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05-26-10, 11:49 PM

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IS will turn more heads as a DD.

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05-27-10, 01:11 AM

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keep the mileage low on the M3... we all know it cant handle more than the is350 (: both are fun daily drives but the M would be a ***** to maintenance the more you drive it

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05-27-10, 01:27 AM

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m3 for weekend
is for daily drive

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05-27-10, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by smokyis350

IS350>E46

If it was a E90/E92 M3 then that is a whole different story.

The E46 M3 has forever been a car most rev heads love to race against, and to some extend feared most. It has been named (in a few auto mags) the performance car of the decade (UK version atleast) in more ways than one. I think you got IS350>E46 the wrong way around.

For me the choice is easy. M3.

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05-27-10, 02:32 AM

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i would say e46 over isx50..

i've also owned e46m3 as DD and it was nvr too uncomfortable..
M cars are great for street while havin some fun...

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05-27-10, 04:27 AM

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+1 on ISx50 DD, M3 weekends.. M3 is in the same class as ISF so imo its unfair to compare it with ISx50

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05-27-10, 10:00 AM

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I wish I had your problem...

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05-27-10, 10:40 AM

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IS350 for DD.

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05-27-10, 10:41 AM

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odd number days for IS
even number days for M3

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05-27-10, 01:46 PM

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in the same boat as you (E4 M3 vert vs. IS350). I must say M>>>IS. After driving the M for a week, i feel like the IS is really a camry.

M = expensive girlfriend
IS = reliable, cheap, high school sweetheart that'll always be there for you

Don't get me wrong, the IS is great. Its quiet, comfortable, fast, and has a great audio system.. But the M is just a beast.

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05-27-10, 02:39 PM

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I think the IS is sleeker, but if getting the M3 means your gonna part out...

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05-27-10, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

I think the IS is sleeker, but if getting the M3 means your gonna part out...

? He owns both ><!

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05-27-10, 03:20 PM

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M3 for Raw power...Is for luxury and room(4 door). IS more reliable as well and cheaper!

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05-27-10, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sffd103

M3 for Raw power...Is for luxury and room(4 door). IS more reliable as well and cheaper!

The e46 m3 has 17 more horsepower (333-316) coupled with less aggressive gear ratios (3.62 vs 4.08 final drive), though it does have less weight.

Nevertheless, I'm not sure I would describe a car with 17 more horsepower at the crank and with less aggressive ratios as being a "raw power" type of vehicle, relatively speaking.