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Old 01-06-09, 01:09 AM
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which car would be the best car to buy 3rd gen. gs, is350, or the e46 m3?
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Old 01-06-09, 01:19 AM
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maybe the chevy aveo based on your needs(?)
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all different types of cars, get the one that suits you.
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Old 01-06-09, 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
all different types of cars, get the one that suits you.
+1... these are all 3 very diffrent cars, not in same league for comparison
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- E46 M3 if you don't need 4 doors, are looking for ultimate performance and willing to spend quite a few doughs on maintenance.

- IS350 if you want a small 4-door which the rear seat will be unoccupied most of the time. It wouldn't be as sporty as the M3 but has a good balance between luxury and performance. Will give the M3 a run for its money in terms of acceleration.

- 3GS, assuming the GS350 here, is pretty much a bigger IS350 with a bit softer ride. Interior quality is above both the M3 and IS350.
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...................m3
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Old 01-06-09, 08:37 AM
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this guy is a joke m3 is stiff very stiff for a dd and you have to get the smg if you live in traffic area. the IS is very common in my area the GS is bigger fatter and almost as good looking as the IS and will give you a simaler driving impression
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Originally Posted by ffpower
- E46 M3 if you don't need 4 doors, are looking for ultimate performance and willing to spend quite a few doughs on maintenance.

- IS350 if you want a small 4-door which the rear seat will be unoccupied most of the time. It wouldn't be as sporty as the M3 but has a good balance between luxury and performance. Will give the M3 a run for its money in terms of acceleration.

- 3GS, assuming the GS350 here, is pretty much a bigger IS350 with a bit softer ride. Interior quality is above both the M3 and IS350.
^.............Im with him.....three different class of cars all with different purposes that I think is summed up quite accurately above....
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Old 01-06-09, 08:50 AM
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lol at poor researching technique.
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Old 01-06-09, 10:19 AM
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E46 is a tremendous jack of all trades. I love the IS 350 F-sport as well, not as sporty but great for daily driving, fun and reliable. GS is bigger than both with more luxury and less sport.
 
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