Mazadaspeed 3 or e46 M3?

asdflkijd · 05-16-2008, 04:24 PM

My friend's brother is looking to get a new car.. As of right now, hes leaning towards the Mazdaspeed 3, but my friend and I want him to get the e46 M3... Now, I already know that the Mazdaspeed 3 is one of the best car in its class ( and for the price too!), but we all know what a beast the e46 M3 is... He'd be getting either a New Mazadspeed 3 or a Used e46 M3, so the price range would be around $30,xxx, nothing over $35k.. So, what do you guys think? He said he wants more of a luxury car, but then he said he wants a MS3....

, the M3 understandable, but the MS3 is not what most people would call 'luxurious'.. Please vote and if you have another car that you would like to recommend, please, do tell

Thanks for looking!

asdflkijd · 05-16-2008, 04:27 PM

I will be the first to vote, e46 M3!

don't be shy, we won't flame you if you opt for a Hyundai!

Youngsta · 05-16-2008, 04:30 PM

is there even a need to decide??? if you can afford a used m3 then ... i think the choice is obvious lol .... but then again this is a bmw forum soo we are a lil biased haha

ChineseGuy · 05-16-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

My friend's brother is looking to get a new car.. As of right now, hes leaning towards the Mazdaspeed 3, but my friend and I want him to get the e46 M3... Now, I already know that the Mazdaspeed 3 is one of the best car in its class ( and for the price too!), but we all know what a beast the e46 M3 is... He'd be getting either a New Mazadspeed 3 or a Used e46 M3, so the price range would be around $30,xxx, nothing over $35k.. So, what do you guys think? He said he wants more of a luxury car, but then he said he wants a MS3....

, the M3 understandable, but the MS3 is not what most people would call 'luxurious'.. Please vote and if you have another car that you would like to recommend, please, do tell

Thanks for looking!

MS3 is one of the best in its class, but dude...M3 is in another league...

Personally, i won't spend over 10K for a FWD car.

ATG · 05-16-2008, 04:37 PM

Tough call ...

But not really

ATG · 05-16-2008, 04:38 PM

How come no one voted for MS3??? What a bunch of fanboys!!!

Richwm · 05-16-2008, 04:41 PM

Go on the Mazda forum's for a different answer other than the M3.

iatacs19 · 05-16-2008, 04:55 PM

for $35k or less I would get a Lexus IS250, 6MT option available and plenty of luxury.

Kensta335 · 05-16-2008, 05:25 PM

I say go for the e46 M3 but 35k won't get him a decent one.

asdflkijd · 05-16-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kensta335

I say go for the e46 M3 but 35k won't get him a decent one.

I found some pretty good ones on e46 fanatics... I know this is a bimmer forum so it will be somewhat biased, but hey, I thought we were all car enthusiast

The price range fits... NEW MS3 = USED e46 M3

ArmyBimmerDude · 05-16-2008, 06:46 PM

You can find plenty of low mileage M3s in the $25k-$35k range. No 06 models, but earlier.

Carnage · 05-16-2008, 06:48 PM

cool, I'm the first one to vote other!!

ArmyBimmerDude · 05-16-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Carnage

cool, I'm the first one to vote other!!

I'm the second and my vote is better than yours because I drive a BMW. Don't bother arguing either.

Carnage · 05-16-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

I'm the second and my vote is better than yours because I drive a BMW. Don't bother arguing either.

Nice!!

Kit523 · 05-16-2008, 06:56 PM

is your frd playing joke with u?
it's like comparing a bmw to a lambo...

reinaldo335 · 05-16-2008, 08:57 PM

let me think, hmmmmmm, e46 m3, of course.

E(@M# · 05-16-2008, 09:04 PM

nothing beats a new car...regardless of what the other options may be

ChineseGuy · 05-17-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by E(@M#

nothing beats a new car...regardless of what the other options may be

So you pick a new KIA over a used Ferrari?

Interesting....

ChineseGuy · 05-17-2008, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kit523

is your frd playing joke with u?
it's like comparing a bmw to a lambo...

Are you trying to say the ms3 is the lambo in that comparison?

I've never seen FWD lambos in my life...

mattburch · 05-17-2008, 12:37 AM

bmw or mazda

tough one... NOT

oct1285 · 05-17-2008, 12:38 AM

those are kinda on two different spectrums. if he wants the ms3 then let him get what he wants. But if the price cap is $35 theres loads of other options out there. dare i say pontiac G8 GT

MTV · 05-17-2008, 12:47 AM

Seeing as this is a BMW forum, the final decision will be biased.

The MazdaSpeed 3 is quite the little car. Lots of potential.

I'd definately opt for the E46 though, without a doubt. The Speed 3's got nothing on the M3!

View Poll Results: Which car would should my friend get?
New - MazdaSpeed 3	9	6.67%
Used - e46 M3	119	88.15%
Other..	7	5.19%
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Kensta335 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	I say go for the e46 M3 but 35k won't get him a decent one.
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Carnage Lieutenant General 341 Rep 16,407 Posts Drives: people insane Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: classified iTrader: (2)	cool, I'm the first one to vote other!!
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oct1285 Captain 54 Rep 608 Posts Drives: Out of warranty Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TX iTrader: (4)	those are kinda on two different spectrums. if he wants the ms3 then let him get what he wants. But if the price cap is $35 theres loads of other options out there. dare i say pontiac G8 GT
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MTV Banned 241 Rep 1,906 Posts Drives: E60 M5, Volvo S60R Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	Seeing as this is a BMW forum, the final decision will be biased. The MazdaSpeed 3 is quite the little car. Lots of potential. I'd definately opt for the E46 though, without a doubt. The Speed 3's got nothing on the M3!
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