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Originally Posted by swiss_cornholio
Today I got an M3 from BMW Switzerland for a one hour testdrive :-)
spec: 19", no EDC
Here my thoughts:
general:
Very comfortable, very easy to drive, very fast, no major disappointments
engine:
Awsome sound (volume inside is ok; not muted as some other reviews said), acceleration: <3500rpm ok, >3500 all hell breaks loose. Actually it behaves like a turbo engine (real boost at 3500), which was quite unexpected. Overall: could get the "engine of the year" award.
suspension/handling:
The standard suspension (no EDC) is comfortable but is at the same time stiff enough go fast around corners. The steering is ok. I will still get EDC.
gearbox:
My opinion has been confirmed: The 6MT tranny is rubbish. Just forget quick shifts.
NEWS:
In Geneva (March 08) BMW will introduce the M3 convertible together with M-DCT. Available late spring.
(This info is from a BMW-CH guy who will go to Geneva to present this stuff)
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sweet! sounds like another winner, i'm sure once M-DCT is introduced, it'll turn the new M3 into a whole new different beast! just remember my words
i'll be waiting for the M-DCT version anyways. screw 6 speed tranny, it's like dessert, DCT is where it's at!