Legends: E30 M3 vs G50 Carrera 3.2 911 | Everyday Driver |

Law · 03-17-2018, 12:58 PM

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overcoil · 03-17-2018, 01:32 PM

The M3 does have a prettier engine then the 911.
But the oil cooled Porsche engine won’t rust a water pump like on the bmw.

Did the 911 in this video look like it’s springs particularly in the front were an inch too tall.

I think I’d rather drive my 235 more then either of these cars.

Miko M · 02-17-2020, 08:37 AM

E30 that's how everything started
Good memories
Rebuild motor

Unknown_Car · 02-17-2020, 08:42 AM

Really like the e30, wish I bought one when they were 2 times cheaper then now.

AWSB328iM · 02-17-2020, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottSinger

The M3 does have a prettier engine then the 911.
But the oil cooled Porsche engine won’t rust a water pump like on the bmw.

Did the 911 in this video look like it’s springs particularly in the front were an inch too tall.

I think I’d rather drive my 235 more then either of these cars.

Jesus Christ!! You think the 911 has Coil Springs! How old are you!!

bimaboyRW · 02-17-2020, 09:46 AM

E30 has always been my favorite M3! It would pick this machine over any other car that were made back in the 80s

bimmer456 · 02-17-2020, 09:51 AM

What's with the comment about the floor hinged gas pedals and having to get used to them? Every modern bimmer has them and even Toyota Camry's have them now lol.

positiveions · 02-17-2020, 04:53 PM

E30 for me. But would I love to have this drive from home to work and back.

adc · 02-18-2020, 08:51 AM

I’m surprised. I drove a friend’s very similar 911 but with the suspension bushings refreshed with poly and a classic Momo wheel, and I thought I was going to basically steal his car. It blew me away.

The clutch was absolutely terrible and I stalled it twice going out of the parking lot, but once moving it was magic.

By contrast, I’ve always liked the E30 and briefly owned a 325is (in which I put an E36 M3 steering rack to alleviate one of these guys’ complaints), but I never clicked with the E30 M3. I don’t know, maybe I’m deviant but I’ve always preferred the M20 to the S14, individual throttle bodies be damned.

Between these two cars, I’d pick the 911 every time.

M3ILANA · 02-18-2020, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSB328iM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottSinger

The M3 does have a prettier engine then the 911.
But the oil cooled Porsche engine won't rust a water pump like on the bmw.

Did the 911 in this video look like it's springs particularly in the front were an inch too tall.

I think I'd rather drive my 235 more then either of these cars.

Jesus Christ!! You think the 911 has Coil Springs! How old are you!!

Lmao. He also says he's rather drive his 235. So yea. Never mind the the entire video is literally dedicated to how much more engaging and more fun to drive these cars then current pos.

overcoil · 02-18-2020, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSB328iM

Jesus Christ!! You think the 911 has Coil Springs! How old are you!!

You don't think the 911 has springs ?

overcoil · 02-19-2020, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M3ILANA

Lmao. He also says he's rather drive his 235. So yea. Never mind the the entire video is literally dedicated to how much more engaging and more fun to drive these cars then current pos.

I don’t get my jollies until 140 mph.

AWSB328iM · 02-19-2020, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottSinger

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWSB328iM

Jesus Christ!! You think the 911 has Coil Springs! How old are you!!

You don't think the 911 has springs ?

They Have Torsion bars....

overcoil · 02-20-2020, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AWSB328iM

They Have Torsion bars....

Which are springs that adjust ride height.

montegoblue_e92 · 02-20-2020, 12:20 PM

These guys are great! They also have films comparing every generation of the M3 (up to f80) and the 911 (up to 991).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1NXKRE

http://www.amazon.com/50-Years-911-H.../dp/B00EQHLOQM

E21-myfirstlove · 02-21-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

What's with the comment about the floor hinged gas pedals and having to get used to them? Every modern bimmer has them and even Toyota Camry's have them now lol.

Doesnt he mean the floor hinged brake pedal?

Mosef81 · 02-24-2020, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Miko M

E30 that's how everything started
Good memories
Rebuild motor

Forgive my ignorance but I thought the s14 was a 4 cylinder DOHC unit?

New2Roundel · 02-24-2020, 02:09 PM

I'd probably take the 911 all day long over an e30M. The first gen cars have never really done much for me. I think the 911, particularly of this era, will be both more engaging and at least feel much faster.

Alfisti · 02-26-2020, 12:35 PM

nah the m3 looks so much better, the 911 looks all plasticky and hodge podge, the m3 is neat as a pin.

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adc Major General 2802 Rep 6,792 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (12)	I’m surprised. I drove a friend’s very similar 911 but with the suspension bushings refreshed with poly and a classic Momo wheel, and I thought I was going to basically steal his car. It blew me away. The clutch was absolutely terrible and I stalled it twice going out of the parking lot, but once moving it was magic. By contrast, I’ve always liked the E30 and briefly owned a 325is (in which I put an E36 M3 steering rack to alleviate one of these guys’ complaints), but I never clicked with the E30 M3. I don’t know, maybe I’m deviant but I’ve always preferred the M20 to the S14, individual throttle bodies be damned. Between these two cars, I’d pick the 911 every time. __________________ 2018 991.2 Carrera T 2019 Z4 30i 2022 X2 M35i
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montegoblue_e92 Private 57 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2009 328i xDrive, 1995 325Ti Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i xDrive [0.00]	These guys are great! They also have films comparing every generation of the M3 (up to f80) and the 911 (up to 991). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1NXKRE http://www.amazon.com/50-Years-911-H.../dp/B00EQHLOQM
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