08-17-2017, 11:05 AM | #1381 |
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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. |
08-17-2017, 11:07 AM | #1382 |
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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.
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08-17-2017, 11:44 AM | #1383 |
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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).
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08-17-2017, 12:05 PM | #1384 | |
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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) |
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08-17-2017, 12:14 PM | #1385 |
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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.
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08-17-2017, 03:21 PM | #1387 |
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08-17-2017, 03:41 PM | #1388 |
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Impressive money for red m coupe , $53k. EAG bought it too.
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-bmw-m-coupe-5/ |
08-17-2017, 03:54 PM | #1389 |
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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.
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