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      01-22-2019, 05:35 PM   #23
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I test drove both before making my decision. I’m happy I chose the M3, full package is definitely how you need to think about it. I do still think about a 340 with bonkers exhaust though. Maybe one day I’ll own both haha.
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M3. When this new zhp came out it didn’t really impress me and neither did the price for what you got. Take a test drive. There are willing dealers out there. I found one, and it was a manual to boot. I also did the M car control clinic, where can drive much harder than a test drive, if you need help deciding. Enjoy whatever you choose.
Test drove both, ZHP is very good, M is wow!

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Get the M3 you won't be disappointed. I would rather have a preowned M car than a new non-M car. I am driving a CPO M3 now and couldn't be happier.
That is the route I will take, now the search begins

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No contest. If you can afford the maintenance, CPO M3. I had a 340i previously and they aren't even in the same class.
Insurance on a new ZHP is $7 a month less that a 2016 M3.

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Zhp is still a package on a non m car. There's a lot more to the M3 chassis that you should look up.
Roof is just the most obvious thing.
As for competition package, I guess if it's a used car it might not make a price difference so go for it if you like the seats.
I assumed you would switch to full coilovers and aftermarket exhaust and wheels and tires anyway.
I do not know if I would go full coil-overs as the Michigan roads are terrible. I like the idea of the exhaust but leave for work at 5:30 AM and do not want to wake the neighbors and their babies.

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I test drove both before making my decision. I’m happy I chose the M3, full package is definitely how you need to think about it. I do still think about a 340 with bonkers exhaust though. Maybe one day I’ll own both haha.
I have the MPE now, that is loud enough to make the Wife complain, but I enjoy it.

I want to thank you for all the input, I know you all may be biased (this is the M3/M4 forum), but I did test drive both. Although the 2018 340i ZHP is certainly a cut above the 2014 335i MPPK I own. BMW seems to have closed the gaps that my car lacks with the steering and the power. However, although I was surprised at the improvements over 4 years the F30 has made, I was completely blown away by my lengthy test drive of the M3! Without your input, I would not have test drove the "M". So I will be changing directions and looking for a used or CPO 2016 M3 or M4. I will post results when I find the "Right One" but I can be patient and may take me several months, thanks...
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Go M3 and just get a 2015 if price is an issue!

I got a 2015 and didn't want the outdated look so the first thing I did was upgrade the taillights. Of course now I love the new headlights and Comp pack, but honestly the car is so much fun it doesn't matter at all!
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