PDA

View Full Version : Choosing between a 328 Vert vs. M3 Coupe...



Vert
13-10-2005, 03:08 PM
Right then, I've decided to sell my E36 328i Vert AUTO.

Why... As much as I like the lazyness of an Auto, I yearn for manual again. Also, I should never have left Red! (My vert is Green.)

Next on the horizon, an E36 328i vert, manual and red!

Or

E36 M3 3.2 Coupe in Red!

After going to the Ring twice over summer, I really wanted to have a track friendly car!

So, pose vs. power!

I have always been a poser. Not a rude boy style, but subtle and sophisticated lol [ok

But then I think of the Ring and think... M power! I'm currently on my 2nd E36 (I'm in uni so not looking to spend too much, ie E46).

My ideas for the vert would be to have the manifold and throttle body changed to the M50 version, plus remap and a Mini Cooper S charger. Looking at 260bhp, up from standard 193bhp? Add strut brace, sort the anti roll bars, etc. And I am a summer person, I revel in the sun, love to pose and has that playboy look :cool: ;) I absolutely loved every minute of summer this year. Even got to drive at the Ring with the roof down! [ok :eek:

As for the M, well it's going back to a coupe. I loved my old coupe to bits, it just didn't have the power (or AC lol!) originally I wanted an M3 coupe after my 318 coupe then i bought a 28 vert at the last minute.

Both have pros and cons.

Vert has the look, pose, still has power but not so track friendly.

Coupe has the all the power, track friendly, it's an M!
But not as flashy as a vert.

Oh man! I'll be test driving both as I've never actually test driven an M so who knows!

danch
13-10-2005, 03:16 PM
What about an M3 Vert :p

Cheers

Daniel

peppernick
13-10-2005, 03:17 PM
Once you've driven an M, and if you like Nurburgring, I can confidently say 'the rest in history m8 ;) '

Just work out your insurance, servicing, other running costs for the M before commiting. Buying an M is not a problem, keeping it running can be demanding. Last I checked, it costs me more to insure an E36 M3 Evo than my current E46! This is because the E36 M is more stealable and has less anti-thef features.

Gee
13-10-2005, 03:18 PM
Tough choice but I agree with Daniel. M3 vert is the only way of killing 2 birds with one stone.

M5 SC
13-10-2005, 07:27 PM
If it has to be one or the other then go for the M3 Evo, good luck on the insurance!!! :eek:

Vert
13-10-2005, 09:44 PM
M3 vert is not an option. I refuse to pay the insurance for one and their prices are still quite high for my liking.

I test drove an M3 today... and wow!! No final decision yet but I'll test a few of both out.

Raj
13-10-2005, 09:54 PM
I would deffo say that if you can afford to run it then buy the M. It will be everything you desire for both posing and tracking.