Convince me to upgrade from 3.0i to the M!

[igeak691]

So I've got a 2003 3.0i with sport and premium package. I'd like to be convinced to switch up to the M. I bought the zed for 7k with 90k on the clock and have about 1.5-2k into it. My plan is to sell it this summer for about 9k. I need convincing cause I love the zed, I just wish it had more power and was a little more comfier (ride seems kinda crashy- the suspension was tested fine though, and the seats don't hold me or my passenger well at all). I'm looking at 20-25k for a z4m (coupe would be nice but i wouldn't mind the convertible either), which would be the biggest purchase of my life. I have not much to say other than convince me!

To summarize, I think the ///M will give me:
Comfier yet better handling ride (hydraulic power steering is better than electronic right?)
better seats
POWERRR
better at holding value
sexier

What I'm afraid it will take from me:
money...

seriously though, I'm a med student who doesn't have excess cash so I would be taking out a loan to buy an ///M.

[oli445]

So I've got a 2003 3.0i with sport and premium package. I'd like to be convinced to switch up to the M. I bought the zed for 7k with 90k on the clock and have about 1.5-2k into it. My plan is to sell it this summer for about 9k. I need convincing cause I love the zed, I just wish it had more power and was a little more comfier (ride seems kinda crashy- the suspension was tested fine though, and the seats don't hold me or my passenger well at all). I'm looking at 20-25k for a z4m (coupe would be nice but i wouldn't mind the convertible either), which would be the biggest purchase of my life. I have not much to say other than convince me!

To summarize, I think the ///M will give me:
Comfier yet better handling ride (hydraulic power steering is better than electronic right?)
better seats
POWERRR
better at holding value
sexier

What I'm afraid it will take from me:
money...

seriously though, I'm a med student who doesn't have excess cash so I would be taking out a loan to buy an ///M.

You shouldn't need "convincing" from people on here - drive one and see if you "convince" yourself

[Smartbear]

Why don't you split the difference & get a facelift 3.0si? More power without going ott on the running costs, 265bhp & 100kg lighter than an m car.
Regards

[NeilP]

S54.

Enough said.

[igeak691]

Don't think I can justify getting a 3.0si.. if I'm gonna change, I might as well change to the best so I don't regret not going all the way

Is the ///M's ride quality much more refined than the 3.0i? I know its supposed to be a sport car and all but I don't know if I can handle the rattles and shakes cause new york roads are not friendly

[buzyg]

Don't buy one if your worried about the cost. Enjoy your 3.0. and don't believe the hype, they likely will cost about the same in a few years time, if you still fancy one.

No idea of Tax for the USA.
Insurance is going to be a bit more, though probably less than you think.
Economy probably about 5MPG down on the 3.0, which adds up if it's a daily.
Brakes parts are twice the price.
Servicing is a bit more too.

But if you recon you can stretch to it, they're a heap of fun.

and the ride fine.

[srhutch]

Drive one, but you have been warned, there is no going back.

[buzyg]

Why don't you split the difference & get a facelift 3.0si? More power without going ott on the running costs, 265bhp & 100kg lighter than an m car.
Regards

No way they are 100kg lighter. Don't care what the books say.

[Smartbear]

Why don't you split the difference & get a facelift 3.0si? More power without going ott on the running costs, 265bhp & 100kg lighter than an m car.
Regards

No way they are 100kg lighter. Don't care what the books say.

I think they take an average weight of the m car owners wallets, the humble si owners weigh far less

[igeak691]

Yeah, I've gotta go drive one to decide.. too bad they're so far and in between that there's none near me I can track down right now

[Kingash]

S54.

Enough said.

This.

[AnttiO]

///M model do have hydraulic power steering.

[hopz121]

///M model do have hydraulic power steering.

This is a massive plus point for me and why i would consider buying one!

The standard Zed's Electric Steering is awful IMO.

[Bing]

S54.

Enough said.

This.

+1. The noise

Weight becomes irrelevant when your car is powered by satan's cough

[AndyZ]

Every time you walk away from the car - you look back and smile. S54 - say no more.