The BaT thread for the cars we won't buy, but kinda wish we would

[equ]

I never drove a ZCP e9x M, but drove several non-ZCP, both with 18's and 19's... As long as you have the adaptive suspension, I thought they were fine. IIRC, it doesn't add power either. I personally wouldn't look for it but I'm not an expert in the v8 m3. Two things about what you posted.
- Coupe but not CF roof
- Price point a bit low at a 3rd party dealer. Not just Carfax but I'd have paint checked, may be sitting on a story.

On the f8x M, all the reviewers seem to point *needing* the ZCP as handling/grip seems insufficient/not well-sorted enough without. The 20's are too much for me. They do have MV Augusta inspired/copied design though.

[Theo]

Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking the same thing. Low price point given the year\miles. I am not tracking the car so I prefer a sunroof.

Also I kind of want to stay away from the adaptive suspension. If the M5 is any indication of how long I'll keep this car if I like it that just seems like a big complicated bill down the road.

[equ]

I may have used the wrong word. I'm talking about the button (right by the shifter) that gives you comfort vs. sport (maybe 3 settings?) on the shocks. They might not be adaptive (as in predictive and also dynamic roll-bars).

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by equ

I never drove a ZCP e9x M, but drove several non-ZCP, both with 18's and 19's... As long as you have the adaptive suspension, I thought they were fine. IIRC, it doesn't add power either. I personally wouldn't look for it but I'm not an expert in the v8 m3. Two things about what you posted.
- Coupe but not CF roof
- Price point a bit low at a 3rd party dealer. Not just Carfax but I'd have paint checked, may be sitting on a story.

On the f8x M, all the reviewers seem to point *needing* the ZCP as handling/grip seems insufficient/not well-sorted enough without. The 20's are too much for me. They do have MV Augusta inspired/copied design though.

I concur with equ. My e90 did not have the comp package and from what I have read it was not much of upgrade compared the the e46 and F80 comp packages. So basically ok to skip IMHO.

I am also not a fan of the sunroof, if steel roof I can see but you are losing the carbon roof(yeah it does not actually matter in real world)

[Theo]

I had the E46 comp pkg. Besides the better steering rack and the beautiful wheels there was not much there either. I actually hated the suspension tuning on that car. Apparently all 2003.5+ models got some updates to the suspension to make them more compliant. Read AWEFUL.

Edit: I still want a sunroof. =p

Edit edit: I think I've officially waffled longer then FC ever did on this M3 purchase.

[kognito]

Originally Posted by AF

How much did the red one sell for ? Maybe I missing it but I don't see it on the link provided.

Not stated yet, i have been checking every day.

And I will ask tomorrow, there is a viewing tomorrow for one of their upcoming auctions (looking at a pair of jet skii's)

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by equ

I may have used the wrong word. I'm talking about the button (right by the shifter) that gives you comfort vs. sport (maybe 3 settings?) on the shocks. They might not be adaptive (as in predictive and also dynamic roll-bars).

EDC (I think, Electronic Damper Control)

[Jeff_DML]

Impressive money for red m coupe , $53k. EAG bought it too.

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-bmw-m-coupe-5/

[Theo]

I was watching that. I mean cool car and all but much like the 1M it's more the rarity that is driving those prices. Cool car but at $60 plus when EAG lists it ummmm no.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Theo

I was watching that. I mean cool car and all but much like the 1M it's more the rarity that is driving those prices. Cool car but at $60 plus when EAG lists it ummmm no.

Imola cars with good specs and low mileage are very hard to find.