|
I have an 05 zhp and it is a blast to DD. Unparalleled performance and can seat 4 adults just fine.
Tires are expensive
Premium gas @ 19mpg.
Oil change $100
Rtabs $100
Valve adjustment $300
Salmon relay $6
(Luck of the draw) possible failures:
Vanos $2000
Window regulator $60
Water pump $600
Hid ballast igniter $50
Smg issues $2000
You need 2k in the bank for emergency funds.
I am considering an frs for a fun car because toyota/subie parts would be cheaper and have overall lower maint costs. I am scared to track the m3 for fear of expensive repairs.
I think e46 m3 looks awesome. Turn dsc off. Sport mode on. S6...party time! Not sure why people dont like the raspy noise? Revving to 8k is heaven to the ears. Only problem is you end up going way faster than you realize...
I am a toyota fan boy and have been waiting for this car forever. Wanted an affordable reliable fun performance car to learn how to drive and drift.
Bottom line is with european cars, you will never have the peace of mind that your car will never crap out on you. My friends 03 m3 crapped out on the freeway a couple of times. I know this will happen to me someday also but i have AAA lol. With more electronics comes more problems. My 89 corolla never died no matter what and my tacoma will alway get me home at the end of the day. Then again 142hp toyotas never made me grin the way 333hp does. You decide.
|