Next Project? E36 M3, E46 M3, R34 Gtr?

[MRSAMO]

I agree with the M3 sound. Sounds....whooshy. I prefer Hondas or the NSX by comparison.

I do love the M3 though, great performance for an NA combined with the usual BMW luxury with plenty of space. Not sure if you can get a convertible here in Australia but there are quite a few in UK (and going at good prices too). Personally if I were to spend that much I would go for the AMGs from Mercedes specifically the E55. 1/4 mile in under 13 seconds that thing hauls.

To add, I am very impressed with the Skyline 370GT, its a gorgeous looking car :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_49C4S3hdlI

[NickR33]

E46 M3 with E46 M5 V8 in it... Hartge used to do one and it was niiiice

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Hi.

I got a e46 M3 aswell as a couple of GTR's and to be totally honest with you the Gtr's shit on the M3.

Mines a 2005 6 speed coupe and i've been whipped by a few Wrx's lol.

Mine has a Remus exhaust, extractors, Mspeed ecu and CAI.

Defiantly slower than my stock R33 GTR. Abit more responsive than the Gtr's but they run out of puff after 100km/h or so.

I own several cars and time after time i end up going back to my R32 GTR. Best car i've owned in my opinion.

So an unbiased opinion.. go the R34 GTR if you must or just stick to your R33. There really not that expensive to mod if you look around and do it right mods first time you can basically get 300kw with just a few mods unopened.

What area are you in?? Wouldn't mind giving you a test drive of my M3.

I'm selling the M3 for $55k but i reckon don't bother, Their just a boulivard/cruiser car and overrated in my opinion.

Interesting about your comparison Candy33...

The specs in writing of the E46 M3 look to be inline ball with the R33 GTR.

Stock for stock that is...

[Sheriff Wan]

I think candy33 nailed it,

He owns both and summed up the M3 as a boulivard/cruiser... thats all it is really. dont get me wrong I think the E46 is awesome - it will just leave you with blue balls if you know what I mean after having all the years of GTR ownership!

Go the 34 GTR and you'll never look back - best piece of car I've ever driven.

we must be into the dollars now so thats my $4.25c

[glaze]

$4.25, the best value I could get:)

All your info is most helpful and with a budget it is looking more and more like keeping my R33 and focus on doing some minor work to that to get 250-275AWKW is the best value.

But as I said, I am test driving a few different vechiles over the next few weeks and am starting to look at a lot of different models so I can make a thorough decision.

Cheers All!!

[glaze]

Just thought I would let you know I test drove a 2005 HSV Clubsport in 6sp manual and was quite disappointed. Loved the sound but when I put my foot down was a little sluggish.

On the other hand, I test drove the new Golf GTI and I was super impressed, so great little torque early on in rev range and a great looking interior!!

Very Impressed:)

Has thrown a few spanners in the works that for sure as I never thought of an Golf GTI.

[candy33]

Interesting about your comparison Candy33...

The specs in writing of the E46 M3 look to be inline ball with the R33 GTR.

Stock for stock that is...

I'm not sure of the specs for a M3, but all i can tell you is they lack the torque and top end rush of a GTR. Their two different type of cars aimed at different people. The power delivery of a M3 is more like a Vtec than anything else,but sounds worse in my opinion.. the exhaust note reminds me of a handfull of marbles getting shaked in a Milo tin.

Each to their own i guess, but not my cup of tea. M3 is a car for an executive/businessman and doesn't deliver great performance in the real world, much like alot of other cars out there. Trust me if you drive one you'll know what i mean.

[candy33]

Glaze.

Have you considered the new Evo X MR?

I drove my mates one and was rather impressed and the interior is one of the best ive seen from a japanese car.

Just a thought.

[glaze]

Thanks candy, I didnt think of these as I thought they might be out of my price range.

I drove a beautiful E36 M3 tonight that has been meticulously looked after with some nice mods, Exhaust-PowerChip-Suspension and has low kms and immaculate condition.

I think my GTR is going up For Sale while this baby is still available!!

Very impressed!!!!!

Who wants an immaculate R33 GTR?????

[EKSMUD]

As much as i love the GTR 34 i'd pick e46 M3 for my daily, the reason are simple,it doesn't attract cops as much as the GTR, it looks nice, it has nice interior and cool gadget, and for 3.2 litre N/A it has decent power for daily driving. CAI,ECU flashed and exhaust will do the job i reckon and besides you don't really need 1000 HP car for your daily. anyway for that price range there are other options such as merc AMGs or Audi's RS/S. if you want more torque go AMG, the new AMG with 6.3l V8 is just crazy in the straight line. but each to their own i guess.

Edited January 13, 2010 by EKSMUD

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

I'm not sure of the specs for a M3, but all i can tell you is they lack the torque and top end rush of a GTR. Their two different type of cars aimed at different people. The power delivery of a M3 is more like a Vtec than anything else,but sounds worse in my opinion.. the exhaust note reminds me of a handfull of marbles getting shaked in a Milo tin.

Each to their own i guess, but not my cup of tea. M3 is a car for an executive/businessman and doesn't deliver great performance in the real world, much like alot of other cars out there. Trust me if you drive one you'll know what i mean.

I see.

Yeah your right, 2 different type of cars.

Good thing is, you have both cars and can say what the difference is

One day, you might have to take me for a spin in the M3 E46. Haha!

Glaze.

Have you considered the new Evo X MR?

I drove my mates one and was rather impressed and the interior is one of the best ive seen from a japanese car.

Just a thought.

EVO X would make a good daily.

Just the light mods, like exhaust and high flow panel filter, it be perfect.