New owner E92 M3 to Z

coaster · 05-02-2010, 12:42 AM

Congrats. I know you will enjoy the 370z.

striderx88 · 05-02-2010, 12:44 AM

welcome i traded in my e92 335i a month ago always have problems with the bimmer

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05-02-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Boosted Josh

to buy a new house and do it on a 15 year note

the m3 was great but it did have some nit picky problem that kept it in the shop. I'll say that during the time I put 8000 miles on the M I put 3000 miles on BMW loaner cars.

Ok you're a smart man then! Paying off a house > a car. Props br0tha

Boosted Josh · 05-02-2010, 05:49 PM

So far the only thing that I'm having to get used to is the vibration from the shifter and clutch. From what I've gathered that is just the way these cars are. I'm loving the syncro rev though, I'm having to get used to being able to just downshift and let the clutch out quickly.

The Z feels a little less stable than the M but it is probably just the shorter wheelbase.

I love how intuitive the controls are on the Z. On the BMW it honestly took me months to figure out how to program the presets for FM. Every time I would do it they would just go back to the default setting. Also XM is better than Sirius, there is much less lag when changing between stations.

I did have to break out the manual to figure out how to disable the auto door locks though.

I'm also looking forward to the MPG increase over the M.

Boosted Josh · 05-02-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by striderx88

welcome i traded in my e92 335i a month ago always have problems with the bimmer

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Yeah, posted my car for sale there had a good bit of interest but none serious enough to keep me from trading.

NYBladeZ · 05-02-2010, 05:56 PM

ran with an e92 when I was fully stock. Its fast but he didn't walk away I think the e46 was much better. Smart move though it'll leave a lot of people scratching their heads. Better to have a house and a Z than an e92 M and no house.

Viera · 05-02-2010, 09:00 PM

First and foremost, welcome! You had such a sweet ride before the Z..... *drool*. I constantly stare at random e92 M3's at my work; its just so curvaceous and sexy! Congrats on the new ride and enjoy your new crib

Ridgerunner77 · 05-02-2010, 10:03 PM

Former e92 M3 owner here also. Got rid of it for the same reason as you as well.

I have to be honest I have enjoyed the Z but then again I didn't go straight from the Bimmer to the Z. There was a 6 month gap in between. So after driving a Honda Ridgeline for a few months just about anything would feel more sporty or fast.

Viera · 05-03-2010, 11:14 AM

Whatever happened to the "Ultimate Driving Machine?"

Boosted Josh · 05-03-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Viera

Whatever happened to the "Ultimate Driving Machine?"

The driving experience was great. The car really did have something special about it. It kind of spoils you actually.

The Z isn't far behind though, other than the NVH from the drivetrain she is quite the performer. Especially for ~1/2 the price.

We are meeting with the Realtor tomorrow and our current house should be officially on the market. I'll then be able to with more confidence make an offer on the new one. Having a tiny car payment also helps

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lifeztream · 05-05-2010, 01:46 PM

Guess I am not the only one letting my E93 go away~ Was kindda sad the moment I see it gone. But I guess I have company now

silvrevo · 05-17-2010, 12:29 PM

The current gen m3 is nothing special. Next gen will get a turbo 6.

The 335i with a chip will run all over the m3.

But anyways, nice move the the 370. Im looking to do the same. The 370 has the right price tag for performance.

I was looking a tts pretty hard,, but Im finding it hard to believe that im looking at a $47-$53k car. I just dont see the value in it.

Rickey89 · 05-17-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

huge downgrade D:

and congratz!

Dan37TZ · 05-20-2010, 02:52 AM

A few months ago I was throwing around the idea of trading in my 335i for an E90 M3 sedan with the DCT 7 speed. Test drove it and it was a real screamer in the top end, felt slower than my 335i around town but thats expected, (heavier car with less torque) but it made up for it in the upper revs. After working the numbers (almost $70,000 OTD) with the options I wanted, I figured I should just keep my 335i and find myself a 2nd super fun car. Thats what I did.

The driving experience in the 370Z reminds me a lot of the E90 M3 I test drove, moderate torque down low and the car has a sweet smooth acceleration feel to redline. Did you notice steering feel between the 370Z and the E90/92 M3 feels almost the same? The 335i's steering is much heavier, but the 370Z and M3's have a lighter much livelier feel.

My 335i has been pretty reliable for the most part, 35k miles so far. 2 high pressure fuel pumps, 1 failed driver side mirror motor, and 1 set of rear brake pads.

gumpy · 05-20-2010, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Boosted Josh

Traded in my E92 M3 in today on a PG 09 6-sp Touring/Sport/Nav Z. The Z has the gray leather and I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the interior is.

