2008 STI to E9X M3

moviemadness · Thu, Jun-10-2010, 12:32:43 AM

Hello All.

Noob here.

I was wondering if you guys can steer me into the right direction. As the title says, I'm thinking of moving from the STI to an M3.

The STI is a great car. Being tuned to a full stage 2 in power and suspension, the car is the blast to drive. As of now, I want a more complete package, that includes some comfort for a change.

Please help me decide...

Sedan vs Coupe?
Black vs white?
Competition package or not?
18s / 19s?
(Manual for sure)

I'm going to a dealer this weekend for an appraisal for a trade in, as well as a test drive.

Open to all suggestions.

lagunasecablue · Thu, Jun-10-2010, 12:34:24 AM

Huge step up from an STI. I came from a 2005 STi myself.

You will get smashed on a trade unfortunately. Probably looking at ~22k offer from a dealer. But enjoy the test drive. You're better off selling it private party.

Comp package doesn't do much if you are already going to change out suspension and wheels anyway. And the comp package has cast wheels vs. the optional 19's which are forged and lighter (and for that matter the stock 18's which are also cast).

SC_TR0JAN_M3 · Thu, Jun-10-2010, 01:04:18 AM

haha... funny. i'm considering going the other route. wanna swap?

jk jk. you'll get a mix of responses from the bmw fanboys to legitimate enthusiasts that can see both sides of the argument. it all boils down to what are your needs and what car best meets them.

lagunasecablue · Thu, Jun-10-2010, 01:36:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC_TR0JAN_M3

haha... funny. i'm considering going the other route. wanna swap?

jk jk. you'll get a mix of responses from the bmw fanboys to legitimate enthusiasts that can see both sides of the argument. it all boils down to what are your needs and what car best meets them.

Well you are a definitely a r1cer so you should probably go JDM sooner rather than later, I mean look at your yellow headlights.

moviemadness · Fri, Jun-11-2010, 01:22:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lagunasecablue

Huge step up from an STI. I came from a 2005 STi myself.

You will get smashed on a trade unfortunately. Probably looking at ~22k offer from a dealer. But enjoy the test drive. You're better off selling it private party.

Comp package doesn't do much if you are already going to change out suspension and wheels anyway. And the comp package has cast wheels vs. the optional 19's which are forged and lighter (and for that matter the stock 18's which are also cast).

Isn't there more to the competition package than just wheels? Something about performance oriented mapping?

moviemadness · Fri, Jun-11-2010, 01:22:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC_TR0JAN_M3

haha... funny. i'm considering going the other route. wanna swap?

jk jk. you'll get a mix of responses from the bmw fanboys to legitimate enthusiasts that can see both sides of the argument. it all boils down to what are your needs and what car best meets them.

Why would you go the other route? Do you not like your e46?

moviemadness · Fri, Jun-11-2010, 01:24:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lagunasecablue

Well you are a definitely a r1cer so you should probably go JDM sooner rather than later, I mean look at your yellow headlights.

There's nothing wrong with JDM!
Have you seen M3s with JDM wheels? Would that be considered **** too?
I thought yellow headlights had to do with visual acuity.. or were those only fogs..

leletyM3 · Fri, Jun-11-2010, 01:27:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviemadness

Why would you go the other route? Do you not like your e46?

I am sure he is just joking!!

moviemadness · Fri, Jun-11-2010, 01:37:18 AM

He's secretly a JDM fan..

TheBlueBlur · Fri, Jun-11-2010, 04:54:26 AM

Go drive an M3. All the stuff you are asking about in your 1st post is personal preference. If it were me, I would go with a white coupe with CF roof. Ignore the comp package, and get the 18's if you are gonna swap out wheels and put some coilovers on. And unless you are dead set on a manual, give the DCT a try. It is quite incredible.

Thu, Jun-10-2010, 12:32:43 AM	#1
moviemadness Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11 Reputation: 0	2008 STI to E9X M3 Hello All. Noob here. I was wondering if you guys can steer me into the right direction. As the title says, I'm thinking of moving from the STI to an M3. The STI is a great car. Being tuned to a full stage 2 in power and suspension, the car is the blast to drive. As of now, I want a more complete package, that includes some comfort for a change. Please help me decide... Sedan vs Coupe? Black vs white? Competition package or not? 18s / 19s? (Manual for sure) I'm going to a dealer this weekend for an appraisal for a trade in, as well as a test drive. Open to all suggestions.

Thu, Jun-10-2010, 12:34:24 AM	#2
lagunasecablue The SMMMURF Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 25 Posts: 2,130 Reputation: 0 Location: Pleasanton, CA	Huge step up from an STI. I came from a 2005 STi myself. You will get smashed on a trade unfortunately. Probably looking at ~22k offer from a dealer. But enjoy the test drive. You're better off selling it private party. Comp package doesn't do much if you are already going to change out suspension and wheels anyway. And the comp package has cast wheels vs. the optional 19's which are forged and lighter (and for that matter the stock 18's which are also cast). __________________ 2009 M3 Sedan Alpine White/Black 6MT - no moonroof, stock 2004 M3 Coupe Laguna Seca Blue/Black 6MT - no moonroof, RAC RG63, Dinan/Koni 2004 S2000 Sebring Silver/Black 6MT - OEM hardtop, stock 1995 Miata - SCCA Spec Miata SFR '08 Champion Maintained and modded by Performance Technic

Thu, Jun-10-2010, 01:04:18 AM	#3
SC_TR0JAN_M3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,489 Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose	haha... funny. i'm considering going the other route. wanna swap? jk jk. you'll get a mix of responses from the bmw fanboys to legitimate enthusiasts that can see both sides of the argument. it all boils down to what are your needs and what car best meets them. __________________ 2004 CB 6 Speed ///M3 Motion Control :: Performance Friction :: Autosolution :: Ground Control :: Mason :: APEX Looking For :: SS Race ::

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Fri, Jun-11-2010, 01:37:18 AM	#9
moviemadness Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 11 Reputation: 0	He's secretly a JDM fan..

Fri, Jun-11-2010, 04:54:26 AM	#10
TheBlueBlur Mr. Brightside Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,744 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago	Go drive an M3. All the stuff you are asking about in your 1st post is personal preference. If it were me, I would go with a white coupe with CF roof. Ignore the comp package, and get the 18's if you are gonna swap out wheels and put some coilovers on. And unless you are dead set on a manual, give the DCT a try. It is quite incredible.