04-19-2009, 09:08 PM | #1 |
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e46 (2001-2006) BMW M3 vs. Camaro SS
I haven't seen this yet, and I'm just curious. I drive a bimmer so don't trash them too badly haha. I've actually put my M3 up for sale to pay for the CGM 2SS RS I've ordered
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04-19-2009, 09:27 PM | #2 |
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Well the M3 is going to have alot more steering feel and respond a good deal better, however the Camaro is going to pull alot harder and look alot better imo.
Quality/interior/attention to detail wise, ill bet your car was 50kish when you bought it so dont expect this to be comparable.
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04-19-2009, 09:31 PM | #3 |
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well the camaro beat it by 3 seconds or so on the nurburgring
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04-19-2009, 09:42 PM | #4 |
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Did anyone see the "Top Gear" episode where they had that expert lady driver take that delivery van and try and beat Jeremy's time in some car using the ford van?
She was damn good, and she was actually passing these stunned looking drivers. I think she even passed a motorcycle at one point. I wonder if someone who was a real expert on the ring would be able to get an even better time in the SS and LS for that matter? |
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"With a light touch on the brakes, run the revs up a bit. Slip off the brake and bury the throttle. There's a light chirp as tires scratch for bite. Then comes a sub-5.0-second sled ride to 60 mph. A tick over 13.0 sec. and you're through the quarter-mile. It's a rush, of course, but not overly dramatic. Try the same thing with this pair's predecessors of 1970 or so and you'll find yourself in a bit of a wrestling match. Ain't progress wonderful? Maybe yes, and maybe sometimes it's fun to wrestle."
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04-19-2009, 10:10 PM | #7 | |
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Like: 1. I LOVE the fender flares over the rear wheels. looks beautiful with aftermarket wheels/tires and some coilovers. 2. Though I just ragged on the sound of the car, the engine is pretty incredible: A high revving 3.2 liter with 333 hp. Very well engineered. 3. The interior quality is a step above most cars. I love the feel of the thick steering wheel...which sounds weird but whatever. 4. It has a big trunk, and can carry four comfortably, yet it's still quick. Dislike: 1. Seats are rough on the lower back for longer drives 2. Modifications cost serious $$$$$. same with maintenance work. 3. Something breaking down is always in the back of my mind. I have the SMG, so if that goes bad, I'm out thousands. 4. no spare...though my camaro won't either. i can get over that though. I'm sure I overlooked a couple things, but that's just a quick list off the top of my head. |
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04-19-2009, 10:29 PM | #8 | |
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They are definately different style cars - but performance seems to be matched fairly well. camaro is a bigger car wit compensating extra power e46 m3 is one of my fav cars, along with the e39 M5
I think your doing good going with a camaro (well, you can't go wrong picking between those two!) Quote:
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04-19-2009, 10:41 PM | #9 |
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Another bimmer owner here trading my 07 E92 328i for a Camaro SS. I need more power
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The only thing is interior quality.. there is a huge gap. Im guessing you'll end up looking past it, but at the same time if it was me id have a hard time dealing with the change. BUT. you'll end up being very very happy with it when it comes times for work on the car and you dont have to sell organs to afford it.
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04-20-2009, 09:24 AM | #12 |
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Straight line performance goes to the camaro .. corners go to the BMW ... it is hard to compare the two though as I view them as having two different purposes and price points ..
And btw .. I own a 135i (trading / selling for the camaro)... I'd like to see that comparison too as it is a little more in the same pricerange (although the BMW is still a a little more expensive) .. Crowley
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04-20-2009, 12:24 PM | #13 | |
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Not for anything, but I feel it's important to differenciate. In the materials, I agree there's a huge gap (about 20 thousand dollars worth )...but not in quality (as in fit, finish, rattles, etc). EDIT: And according to Edmunds, the Camaro accelerates to 60 faster, goes through the quarter faster, brakes faster, and goes through the slalom at a higher mph than the 2001 M3. |
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Good point. I guess it is important to specify that the MATERIALS used are going to be a good deal different, not the care to which they were put together. Its not going to be bad build quality, but its not going to measure up to the same standard of materials either
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"With a light touch on the brakes, run the revs up a bit. Slip off the brake and bury the throttle. There's a light chirp as tires scratch for bite. Then comes a sub-5.0-second sled ride to 60 mph. A tick over 13.0 sec. and you're through the quarter-mile. It's a rush, of course, but not overly dramatic. Try the same thing with this pair's predecessors of 1970 or so and you'll find yourself in a bit of a wrestling match. Ain't progress wonderful? Maybe yes, and maybe sometimes it's fun to wrestle."
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