The Z was just traded in on a Maxima and only had 833 miles on it. I was looking to get into something a little less pricey to move up the property ladder. I actually stopped at the dealer to look at a frontier and when I started looking at the Z's I said in passing that if I were to get one I'd want a PG with sport and nav. The sales lady's eyes lit up and said she was working on a trade for that exact car and that if she could find the exact Maxima that the guy wanted that they should be getting the Z in a couple days. She called me on Wednesday, we got the deal worked out and I took delivery today. The only bad thing was the car already had the front plate bracket mounted.

My M3 only had 8066 miles when I dropped her off this afternoon, I was a little sad but I got a great car and the deal was solid.

My wife has an Infiniti EX35 and it has been flawless. Her good luck with that car is what made me consider the Z. The Z and the EX actually appear to share quite a few parts.

I don't have any good pics of the Z but yall all know what they look like.

The old M3:

I fell off my chair when i saw the title...

how do the cars compare? As much as i love the z, there must be things about the M3 you miss... M3 is a legendary car...

05-02-2010, 12:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 17	Congrats. I know you will enjoy the 370z. __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

05-02-2010, 12:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
striderx88 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: las vegas Posts: 54 Drives: 335i Rep Power: 15	welcome i traded in my e92 335i a month ago always have problems with the bimmer u from BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - Powered by vBulletin Last edited by striderx88; 05-02-2010 at 12:47 AM.

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NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	ran with an e92 when I was fully stock. Its fast but he didn't walk away I think the e46 was much better. Smart move though it'll leave a lot of people scratching their heads. Better to have a house and a Z than an e92 M and no house. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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05-02-2010, 05:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
Boosted Josh Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 85 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	So far the only thing that I'm having to get used to is the vibration from the shifter and clutch. From what I've gathered that is just the way these cars are. I'm loving the syncro rev though, I'm having to get used to being able to just downshift and let the clutch out quickly. The Z feels a little less stable than the M but it is probably just the shorter wheelbase. I love how intuitive the controls are on the Z. On the BMW it honestly took me months to figure out how to program the presets for FM. Every time I would do it they would just go back to the default setting. Also XM is better than Sirius, there is much less lag when changing between stations. I did have to break out the manual to figure out how to disable the auto door locks though. I'm also looking forward to the MPG increase over the M.

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Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	First and foremost, welcome! You had such a sweet ride before the Z..... drool. I constantly stare at random e92 M3's at my work; its just so curvaceous and sexy! Congrats on the new ride and enjoy your new crib

05-02-2010, 10:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
Ridgerunner77 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 9 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z 40th Rep Power: 16	Former e92 M3 owner here also. Got rid of it for the same reason as you as well. I have to be honest I have enjoyed the Z but then again I didn't go straight from the Bimmer to the Z. There was a 6 month gap in between. So after driving a Honda Ridgeline for a few months just about anything would feel more sporty or fast.

05-03-2010, 11:14 AM	#24 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 264	Whatever happened to the "Ultimate Driving Machine?"

05-05-2010, 01:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
lifeztream Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 47 Drives: 09 370Z T+S A/T Rep Power: 15	Guess I am not the only one letting my E93 go away~ Was kindda sad the moment I see it gone. But I guess I have company now

05-17-2010, 12:29 PM	#27 (permalink)
silvrevo Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: usa Posts: 12 Drives: 335i Rep Power: 15	The current gen m3 is nothing special. Next gen will get a turbo 6. The 335i with a chip will run all over the m3. But anyways, nice move the the 370. Im looking to do the same. The 370 has the right price tag for performance. I was looking a tts pretty hard,, but Im finding it hard to believe that im looking at a $47-$53k car. I just dont see the value in it.

05-20-2010, 02:52 AM	#29 (permalink)
Dan37TZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 59 Drives: A Red Nissan Rep Power: 15	A few months ago I was throwing around the idea of trading in my 335i for an E90 M3 sedan with the DCT 7 speed. Test drove it and it was a real screamer in the top end, felt slower than my 335i around town but thats expected, (heavier car with less torque) but it made up for it in the upper revs. After working the numbers (almost $70,000 OTD) with the options I wanted, I figured I should just keep my 335i and find myself a 2nd super fun car. Thats what I did. The driving experience in the 370Z reminds me a lot of the E90 M3 I test drove, moderate torque down low and the car has a sweet smooth acceleration feel to redline. Did you notice steering feel between the 370Z and the E90/92 M3 feels almost the same? The 335i's steering is much heavier, but the 370Z and M3's have a lighter much livelier feel. My 335i has been pretty reliable for the most part, 35k miles so far. 2 high pressure fuel pumps, 1 failed driver side mirror motor, and 1 set of rear brake pads.