i personally would be doing all the work myself on either car. cost is not the issue in this case
fr-s=$25,000(new+25k mile warranty)
e46 m3=$19,000(used)+$5000(immediate repairs)=$24,000
a 25k mile warranty is garbage and driving out of my way to the dealership just to sit for at least an hour when i could do the same thing in my front yard in 15 minutes or less (including smoke break) is just no argument.
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Originally Posted by SHR3D
will the drivetrain [of the 86] hold the added stress [of forced induction and wide tires] for reasonable periods of abuse?
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i know there is no comparison between the two when it comes to after market power.. but i dont need a 1000hp racecar, i need a 300-400hp daily driver that i can take to the track on occasion.
the 86 gets sideways too easy for that low of power, which tells me there are serious traction issues. i dont like traction issues, i want alot more grip and a bit more power. i know the subie crowd was having some trouble a few year ago trying to lock up, either theyd peel out or blow a case; and thats
with AWD. idk if these issues have been solved
now transfer all the tq to the rear, add 8inch wide tires, a supercharger, and lauch at 3.5grand and clearly you can see a potential for disaster; for, the applied tq on the drivetrain is much higher than the rating of the motor
i know it can produce the power i need, but will it wake up the next day after a good beating or spew its innards onto my driveway?
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Subaru’s promised 300 HP will be present in the STI version
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but this will be on a different transmission and possibly, different rear end; not to mention the probable $35k+ pricetag
nowhere have i read this being an issue with the m3 and it is the only thing stopping me from buying an 86