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I'm in a slot right now while waiting for this horrid insurance battle to come to close over my totaled E90M. I really can't figure out what I want to do.
I've got a line a fun LSB E46M that is really tickling my fancy, but I'm concerned I won't have the same integration I had with my E90. It's also a bit of a track car, and I know that I'll be spending some short sprints on the street which may get old quick. I've thought about another E90M, but I had a very close emotional relationship with my "current" one, that I feel I'll always think of the replacement as a step child... not to mention I would have to start over with maintenance items that I had performed to make mine bullet proof. I'm in a glass case of emotion right now. What to get?? |
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The E46 M3 can never rival the E9X M3 in my opinion, but to each their own.
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10-01-2018, 09:19 AM | #25 |
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N55 M2 < E92 M3 in every way minus the iDrive.
Now M2 comp may be a different story..
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10-01-2018, 07:22 PM | #26 |
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If I was to have my E92 totaled, I would probably get another. I've learned so much about the car from working on it that I'd have no problem starting over cleaning up a new one. It would actually be fun to start over again. I like tinkering and working on my cars and trucks. I don't want to but I would without fear or uncertainty. I really like this package as a whole and I love that it makes you drive it hard!
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10-02-2018, 07:21 PM | #28 |
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N55 sucks and it is unreliable at higher mileage. Been there done that, there's no replacement for the S65.
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10-28-2018, 09:16 PM | #29 |
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1. Keep the M3. There is nothing as rewarding and satisfying to drive at that price point. I would pick up a cheap DD, then keep the M3 nice.
2. I had a 17 M2 manual. Great car to drive around town, short wheelbase made the car feel agile. But it could not touch the 5k to 8k sound and excitement rush of the M3. Its fun at low rev's. It is quick, but just not visceral like the M3. You are going super fast, but its quiet. What fun is that? 3. I had a couple 991 911's, fantastic precise performance cars. But I missed the excitement of a high reving V8 or V10. 4. I would look at an R8 V8 as a replacement. High revving V8, manual trans, super car looks, handles awesome. Low running costs, low deprecation. I considered picking up a E92 M to have as well, but since the engines are so similar in character I decided to pass.
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Picked up a 14 R8 V8 for $85k then added some goodies to it. Best car decision I've made in a long long time. Added a Kline race exhaust, sounds incredible. Amazing what kind of noise gasoline and air can make Some cool cars out there for $100k. For us enthusiasts to pick from. The E90 M3 is the best value of them all, with the near exotic V8. But for me, I need to get up to $150k budget so I can finally get a 458 I've always wanted. In the meantime, the R8 is pretty friggin awesome honestly
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I'd like an R8 but it had to be the V10.
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I heard all the Audi 4.2L V8's that are similar to the one in the R8 (S4, RS5) have some sort of timing chain reliability issue at higher mileage..
The V10 in the M5 had vano and SMG reliability issues that can be very costly.. they have the same rod bearing issues as well except not as overly hyped up as in the S65 I think the e9x is the most reliable M3 high reving v8 manufactured if that's important to you. There is no real other substitute for this.. |
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If I'm ever forced to get a newer car, I would consider Lexus GS F. After e92 m3, I don't think I can do without a NA V8. That plus Lexus reliability.
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I used to have a b7 RS4 and a 2017 chevy ss.. those two were close but still.. man the e92 is awesome. Cant beat it.
I know there are so many reviews stating the gt350 is better but this is imho after test driving one I still would go with my e92. It did not feel as refined or stable at high speeds. The m3 also feels faster to me. Only thing I could think is the gt350 i test drove was not maintained as it has 17k miles on it. I loved the sound of it at start up but it did not win me over! |
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I went from my 4th E9x m3 to a W204 C63 sedan.
LOVE every second of my decision. I happened to find a >10k mile car with p31, OEM LSD as well.. |
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I just picked up a Lexus GS-F, although not as raw as the E90 or as fast as any modern M5. I do find it to be a the closest thing to the E90 M3 that I owned, minus the 6MT.
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Nice! I am thinking if doing the same if I can't find a clean e90 (currently have e92). Only thing I'm worried is it would feel too big.
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Tesla Model 3 Performance.
That's my choice. Maybe not as exciting as the R8 , but it's half the price and is faster stock around any track around here.. the other choices offered are all good too btw, not saying anyone is wrong here |
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