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Feb 3, 2004 | 02:21 PM

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Sadly my test drive of the '04 M3 coupe had to be moved to this Saturday because of scheduling issues. I am really excited and am counting down the days. If all goes well I may have to get rid of the third car ('98 navigator). From your experience or knowledge, what is the butt dyno comparison between a chipped/exhaust/fmic A4 and the '04 M3 6-speed? How about between a stage 3 A4 and the M3? Just wondering because if there is not much difference between the stage 3 and the M3, I might just do that instead. I am asking because people say that the S4 doesn't "feel" as fast as it is. I am worried the M3 might fall into the same category, and if I pay $60k for a car I want it to "feel" damn fast. Anyone who has driven one or hitched a ride in a E46 M3, please comment on your experience.

Feb 3, 2004 | 03:52 PM

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I know our Stage 2 TTQ's will beat a E46 M3 from a Launch or a Roll. :-)

Feb 3, 2004 | 07:42 PM

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drive the M3 then decide

I don't think you are going to lose many races in an M3.

Feb 3, 2004 | 08:51 PM

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i opt for M3, owning 540 which is pretty damn fast, M3 must be awesome.

Feb 3, 2004 | 09:10 PM

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yeah, there aren't many cars capable of keeping up with the M3

Feb 4, 2004 | 10:27 AM

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Stage 3 a4 is faster than an E46 M3 due to torque. Gearing takes over at 100+ mph

and the E46 starts to regain ground and then walk away

Feb 4, 2004 | 02:11 PM

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Well i raced one repeatedly with my old T28 car and walked away from it...

i was expecting to get my *** handed to me, but i was shocked, and we ran over and over till he finally gave up and gave me a thumbs up.

Don't get me wrong, it was just a walk, but we were on the highway where he would have the biggest advantage over a AWD car...we ran up to about 100mph (where i usually get off the throttle considering it is a public highway).

I was on my stock smic and oem cat at the time, to boot, IIRC.

M3s are nice, but like you said, if i spent that kind of $$ i would want something faster than most less expensive car with a few thousand of mods in it.

You might want to consider a 350Z or G35c and then wait for a good turbo setup...

Cheers,
Sameer