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1999-2004 Saleen Mustang For the SN-95 New Edge platform. Be sure to specify year, model and equipment if asking for help. |
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Saleen VS new M3
Any of you guys race a new M3? I had a 2002 s281sc for years. I ordered an M3 without driving one and curious how it compares to the saleen stock and even moderately modded.
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F80 vs S550 saleen? If yes, the 1st obvious point is 2 vs 4 doors. Would also have to ask which saleen? Sc or na? I have an F80 m3, nice car. It's my daily summer driver, when not driving one of our mustangs. I absolutely hate the rev match that can only be turned on when in sport plus mode (does not matter if you got a DSC). The previous E90 M3 was a direct benchmark for the S550' for driving dynamics the S550 is there. Also there is NO replacement for the sound of a V-8!
What do you mean by "race"? I'm guessing there won't be a lot of support for the M3 here vs a saleen. My 2c. |
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Comparing cars that are 10-15 years apart isn't fair (new edge mustang vs M3). But coming from the 328 to the F80 M3, you will notice a huge difference that you likely will enjoy. You are not coming from the E90 M3 so your will not miss the 8200 rpm V-8. Hopefully you ordered 6mt.
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The M3 will feel more refined, the DCT will be fun (but to me would get boring), tires are a biggie also, mine came with Michelin Pilots (some come with Contis) so they are sticky. You lost me on the vette, no thanks. Maybe you should try a S550 Saleen, or GT350 over the vette....
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I really liked the M3 and considered getting one as a daily driver. Fantastic car but just not as much grip/fun/excitement as a 911. The turbo is fantastic but if I didn't have my specific one (prior owner was a billionaire and did over $40k in mods to it) I'd go for a 997.2 S or GTS instead personally. The N/A motor is really fun and on top of that it's a little cheaper when things break. Having 2 turbochargers crammed into that small engine bay means lots of headaches when you have to do service. Coming from a mustang when you get into the exotic car game prepare your wallet. Rear tires on a 911 last about 10k miles for instance. When something breaks it's a lot more expensive than a mustang and porsches are on the low end in terms of maintenance/reliability. The saleen is like the fun safe girl you marry. She'll always reliably be there for you and she's low maintenance. The 911 is like the smokin' hot supermodel. She'll suck down money like crazy but once you've had a taste it's really hard not to have it in your life.
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Thanks for your perspective. The M3 will be my daily driver. I am aware that german cars are quite expensive to maintain. The reason why i am only leasing the M. Glad to hear your thoughts on the porsche. I will seriously be considering one as a toy (5K a year) when my truck is paid for.
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