M3 or IX MR?
If you plan on modding the car, do not get the BWM.
This is off the Dinan website for a 05 M3 Supercharger kit (note the torque numbers & the price):
[From http://dinancars.com/Series.asp?Seri...sis=10&Model=9 ]
Price:
$21973.00
Labor Units: 535.0
Emission Status: 49 State Emission Legal
List of Included Items: M3 Supercharger System; Free Flow Exhaust; High Flow Throttle Bodies; Strut and Shock Tower Braces; Stage 3 Suspension System (Dinan/JRZ Shocks); 3.91 Limited Slip Differential; SMG Transmission Software; Signature Series Floor Mats; Serial Numbered Dinan S3-M3 Plaque; Dinan Deck Lid Badge.
Peak Horsepower: 423 @ 7900 rpm
Peak Torque: 313 lb/ft @ 5500 rpm
Point Value: 10
This is the website for an Evo tubo kit from AMS (Also note the price and gains):
http://www.automotosports.com/evo_gt_kit.asp
This is off the Dinan website for a 05 M3 Supercharger kit (note the torque numbers & the price):
[From http://dinancars.com/Series.asp?Seri...sis=10&Model=9 ]
Price:
$21973.00
Labor Units: 535.0
Emission Status: 49 State Emission Legal
List of Included Items: M3 Supercharger System; Free Flow Exhaust; High Flow Throttle Bodies; Strut and Shock Tower Braces; Stage 3 Suspension System (Dinan/JRZ Shocks); 3.91 Limited Slip Differential; SMG Transmission Software; Signature Series Floor Mats; Serial Numbered Dinan S3-M3 Plaque; Dinan Deck Lid Badge.
Peak Horsepower: 423 @ 7900 rpm
Peak Torque: 313 lb/ft @ 5500 rpm
Point Value: 10
This is the website for an Evo tubo kit from AMS (Also note the price and gains):
http://www.automotosports.com/evo_gt_kit.asp
Last edited by Ninj0x; Nov 11, 2005 at 06:37 PM.
As usual you guys are concerned with only straight line performance. I would imagine the Dinan M3 to keep up with a modded Evo on a road course fairly well.
M3s are very very good for road racing. The Evo is also.
Not everyone drag races.
M3s are very very good for road racing. The Evo is also.
Not everyone drag races.
i generally stay out of these discussions cause everyones entitled to their opinions but usually people say things that they have no experience with. obviously most everyone here will side with the evo cause that's what they know. well i had an e46 M3 and an evo8 at the same time. two different beast in my mind.
the m3 to me is a total luxury car vs the evo. tho stock vs stock the m3 and evo are close performance wise, the evo definately feels more like the sports car even tho its a 4 door compared to the m3 being a coupe. the evo is more "RAW". you feel more of the road as with all the inputs you apply. whether depressing the gas pedal or turning the steering wheel.
if you're into "modding", the evo hands down takes the cake. the m3 you can do ALL the engine and exhaust mods (bolt-on and keep it NA), spend 5k, and net only an additonal 20-30 hp on top of the stock 333 (flywheel). I was gonna do all these mods on mine (M3) but i drove one with all of these mods and honestly if it netted an extra 5hps, i'd be very surprised.
the modability on the evo is endless. you can gain lots of hps for very little cost. plus the information on modding is huge on this site. but be warned, do a search first if you have any questions otherwise you're gonna get ripped for not doing it...
so it really depends on what you want to do with the car...
nice and comfy street car... M3 all the way
fun and exciting track car... Evo all the way
if you're like me, i couldn't decide so i went with both. actually i had the M3 as a toy car first than the evo came out and i had to have it too...
anyway goodluck with your choice. it's a tough one but either way i think you'll enjoy both
the m3 to me is a total luxury car vs the evo. tho stock vs stock the m3 and evo are close performance wise, the evo definately feels more like the sports car even tho its a 4 door compared to the m3 being a coupe. the evo is more "RAW". you feel more of the road as with all the inputs you apply. whether depressing the gas pedal or turning the steering wheel.
if you're into "modding", the evo hands down takes the cake. the m3 you can do ALL the engine and exhaust mods (bolt-on and keep it NA), spend 5k, and net only an additonal 20-30 hp on top of the stock 333 (flywheel). I was gonna do all these mods on mine (M3) but i drove one with all of these mods and honestly if it netted an extra 5hps, i'd be very surprised.
the modability on the evo is endless. you can gain lots of hps for very little cost. plus the information on modding is huge on this site. but be warned, do a search first if you have any questions otherwise you're gonna get ripped for not doing it...
so it really depends on what you want to do with the car...
nice and comfy street car... M3 all the way
fun and exciting track car... Evo all the way
if you're like me, i couldn't decide so i went with both.
actually i had the M3 as a toy car first than the evo came out and i had to have it too...anyway goodluck with your choice. it's a tough one but either way i think you'll enjoy both
Originally Posted by Ninj0x
If you plan on modding the car, do not get the BWM.
This is off the Dinan website for a 05 M3 Supercharger kit (note the torque numbers & the price):
[From http://dinancars.com/Series.asp?Seri...sis=10&Model=9 ]
Price:
$21973.00
Labor Units: 535.0
Emission Status: 49 State Emission Legal
List of Included Items: M3 Supercharger System; Free Flow Exhaust; High Flow Throttle Bodies; Strut and Shock Tower Braces; Stage 3 Suspension System (Dinan/JRZ Shocks); 3.91 Limited Slip Differential; SMG Transmission Software; Signature Series Floor Mats; Serial Numbered Dinan S3-M3 Plaque; Dinan Deck Lid Badge.
Peak Horsepower: 423 @ 7900 rpm
Peak Torque: 313 lb/ft @ 5500 rpm
Point Value: 10
This is the website for an Evo tubo kit from AMS (Also note the price and gains):
http://www.automotosports.com/evo_gt_kit.asp
This is off the Dinan website for a 05 M3 Supercharger kit (note the torque numbers & the price):
[From http://dinancars.com/Series.asp?Seri...sis=10&Model=9 ]
Price:
$21973.00
Labor Units: 535.0
Emission Status: 49 State Emission Legal
List of Included Items: M3 Supercharger System; Free Flow Exhaust; High Flow Throttle Bodies; Strut and Shock Tower Braces; Stage 3 Suspension System (Dinan/JRZ Shocks); 3.91 Limited Slip Differential; SMG Transmission Software; Signature Series Floor Mats; Serial Numbered Dinan S3-M3 Plaque; Dinan Deck Lid Badge.
Peak Horsepower: 423 @ 7900 rpm
Peak Torque: 313 lb/ft @ 5500 rpm
Point Value: 10
This is the website for an Evo tubo kit from AMS (Also note the price and gains):
http://www.automotosports.com/evo_gt_kit.asp
Originally Posted by SeannMichael
Simple...
M3 if you want chicks.
EVO if you want a fast car.
M3 if you want chicks.
EVO if you want a fast car.
edit>>>
m3 if you want "High Class Chicks" (ladies that want your money)
Evo if you want "Girls" (teenie boopers that'll "suck your...." for a ride)
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Originally Posted by Evo VIII
By the way, if you are trying to get the chicks, turn away from the evo now, you will get no sympathy from them for having a 4 door car with a massive wing.
anyway it seems like the m3 is gettin good support in this thread...
i really want to mod w/e car i buy so the evo is lookin good right now
Originally Posted by d3ja_vU
I sold my e46 M3 convertible with SMGII and bought a EVO 6 TME. A lot of people said I am crazy, but I have no regret of doing it. The Evo is a lot more fun to mod and you just can't say no to the turbo feel. 