Sold GTR and got M3 ZCP

[BEAT TX]

So, I sold my GT-R and wanted something with 4 doors that would move. I ended up working out a deal in So Cal for a 17 ZCP Alpine White F80 with DCT and all the carbon fiber goodies (splitter, mirrors, roof, spoiler, diffuser).

[mercedesc63]

It's going to be hard to follow the break in because the car is too fast.

[BEAT TX]

Originally Posted by mercedesc63

It's going to be hard to follow the break in because the car is too fast.

I hope the car feels "too fast", but I'm hesitant to assume so coming from a FBO GT-R. Fingers crossed.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by BEAT TX

I hope the car feels "too fast", but I'm hesitant to assume so coming from a FBO GT-R. Fingers crossed.

I haven't driven a GT-R, but from what I understand the GT-R is a very confident feeling car that tends to understeer. The F8X is a less forgiving RWD car that likes to oversteer. It can feel faster in this manner. This is why I said that you WILL spin the wheels. Even moderately aggressive acceleration can break that rear lose with stability off or on dynamic. Hell, even with it on, I've broken free for a split second.

[mercedesc63]

Originally Posted by BEAT TX

I hope the car feels "too fast", but I'm hesitant to assume so coming from a FBO GT-R. Fingers crossed.

Lol the car feels exactly "as fast" as my Porsche 997.2 Turbo S Cabriolet. It technically isn't but it still feels close enough. I think it has to do with torque/ the turbos.

[nathanm4]

Originally Posted by BEAT TX

I hope the car feels "too fast", but I'm hesitant to assume so coming from a FBO GT-R. Fingers crossed.

You might get disappointed down the road with I6 turbo engine sound. No matter what exhaust you have, it won't sound as good as GTR. (GTR is so much better I have had M4 for 2 years and the only thing I don't like about M4 is its exhaust sound--even with MPE (nice tone but not deep and loud).

[RobC2]

I have said it a couple of times here, but the voice recognition on my '17 was one of my biggest surprises. Try it, you will like it!

[M BE4ST]

So how did you like the M3 compared to the GTR?

[BEAT TX]

Originally Posted by M BE4ST

So how did you like the M3 compared to the GTR?

It is the following in comparison:

More Technically Advanced (in the cabin)
Slower
Quieter
More Comfortable
More Fuel Efficient
Less of a Penis Magnet

This car however is more trouble than the GT-R. The GT-R was much easier to drive in the turns, and given its a higher HP car was much easier to control. The M3 is so quiet that its easy to drive insanely fast without knowing it. The GT-R was so loud and had so much more road noise that you knew how fast you were going just by listening.

[BEAT TX]

Originally Posted by RobC2

I have said it a couple of times here, but the voice recognition on my '17 was one of my biggest surprises. Try it, you will like it!

I love it. Much better than my Lexus and GT-R.

[speed2th]

I am surprised you got a deal from socal and dealerships. When I was getting mine, they were all pretty firm with the price or insist wanted $2k over invoice. I end up got it from out of state at better price.

[BEAT TX]

Originally Posted by speed2th

I am surprised you got a deal from socal and dealerships. When I was getting mine, they were all pretty firm with the price or insist wanted $2k over invoice. I end up got it from out of state at better price.

The problem is that I live in Las Vegas and the only 2 BMW dealers we have are owned by the same group so they have no need to compete. At least that was my experience.

[ksa]

I was contemplating going to a GTR from my M3 but I am not so sure if it's the right choice.

[BEAT TX]

Originally Posted by ksa

I was contemplating going to a GTR from my M3 but I am not so sure if it's the right choice.

If you want a brutally fast, cock magnet, that rides poorly, but moves like a demon then get a GT-R. Just don't get it and expect it to be comfortable or quiet.

That said, I absolutely loved it.

[ksa]

Definitely not into the whole cock magnet thing...lol

[nyc f82]

Do you plan on modding it? Coming from a fbo gtr to a stock m3 is a big decrease in power, luckily there are a few flash tunes out right now that give this car a huge bump in horsepower (100whp+) from a tune only. I recommend to you if you do plan on modding to buy a set of sticky tires r888s are what most people go with.

Congrats on the purchase you will love it.

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by BEAT TX

If you want a brutally fast, cock magnet, that rides poorly, but moves like a demon then get a GT-R. Just don't get it and expect it to be comfortable or quiet.

That said, I absolutely loved it.

would the ride been better on coilovers?

[DocWeatherington]

Welcome to the family

[BEAT TX]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

would the ride been better on coilovers?

Maybe, but road, engine, and transmission noise would still be awful.

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by BEAT TX

Maybe, but road, engine, and transmission noise would still be awful.

thought about getting one before but never did. I usually don't mind road/engine noise. never had a ride in one so can't say. thought AWD would be awesome here in Chicago area ...

[BEAT TX]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

thought about getting one before but never did. I usually don't mind road/engine noise. never had a ride in one so can't say. thought AWD would be awesome here in Chicago area ...

The AWD system in the GT-R is fantastic. I loved the car, but needed a better DD.

[TylerJohnson97]

Congrats! I had a F80 about a year ago, sold it to get a GT-R and now I just got back into a F80.