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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 06:21 PM
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Im a newb in cars but my question is whats faster a 92' SC400 or an 1998 Bmw M3 both stocked?
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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I THINK the m3 would be quicker, especially if it was a manual transmission compared to the slow shifting auto on the sc400.
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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My choice is between this lexus : http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...=en&cardist=10

or this bmw : http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...=y&cardist=124

If I would get the M3 i would mod it up. What do you guys recommend?
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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i would get the M3 over the 92' SC but that SC isn't worth 10k its worth about 5-6K. the m3 has more readily mods avail. and its overall a more sporty car. but the SC is a more reliable car but check the history on both before jumping to a conclusion but for 10k you can a get a better,cleaner and nicer SC than the one you posted. such as these
all these are under 10k
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=146783
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=146789
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=146542
etc...
and look thru the CL classifieds
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/for...0&daysprune=45

goodluck on your Car hunting
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by INLOVSC400

If I would get the M3 i would mod it up. What do you guys recommend?

why don't you ask over at www.bimmerforums.com ?
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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they just modded a 95 M3 on Speed channel tonight. I say of the two, get the bmw
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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a police radio is fastest followed by a close 2nd by the police chopper
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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lol did anyone actually look at the SC? THE THINGS HIDEOUS, I feel so bad for it



And I thought it was impossible to make a 97+ style RSP SC look bad
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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i would definitely go with the m3.
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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The M3 is quicker to 60mph from standstill.

The SC4 is faster in terms of top speed. The BMW is electronically limited unless it's been chipped (95') or sharked (96-99' models).

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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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i'd say m3
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by /Aerostar\
lol did anyone actually look at the SC? THE THINGS HIDEOUS, I feel so bad for it


Yeah, that's just a bad example. . . That M3 looks clean, though. You should do some research on the two, and check out the CL classifieds as abboushi suggested.
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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yeah off the line the m3 is going to be faster. after 80mph i think the sc4 will catch up
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Originally Posted by /Aerostar\
lol did anyone actually look at the SC? THE THINGS HIDEOUS, I feel so bad for it



And I thought it was impossible to make a 97+ style RSP SC look bad
Everybody loved it when AC did that hood. What's stopping that car from hitting the ground and going with Ali's AC kit in the classifieds?
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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I duno Im thinking you will save more money if you get an SC over the BMW but Im also thinking WTF is growing outa that hood?



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