Official-look-what-i-found-thread (craigslist, other-forums, etc)

[wasnt m3]

Why?? The non-M cars suck. And if you want one to fix, be prepared for outrageous parts prices.

[m42b32]

Earl said:

Glad you cleared that up=) Someone find me a crashed z3 coupe (non m) for cheap

Went to Copart to find you one, no dice.

On a side note, there are like 4 crashed i8's if anyone wants an interesting project

[Earl]

I like the look of z3 coupes but would never pay the price for an M. Especially with how much I would potentially "molest" it.

[wasnt m3]

I've seen several m coupes sell in the mid teens, typically with 130-160k miles and usually with some good mods. Non-M cars are still around 10k, sometimes more. You owe it to yourself anyways, buy a decent car for once!

[Earl]

Lol you have a somewhat good point=P

[straight6pwr]

i'm with earl. the 3.0 z3 coupe is plenty fast (basically as fast as the s52 ///m coupe) and you'd be upgrading the suspension anyway, so why pay the premium and higher maintenance cost for an ///m coupe? cost for replacing those wide-ass tires, dual exhaust, ///m suspension parts = f*ck that.

[Earl]

I'm one of those Form over Function idiots in this case=P

[patsbimmer1]

Because an S54 M coupe exists... thats why you pay a premium.

[wasnt m3]

There are so many reasons the m car is better. I happen to own one, so I think I'd have some idea. I have driven countless standard Z3s as well. Just touching the surface, you get better engine, LSD, some of the best seats BMW has offered, leather trimmed dash and door panels, bumpers, mirrors, brakes, wheels, suspension, and on and on. Not bad for only a few grand more. Not to mention, the car doesn't even feel similar(and not nearly as girly lol). Parts are cheap since most of it is all e36 m3 stuff. I must add, out of the nearly 80 cars I've they owned, it has to be the funnest.

[YoungCR]

While I still enjoy a 3.0 Z3, TJ is right I that the premium for the Z3M isn't that much more money for many gains. 1.8 Z3's are awful haha.

[Earl]

M44 hate=( How do you like z4's?

[YoungCR]

Earl said:

M44 hate=( How do you like z4's?

Personally not a fan of early Z4 interior although again Z4M's I can deal with that. Late model Z4 Sdrive35i's are a blast.

[i_love_cars]

You couldn't pay me to drive a base trim Z3. Complete shitbox. That's all I can contribute to this discussion. Facts are facts.

[rampelsauce]

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5405583049.html

Anyone catch the Baur for 2k?  Woah.

[Earl]

Someone please go get that!

[wasnt m3]

That's just a random picture off google. I'm sure it's just a plain old convertible.

[HipMF]

Roundie. Looks solid.

http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/5414630354.html

[CMart]

I would love to buy that and try my hand at some body work. Too many projects not enough time/room.

[YoungCR]

http://enthusiastauto.com/qsearch/?id=5323&form_display=51

was this car kept in Milwaukee?

[wasnt m3]

Ran a carfax, sold new in Burlington, WI in 93. Stayed in WI until 2002, then moved to IL up until now.