Vid: E46 M3 vs Euro-Spec STi in Israel

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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 07:09 PM
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Vid: E46 M3 vs Euro-Spec STi in Israel

The movie is about 4.7 megs

http://www.max-tuning.com/movies/idrag/M3vsSTI.avi

Well, seeing some of your replies, I wasn't surprised that the STi got owned. For 45000+ compared to 30k, the M3 better win. I mean the M3 has more hp (333 vs 265), more torque (260+ vs 250+), better aerodynamics and better bandwidth. Now if it was a j-spec sti, maybe that'd be more interesting (torque 260+ vs 280+).

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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 10:20 PM
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Spanked that WRX. M series beemers kick but...

Oh well...
Old Nov 29, 2002 | 11:50 PM
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Yeah, they also cost 3x more than a subaru.
Old Nov 30, 2002 | 02:36 AM
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Originally posted by scoobiesnacks
Yeah, they also cost 3x more than a subaru.
At ~48-50K it's closer to 2x, and that's a base wrx too.

3x an STi at is closer to $90-100K, or 2x an actual E46 M3
Old Nov 30, 2002 | 02:54 AM
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But the still cost a lot. hehe
Old Nov 30, 2002 | 03:10 AM
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Yes for 16-20K more it had better be faster

Now I wonder how the RA Spec C would perform...
Old Nov 30, 2002 | 12:15 PM
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c'mon guys, dont start that money argument again. sure it cost more for an m3, but that isnt in contest, which one is faster is. the m3 because it was faster, not because it cost more. both are uber schweet tho.
Old Dec 1, 2002 | 01:34 AM
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Id rather have the WRX. The M3's motor will blow up before 10k. And if it goes out of warranty, its 20k installed.
Old Dec 2, 2002 | 02:46 PM
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Re: The M3 motors don't blow...

Originally posted by Francesco
there is a very specific time period between 10-01 and 12-01 where there is a problem with the motors and they DO have a tendancy to explode.

Outside of this problem window, the cars have been very reliable...

BMW has also been very quick to replace any and all motors that have given out due manu. problems.

Dont' go spreading retard rumors about things you have no idea about.

FZ

Rumours?? How you figure? I guess autoweek is spreading rumours too:

http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?p..._code=05803276

you should write them and tell them to stop spreading "retard rumors."

Honestly, after owning, driving and maintaining many different BMWs, i can safely assure you, i know a just a little about what im talking about.
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