s54 vrs. s52 m coupe

**CaliAgents1688** · Mon, Jan-12-2009, 05:27:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mscott

I've had both. I thought the 2000 with the S52 was the better car. Not due to power, more of power to chasis quality. I had a lot of problems with my 01 M Coupe, bought it new. Nothing is wrong with either cars though.

I've had zero problems -large or small- with my 2002 M Coupe. It has been literally trouble-free at 47,000 miles to date.

The M Coupe chassis has its shortcomings but can easily be remedied with a quality set of coilovers, subframe bushings, etc. Were your M Coupes left stock or were they modified?

I love all M Coupes and regular Z3 Coupes but for me, the powerplant is the car's heart and soul. Sorry to say but the US-S52 is not a true M engine, rather a warmed over M52. But you knew this =)

K2154 · Fri, Jan-16-2009, 06:46:01 PM

The S54 is a great engine. The later years being the best.

RyanOsiecki · Wed, Jan-21-2009, 02:13:06 AM

We have a S52 in our family. eight years running - great performance and fun to drive. resale value is still at a high

RyanOsiecki · Wed, Jan-21-2009, 02:14:04 AM

With either car you will need subframe reinforcement

z3speed4me · Tue, Feb-10-2009, 10:33:47 PM

if I had the money at the time... I would have bought an s54 and never looked back

but for what I use my car for, an s52 will suit me just fine for the rest of my life

Itsablurr · Thu, Feb-26-2009, 08:23:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 4drdb8gsr

Posted this in the 'cars for sale' section. So that everyone can see this.

Want to Buy

Well as some of you know, my girlfriend totaled my Interlagos M3 not too long ago. I am now in need of car. A new chassis is a must, however i just can't leave the purr of the S54 motor

WTB: 2001-2002 BMW M-Coupe

I have cash in hand, and am ready to buy asap. I will be driving/flying out to do a face to face transaction as well.

Looking to buy as soon as possible
Please PM or contact through e-mail,

Thank you for looking

-Wesley
SdinHD@gmail.com

best bet is start scouring ebay, cars.com, etc.... all the cars for sale sites.

The 01-02 MZ3 S54 Coupe isn't exactly plentiful... only 690 made it here.

There's a MUCH more active MZ3/Z3 community over on bimmerforums that could help you out. Very tight, friendly group.

Dinan S3 M3 · Fri, Feb-27-2009, 05:22:44 AM

here you go;

http://www.parkplaceltd.com/inventor...rent=1&size=50

mpire · Tue, Mar-01-2011, 05:08:11 PM

www.mcoupebuyersguide.com

Thats all you need to know.

iredlinemy///m3 · Wed, Mar-02-2011, 09:34:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpire

www.mcoupebuyersguide.com

Thats all you need to know.

Hands down - if you're looking for a couple - go here.

**deilenberger** · Fri, Mar-04-2011, 01:21:50 AM

I currently have an '01, and in the past owned a '99. I much prefer the powerband on the '01 - when it comes on at about 4K RPM it's simply a wonderful feel and sound. As far as reliability - never had ANY problems except a drippy rear-window washer and a fuel-level sensor failure on the '99, and so far - NO problems at all with the '01 (they seem to have incorporated Ron Styger's fix for the drippy washer nozzle in the later models - there was even a SIB issued for the early ones.)

Great car - it's more fun then the M3 to drive for sure.. (and it's holding it's value quite nicely, unlike the M3..)

Wed, Jan-21-2009, 02:13:06 AM	#13
RyanOsiecki Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 317 Reputation: 0	We have a S52 in our family. eight years running - great performance and fun to drive. resale value is still at a high __________________ Ryan Osiecki 2008 NASA GTS4 National Champion

Wed, Jan-21-2009, 02:14:04 AM	#14
RyanOsiecki Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 317 Reputation: 0	With either car you will need subframe reinforcement __________________ Ryan Osiecki 2008 NASA GTS4 National Champion

Tue, Feb-10-2009, 10:33:47 PM	#15
z3speed4me Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 25 Reputation: 0 Location: Union, NJ	if I had the money at the time... I would have bought an s54 and never looked back but for what I use my car for, an s52 will suit me just fine for the rest of my life __________________ ~Ken~ {M coupe} 623 whp 516 wtq; 21 psi; Precision 6466, Maximum PSI Twin Scroll Manifold, 3.5" exhaust, Nick G. 60lb Tune; Randy Forbes kit in the back... RIP 3.24.13 ANY part off my car is for sale, please PM me.... 6466, MaxPSI MZ3 Manifold, MAF/INJ/Tune, full interior, stereo, etc...

Fri, Feb-27-2009, 05:22:44 AM	#17
Dinan S3 M3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 234 Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	here you go; http://www.parkplaceltd.com/inventor...rent=1&size=50 __________________ 2006 Dinan S3 M3 Alpine White-Imola 6 Speed Dinan Supercharger\Dinan Throttle Bodies\Dinan 3.91 Diff\Dinan Exhaust\Dinan Stg5 ECU\Dinan JRZ Suspension\Dinan F&R Strut Braces\Dinan Camber Plates\27mm Adjustable Front Swaybar\Dinan-Brembo F380mm-R345mm BBK\Street-Dinan 19' Forged Wheels-Michelin PSS F-275/30/19 R-275/30/19

Tue, Mar-01-2011, 05:08:11 PM	#18
mpire Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 322 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 0	Re: s54 vrs. s52 m coupe www.mcoupebuyersguide.com Thats all you need to know. __________________ Officially the Fastest NA BMW at HC06

Fri, Jan-16-2009, 06:46:01 PM	#12
K2154 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 174 Reputation: 0 Location: Charlotte	The S54 is a great engine. The later years being the best.

Fri, Mar-04-2011, 01:21:50 AM	#20
deilenberger Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 13,310 Reputation: 578	Re: s54 vrs. s52 m coupe I currently have an '01, and in the past owned a '99. I much prefer the powerband on the '01 - when it comes on at about 4K RPM it's simply a wonderful feel and sound. As far as reliability - never had ANY problems except a drippy rear-window washer and a fuel-level sensor failure on the '99, and so far - NO problems at all with the '01 (they seem to have incorporated Ron Styger's fix for the drippy washer nozzle in the later models - there was even a SIB issued for the early ones.) Great car - it's more fun then the M3 to drive for sure.. (and it's holding it's value quite nicely, unlike the M3..) __________________ Don Eilenberger AKA bellymeisterburgermeister and denilegiiiiiiiiiiiiibennnnegerieragher (but that's misspelled..) 2001 M-Coupe - TiSilver/Black - Das Boot.. 2002 M3C/6 - Imola Red/Black - SOLD 2003 525iT - Green/Tan - SOLD - replaced with Lexus 2006 Cayenne/S - Iceland Silver Metallic/Stone-steel Gray - Truckster. 2007 R1200R - Roadster, black mit/white pinstripes - the REAL BMW.. 2011 Lexus RX-350. SWMBO's new toy.

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