DRIVEN: Does BMW's M3 GTS Have Porsche's 997 GT3 RS Number?

Just finished reading the article and as much as I love the look and performance of the M3, basically, it's still an M3 and the price tag just doesn't justify. For that price, I'd pick the Porsche over the M3 any day of the year. That is, of course, if I was a rich oil man or something, I'd pick one up, anyways. Haha.

Kind of irrelevant, it's interesting to know how it handles, but I recall reading that it was now sold out.

They can price it whatever they want since they're only selling so few. Just like Lexus LF-A. I'm not saying it isn't worth the money but anything under 500 units they'll sell no problem as long as it's good enough.

I don't know if anyone else noticed it, but that's Audi R8 territory in terms of pricing. No matter how customized or how special you make the M3, at the end of the day, it's still an M3. The Audi is something more special.

lol...


lol AT you.


and the R8 is special why...? special like special school?

An Orange M3 with a huge wing for over a 100k? No thanks.

BMW missed out big time not making an E92CSL. Instead we get a Baskin Robbins "Frozen Gray" M3 priced way more than should be and a burnt orange GTS that belongs on XBOX-360.

Can BMW miss the mark any more than it already is?

Badgewhore, I try really hard to understand you but you are a complete fool.

How are you going to compare an updated 370Z to previous generations 10-18 year old M3s? Do you lack common sense?

Also, those stiff shocks and springs u mentioned on the M3s really seem to offer a wonderfully balanced ride and superior handling to every car in its class :)

370Z destroys Cayman? Def not the Caymans S...I don't even think it can destroy the regular Cayman on the track.

The latest review in "Evo" with Chris Harris states that as good as the M3 GTs is it does not have the steering feel or the cornering power of the GT3RS. But it does have usable rear seats.

Useable Rear Seats !!

What about the Half-Roll Cage ?

Correction,
370Z 0-60 4.9sec...1/4m 13.5 @ 106 according to ur prefered source...

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/09q1/2009_nissan_370z-road_test

"The performance of a Porsche Cayman S for half the money."...You need to get this in your head. Porsche and other high end vehicles are not for me and u who try to get the most for their money. I'd take a Porsche any day over a Nissan and many others if it was given to me for free or if I was rich.

"I said 370Z beat all none e90 M3. That means M3 from 18 yrs ago to just a few years ago(e46 M3). But if want an older car, how about a 17yr old Twin turbo Supra vs all none e90 M3? Supra wins!"

U need to go by first year production date if you want to be in any sense fair...and what about the 17 yr old supra? performance wise it isn't better than E46 M3 so what's ur point? why do u even need to make this comparison? what the hell does this have to do with 370Z now?

"M3s only competition is the IS-F. That's like saying you're #1 when they're are only 2 player. They are both practically equal in all performance with the Lexus being a bit less stable over bumps due to the lowered suspension that gives up some travel. M3 is NOT SUPERIOR to it's competition cause IS-F has stiff shocks and springs too and both cars ride equally crappy."

Hey monkey brain, u just admitted lexus being a bit less stable over bumps and has less travel on suspension...so how can the Lexus still ride equally crappy? U actually just brought up the entire point of the M3. It is so well engineered that it doesn't need as stiff suspension as its competitors, yet still beats all of them around any track. That's what makes the M3 brilliant and on top of the game!