s54 vrs. s52 m coupe

iredlinemy///m3 · Wed, Jun-29-2011, 08:42:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deilenberger

I currently have an '01, and in the past owned a '99. I much prefer the powerband on the '01 - when it comes on at about 4K RPM it's simply a wonderful feel and sound. As far as reliability - never had ANY problems except a drippy rear-window washer and a fuel-level sensor failure on the '99, and so far - NO problems at all with the '01 (they seem to have incorporated Ron Styger's fix for the drippy washer nozzle in the later models - there was even a SIB issued for the early ones.)

Great car - it's more fun then the M3 to drive for sure.. (and it's holding it's value quite nicely, unlike the M3..)

Upgrade to a 3.73 rear diff from an E30.
Fun at all engine speeds!

And I'm still only sitting about 3200 at 70 in 5th.

Makes 2nd gear SOOOOOO much fun.

(I'm in an S54 Roadster).

epbrown · Thu, Jun-30-2011, 04:41:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpire

www.mcoupebuyersguide.com

Thats all you need to know.

Of course, that site didn't exist when the question was asked, 3.5 years ago.

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