370z vs E92 M3

370ZilverZ · 07-05-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

I agree the M3 should be compared to GTR both are overweight touring cars. My 370z nismo makes mince meat of huge m3 in autocrosses. But m3 v8 sure sounds sexy!

Seems like your used to heavy touring cars so M3 is likely better fit for you. 370z is lighter and less refined. More of a purists sports car. BMW is a sweet tour car that does ok for it's size but it ain't no sports car by a long shot. Think more like a Mustang. Speaking of Mustangs why not a Sweet Boss 302 with Laguna Seca package?

If this is what you refer to as a heavy touring car, then that's what I was used to. 650whp, viper 6-speed, 4:56 gears, coil over suspension 11 second 1/4 mile drag and 70 mph @ 2200rpm fun car. That is what I drove prior to the M3 and the M3 was just as fun. As much as I like my Z, it hasn't been a replacement to either my 57 Chevy or the M3. They do not compare. They are Apples and Oranges.

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Shamu · 07-05-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 370ZilverZ

If this is what you refer to as a heavy touring car, then that's what I was used to. 650whp, viper 6-speed, 4:56 gears, coil over suspension 11 second 1/4 mile drag and 70 mph @ 2200rpm fun car. That is what I drove prior to the M3 and the M3 was just as fun. As much as I like my Z, it hasn't been a replacement to either my 57 Chevy or the M3. They do not compare. They are Apples and Oranges.

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Agreed and you'd look even stupider doing patriotic burnouts in a 370z.

370ZilverZ · 07-05-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

Agreed and you'd look even stupider doing patriotic burnouts in a 370z.

You are right, I would look stupid trying to do patriotic burnouts with the Z. I am at least smart enough not to try something with a car that it is incapable of doing.