BMW M3 coupe Or convertible. - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

adilak · 7th September 2009, 08:51

hello everybody.
i just one ultimate question for you guys. what do you think about buying an M3. coupe or convertible.
im hesitating on that. especially on performance point of view. i there any difference.?
in the convertible model, is there any excessive noise according to coupe version, while the car is in top speed du to hard top isolating noise.
thanks.
adil from morroco.

Gustav · 7th September 2009, 12:44

Yes, the convertible is heavier and slower. Buy one if you really want a convertible, toherwise go a Coupe. It is 210 extra kg...

adilak · 7th September 2009, 20:07

thanks gustav now its clear that's coupe is really performer car.
i also want to now your opinion about modification of the car that increase the performance like gpower or other. is it bad for longevity of the car?
if not what is the best that i can use for my e93 m3 to have the same performance of coupe version
merci beaucoup for your helping

AFC1 · 7th September 2009, 20:53

I have the E46 M3 vert and I like it a lot. The soft top feels totally insulated, and I have never felt like it is excessively noisy in the cabin. However, the convertible gives the M3 a slightly different feel. Its less of a focused sports car, but more of a cruiser, that still handles well and it pretty fast. I don't think I like a coupe more than a convertible or convertible more than a coupe. I just think they are different cars.

If I were you, I would test drive both on the same exact roads. Try to really drive them, so you can get a sense for how the convertible handles/ how straight line performance is affected.

Regarding mods, I can't help u much there, as its really not my specialty. Good luck with your decision, and post pics if you get one

Just wondering, are u going with 6MT or DCT?

afc1

AFC1 · 7th September 2009, 21:03

I have the E46 M3 vert and I like it a lot. The soft top feels totally insulated, and I have never felt like it is excessively noisy in the cabin. However, the convertible gives the M3 a slightly different feel. Its less of a focused sports car, but more of a cruiser, that still handles well and it pretty fast. I don't think I like a coupe more than a convertible or convertible more than a coupe. I just think they are different cars.

If I were you, I would test drive both on the same exact roads. Try to really drive them, so you can get a sense for how the convertible handles/ how straight line performance is affected.

Regarding mods, I can't help u much there, as its really not my specialty. Good luck with your decision, and post pics if you get one

Just wondering, are u going with 6MT or DCT?

afc1

adilak · 8th September 2009, 04:01

thanks gustav now its clear that's coupe is really performer car.
i also want to now your opinion about modification of the car that increase the performance like gpower or other. is it bad for longevity of the car?
if not what is the best that i can use for my e93 m3 to have the same performance of coupe version
merci beaucoup for your helping