M3 owners

[01'325rip]

Originally Posted by gregj

I am 62. Bought my '11 ZCP in July. I have been around the block with performance cars, i.e M5 E39, couple editions of the Porsche turbo 996 & 997, etc. The M3 is a great combo of usablility, performance, looks and comfort in the performance car arena - I love the car.. No Kids at home now so no need for a big people carrier. The tight economy moved me from the turbo to the M3. I am very happy I did, no need to go back to something else for an everyday car.
GregJ

Nice ! I'm creating a list of why I should get this car vs. Reg 3 series not for my convincing lol. Hopefully with your guys help i'll be able to swing it I got dad on my side now need mom.

Any ideas would help.

Got most reliable BMW
Made in diff factory more work went into engineering car
Better made leather components etc.
The M culture
Got a few more missing anything ?
N/a engine more reliable

Cons
Price
Gas
Faster

[ss134]

Originally Posted by 01'325rip

Nice ! I'm creating a list of why I should get this car vs. Reg 3 series not for my convincing lol. Hopefully with your guys help i'll be able to swing it I got dad on my side now need mom.

Any ideas would help.

Got most reliable BMW
Made in diff factory more work went into engineering car
Better made leather components etc.
The M culture
Got a few more missing anything ?
N/a engine more reliable

Cons
Price
Gas
Faster

I don't know your mum but i would just tell her that you would always wish you had bought the ///M. Show her these vids to explain the difference between a regular BMW and an ///M car............she might understand/appreciate why you want this car

[bobbyd1961]

Originally Posted by bobbyd1961

i had a 335xi it was great right up until the time my supposed fuel pump went and the dealer couldnt fix it . 6 times in the shop in 5 weeks. i was done with the turbo and moved to the M3 which is in a different league than the 335 setting aside me sweating every morning when i started the car and the service engine light came on and the car sputtered horribly.
any other questions? oh i was 47 when i got the 335 and 48 when i got the m3.
im still upset over that 335

how about that the recall happened i think 2 days after i wrote this. i wouldnt touch a twin turbo until it is clearly resolved. its more than the fuel pump and there guessing with software upgrade. stay away unless you want to sweat every morning starting your car.

[01'325rip]

Originally Posted by bobbyd1961

how about that the recall happened i think 2 days after i wrote this. i wouldnt touch a twin turbo until it is clearly resolved. its more than the fuel pump and there guessing with software upgrade. stay away unless you want to sweat every morning starting your car.

Heard about that. Abc special crazy but hopefully BMW will get their a$$ in gear now.

[dodgybob]

LOL, I'm 27 - I got an M&S Shirt and £25 WHSmith vouchers for my 21st Birthday and I was was over the moon!

It's shocking to see the age of the guys who just bought their first M3's. Most insurers in the UK wouldn't even consider those under the age of 25, for this car.

Where I come from, not many people younger than 27 are able to buy cars of this calibre (unless you're a banker) because they are unemployed, broke, tied up paying extortionate rents, student loads, mortgages and/or don't really have anywhere safe to park.

[DeepSeaLandry]

Originally Posted by Night Hawk

I am 30 and once you go ///M, you never go back. To me, theres no other experience like it!

+10

33 y/o and now know that I will always own an M for as long as my lungs still work and then some!!!