4 dr Vs. 2 Dr on the Track?

[M3TA5IN]

Any input on 4 doors Vs. 2 Drs at the track? Anyone that has driven both, feedback?

I am getting extremely close to a purchase and am torn between an E46 M3, a 330i ZHP and a 330Ci ZHP. Getting into the track area will be a big thing for me, so I am curious of the experience in the 2 door over the 4 door.

[Crickett]

Without having any experience in an M3 or 330Ci, I'd imagine that unless you have a reason you need four doors, an M3 would be exactly what you want.

[M3TA5IN]

Without having any experience in an M3 or 330Ci, I'd imagine that unless you have a reason you need four doors, an M3 would be exactly what you want.

I worded that poorly, M3 obviously would be the choice of a track vehicle. I am more interested in input on specifically the 330i vs the Ci.

Several things I am pondering before I buy... 1. Cost 2. Daily and track use 3. Insurance 4. Upkeep cost

M3 has a lot of low points in all of those areas, but it is so awesome lol, but I am trying to be an adult and make the mature decision of what I should get.

I really like the 330i and the look of it, I also like the rear space for passengers and 4 doors are always cheaper on insurance.

The 330Ci I assumed would just be better at the track, but looking through photos, seems a lot of people track their 4 doors as well.

[danewilson77]

Coupes actually have a lower center of gravity than sedans. I think coupes would be better suited for track. Sedans are better suited for sez.

[billschusteriv]

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I can't offer insight based on track experience but I will say that after having a 2 door e30 and Chevy Cavalier, I love the accessibility of having a 4 door e46. I know they are night and day - different body styles and what not - but the 4 door just seems to be the right choice for me. Hauling family and friends as passengers make a four door seem the obvious choice for my daily driver.

Good luck with your decision!

[M3TA5IN]

Sedans are better suited for sez.

hmmm, this is now added to the equation. I have to disagree though, although I have never tried to make babies in the back of a 4 door CAR, the fiance and I are somewhat of entrepreneurs in the back seat sexy time(insert Borat voice) department. Mainly because I am always gone for long periods of time and the drive from the airport to the house is a huge inconvenience. What I have found is coupes are best suited for such activities, because of the direction and angle of the back seat it makes for the perfect position. We also have a Grand Cherokee, which you would think would be more comfortable, but no, its actually not. With all that said this is a piece of advice for everyone... The back seat of a soft top wrangler is probably the worst possible place for sexy time to ever occur and I recommend that it is avoided at all cost.

Also, other factors play into these equations like size of the individuals, who gets top or bottom, and the exact intensity of said activity. I do not endorse these statements to be fact, only personal experience

[jjcools]

Def an M3 for track use.

[danewilson77]

For me...."the sez" was referring to the visual aesthetics of the car...lol.

Thanks for the info though.

[M3TA5IN]

For me...."the sez" was referring to the visual aesthetics of the car...lol.

Thanks for the info though.

lol

[Marcus-SanDiego]

You've got to be careful with Dane!