05-17-2017, 12:01 PM | #1 |
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When did the market for these get crazy stupid?
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05-17-2017, 12:05 PM | #2 |
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I still remember looking at those when ordering the m3. They had several on the lot that they couldn't sell - but I guess that's usually the story for the weird niche stuff that turns into collectibles.
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05-17-2017, 12:09 PM | #3 |
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S54 Z3 M Coupes have always been nutso. That just has the Enthusiast Auto tax on top of that.
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05-17-2017, 12:16 PM | #4 |
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they have been crazy for awhile especially ones with the s54
I have always like them because they are so ugly only pretty much enthusiast drive them. |
05-17-2017, 12:17 PM | #5 |
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This is headed in the same direction.
http://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-bmw-m-coupe-2/ Weirdly similar except for mileage.
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05-17-2017, 12:29 PM | #6 | |
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A 987S has a little less peak power and slightly more torque and it feels like it could easily handle 100hp more without issue. |
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05-17-2017, 12:29 PM | #7 |
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The funny thing is on both the hard-top and convertible Z3Ms, the S52 is about 1/2 the price of the S54.
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05-17-2017, 12:49 PM | #8 |
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I've spent many a day trolling ads for a 2000 S52 MZ3 vert. I can't see it as my primary car though and the Z3 build quality is suppose to be just awe full.
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05-17-2017, 01:39 PM | #9 |
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I think the z3 build quality is on-par with the e36 - which is to say plastic parts rot and break, window regulators fail, etc, but the drivetrain & mechanicals are pretty stout and easy to work on. My parents have a z.3 2,8 (1998 I think) that has maybe 20k miles and never needed anything. It has always run great when they've taken it out after sitting for weeks at a time.
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05-17-2017, 02:02 PM | #10 |
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Thats because the supply of S54 cars is tiny, and because the S54 is massively better.
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