E36 M3 weighs 3175lbs. Dont know wat the stang weighs. You can pick up a good used 97-99 M3 for 24 to 31k depending on miles and if it still has warrenty on it. Service of the M3 is so easy and the 3.2 inline 6 is bullitproof. 0 to 60 in 5.5 sec and does the 1/4 mile in 14 flat. Sure the stang might be quicker but how much quicker. The M3 will hold its value and last longer and the service will be better. This is an apples to oranges comparrison. If you want to drag race get the stang. If you want to drive, get the M3.
Eric G.
Simpsonville, KY
98 BMW M3/4 cosmos
01 Mazda Protege ES
Ex 99 SVT Contour owner
84 xj Cherokee "the rock crawler."
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