If had to buy one...which one would it be?
03 z06 or an 03 m3??

One more Q.
If u had to buy an m3..would u get a convertible or hardtop?

UR answer will effect if not completly..in me gettin one of these bad boys july 03.!!

PH

 

m3 hardtop

 

M3 hardtop all the way!

 

for my only car, one that would need to be somewhat practical i'd go m3 hardtop.

however for a weekend only driver i'd still go with the z06, much more distinctive look and still a better track car, though not by much.

 

Do the m3 convertibles suck??

 

All out balls and room to grow -> Z06

Razor sharp looks and a serious daily driver ->M3

 

ZO6= IF ALL YOU WANT IS SPORT
M3= IF YOU WANT SPORT + LUXURY, ONLY A LITTLE SLOWER! AND I MEAN A LITTLE ..THEN M3 ......BTW... MY PICK!
OH.....I'D GET THE HARDTOP

 

there is funny post of the same question posted by Eclipse23.
Shit was funny people started calling supporters of the Z06 trailpark trash and got messy..LOL

I pick the Z06..

The Vette is a LEGEND..



The vette has been around since what 1954, 1955?
Im not sure but my dad has a 65 397 big block.
First year they made big blocks, sweet car...

So if you wanna / need to get laid go for the BMW M3..
But if you have class and are an entusiest get the Z06..

The vette has history.
It was here Before the M3 maybee even BMW, and will be here After the M3...

 

that vette would actually be a 396, and they began back in 1953.

Joe

 

MAN..this has been so confusing...I ove both cars...sadly can only get one...If i get a z06 i cant justify not gettin the m3..and vice versa

 

well it all depends if you want pure sports car or pimp luxury and speed i prefer the pimp luxury and speed

 

M3 hard top all the way.

Much much classier than the Z06. Plus the fact the M3 is a 2+2 and the Z06 is only a 2 seater.

3 girls are better than 1.

 

If you're married, then I'd say M3 hardtop - faster and stiffer body. If you're single, then definitely go with the convertible... you've gotta admit you'd look better to the ladies in a vert!

 

m3

 

Hmmm.. tough one, I guess M3 SMG...no the Z06... I'm so conflicted

 

I think it is the other way around....M3 classy....Vette in your face balls out faaaasst.

what is that saying....the vette gets em' wet!!!

 

no question...VETTE

 

So if i am reading tis rite..Chicks dig the vette more then an m3?

 

I would say women dig them both the same.....both showy, both expensive.

Seriously though, anyone who sways in one direction or another in reference to picking a car based on what girls think of it......is stupid.

I would go with the M3........love the looks, drives great. The ZO6 is hot, but I had a 99 6pd and my buddy has a 01 Mill Yellow 6pd (so I'm sick of looking at them). Definitely think the Vette would make a better toy though, without a doubt.

 

Guys.

Chicks wouldn't appreciate an M3. They'd think its a 3-series - and wouldn't know the difference at all! They'd jock the 'vette.

Trust me... chicks dig exotic-looking cars - the NSX was a hit!

 

My buddy has a //M3 Convertible, 2002, with AC Schnitzer rims.


Its a wicked car. It will BOUNCE for a droptop.

I'd take the Z06 though. Those things are fucking amazing. 405HP vs 333hp


You're also comparing apples to oranges. The 2 cars aren't even in the same class.

Raw Performance vs Luxury + Performance

 

Z06!!!! Only BMW I would ever think of getting is an M5.

 

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If you wanna argue that way, do you really think the chicks will recognize the sidevents on the Z06?

To them its just another vette.

 

I look at it this way:

You want strippers? Get a vette.

Go want euro-sluts? Get an M3

HEHEHEHHHEH

No, seriously, I've said this before and I had to make the same decision:

First off, how is an M car line is not exactly 'legendary'. It's been around since 71' with the M1 it has a heritage over 30 years I know it's not as long as the vette but I think the respect is the same as far as type of car goes. The M represents the motorsport line of BMW versus the singular corvette which is one car in it's own class.

As far as one over the other here was my rationale:

Z06 Pro's (12.4 1/4 Mile) WOW!
Z06 is absolutely the definition of brutal in your face speed
Z06 has razor sharp handling
Z06 has major looks to go with it's major style

M3 Pro's (13.3 1/4 Mile)
Fully functional interior with optional DVD Navi, SMG, offers same features as 3 series.
Responsive and sharp handling but not spine punching and ok for the longer rides
A 3 series on steriods

Z06 Cons
Extremely harsh ride much like a Carerra for daily or long distance driving
Insurance rates are unbelievably high, not very safe ($736 a month for me)
Ghastly interior and very limited functionality for the price

M3 Cons
Styling subtle to it's performance some say, too little
Not the best in rain or snow
Pricey


I chose the M3 because it does everything extremely well and is more functional than the Z06. BUT if I was buying a strictly weekend car it would be the Z06 without question, but i would like to have an M3 for the weekly commute.

