2002 M3 or C5 Z06?

[customperforman]

friend wants to trade straight up: my 2003 C5 Z06, 70K miles, Corsa exhaust, Torch red
for his 2002 E46 BMW M3 Carbon Black, 6 Spd, 28K miles, all stock. Coupe

anyone had both that can comment? think its a good trade?

 

[SSmoked99]

I don't really like the looks of C5 ZO6's anymore and with that said, I saw a sick ass gray E46 M3 today with rims. He was behind me and his halos were on. That thing just looks so SEXY

 

[SLVRBLT]

I would

 

[SVT_4_me]

if you decide not to trade him, tell your friend that i will...

 

[XyX]

bleh...no thanks...all beamer crap is expensive and yea...you gotta get a newer m3 not the older one

 

[Camaro_94]

uuuhhh... KEEP THE Z06!

Although M3's are sick too, Vette > M3.

 

[1993R]

M3
It holds value better than the zo6 with the amount of miles you have on it.

 

[LS2GTO]

the Z is a much better performer both in a straight line and taking corners. The only thing the M3 has is the name, and that it's not a common chevy car. Plus the interior etc is not that great on those older BMWs, and by now a 7+ year old BMW is just asking for trouble (and expensive trouble)

And who really cares about re-sale value, not like you plan on getting rid of any of these anytime soon? I would think in 20 years the z would have a much better value than the m3.

 

[TJSwoboda]

Much as I love the M3, there's a reason he wants to trade you. I say keep the Z06.

 

[SVT_4_me]

the Z is a much better performer both in a straight line and taking corners. The only thing the M3 has is the name, and that it's not a common chevy car. Plus the interior etc is not that great on those older BMWs, and by now a 7+ year old BMW is just asking for trouble (and expensive trouble)

And who really cares about re-sale value, not like you plan on getting rid of any of these anytime soon? I would think in 20 years the z would have a much better value than the m3.

the interior of that m3 is 100000000x nicer than the z06 interior...

 

[ZincGT]

the interior of that m3 is 100000000x nicer than the z06 interior...

+1

 

[Zinc03Cobra]

the interior of that m3 is 100000000x nicer than the z06 interior...

I'll vouch for that... I traded my cobra (after 6 years of having it) on an 05 M3 recently... I have only one regret... it's not fast like the cobra, but it's definitely smoother, more quiet, and just as sleek. it doesn't have that badass, raw, unrivaled power, but I simply wanted something I could use everyday in a practical manner. I'm 100% satisfied with my decision.

 

[BuBbABFP]

Do NOT DO IT.

 

[ninety8 GT]

I would do it especially if his m3 has only 28,000 miles. If you know he treats his car good and not rags it out then imo id do it

 

[NA97GT]

high milage chevy, or low mile m3. If it was me, i'd choose the m3 cause I love them. Have you even driven the BMW yet?

 

[snake134]

e46 m3 ftw

 

[thomas91169]

keep the Z.

like someone else said, it must not be that great if he wants to trade you straight across for your Z.

 

[T-Bolt]

M3 FTW. The ZO6 interior is pure crap (no offense), and the car just looks dated. I haven't driven either car for an extended period of time, but from past experiences with BMWs and Chevys, the M3 will be a way better car to drive.

 

[PSUCOBRA96]

M3 you are getting a much lowere mileage car

 

[Fugazied]

Dude, good trade imo. 2002 E46 BMW M3 Carbon Black = quality car.