koolkorsa
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Been searching for a new car for ages and have narrowed it down to the following:
a E46 BMW M3 - e.g. http://pistonheads.com/sales/483658.htm
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a Nissan 350Z - e.g. http://pistonheads.com/sales/752349.htm
I'd prefer the look of the M3 but am worried about reliability and running costs compared to the Nissan. The Nissan is a couple of years newer and lower mileage and Japs have a got reputation for reliability. Any input would be great - cheers.
[Edited on 09-01-2009 by koolkorsa]
[Edited on 09-01-2009 by koolkorsa]
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steddy-eddie
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nissan 350z, they sound cool and plus you will be doing something different, everyone buys an m3
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Robin
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I wouldn't buy an M3 with tinted windows, I'd be suspicious of the previous owner's "profession"
Drive both, pick the one you prefer, if it's the M3, find one without tinted windows.
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Colin
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Both nice cars, do you need 2 seats or 5? Think id have the M3.
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koolkorsa
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Those were just examples - I'm not defo after those particular ones.
Also any other suggestions in that price bracket?
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Adge
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ooo nice choices, i like them both!
but it wud justjust be the m3 because ive wanted 1 forever! hopefully in 12 months ill have 1 
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Fad
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Both nice cars, do you need 2 seats or 5? Think id have the M3.
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Mike GSi
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M3 for me
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FasT09
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350z and get it looking like this !!
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corsa_godfather
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M3 definatly!
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flybikeslee
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don't think id have either tbh, mate had a 350, hated the thing 
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Jambo
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M3 but then, you knew that before i posted tbh
On a serious note, ask Novagte (no, not that one) and Nik as they have owned both
[Edited on 09-01-2009 by Jambo]
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Rich H
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As Jambo said, ask Nik - he owned a 350z and now an M3.
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Jules
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350Z for me - such a good looking car imo
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Adam_B
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Never driven an M3, 350Z is a fine car though. I would imagine the M3 is much better interior wise, the 350Z feels kind of cheap.
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jamez_zz
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
I wouldn't buy an M3 with tinted windows, I'd be suspicious of the previous owner's "profession"
Drive both, pick the one you prefer, if it's the M3, find one without tinted windows.
 Why? You know Tints where an optional extra? Granted.. not as dark as that, but still.
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nik
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
As Jambo said, ask Nik - he owned a 350z and now an M3.
Both good cars. What would I buy again if I had a choice?
M3. Much better car IMHO. The 350z is good, the handling is probably better, the M3 can be a little twitchy and uncomfortable on certain roads, but the M3 engine is better, more responsive, nicer sounding and the interior is streets ahead and it ain't a Nissan!
The 350z was probably a little more reliable (honestly), although the engine felt a bit sluggish and didn't really like being revved hard, cheaper to run/insure etc.
Both good cars though whatever you decide to go for..
[Edited on 10-01-2009 by nik]
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Graham88
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I'd pick the M3. But not in a plain silver.
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GT190
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get the m3
but in black
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daymoon
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350z for me ;p
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nik
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
I'd pick the M3. But not in a plain silver.
It's the best colour 
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Corsa_Sport21
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Wonder what the outcome of this thread would be if it was between a CTR and an E46 M3
But anyway,M3 gets my vote.
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nik
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I had a CTR too if you want the lowdown on that and the M3?
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Graham88
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quote:
Originally posted by nik
quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
I'd pick the M3. But not in a plain silver.
It's the best colour
Not biased at all no?
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nik
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Not at all, could have bought any colour combo I wanted just think Silver suits the M3 very well Gun metal with the red leather is nice though.
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