 

M5 is dated as hell, clutch sucks......M3 is just as fast, more fun to drive.

Only way I would pay $20k more for an M5 is if I had a family and could only have one fun practical car.

 

Well the Z06, BMW has had some probs with the M3's engine...lol.. Never with the (a) Vette! Also the vEtte is cheaper maint and repairs, and oil changes! The M3 looks like, in some ppls eye, a riced out 325ci, the vette is unmistakably a V8 musclecar. So my vote is for the vette, but if u get an M3, get the hardtop.

 

ok fine just get a regular C5 corvette. just as good if all you want to do is impress the girls.

 

whats the price difference between the 2?

sidemarker

 

and which one handles the best?

sidemarker

 

Don't tell that to people with pre April build 2001 Z06's and 2001 6spd coupes/convertibles. The pistons had to be changed to a polymer coated type with a shorter skirt. The shorter skirt got rid of the piston slap on cold starts and the polymer coating eliminates the rubbing which lead to improper ring seating and high (about 1 quart per 3k miles) oil consumption.

Many owners had to go through getting their engines rebuilt or the long and painful process of getting their cars bought back by GM.

 

"My buddy has a //M3 Convertible, 2002, with AC Schnitzer rims.


Its a wicked car. It will BOUNCE for a droptop.

I'd take the Z06 though. Those things are fucking amazing. 405HP vs 333hp


You're also comparing apples to oranges. The 2 cars aren't even in the same class.

Raw Performance vs Luxury + Performance"

NO..I AM NOT COMPARING APPLES TO ORANGES..
car and driver compared both....almost the same price bracket almost same performance specs. ($48K-$50K)

Z06 did better in handling on the track....m3 felt better on the road...
AND even tho the z06 won the accelration and handling test, they gave m3 the 1st place. (which is another reason why i am thinking and rethinking wat to get)

$765 A MONTH FOR INSURANCE??? is that for real?? that ois plain out scary..Any info on how much the insurance on the m3 s are?

PH

 

I drove a 02 Z06 today for a while. My friend had me drive it over to his shop so we could install an intake. I was extrememly impressed with the car. It is by far a better performance car than the E46 M3. After driving both cars, you really cant compare them. You really are comparing apples to oranges, like someone said before. If you want a luxury car with great performance, buy an M3. If you want a true sports car, go with a Z06.

 

This is still just as hard a question as when eclipse asked it. For me i'd go with the M3. It may be slower but to me its more refined and i like the luxury car type better.

Both are still:

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my preference would be a z06. M3's are having problems with their engines plus if you get a z06 in black(even though its a bitch to keep clean) that car just looks fuckin mean as shit. You see that thing pull up next to you and your like.........damn. The m3 however, dime a dozen everyone has them plus if you want the speed go z06. If you want more luxury why not go all out and go m5. But definitely go z06, thats my opinion

 

Definitely go with Z06.

 

Z06 ALL THE WAYYYY!! i saw some Z06's doing autocross yesterday it was absolutely INSANE how well those bad boys handle, there is NO WAY IN HELL an M3 will ever beat a Z06 in ANY performance catergory...breaking, speed, cornering, handling, etc....the M3 may be german engineered and more luxury, but if you want pure EXCITEMENT, Z06 is the only way

 

hehe, car and driver ALWAYS ranks bmw first, doesn't matter if the zo6 drove circles around around the m3, bmw can nevar lose.

i'd go with the zo6 also, car is badass, especially with the aftermarket titanium exhaust, sounds o so sweet.

 

Yeah, everyone has a new M3....

Vettes are waaay more common than M3's, the ZO6 doesn't look much different than a standard Vette (has different wheels, side vents) besides being in the hardtop configuration. Before the hardtop became known as the ZO6 in 2001, it sold like shit because very few buyers liked the hardtop's looks (99-2k model years).

Basically, you can get everything on the M3 that comes on the M5 (so luxury is equal).

The ZO6 is a badass car, but looks wise IMO.......M3 all the way

 

In my area E46 M3s are a dime a dozen. You honestly cannot compare an M3 to a Z06. They are in two different classes. Once you drive the Z06, I think you will pick it. You cant beat the sound of a V8. The M3s engine/exhaust sounds like junk. Dont believe me, stand behind one and listen as it takes off. The car has a real raspy note to it, almost like something is lose. My friend installed a Supersprint Cat-back and its still there.

 

I could not agree with you more on this one belty. AND, like I said earlier everyone here is taking one element of each car and saying 'get it cuz of this'. Go do some comparisons and you'll see that for a daily driver the Z06 sucks and the M3 rules. For weekend cruising, showing off on the strip and looking crazy with mad fuckin burn outs get the Z06.