I am interested to find out from anyone who has owned / driven both cars on how they compare in all categories such as acceleration, torque, engine, handling, brakes, etc....
97+ NSX vs 01+ M3
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My 91 NSX is pretty much even with my friends 04 E46 M3 from a 60+ roll. It's give and take a few feet between shifts.
NSX7 said:
Try the search, as this topic has been beaten to death. Ive had both and the NSX is still in the garage:biggrin:
I had a NSX a few years ago. Then I got a 02 M3. All I could think about driving the M3 was the NSX. I now have a NSX again.
m3power222 said:
there you go!!!
i thought about selling my NSX last year and i test drove a 04 M3. Although I loved it, I saw 2 other M3s while on the test drive. The M3 had very strong torque and felt heavy (in a good way). I wish I could have both. Anyways, I don't think you could go wrong with either. Why not get the NSX now and when the new M3 comes out sell it and maybe get it? I still love the E36 M3s the best.
Drive them both, back to back if possible.
I have a 2003 M3. I used to have a 1993 NSX.
The M3 is a great daily driver and a lot of fun. It offers a lot more in usability and practicality over the NSX.
That said, it is only a matter of time until I have another NSX, and if the M3 has to go, the M3 has to go. It would be nice to have both, but if I could only have one, it would be the NSX.
I have a 2003 M3. I used to have a 1993 NSX.
The M3 is a great daily driver and a lot of fun. It offers a lot more in usability and practicality over the NSX.
That said, it is only a matter of time until I have another NSX, and if the M3 has to go, the M3 has to go. It would be nice to have both, but if I could only have one, it would be the NSX.
The Kid said:
Yeah somebody just had a lengthy M3 vs NSX debate.
For the record I have both and you can't cross shop them. The M3 is allseason sportscar/coupe with a big trunk and room for four. The NSX is three ( although some do four ) season exotic ultra reliable. The M3 scares me as far as reliability goes. Too many horror stories on these ( M3 )cars and I have yet to see a bad NSX story.
Actually, I have a 91 NSX (summer car) and 01 M3 (summer/winter) - since I can't afford replacing the 91 with a 97+ right now - I was thinking of selling both and getting a 97+ instead (preferably coupe) although looks like it will be a tough find - and have a cheap winter car like a 2dr coupe legend - I am still toying with the idea but I don't know if I will miss the power in the
M3 when I will only drive the 97+ NSX in the summer - I know that the M3 feels a lot more powerful than my 91 NSX - but everything else, the NSX wins hands down
The problem is I can't just test drive a 97+ NSX because in Canada, they are very very hard to find and nobody will just let you test drive it for fun
my ultimate two cars would be a 97+ NSX and 06 carrera 997 4S but that's a long term goal
Any thoughts / ideas???
M3 when I will only drive the 97+ NSX in the summer - I know that the M3 feels a lot more powerful than my 91 NSX - but everything else, the NSX wins hands down
The problem is I can't just test drive a 97+ NSX because in Canada, they are very very hard to find and nobody will just let you test drive it for fun
my ultimate two cars would be a 97+ NSX and 06 carrera 997 4S but that's a long term goal
Any thoughts / ideas???
I used to have a 99 NSX until I traded it in for an M3. I would have to say that the NA2 NSX feels and is slightly faster than the E46 M3. But on the other hand the M3 is a much more practicle and daily usable car vs. the NSX.
Also after i purchased my 03, my brother and I lined up his 04 M3 vs my 03 NSX and I pulled a little bit on him 3/3 times:biggrin:
Also after i purchased my 03, my brother and I lined up his 04 M3 vs my 03 NSX and I pulled a little bit on him 3/3 times:biggrin:
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I agree with you the e36's are the best. Specifically the 1995 OBD1. For the money it's a great car, perfect for a daily driver.
When I had the e46 M it had alot of little issues. Nothing mechanical, all interior trim/button/misc issues.
Maybe I'm old school but I like sports cars without all the fancy luxury crap. Personally I think one of the coolest interiors is the Lotus Elise.
I agree with you the e36's are the best. Specifically the 1995 OBD1. For the money it's a great car, perfect for a daily driver.
When I had the e46 M it had alot of little issues. Nothing mechanical, all interior trim/button/misc issues.
Maybe I'm old school but I like sports cars without all the fancy luxury crap. Personally I think one of the coolest interiors is the Lotus Elise.
