I currently own a ZM but have owned an E30 M3 and selling it was possibly the worst decision ever. It beats the ZM in the most departments.
1. The chassis and steering give more feel and feedback. The car really talks to you.
2. The M3 doesn't feel larger than it is. The ZM seems to.
3. The seating/pedal position is better. (where do you put your left foot in a ZM ?)
4. Although the M3 lacks the ZM's power the M3's combination of shorter gearing coupled to that S14 engine (that is just absolutely awesome) makes the M3 'a more exciting drive'.
The only area the ZM wins over the E30 M3 is over straights.
There is nothing negative I can say with regard to the E30 M3. It's near perfect if you are looking for a drivers car that will put a smile on your face every time you fire it up - the E30 M3 is the one.
And just a quick word to those E36 M3 owners. I owned an 1996 evo for a while and I can put hand on heart and tell you that it is no match for the E30.
I would exchange my ZM coupe for another excellent example of an E30 M3 if there are any decent examples left....again awesome
1. The chassis and steering give more feel and feedback. The car really talks to you.
2. The M3 doesn't feel larger than it is. The ZM seems to.
3. The seating/pedal position is better. (where do you put your left foot in a ZM ?)
4. Although the M3 lacks the ZM's power the M3's combination of shorter gearing coupled to that S14 engine (that is just absolutely awesome) makes the M3 'a more exciting drive'.
The only area the ZM wins over the E30 M3 is over straights.
There is nothing negative I can say with regard to the E30 M3. It's near perfect if you are looking for a drivers car that will put a smile on your face every time you fire it up - the E30 M3 is the one.
And just a quick word to those E36 M3 owners. I owned an 1996 evo for a while and I can put hand on heart and tell you that it is no match for the E30.
I would exchange my ZM coupe for another excellent example of an E30 M3 if there are any decent examples left....again awesome
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