I was recently looking at an M3 forum, and there were so many problems with the E46 M3! Engine failures, trannys needed reprogramming. I am glad I got the G b/c nothing ever goes wrong and it is just as fun to drive as the M3! (well amost! )

 

Being that around my neighborhood I see more M3s than G coupes, I agree. The G is more practical too as a daily driver. My buddy's '02 6MT M3 is a shop queen and it's costing him $1200 a month just to have the luxury of driving it from time to time. As far as I know engine failures affected mostly the first two years of production of the E46, but people have to understand that performance isn't cheap nor does it come with Toyota Camry reliability.

Which one I like better visually, the G35 hands down (and that comes from a girl!)
Which one has impressed me more performance-wise, well that 4.8s 0-60 is tantamount to a gravity defying bullet. The M3 just scared me out of my mind the first time I rode in it. Though I just can't make myself love the M3 nearly as much as the G

 

Honestly you guys know im G35 in LOVE and a freak for them, but i bought an M3 myself, it was jsut that much different from a G35 in handling and especially performance, both have their ups and downs, and the engine failure was true for 01's and some 02's, my traction light has came on and have to get that fixed, i hope this isnt a start of something bad Anyway good luck witht he G

 

They're both good rides Martin, Good luck with your M3. I'm sure there are many jealous G owners here including me. lol

P.S.- for both rides, it's good there is a decent warranty for them.

 

for the money, you can't beat the g...

 

I love the G35 too! hehe....and I have one...