m3, m56x, or SS

[jayscamaro]

He told me he is going with the m3. Thanks guys.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by the Bear Jew

M3s are for ego ridden european douchebags. Chevy runs deep

Oh boy, yeah, Chevy sure does run deep..............

[Z/28orSs]

Originally Posted by lexlueger

douchebag?....your screen name is bear jew.... M3 is the best blend of luxury and track capable car. Can't really cross shop infiniti/chevy/ford with BMW. C63/RS4 would be the cars closest competition.

really are they still using plastic parts in the water pumps??? if you looking for a track car i wouldnt pick anything from the german camp my pockets arent that deep to keep them running... and RS4 ...

[mikeSS]

Originally Posted by jayscamaro

He told me he is going with the m3. Thanks guys.

we can all agree its a great car and he will love it.

[plg3rd]

tell him to get a C63 AMG or M3 if he has that kind of money

[lexlueger]

Originally Posted by Z/28orSs

really are they still using plastic parts in the water pumps??? if you looking for a track car i wouldnt pick anything from the german camp my pockets arent that deep to keep them running... and RS4 ...

Yes. Still plastic in the water pumps. Plastic all over actually, still a weapon of a car though. OP never asked about said cost. I would assume he knows the car isn't cheap to acquire or maintain.

Not a fan of Audi's in general but they are one of the M3 "rivals".

[MrandMrsNinja]

Originally Posted by lexlueger

douchebag?....your screen name is bear jew.... M3 is the best blend of luxury and track capable car. Can't really cross shop infiniti/chevy/ford with BMW. C63/RS4 would be the cars closest competition.

i thought i was going to have to jump on that one. ha

the M3 is in a different league than any American made car. I love my SS and I love the new 5.0s, but lezbehonest. The M3 is a luxury ride with a huge bark and a nasty bite. It has been the epitome of sports cars for many years for a reason.

[Nessal]

Originally Posted by Z/28orSs

really are they still using plastic parts in the water pumps??? if you looking for a track car i wouldnt pick anything from the german camp my pockets arent that deep to keep them running... and RS4 ...

Haha funny you mentioned that. My previous German car used a plastic impeller for the water pump. Needless to say, after a few years of heat cycling, the impellers crack and break apart so it no longer pumps causing the car to overheat. This was a widely known failure and some guys have came up with a permanent fix for it with a metal impeller. Given that it was still under warranty, the dealership would not replace it with anything else besides the OEM plastic impeller. I even offered to buy all the parts but they rejected. Needless to say, it will be broken again in a few more years.

[jayscamaro]

Originally Posted by lexlueger

Yes. Still plastic in the water pumps. Plastic all over actually, still a weapon of a car though. OP never asked about said cost. I would assume he knows the car isn't cheap to acquire or maintain.

Not a fan of Audi's in general but they are one of the M3 "rivals".

Thanks for clearing that up for everyone, Audis are nice but it seems everyone has one in NyC

[Z/28orSs]

Originally Posted by MrandMrsNinja

i thought i was going to have to jump on that one. ha

the M3 is in a different league than any American made car. I love my SS and I love the new 5.0s, but lezbehonest. The M3 is a luxury ride with a huge bark and a nasty bite. It has been the epitome of sports cars for many years for a reason.

I really disagree with that.... But to each his own tear them down and you will see your cheap Chevy is far better built inside and out ...

[lexlueger]

Originally Posted by Z/28orSs

I really disagree with that.... But to each his own tear them down and you will see your cheap Chevy is far better built inside and out ...

You sir are comparing the build quality on a Chevy with any German vehicle? I'm a Chevy fanboy to but that's just silly...

[MrandMrsNinja]

Originally Posted by Z/28orSs

I really disagree with that.... But to each his own tear them down and you will see your cheap Chevy is far better built inside and out ...

I'll gladly compare the build quality of my SS to my 335i any day. My SS has a special place in my heart since its been my dream car for as long as I can remember. But in all honesty my DD BMW is much better built. I have over 100,000 miles on it and the cabin is still as quiet as the day I bought it when it had 12,000 miles. Once I removed the run flats it was virtually silent inside at any speed. My SS barely has 20,000 and is already developing squeaks in the cabin.

I will say though, I have been very fortunate with my turbos. Ive only had to take it in once for the waste gate and it was repaired with no major questions about any mods. Not all 335i owners have been so fortunate. Other than that it's been nothing but routine maintenance. I'm even heavily modded with no issues. I fully believe my BMW will reach 200,000 with minimal repairs. I don't doubt my Camaro will make it there one day, but I highly doubt it will age as gracefully as my DD.

[Wakemaker89]

Originally Posted by Grimlock

However that price level is in ZL1 territory and a test drive can always make/break a decision.

Ain't that the truth. My friends had all talked the M3 up as one of the best cars they have ever driven. TBH it actually didn't feel all that great to me. I felt very disconnected from the road. Now that being said the interior was one of the nicest I've ever been in(not that I've been in tons of luxury cars...).

[Dangerzone]

Originally Posted by the Bear Jew

M3s are for ego ridden european douchebags. Chevy runs deep

Chevy runs deep...into debt.

I am fan of the M3. They are very nice cars.