1998 M3 vs. 1998 328i

[jennsydandrew]

Can someone explain the difference between the two cars?

[jennsydandrew]

Here is a pic. of the two cars. The white one is a 328i

[jennsydandrew]

and here is the M3

[Fox]

about $10,000

[Furious]

so many differences, engine, suspension , interior, body,

what exactly do you wanna know? everything?

[jennsydandrew]

No, not everything, they just look the same to me. Are the engines the same? Also, will M5 replica rims fit on the white car?

[Fox]

ok. Its easier to list what is the same than what is not. Basicallly the only thing that remains constant throughout the car is the chasis, some of the interior, and various engine components like alternator, powersteering and AC.

Everything else is either more powerfull, larger displacement, wider, more leathery, more tuned, or cooler looking.

And yes the m5 wheels will fit on the white car, they will fit on any bmw except the e30 (and older)

[bimmerfan620]

nothin beats a little good ole self research.....

[Michael@EuroPersona]

Depending on the year, E36 M3's have a 3.2/ litre engine with 240HP/236ft-lbs

E36 328's have a 2.8/9ish litre engine with 190HP/206ft-lbs

The M3 also has a better differential.

[Michael@EuroPersona]

Wanna buy some M5 replica rims to fit the 328? They are about $800 shipped with Center caps, Lugs, and Valve stems. Let me know if your interested.

[bigred318]

yeah im not sure about 10,000 between a 1998 m3 and a 1998 328 its not that big of a gap in money if both the cars had the same mileage sure if the 328 had 130000 and the m3 had 50000 then i could see 10000$ but other than that!

David

[frank3]

I think it's very clear from the pictures above what the difference is: 328 faces right, M3 faces left

[bimmerfan620]

i think the differences shouldn't matter.....come on yall, we can't be Racist.... we got a black and a white, whyy does it matter if the white is better than the black? can't we alll just get alonggggg

[thekid]

but in this case the black one is better... is it true? of course! It has M in the name making it far superior :nana :wink

[Furious]

body wise

-front bumper
-rear bumper
-sideskirts
-impact trim
-side mirrors
-euro lights (depending on where youlive) on the M
-sometimes a front add on lip for the front bumper is on the M