M3 Stablemates: What else do you have in the garage?

[headlock]

I had an f10 535d as a daily, it was getting to that age where annoying and expensive things were starting to need to be replaced so I sold it and bought a Hyundai i30n Sedan (Elantra N to you guys in the states)



It actually has more rear leg room than the 5 series did lol. As a daily it's comfortable and fairly inexpensive to run, great warranty and capped price servicing. When you hit the N button everything gets firmer and louder in a good way that makes me grin from ear to ear, and it has a red button on the steering wheel which my kids think is the coolest thing ever. It handles really really well, and it's got a fair bit of poke. The DCT is really good too. I love it. TBH the only reason i still have the M3 is I consider it a classic, and on those rare occasions i take it out - I still enjoy it.

[oceansize]

Thanks man! I appreciate that and most certainly will!

I know of the car that Cayman R that's for sale: https://rennlist.com/forums/market/1365908

If anyone is interested in a pretty stellar build, check out the dude's build thread. Pretty epic.

I prefer the look of the non-GT3 converted front nosed Caymans (a Cayman is a Cayman, not a 911...), but this conversion is certainly done really, really well.

Man, that is a crazy build but that is definitely geared towards a small percentage of the already small percentage of car enthusiasts. I've never been involved in the Porsche scene, is that type of conversion actually something that would be coveted?

[Casa de Mesa]

Thanks man! I appreciate that and most certainly will!

I know of the car that Cayman R that's for sale: https://rennlist.com/forums/market/1365908

If anyone is interested in a pretty stellar build, check out the dude's build thread. Pretty epic.

I prefer the look of the non-GT3 converted front nosed Caymans (a Cayman is a Cayman, not a 911...), but this conversion is certainly done really, really well.

[LSB4Me]

Yeah, I stared at the car for months online and couldn't believe no one was buying it. I finally called on it and after I found out all the parts it had on it, the car's history, etc., I jumped on it.

Funny - I've had a few people say that they were watching that car and considering buying it.

That’s awesome. I’m glad you grabbed it. People overlook the Cayman R and they really shouldn’t. I consider it a mini-997 GT3. In some ways, that makes it better. Enjoy it.

For those interested, there’s another Cayman R (on e88s) for sale on Rennlist with a huge mod list. The guy has receipts for 100k in parts/work . . . and is only looking for 90k for the car including the aforementioned parts/work. Porsche people, am I right?

[maupineda]

We have a plain vanilla Model 3 and my F900R.

[Casa de Mesa]

Ah nice! You got that one. I lobbied a few friends to pick it up as it looked like a fantastic build. The Cayman R is a diamond in the rough. Often overlooked in favor of the “other” GT cars, but it shouldn’t be.

Yeah, I stared at the car for months online and couldn't believe no one was buying it. I finally called on it and after I found out all the parts it had on it, the car's history, etc., I jumped on it.

Funny - I've had a few people say that they were watching that car and considering buying it.

[Actuary]

I’ve never driven a 74 GTV but it has been a long dream car of mine. I would however likely opt in for this, had money been no issue of course: https://youtu.be/-klVh82SeR0?si=OgjaoNPPVmB59NH7

Can you elaborate on driving impressions?

It drives great. Brakes are not bad, the engine is very lively with great racing sound (very similar to a 190e cosworth, but not as powerful just had a similar sound and rev build up), the gearbox and clutch was amazingly smooth with the right throw, the steering/turn-in is very much old school with a heavy but silky feel. Driving it around 40-60 mph in windy roads makes you appreciate the fun of driving. You feel, hear and really smell everything.

[02_lsb]

I have an '04 M3 and '12 X5 (daily/family car).


About a year ago I regrettably sold my other two favorite cars, a '74 Alfa Romeo GTV and a '95 Nissan 300zx TT. They were fun to drive, but as I started having less time on car stuff. When I can go for a drive, I almost always go with the M3. In my experience driving other cars, it's the best all around car for the street and track. It's not too fast for the street to need to do anything crazy and fast enough on the track to put down reasonable lap times.

I’ve never driven a 74 GTV but it has been a long dream car of mine. I would however likely opt in for this, had money been no issue of course: https://youtu.be/-klVh82SeR0?si=OgjaoNPPVmB59NH7

Can you elaborate on driving impressions?

[Go3go]

Doesn't get parked in the garage but thisbis my autocross beater

[Actuary]

I have an '04 M3 and '12 X5 (daily/family car).


About a year ago I regrettably sold my other two favorite cars, a '74 Alfa Romeo GTV and a '95 Nissan 300zx TT. They were fun to drive, but as I started having less time on car stuff. When I can go for a drive, I almost always go with the M3. In my experience driving other cars, it's the best all around car for the street and track. It's not too fast for the street to need to do anything crazy and fast enough on the track to put down reasonable lap times.

[LSB4Me]

I’ve owned 5 E9x M3s, on my 4th E46 M3 … and can confidently agree.

On stock suspension E9x’s feel numb and not very confidence inspiring, a good suspension setup completely changes that. JRZ RS Pros, solid subframe bushings plus a StopTech bbk and the car could confidently keep up with just about anything at Buttonwillow & Willowsprings.

That said, E46 is barnone more rewarding to push hard.

Completely agree with this and Tbonem3.

I had an e92 zcp with all the bolt-ons: Ohlins, Akra Evo, BMW Performance Seats, ST60/ST40, etc etc. Photos attached.

If the cars are stock, e46.

If modded, e9x without question.

While the e46 has more personality, soul and character, the e9x is just in a different league when it’s setup properly.

Fun story: I took all the mods off my e92 to list it for sale and laughed driving home from the shop. It was hard to believe that it was the same car.

[LSB4Me]

987 Cayman R

Ah nice! You got that one. I lobbied a few friends to pick it up as it looked like a fantastic build. The Cayman R is a diamond in the rough. Often overlooked in favor of the “other” GT cars, but it shouldn’t be.

[cornerbalanced]

E90 wipes the floor with E46.

I’ve owned 5 E9x M3s, on my 4th E46 M3 … and can confidently agree.

On stock suspension E9x’s feel numb and not very confidence inspiring, a good suspension setup completely changes that. JRZ RS Pros, solid subframe bushings plus a StopTech bbk and the car could confidently keep up with just about anything at Buttonwillow & Willowsprings.

That said, E46 is barnone more rewarding to push hard.

[Casa de Mesa]

I came here to look at your Cayman R, but gotta say I love the Ridgebacks. We were strongly considering them but couldn’t commit given we couldn’t carve the time to give them the exercise they need on the daily.

I think you may have meant to post this in my build thread... but thanks man!

We live on a farm and take them for long walks/hikes daily (1 to 3 miles, hills, woods, etc.). They are off leash and pretty much tire themselves out playing. Then the sleep like hound dogs the rest of the day. For our lifestyle, these dogs are the perfect breed.

[nyc951]

I came here to look at your Cayman R, but gotta say I love the Ridgebacks. We were strongly considering them but couldn’t commit given we couldn’t carve the time to give them the exercise they need on the daily.