G37s Vs E46 M3

[Vic]

Yeah.. as much as I love my G, M3 is far better car.
The power delivery of BMW is so smooth and efficient at all power band. The torque curve of a M3 is flat through out most of the power band.
But most of all, the G is just too heavy IMO for a sport car.

[pfizzle]

Is that DetroitJoe??

[cvt]

I find the G to be a 'sporty' cruiser...as well as it handled in streets of willow, i never found it to be as confident than the M3. with the M3 i was able to brake later, punch out of the corners better, and get to to it's sweet spot at the rev range much better (and it wasn't even my car!). my G37 in comparisson felt a little sluggish and didn't seem to rev and punch out of corners as well. plus i felt the braking was not as confident even with my 14" rotors. I will say my G is a blast to drive puttering around town or in the freeway.

[hispeed-lowdrag]

Originally Posted by cvt

I find the G to be a 'sporty' cruiser...I will say my G is a blast to drive puttering around town or in the freeway.

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IMO, the G is perfect. I love the car and I don't like BMW's anyways, I never have, just a taste thing I guess. Unless it's coming down to a true blue TRACK RACE, I'm not worried in the least. The G performes incredibly and looks great in the process

[Ivoidwarranties]

Ohhh how cute, cvt has an opinion again and everyone else is wrong.

[cvt]

Originally Posted by Ivoidwarranties

Ohhh how cute, cvt has an opinion again and everyone else is wrong.

it's not opinion it's fact that the E46 M3 is a better performer.

and look at ivoidwarranties....again butthurt that his post cannot be validated by actual experience or even general knowledge...LOL.

you really want to press why a G37 is better performance-wise than an E46 M3?..please do, the board deserves a laugh.

[james0076ss]

By looking at the M3 (rims, no moonroof, etc) it seems it has the competition package , which is a lot lighter than the average M3.

[shumby]

M3 G37S differnt class of cars why compare unless you just like to argue then have at it.

[cvt]

Just some comparos

M3 and G37 size and weight difference of 250lbs. for an FYI

BMW M3 Compare - Exterior Features - MSN Autos

which would make sense?...if two cars had the same HP and about the same amount of torque but one of them is 250lbs heavier with a 55/45 weight distribution with a V6 configuration...wouldn't it be common sense to say the lighter car with the inline 6 and 50/50 dist. will brake better, handle better, and accelerate better? since i've already driven both i can already tell you how i feel...but don't the stats alone tell most of the story? E46 M3s have been known to be generally mid 13 cars trapping from 103-106...the G37 is a high 13s car trappiong from 101-103. we all love our cars here but please let's stop drinking the nissan cool-aid...there have been a few E46 owners here who have replaced their M3's with G37s...please post your opinions and comparissons and correct me if i am off base here.

[shumby]

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dead mule isw getting a beating

[cvt]

Originally Posted by shumby

M3 G37S differnt class of cars why compare unless you just like to argue then have at it.

I agree..which is why I'm confused by the comparisson to begin with...waaa waa waa...LOL

[shumby]

no i am getting the last word. waa waaa waaa

[Ivoidwarranties]

Originally Posted by cvt

it's not opinion it's fact that the E46 M3 is a better performer.

and look at ivoidwarranties....again butthurt that his post cannot be validated by actual experience or even general knowledge...LOL.

you really want to press why a G37 is better performance-wise than an E46 M3?..please do, the board deserves a laugh.

And again your opinion is all that matters. There is no "fact" when you never define your terms. What is your definition of "performer"? My definition includes a lot more than just the track but what do you care, you just expect everyone to bow down to you yet again. Your input is always biased and tainted and you expect everyone to take it as gospel. Why don't you try telling us your opinion rather than telling us how it is? But keep the insults coming because that never gets old.

By the way, my cousin has a 2001 M3 that I've driven many times but never at the track. It corners pretty good and is faster (more down low than anything else). But the feedback was horrible and the ride harsh. Wind noise was more than the G and the G feels more agile. The tires could be at fault for the poor feedback but no guarantee. I think the G is a better performer on the street and I'd love to take both to the track. How's that for actual experience or general knowledge? And don't forget the insults.

[gthal]

Originally Posted by Ivoidwarranties

And again your opinion is all that matters. There is no "fact" when you never define your terms. What is your definition of "performer"? My definition includes a lot more than just the track but what do you care, you just expect everyone to bow down to you yet again. Your input is always biased and tainted and you expect everyone to take it as gospel. Why don't you try telling us your opinion rather than telling us how it is? But keep the insults coming because that never gets old.

By the way, my cousin has a 2001 M3 that I've driven many times but never at the track. It corners pretty good and is faster (more down low than anything else). But the feedback was horrible and the ride harsh. Wind noise was more than the G and the G feels more agile. The tires could be at fault for the poor feedback but no guarantee. I think the G is a better performer on the street and I'd love to take both to the track. How's that for actual experience or general knowledge? And don't forget the insults.

The M3 will be the better car from a pure performance perspective but I agree that the G37 is the better car when you look at performance, comfort, daily livability, etc. Based on the stats and my limited experience with a clients E46 M3, the G37 is very close in performance (not as good but close) but is better IMO overall.

Having said that, and I have said this before, anyone who buys the G37 to race made a mistake because there are better, faster cars available for this purpose for similar/less money. If someone buys the G37 because it is a great sport coupe that performs better than 90% of cars on the street while being a great daily luxury vehicle with AMAZING looks then they made a great decision!!

[cvt]

Originally Posted by Ivoidwarranties

What is your definition of "performer"?

that was stated on my first post...if you even read it...

Originally Posted by Ivoidwarranties

My definition includes a lot more than just the track but what do you care, you just expect everyone to bow down to you yet again. Your input is always biased and tainted and you expect everyone to take it as gospel. Why don't you try telling us your opinion rather than telling us how it is?

are you insane? i just posted a personal real life experience comparison at the track AND posted a comparo spec of their weights. what have you posted?

Originally Posted by Ivoidwarranties

By the way, my cousin has a 2001 M3 that I've driven many times but never at the track. It corners pretty good and is faster (more down low than anything else). But the feedback was horrible and the ride harsh. Wind noise was more than the G and the G feels more agile. The tires could be at fault for the poor feedback but no guarantee. I think the G is a better performer on the street and I'd love to take both to the track. How's that for actual experience or general knowledge? And don't forget the insults.

first of all it was you who used inslults and sarcasm first("Ohhh how cute, cvt has an opinion again and everyone else is wrong. "), or did that lapse from your brain as well?

secondly i have stated that the G is a better street performer ("I find the G to be a 'sporty' cruiser...I will say my G is a blast to drive puttering around town or in the freeway")...again i doubt you ever really read my posts...you just get butthurt when someone exposes you and just post away without even thinking.

and from your experience how can you say the M3 is better 'down low' when it makes it's peak power at 7900 rpms??? LOL. are you just making stuff up?

thanks for the street comparo and adding on to my review that the G is great to drive in the streets. now how about you drive them in the track so you can rightly respond to my initial post....LOL.