After 20,000 miles, still the best sedan in the world(Insideline)

OBI_agent · 05-04-2010, 03:53 AM

Here's the link Insideline longterm test on M3 click<<<

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The M3 E46 coupe proved to be a stunningly good car, yet the M3 E90 four-door sedan offers a stiffer chassis, more power, plus the utility of four doors. If the point of the M3 is to deliver extraordinary performance in a package that is compatible with everyday life, then the E90 is the best M3 ever, because it is both very, very fast and very, very refined.

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Josh Sadlier said it best: "The M3 isn't an overpriced 3 Series; it's a discounted supercar. In an age when raw automotive excellence is disappearing from showrooms faster than manual transmissions, this Bimmer stands apart."

I will miss you on the next generation of the 3 series

Benjjman007 · 05-04-2010, 04:05 AM

"...the M3 E90 four-door sedan offers a stiffer chassis, more power, plus the utility of four doors. If the point of the M3 is to deliver extraordinary performance in a package that is compatible with everyday life, then the E90 is the best M3 ever, because it is both very, very fast and very, very refined."

Gotta love my E90!

armorrig · 05-04-2010, 04:07 AM

Will never ever regret my decision.

akh23456 · 05-04-2010, 06:07 AM

i totally agree with everyone wouldn't trade my e90 for anything else

AMPowerJ · 05-04-2010, 06:45 AM

Guys we own a future classic. Even if BMW comes out with another M3 sedan one day (which I am sure they will) I am willing to bet there will never be another V8 in it. Makes me wish I could afford to buy two. One to drive and one to keep pristine.

uhn2000 · 05-04-2010, 06:50 AM

I wish they would just add a heated steering wheel, would make it untouchable.

akh23456 · 05-04-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Guys we own a future classic. Even if BMW comes out with another M3 sedan one day (which I am sure they will) I am willing to bet there will never be another V8 in it. Makes me wish I could afford to buy two. One to drive and one to keep pristine.

i wish i can to do the same but one for track and one to keep pristine

enfield · 05-04-2010, 07:36 AM

Loved his quote:

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The M3 doesn't make a whole lot of sense for simple performance, since the 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 keeps pace for about half the price, plus Sync is better than iDrive. But that's like saying Colt 45 malt liquor will get you just as drunk as Chateau Lafite Rothschild.

OBI_agent · 05-04-2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Benjjman007

"...the M3 E90 four-door sedan offers a stiffer chassis, more power, plus the utility of four doors. If the point of the M3 is to deliver extraordinary performance in a package that is compatible with everyday life, then the E90 is the best M3 ever, because it is both very, very fast and very, very refined."

Gotta love my E90!

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Originally Posted by armorrig

Will never ever regret my decision.

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Originally Posted by akh23456

i totally agree with everyone wouldn't trade my e90 for anything else

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Guys we own a future classic. Even if BMW comes out with another M3 sedan one day (which I am sure they will) I am willing to bet there will never be another V8 in it. Makes me wish I could afford to buy two. One to drive and one to keep pristine.

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Originally Posted by akh23456

i wish i can to do the same but one for track and one to keep pristine

Lucky SOG's. I've got my eye on you people

Jus kiddin. I hope you guys enjoy your m3 saloon's. That's one bad car

P.S Someday, I wish I could own a 4 door M3

Crazy Bimmer · 05-04-2010, 09:11 AM

E90 love!

1sikbmr · 05-04-2010, 09:20 AM

E90 M3 FTW!!! I feel this car will become one of those classics as it, along with the E92/E93 are the only v8 M3's to ever hit the market and will probably be the only v8 M3 because plans for the new one are I6 twin turbo.

Long live the E90

1sikbmr · 05-04-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Guys we own a future classic. Even if BMW comes out with another M3 sedan one day (which I am sure they will) I am willing to bet there will never be another V8 in it. Makes me wish I could afford to buy two. One to drive and one to keep pristine.

If I could I would. Guaranteed to be a great decision.

Georgeair · 05-04-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by uhn2000

I wish they would just add a heated steering wheel, would make it untouchable.

Not with a thermostat.

PicassoM · 05-04-2010, 11:29 AM

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The M3 doesn't make a whole lot of sense for simple performance, since the 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 keeps pace for about half the price, plus Sync is better than iDrive. But that's like saying Colt 45 malt liquor will get you just as drunk as Chateau Lafite Rothschild.

Hahahahahhaahhaahhahaha

adc · 05-04-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Guys we own a future classic. Even if BMW comes out with another M3 sedan one day (which I am sure they will) I am willing to bet there will never be another V8 in it. Makes me wish I could afford to buy two. One to drive and one to keep pristine.

20 years from now when 50% of all the new cars will be electric, and gas will be at least $10 per gallon, you may not be able to afford running even one E90 M3, let alone two.

Other moments you may not be looking forward to in a very long term ownership:
- the moment iDrive ties itself in knots for the last time
- the moment BMW no longer provides map updates for the NAV
- rebuilding the EDC suspension at $1k per corner
etc.

riyatch · 05-04-2010, 04:36 PM

love the e90 M3. great article.

1MOREMOD · 05-04-2010, 04:41 PM

one of the best cars out there.

studntloan · 05-04-2010, 06:04 PM

i want one, but i guess my e92 will do, actually i want both

clubspec330i · 05-04-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by adc

20 years from now when 50% of all the new cars will be electric, and gas will be at least $10 per gallon, you may not be able to afford running even one E90 M3, let alone two.

Other moments you may not be looking forward to in a very long term ownership:
- the moment iDrive ties itself in knots for the last time
- the moment BMW no longer provides map updates for the NAV
- rebuilding the EDC suspension at $1k per corner
etc.

