968 considerations
Discussion
blade7 said:
The M3 has a great engine, the 968 not so much. Sort out the brakes and suspension on the M3 and I'd expect it to be all over a 968.
I suppose a popular brake upgrade is to fit 6-pot APs. What about the suspension though? Smth to suit road driving mostly instead of racingthegoose said:
It's an older car and is based on a 1970's design (924) compared to late 90's for your BMW (in terms of base 3 series, I realise M3 was 2001-on), so will feel very different but it's a very accomplished car.
It'll only really make sense on demanding roads or a race track, where it all comes together nicely and progress can be similar to the M3 despite ~90bhp less. It'll take stick better too - for example I overheated the (healthy) brakes on an E46 M3 in under 3 quick laps of Oulton, a 968 Sport (with warn pads) was much better.
A Sport or Club Sport on 17's (standard coupe came with 16's and softer suspension, both easily changed though) is a great package and rewarding to drive in the right circumstances. The M3 will accelerate much better though and feel more modern. 968 values are stable or rising but I think E46 M3's have bottomed out and there will begin to be a separation where the chavved up neglected dross continues to decline but the nice examples will be stable and begin to rise (though not massively for a while yet).
They both have their pros and cons practicality-wise, a 968 has poor rear seat space but is a hatchback. I dropped my E36 Evo convertible off for some work this morning and had to walk to the station - in a 968 my bike would have easily gone in the back (as it possibly would in an M3 coupe if it had folding seats), likewise a full set of spare track wheels will fit inside (careful when shutting the rear hatch, it's one big expensive piece of glass!).
The practical considerations is really what holds me back. The m3's boot fit a buggy and luggage set. I think I would struggle living with the 968 now that i have a little kid...It'll only really make sense on demanding roads or a race track, where it all comes together nicely and progress can be similar to the M3 despite ~90bhp less. It'll take stick better too - for example I overheated the (healthy) brakes on an E46 M3 in under 3 quick laps of Oulton, a 968 Sport (with warn pads) was much better.
A Sport or Club Sport on 17's (standard coupe came with 16's and softer suspension, both easily changed though) is a great package and rewarding to drive in the right circumstances. The M3 will accelerate much better though and feel more modern. 968 values are stable or rising but I think E46 M3's have bottomed out and there will begin to be a separation where the chavved up neglected dross continues to decline but the nice examples will be stable and begin to rise (though not massively for a while yet).
They both have their pros and cons practicality-wise, a 968 has poor rear seat space but is a hatchback. I dropped my E36 Evo convertible off for some work this morning and had to walk to the station - in a 968 my bike would have easily gone in the back (as it possibly would in an M3 coupe if it had folding seats), likewise a full set of spare track wheels will fit inside (careful when shutting the rear hatch, it's one big expensive piece of glass!).
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