I have a 98 M3...the warranty is out, and I want to change the car. I am thinking about the G35 Coupé. Should I do it? I care about performance the most..

 

You won't be disapointed with the performance of the Gcoupe compared to the old US spec M3's. Should be in the same range for most categories.

Andrew

2003 coupe 6MT blue premium aero (on order)

 

if performance is your goal.
then think about
cobra svt
wrx sti
evo 8

although the g is like a 98 m3, pretty well balanced.
performance wise, the coupe may be a little slower.
if your lucky it will be the same mid 5 second car your use to.

test drive one, its your best bet.

 

The new M3 is a cut above the coupe. If money is no object, go for a new M3. The coupe is an outstanding car for the money, but there "are" better cars out there if money is not a concern. It all ends up being a personal choice and be cautious taking advise from anyone who is not directly familiar with the dynamics of an M3. I would buy an new M3 over a coupe if they were not so stupid expensive as they are here in Canada. The M3 is almost $ 23,000.00 more here than the coupe. Made my decision easy.

 

Absolutely, I agree with you telegramsam. I also looked at a new M3 before deciding on a coupe. Just the price difference just doesn't justify what you get. When it comes to bang for the buck you would be hard pressed to find something better than the G coupe. However, if money isn't you first concern. Go with the M3. It's the world's best performing 6 cylinder car. Only car's that cost well over a 100 grand american will touch it.
Coupeman

 

man...I'm going to jump in here (even though I own a sedan) and say that the same thing was true for the 330 compared to the sedan. The cost difference (equipped with the same options) was over $15 G CDN....definitely not worth it.

Red/Canadian

 

You guys, he's not talking about a new M3, he's talking about his '98.

Andrew

2003 coupe 6MT blue premium aero (on order)

 

lol and the new m3 is out of the old m3's price range

old m3 ~ 40

new m3 ~ 52k

so the old m3 and g coupe are in the same vicinity price wise

 

yeah guys, what i'm debating is whether to trade the M3 for the G coupe or keep it.

 

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if money isn't you first concern. Go with the M3. It's the world's best performing 6 cylinder car. Only car's that cost well over a 100 grand american will touch it.
Coupeman

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Hey Coupeman, I test drove a C32 AMG before I bought my G35C. It's a six (supercharged) and about the same price as an M3. I'm pretty sure it'll touch it.

lawman

 

Hey Lawman, I forgot all about that Benz. Good point. It is after all supercharged though so that will put a bit more stress on the engine compared to the not supercharged M3 so reliability may be a factor. Still though, I'm sure the M3 would have its hands full. Thanks for pointing that out.
Coupeman

 

You and I share the same dilema. Mine turns 5 yrs old in two weeks, and I've kept the mileage down - currently under 54k miles. Biggest problem I have is that while there is more leg room in the G35c, there is absolutely more head room in the M3. Won't commit until I drive one and see how it wears.

 

I would not be too concerned about engine stress in a benz, especially an AMG, they really do make extremely reliable engines..... transmissions as well... i have an 82 380SEL benz and runs great still..... needs a paint job though :/
replaced the engine 2 years ago from a 420 benz...dam its fast for tank
i wish i can afford a newer benz

 

if you haven't noticed, there are not to many c32's out there.
they have issues with the reliability of that car.

it cannot handle like an m3, and it may hang with one, but not beat it. for that go all the way and get the m3.

 

Hey envykillz, in case you didn't notice, I did go all the way - instead of buying a C32 or an M3, I bought a G35C. Haha.

lawman