I won't have to worry about that.
- My E90 doesn't come with IDrive
- My E90 doesn't come with Tech Package - GARMIN is good enough for me
- I didn't order my E90 with EDC..Ground Control is good enough for me
- I won't even have to worry about a roof leak as mine doesn't come with sunroof.

I hope it will last 200k miles on original engine..

sjl888 · 05-04-2010, 06:37 PM

E90 FTW

ss134 · 05-04-2010, 06:44 PM

Ordered my E90 M3 2 weeks ago - this has just made me want it even more - i cannot wait for this car

Anyone who has gone from 335i to M3 ....your opinions on what you have found the biggest differences to be would be appreciated!

adc · 05-04-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by clubspec330i

I won't have to worry about that.
- My E90 doesn't come with IDrive
- My E90 doesn't come with Tech Package - GARMIN is good enough for me
- I didn't order my E90 with EDC..Ground Control is good enough for me
- I won't even have to worry about a roof leak as mine doesn't come with sunroof.

I hope it will last 200k miles on original engine..

My comment was a little tongue in the cheek.

By purchasing a Ground Control suspension, you have however essentially prepaid the $3-4k needed to rebuild the EDC shocks.

I do hope the engine lasts 200k miles and that you enjoy it for many years. But the gas might still go up and beyond $10 per gallon.

05-04-2010, 04:05 AM	#2
Benjjman007 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 Frozen Grey E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakland, California Posts: 420 iTrader: (1)	"...the M3 E90 four-door sedan offers a stiffer chassis, more power, plus the utility of four doors. If the point of the M3 is to deliver extraordinary performance in a package that is compatible with everyday life, then the E90 is the best M3 ever, because it is both very, very fast and very, very refined." Gotta love my E90! __________________ NOW: 2013 E92 M3 Frozen Grey/Black Extended with Estroil Blue Contrasting Stitching, Competition, Premium, Heated Seats, Premium Sound, Satellite, BMW Apps. SOLD: 2011.75 E90 M3 Alpine White/Fox Red/Black/Black, Competition, Premium 2, Convenience, Heated Seats, Folding Seats, Moonroof, Premium Sound, Satellite, BMW Apps.

05-04-2010, 04:07 AM	#3
armorrig Brigadier General Drives: Tamiya Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So.Cal. Posts: 3,277 iTrader: (2)	Will never ever regret my decision. __________________

05-04-2010, 06:07 AM	#4
akh23456 All I do is Win... Eat Race Sleep Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 1,909 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 M3 [4.28] 2013 f10 M5 [0.00]	i totally agree with everyone wouldn't trade my e90 for anything else __________________ F10 M5 : ??? E90 M3 11.2 126.7 with a 1.8 60ft Street Tires

05-04-2010, 06:45 AM	#5
AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC Posts: 2,331 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2013 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2012 Toyota Tacoma [0.00]	Guys we own a future classic. Even if BMW comes out with another M3 sedan one day (which I am sure they will) I am willing to bet there will never be another V8 in it. Makes me wish I could afford to buy two. One to drive and one to keep pristine. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 with ESS VT2-585 SC, StopTech BBK, M Perf Exhaust, and a bunch of carbon fiber ...

05-04-2010, 06:50 AM	#6
uhn2000 Big K... Drives: F10 M5, Cayenne S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,314 iTrader: (0)	I wish they would just add a heated steering wheel, would make it untouchable. __________________ R8GT Spyder '12 / M5 '13 (MT)

05-04-2010, 09:11 AM	#10
Crazy Bimmer The Jesal Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 5,729 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	E90 love! __________________ 2009 E90 M3

05-04-2010, 09:20 AM	#11
1sikbmr Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,111 iTrader: (12)	E90 M3 FTW!!! I feel this car will become one of those classics as it, along with the E92/E93 are the only v8 M3's to ever hit the market and will probably be the only v8 M3 because plans for the new one are I6 twin turbo. Long live the E90 __________________ E90 ///M3 6MT Atlantis Blue - Fox red Gloss black grilles/Red gills\|V1 hardwire\|Painted reflectors\|ZHP lighted shift knob\|VMR V710 silver\|GTS lip\|Lux custom 8k kit\|AA Green Filter\| AA Pulley\| RPI GTM Exhaust\|Sosi x-pipe\|BMW Performance Steering Wheel V1\|

05-04-2010, 11:29 AM	#14
PicassoM Captain Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 866 iTrader: (0)	Quote: The M3 doesn't make a whole lot of sense for simple performance, since the 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 keeps pace for about half the price, plus Sync is better than iDrive. But that's like saying Colt 45 malt liquor will get you just as drunk as Chateau Lafite Rothschild. Hahahahahhaahhaahhahaha

05-04-2010, 04:36 PM	#16
riyatch Lieutenant Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 467 iTrader: (1)	love the e90 M3. great article.

05-04-2010, 04:41 PM	#17
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,603 iTrader: (3)	one of the best cars out there. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|race pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|

05-04-2010, 06:04 PM	#18
studntloan (studntloan) Drives: 4 doors 4 more whores Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 2,829 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011.75 E90 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 bmw/ m3 [0.00]	i want one, but i guess my e92 will do, actually i want both __________________ AUTOcouture Motoring \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Alex@AUTOcouturemotoring.com \| 201.666.3500

05-04-2010, 06:37 PM	#20
sjl888 Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 E90 SG Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	E90 FTW __________________ E90 SG ///M3

05-04-2010, 06:44 PM	#21
ss134 Colonel Drives: E90 M3 DCT & COOPER S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK Posts: 2,600 iTrader: (1)	Ordered my E90 M3 2 weeks ago - this has just made me want it even more - i cannot wait for this car Anyone who has gone from 335i to M3 ....your opinions on what you have found the biggest differences to be would be appreciated!

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