Z3MQ

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   My brother is thinking of buying a Z3M roadster or Coupe.  He would prefer a coupe but they are a lot more expensive - so probable a roadster.
Does anyone have any advice on buying these cars?  I dont mean what to look for mechanically etc but more some info on running costs.  Would they be any more expensive to run than an E36 M3 [as they have same running gear etc] ?
Plus, as a matter of interest? Would an M Coupe or M Roadster be faster than an E46 M3 in a straight line?  I saw on an old Clarkson Vid (i think) a big drag race between a M Coupe and a 22B Subaru, Lancer Evo6 anda pile other stuff and the M Coupe was easily faster than them all which was good to see the Rice Burner getting eaten up the road ;)

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
MCC1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19-October-2004 Status: Offline Points: 92	Topic: Z3MQ Posted: 07-December-2004 at 08:49
	My brother is thinking of buying a Z3M roadster or Coupe. He would prefer a coupe but they are a lot more expensive - so probable a roadster. Does anyone have any advice on buying these cars? I dont mean what to look for mechanically etc but more some info on running costs. Would they be any more expensive to run than an E36 M3 [as they have same running gear etc] ? Plus, as a matter of interest? Would an M Coupe or M Roadster be faster than an E46 M3 in a straight line? I saw on an old Clarkson Vid (i think) a big drag race between a M Coupe and a 22B Subaru, Lancer Evo6 anda pile other stuff and the M Coupe was easily faster than them all which was good to see the Rice Burner getting eaten up the road ;)

Sponsored Links

MCC1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19-October-2004 Status: Offline Points: 92	Posted: 07-December-2004 at 08:59
	Another thing I forgot to mention - what is behind the seats in a M Coupe? Is there much room for bags and stuff, and how deep is the storage space? Judging by the shape of the car you would expect there to be a fair amount of room in them but maybe the purposely made in in such a way where you couldnt store much stuff?

dave 328 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 21-October-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 835	Posted: 07-December-2004 at 09:38
	I prefer the roadster, my gf and brother have one, 2.8 tho. Its a convertible aswell. The M coupe is a funny car, not sure what the design was aimed at. Does it have rear seats? Looks a bit like that funny small hatchback from Waynes World!!
	328 Coupe Sport, Digital climate, full leather, OBD computer, De-restricted with M50 manifold, big bore throttle, chippeduk remap, custom cold cone intake and X-brace

Z3_Tony Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 04-April-2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 164	Posted: 07-December-2004 at 13:18
	The coupe does not have rear seats, but does have a bigger area for bags etc than the Roadster. The Coupe and Roadster are lighter than the E36 M3 EVO and have the same engine (S50), What is does not have however is the 6 speed box. The later Coupes and roadsters (2001-2002) share the same engine as the E46 M3, but with reduced BHP (325 in the ZM, I think the M3 is 343) The S50 ZM did not have any form of traction control, The S54 ZM has DSC. The coupe ZM's did have a slightly different suspension setup, this was fitted to the later Roadsters. I doubt if any of the ZM's would out drag an E46 M3, but it would be close. If you want any more info regarding the ZM's then take a look at the Z Register Web site, http://www.zroadster.net/forum/portal.php There are several threads on there regarding the differences between the models. I hope this information has been of assistance.
	Committee member South East Region. Z Register Events organiser

MCC1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19-October-2004 Status: Offline Points: 92	Posted: 08-December-2004 at 04:23
	Yes. Thanks for your replies, I check the site out...