Thread: 370z or e46 m3??

I am planning on getting a new car next year and i am stuck! I need help deciding between the 2. I have been in love with the e46 since the day it came out and i have always wanted to own one. I love everything about the the car except the the fact that its going to be used and it will most likely cause problems. The maintenance and parts are expensive and also it is going to be hard to find a white one and in good condition. Which is why i considered the 370z , probably not as fun to drive, but it is new, clean and i am going to lease it for approx 3 years. I have never liked leasing but i might give it a shot. If anyone has driven both and has any opinion to say about them please chime in!

E46 OR GO HOME

The 370Z will be as fun to drive, I assure you (assuming we're talking manuals). I would favor the 370, but not if you could get a 4dr E46 M3.

Originally Posted by ONeill121003

The 370Z will be as fun to drive, I assure you (assuming we're talking manuals). I would favor the 370, but not if you could get a 4dr E46 M3. :whislte:

e46 m'S were only coupes, the E36 and E9x are the only two chassis that did sedans.

370Z, if you really like both, id pick the new car over a used one.

Lease the BMW if you like them so much. Shouldn't be that big of a difference.

Originally Posted by pcasey06

e46 m'S were only coupes, the E36 and E9x are the only two chassis that did sedans.

I know... thats why I said could

The E46 M3 is nice but antiquated when juxtaposed to the 370z.

Go drive a 370z.

I had a 06 350Z and went to a 05 M3 COMP and didn't look back. I'll take a 06 M3 COMP over 370Z or 390Z anyday

A 370z is a modern day e46 M3. Handling, comfort and driver confidence wise, they are both the same. If I had to choose, I would've bought a brand new e46 M3 which is the 370z.
By the way, when i was in the market. I chose a 135i over both e46 M3 and 370z.