s54 vrs. s52 m coupe

cdh95m3 · Sun, Dec-30-2007, 02:16:56 AM

I currently have a 95 m3 which I love dearly. I have recently put her off daily driver duty and will be working on her garage queen status. It will be hard but i will be looking to replace her in the next year or so and am in love with the m coupe, so my question is if the extra money for 315 hp s54 worth it. All replies will be greatly appreciated.

Dan I · Sun, Dec-30-2007, 02:39:13 AM

S54 M coupes are sweet, but they have 3.15 rear ends and a 5-speed. S52 mcoupes have the same gearbox, but a 3.73 diff. 6 to one, half-dozen to anther. If you're up for finding a rare bird, go after an S54 m coupe without a sunroof - there's only about 600 of them.

good luck, bro!

beebo100 · Sun, Dec-30-2007, 03:05:26 AM

diff swap is like 3-4 hours. go for the s54. make sure u get the subframe reenforced ofcourse. check out turnermotorsport.com for info.

WillC310 · Sun, Dec-30-2007, 08:10:36 PM

I had a S52 MCoupe before I got my M3. I had a friend with a S54 MCoupe and I must say that the top end was pretty damn nice. However, given BMW NA's stance on the MCoupe about S54 motors blowing up makes me a bit leery. Yes there have been people that have gotten BMW to replace the motor after suffering the rod bearing failure but it wasn't without a fight in most cases (that I heard of anyway).

From a line the S52 will hold up til about 80mph or so, then the top end of the S54 comes into play. If I still had my MCoupe, I would go FI on it and be happy.

JerDevil · Tue, Jan-01-2008, 09:44:01 PM

I've got one (sunroof delete) and I LOVE IT!

The car is so interesting and fun to drive. Eric and Evan at enthusiastauto.com can find you one... if you are looking. Great guys to work with.

Peace

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan I

S54 M coupes are sweet, but they have 3.15 rear ends and a 5-speed. S52 mcoupes have the same gearbox, but a 3.73 diff. 6 to one, half-dozen to anther. If you're up for finding a rare bird, go after an S54 m coupe without a sunroof - there's only about 600 of them.

good luck, bro!

jerrym · Wed, Jan-02-2008, 06:59:26 PM

i think it would be pretty worth it

cdh95m3 · Sat, Jan-05-2008, 04:19:47 AM

thanks guys for the input, i am new to the forum so am just trying to feel my way around. i am just a working stiff but i did marry a doctor so maybe you all just talked me into the s54!

Itsablurr · Wed, Dec-17-2008, 04:37:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan I

S54 M coupes are sweet, but they have 3.15 rear ends and a 5-speed. S52 mcoupes have the same gearbox, but a 3.73 diff. 6 to one, half-dozen to anther. If you're up for finding a rare bird, go after an S54 m coupe without a sunroof - there's only about 600 of them.

good luck, bro!

Incorrect. The S54 cars run a 3.15 gearing, while the S52 cars run 3.23 gears.

The S54 is significantly faster. An upgrade to a 3.73 LSD can be had for $125, out of an E30... or you can go the custom build route for over a grand.

690 coupes produced between 2001 and 2002.

**CaliAgents1688** · Sat, Jan-10-2009, 04:57:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Itsablurr

Incorrect. The S54 cars run a 3.15 gearing, while the S52 cars run 3.23 gears.

The S54 is significantly faster. An upgrade to a 3.73 LSD can be had for $125, out of an E30... or you can go the custom build route for over a grand.

690 coupes produced between 2001 and 2002.

Yep, S54 M Coupes/Roadsters are still one of the quicket (if not quickest) BMWs produced to date. EVO magazine clocked an S54 M Coupe from 0-60 in only 4.3 seconds, even with the tall 3.15 gearing!

Yeah, there were less than 690 S54 M Coupes produced through its two-year lifespan for all of North America. Very very rare indeed and quite a few have been sent to car heaven already.

mscott · Mon, Jan-12-2009, 02:43:54 AM

I've had both. I thought the 2000 with the S52 was the better car. Not due to power, more of power to chasis quality. I had a lot of problems with my 01 M Coupe, bought it new. Nothing is wrong with either cars though.

Sun, Dec-30-2007, 02:16:56 AM	#1
cdh95m3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 13 Reputation: 0 Location: Portland	s54 vrs. s52 m coupe I currently have a 95 m3 which I love dearly. I have recently put her off daily driver duty and will be working on her garage queen status. It will be hard but i will be looking to replace her in the next year or so and am in love with the m coupe, so my question is if the extra money for 315 hp s54 worth it. All replies will be greatly appreciated.

Sun, Dec-30-2007, 02:39:13 AM	#2
Dan I Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 34 Posts: 392 Reputation: 0 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul	S54 M coupes are sweet, but they have 3.15 rear ends and a 5-speed. S52 mcoupes have the same gearbox, but a 3.73 diff. 6 to one, half-dozen to anther. If you're up for finding a rare bird, go after an S54 m coupe without a sunroof - there's only about 600 of them. good luck, bro! __________________ '03 X5 4.6is '96 ti S50B30 power '02 M3 sold

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WillC310 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,099 In the garage: '10 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles Area	I had a S52 MCoupe before I got my M3. I had a friend with a S54 MCoupe and I must say that the top end was pretty damn nice. However, given BMW NA's stance on the MCoupe about S54 motors blowing up makes me a bit leery. Yes there have been people that have gotten BMW to replace the motor after suffering the rod bearing failure but it wasn't without a fight in most cases (that I heard of anyway). From a line the S52 will hold up til about 80mph or so, then the top end of the S54 comes into play. If I still had my MCoupe, I would go FI on it and be happy.

Sat, Jan-05-2008, 04:19:47 AM	#7
cdh95m3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 13 Reputation: 0 Location: Portland	thanks guys for the input, i am new to the forum so am just trying to feel my way around. i am just a working stiff but i did marry a doctor so maybe you all just talked me into the s54!

Mon, Jan-12-2009, 02:43:54 AM	#10
mscott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 86 Reputation: 0	I've had both. I thought the 2000 with the S52 was the better car. Not due to power, more of power to chasis quality. I had a lot of problems with my 01 M Coupe, bought it new. Nothing is wrong with either cars though.