M3 Or Stingray

///M3Owner · 04-20-2015, 03:50 PM

Hey guys, I currently own a 2011 MW M3 DCT and I've been thinking about selling it to get this Limerick 2013 with a stick, however its 60k with 33k miles and I could bring the dealer down in price. I love the e92 M's, one of my favorite cars and I just felt like getting a manual will up my enjoyment with the S65, yes DCTs are great but i get bored of the flappy paddle. Now.. heres the thing, i Could get a stingray, beautiful car, great engine, nice interior, I would say kinda exotic looking and well its new and has good Mpg, however I'm not sure if I can give up the M for it..I feel stupid and i think a lot of people would but I'm unsure. What do you guys think?

BNBM3 · 04-20-2015, 04:20 PM

You are asking, on an M3 forum, if you should trade your M3 for a Chevy?

Edward · 04-20-2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BNBM3

You are asking, on an M3 forum, if you should trade your M3 for a Chevy?

+1

It's a pretty odd comparison beyond certain numerical figures. Flip a coin?

Ezio · 04-20-2015, 04:25 PM

I am one of the biggest fans in the S65. I also love everything about the E92 M3. You also know I ordered a stingray not to long ago when we were talking in PMs. car is still little ways out though because of GM carbon fiber constraints at the factory. i wish i could give you a review with the car ,but i cant.

But i am bored with my M3, and wanted something new. I think the E92 is overall a better made car, and its more special. I will buy a E92 again in the future. SO just because you want to try out a corvette, doesn't mean you cant go back someday.

The corvette is going to be a very fun car, not to mention it looks pretty cool in the right color/packages.

Sephiroth · 04-20-2015, 04:30 PM

The C6 generation looked stunning, especially with the widebody, but with a crappy interior. On the C7 they fixed the interior to a degree but I still cannot get myself to like the exterior. If you can get over the exterior then the C7 will outperform the E92 and be a more pure sports car.

///M3Owner · 04-20-2015, 04:52 PM

I personally love everything about the stingray except the braces on the front grill. And yeah it's a Chevy but I could careless the car is phenomenal.. But like I said the M3 is very special to me but not sure if I should try something new

MrPrena · 04-20-2015, 04:53 PM

If 2seater is not a problem why not C7 stingray? I cannot get any 2 seater vehicles, because I have a kid. Even if there is GT3 vs GT3 RS, I have to pick GT3 due to that tiny 2 extra back seat.

Flying Ace · 04-20-2015, 04:59 PM

hmmm, can you wait out for and afford the C7 Z06? $79k + tax

///M3Owner · 04-20-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ezio

I am one of the biggest fans in the S65. I also love everything about the E92 M3. You also know I ordered a stingray not to long ago when we were talking in PMs. car is still little ways out though because of GM carbon fiber constraints at the factory. i wish i could give you a review with the car ,but i cant.

But i am bored with my M3, and wanted something new. I think the E92 is overall a better made car, and its more special. I will buy a E92 again in the future. SO just because you want to try out a corvette, doesn't mean you cant go back someday.

The corvette is going to be a very fun car, not to mention it looks pretty cool in the right color/packages.

I would get the car red with black rims z51 package

Patrón · 04-20-2015, 07:23 PM

Any thoughts of supercharging the car?

///M3Owner · 04-20-2015, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrón

Any thoughts of supercharging the car?

I wouldn't supercharge the M

RoshDawg · 04-20-2015, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPrena

If 2seater is not a problem why not C7 stingray? I cannot get any 2 seater vehicles, because I have a kid. Even if there is GT3 vs GT3 RS, I have to pick GT3 due to that tiny 2 extra back seat.

No back seats in the gt3 either! Ya a minimum of 2 small back seats voided even consideration of the C7. Although I still like the idea of having an m3 over a C7 anyways.

Nice Rumble · 04-20-2015, 07:46 PM

Your comparing an E92 M3 with a Chevrolet Corvette? I think you know the answer.

grantmax · 04-20-2015, 07:57 PM

6MT or DCT?

This makes a difference.

X5-User · 04-20-2015, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M3Owner

I wouldn't supercharge the M

just wondering why not supercharging it?

loveskiing · 04-20-2015, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nice Rumble

Your comparing an E92 M3 with a Chevrolet Corvette? I think you know the answer.

+1

Definitely get the stingray then you could be like all the rest of the Chevy crowd

///M3Owner · 04-20-2015, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grantmax

6MT or DCT?

This makes a difference.

6 speed, i don't want another dct

///M3Owner · 04-20-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-M3

just wondering why not supercharging it?

i don't feel like dealing with problems if something goes wrong, if anything a x pipe and tune but thats about it

grantmax · 04-20-2015, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M3Owner

6 speed, i don't want another dct

Nice! Problem solved. IMO - You should definitely get the Stingray.

No use in getting the wrong transmission in an M3.

X5-User · 04-20-2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by grantmax

Nice! Problem solved. IMO - You should definitely get the Stingray.

No use in getting the wrong transmission in an M3.

Both transmission are great IMO but I feel DCT is more suited for the car. If it had the Porsche 6MT, I would have been all over 6MT

Ezio · 04-20-2015, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M3Owner

I would get the car red with black rims z51 package

My M3 is red with black rims. So i am going white with black rims. Z51 also. the red on black is screaming sexy.

BloomRunsDubs · 04-20-2015, 08:28 PM

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.

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///M3Owner Lieutenant 99 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	M3 Or Stingray Hey guys, I currently own a 2011 MW M3 DCT and I've been thinking about selling it to get this Limerick 2013 with a stick, however its 60k with 33k miles and I could bring the dealer down in price. I love the e92 M's, one of my favorite cars and I just felt like getting a manual will up my enjoyment with the S65, yes DCTs are great but i get bored of the flappy paddle. Now.. heres the thing, i Could get a stingray, beautiful car, great engine, nice interior, I would say kinda exotic looking and well its new and has good Mpg, however I'm not sure if I can give up the M for it..I feel stupid and i think a lot of people would but I'm unsure. What do you guys think? __________________ 2011 E92 M3 Metallic White Competition Package
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Ezio Brigadier General 380 Rep 3,934 Posts Drives: 2023 Alfa Romeo, 2023 m240i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	I am one of the biggest fans in the S65. I also love everything about the E92 M3. You also know I ordered a stingray not to long ago when we were talking in PMs. car is still little ways out though because of GM carbon fiber constraints at the factory. i wish i could give you a review with the car ,but i cant. But i am bored with my M3, and wanted something new. I think the E92 is overall a better made car, and its more special. I will buy a E92 again in the future. SO just because you want to try out a corvette, doesn't mean you cant go back someday. The corvette is going to be a very fun car, not to mention it looks pretty cool in the right color/packages.
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///M3Owner Lieutenant 99 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I personally love everything about the stingray except the braces on the front grill. And yeah it's a Chevy but I could careless the car is phenomenal.. But like I said the M3 is very special to me but not sure if I should try something new __________________ 2011 E92 M3 Metallic White Competition Package
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MrPrena Captain 1588 Rep 803 Posts Drives: BMW Hyundai Nissan Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TB iTrader: (0)	If 2seater is not a problem why not C7 stingray? I cannot get any 2 seater vehicles, because I have a kid. Even if there is GT3 vs GT3 RS, I have to pick GT3 due to that tiny 2 extra back seat. __________________ Beware of Jeff Oliver the fraud at Highland Expedition Outfitters (aka HEO or HEOutfitters) located in Cosby TN.
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grantmax Lieutenant Colonel 142 Rep 1,637 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	6MT or DCT? This makes a difference.
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