New ZHP or new M3?
- Thread starter AWD330XI
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AWD - These cars are really night & day and only you as the driver can make the true differentiations. Both awsome cars, but not really on par for comparision; M3 has 98 hp more than the ZHP (333hp VS 235hp), thats over 40% more usable ponies. The M3 is a racebred car (comparable to Porcshe 911), where as the ZHP is performance sedan. Honestly if you don't know how an M3 differs and if a slightly more raspy engine/exhaust offend you, then you aren't ready for/nor do you belong driving an M3 (no offense).
GO save yourself some money and buy the ZHP, its an awsome car - read all the rants/raves about it throughout - Every review loves the the ZHP.
Cheers!
GO save yourself some money and buy the ZHP, its an awsome car - read all the rants/raves about it throughout - Every review loves the the ZHP.
Cheers!
I would say that if money isn't a factor then definitely go with the M3. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my ZHP but the M3 is on a totally different level. It really isn't fair to compare the two. Like Nelson330ci said, the M3 should be compared to other sports cars such as Corvette, Porcshe, etc...
The deciding factor for me between the ZHP and the M3 was the insurance cost. I wanted the M3 so bad but it would've cost me almost triple what I pay a year for my car and I just couldn't squeeze that into my budget. (I admit its my own fault for getting too many tickets![[?|]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_banghead.gif "Bang Head [?|]")
). Also, the M3 will cost you anywhere between 5 to 10 grand more than the ZHP.
As far as handling, I would say that the suspension is pretty close. The ZHP feels like its riding on rails. Acceleration, no contest. The ZHP does 0-60 in 5.9 seconds and the M3 in like 4.7 seconds. The exhaust on the ZHP is a little throaty, more so than a regular 330 but maybe not as much as the M3.
The deciding factor for me between the ZHP and the M3 was the insurance cost. I wanted the M3 so bad but it would've cost me almost triple what I pay a year for my car and I just couldn't squeeze that into my budget. (I admit its my own fault for getting too many tickets
). Also, the M3 will cost you anywhere between 5 to 10 grand more than the ZHP.As far as handling, I would say that the suspension is pretty close. The ZHP feels like its riding on rails. Acceleration, no contest. The ZHP does 0-60 in 5.9 seconds and the M3 in like 4.7 seconds. The exhaust on the ZHP is a little throaty, more so than a regular 330 but maybe not as much as the M3.
what kind of upgrade are you expecting going from a 330xi to a zhp? i dun think it's worth it to do that, then again, it sounds like you got money to throw around.
starting w/ the 06, you'd be getting a M4.. which will be the coupe, unless you want the 06 m3 sedan. question would be would you want a fast sedan or a fast coupe. if you want a M sedan, wait and get the 06 M3.
zhp is nice, and isn't all that harsh for everyday driving.. but can you really compare an m car? i still want one!! well, i guess i'll save up and get the next gen M5.. (i should have nuff money by then right? sur hope so..)
starting w/ the 06, you'd be getting a M4.. which will be the coupe, unless you want the 06 m3 sedan. question would be would you want a fast sedan or a fast coupe. if you want a M sedan, wait and get the 06 M3.
zhp is nice, and isn't all that harsh for everyday driving.. but can you really compare an m car? i still want one!! well, i guess i'll save up and get the next gen M5.. (i should have nuff money by then right? sur hope so..)
