id rather have the E92 haha, but I agree with what you're saying

Action JacksonE92 · 04-21-2015, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M3Owner

Quote:

Originally Posted by Action JacksonE92

If your going to get a Vette, get the Z06. The basic Vette (stingray) will not stand out as much as the Lime Rock. It will just be another Vette. But if you get the Z06, then in my book you would have made an upgrade. I'm glad your aren't considering getting a Ford!

Gt350 was being considered..but Id rather have the E92 haha, but I agree with what you're saying

DOOONT DOOO IT!!!! (Slow motion voice). Lol well the new GT350 is supposed to be great so I don't think it wouldn't be bad to make a purchase. I still wouldn't trade for it. I would just add to the collection if you have the money.

///M3Owner · 04-21-2015, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Action JacksonE92

DOOONT DOOO IT!!!! (Slow motion voice). Lol well the new GT350 is supposed to be great so I don't think it wouldn't be bad to make a purchase. I still wouldn't trade for it. I would just add to the collection if you have the money.

Haha don't worry I don't think a mustang will be purchased anytime soon

briggs · 04-21-2015, 10:10 AM

Get the stingray, drive it until the M4 ZCP or GTS comes out. Then come back to an ///M.
I see more stingrays than e9x M3's in houston, which is crazy that car hasn't been around that long.

buddalun · 04-21-2015, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BNBM3

You can drop a turd out of an airplane, and it will accelerate to 60MPH in under 3 seconds..... and so it goes with a Corvette.

There is just so much more to a car than what GM is selling.

Agreed. BTW, this made me nearly shoot liquid out of my nostrils I laughed so hard!

anom3 · 04-21-2015, 10:27 AM

Cant comment on what car to get but...

I was at the Frankfurt airport about a week ago. They had both the i8 and stingray out in full force.

Unfortunately GM must have been out bid by BMW and they had quite a shitty spot to show off their new ride. Gave me a chuckle... The i8 was dead center where all the foot traffic takes place... The Stringray was out of the way in the corner partially obstructed by a large pillar.

Heh...

04-20-2015, 08:35 PM	#23
M3Lifer Enlisted Member 1 Rep 38 Posts Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ashburn,Virginia iTrader: (0)	Funny you ask, after 4 m3's I needed something different and went with a C6 z51 (not a c7 but same feel) it was like driving a jet fighter, low roof line, tons of torque, mean V8 growl....you get the point.....but after a year it was still missing something for me. It just wasn't an M car. It didn't have the fit and finish and wasn't anything more than just a stress relief whereas the M was a machine in so many ways, from the power band, handling, comfort, etc, it so much more of a car which is what I've always loved about these cars so I traded it in on an E93. Moral of the story, go buy it, drive the shit out of it, and if you love it keep it, or trade it and move on. Last edited by M3Lifer; 04-20-2015 at 08:38 PM.. Reason: Edit
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Slammo Private First Class 14 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Central PA iTrader: (7)	I had a C5 Z06, it was a blast to drive. As mentioned before, tons of torque. However, with less than 3,000 miles, I started to have ongoing electrical issues; windows not working, all of the dash lights coming on, etc. The last time I had the car at Watkins Glen, they wouldn't let me out on the track during the 3rd session because I couldn't put my windows down! I had no problems earlier, it raining earlier so I put the windows up, then they would not work at all. The Dealership could never figure it out. I was always a die-hard GM guy, even as a kid. I wouldn't say I would never buy another GM product, but it would have to be something very special...maybe the new Z06? But I would definitely hang on to my BMW. Is there any way you could afford both?
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TrevorM3 Banned 3323 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	regular stingray is too midlife crisis imo. z06 is a different story. z06>m3 all dayy everyday
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xaappx Lieutenant 201 Rep 487 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	The LimeRock only comes with a DCT Any if you're bored of the E92, get a F8X and enjoy the torque and 500 whp from basic mods
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Action JacksonE92 Private First Class 20 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 DCT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California iTrader: (1)	If your going to get a Vette, get the Z06. The basic Vette (stingray) will not stand out as much as the Lime Rock. It will just be another Vette. But if you get the Z06, then in my book you would have made an upgrade. I'm glad your aren't considering getting a Ford!
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briggs Private First Class 9 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 M3 ZCP MW 08' Smart Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Get the stingray, drive it until the M4 ZCP or GTS comes out. Then come back to an ///M. I see more stingrays than e9x M3's in houston, which is crazy that car hasn't been around that long.
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anom3 Captain 260 Rep 955 Posts Drives: F30 335ix Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Behind the wheel iTrader: (0)	Cant comment on what car to get but... I was at the Frankfurt airport about a week ago. They had both the i8 and stingray out in full force. Unfortunately GM must have been out bid by BMW and they had quite a shitty spot to show off their new ride. Gave me a chuckle... The i8 was dead center where all the foot traffic takes place... The Stringray was out of the way in the corner partially obstructed by a large pillar. Heh...
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