Hey guys, Long time Bimmer guy here. Just traded in my 2003 M3 vert for a 2011 gunmetal Nismo. Loving it man! Went crazy with the M. Promised the wife
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05-02-2012, 10:43 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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From an E46 M3 to 370Z Nismo...
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Long time Bimmer guy here. Just traded in my 2003 M3 vert for a 2011 gunmetal Nismo. Loving it man! Went crazy with the M. Promised the wife it won't happen with the Z.... Here are some pics of the old M and the new Z. |
05-02-2012, 11:13 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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Sick m3, even zicker nismo
I love the e92 m3.
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05-03-2012, 12:07 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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Welcome & congrats big guy. The M3 is hot & I'm sure it is a huge difference in performance. I would really like to know why the change of heart all of a sudden (M3 to Nismo). I like where your heads at on the style & color of your new Z.
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05-04-2012, 01:58 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Very nice! Congrats. Do you like the Nismo better?
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05-04-2012, 11:42 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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Thanks for the welcomes guys.
To answer a couple of questions..... The M was awesome, loved every minute I owned it and think I created a unique machine. However it was time to sell it at 179K miles. My wife has a 2011 G37X and was pushing me to get the coupe model. So I went for a test drive but saw this Nismo parked out front. The only word I can use to describe the test drive is visceral! Other than the headunit, it is the only car I have owned where I didn't have a list of things I wanted to change. So do I like the Nismo better? It is different and I am really enjoying that. Light and fast...a new change from the heavy vert. Plus most people do not know what the Nismo is...and that confuses them...and I dig that. : |
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Would I recommend anyone own an M3? If you have the cash and want to mark it off the bucket list, sure. They are awesome cars with a ton of aftermarket possibilities. But, if you think a BMW roundel has magical powers and the performance will be ungodly comparatively, then think again.
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Welcome!
I notice you're in NOVA. Check the links in my signature, we have a pretty active group of current/former Z owners up here. We've got a VA meet coming up next weekend at the Starbucks in Fair Lakes (by the Kohl's).
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05-05-2012, 08:49 AM | #13 (permalink) |
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Thanks for the invite. I am usually training Jiu-Jitsu on Saturday mornings but will try to make it out soon.
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