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07-30-2010, 07:52 PM | #1 |
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Tomorrow I make my return back into the M family, I am picking up my 2011 M3 in the morning. I am giving up the 2009 GTR. I have owned an E39 M5, E60 (Dinan-mod) M5, Z06, (2) Mercedes E55 (1) Mercedes CL55 porsche GT3 and a custom 911s. I love cars, but now I need to slow down a bit (getting close to retirement). Good to be back...going to keep it simple (not!)
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07-31-2010, 08:34 PM | #4 |
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Picked it up today!!
Picked up a 2011 M3 Space Gray ZCP, ZTP, premium package, enhanced sound (the works). I had the rims powdered coated black and I am putting a Dinan exhaust (black tips) on next week. Car runs and sounds good and has a host of technology enhancements, I will be putting it through its paces in the coming weeks after the break in period is up. Fox red leathers interior with carbon black trim.....I like!
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07-31-2010, 09:11 PM | #5 |
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Congrats! Nice color combo
Sedan? Coupe (cf roof)?
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08-01-2010, 07:21 AM | #9 |
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Perhaps he could have described his reasoning a little differently - I would say that the M3 is just as capable of very high performance as those other cars but is much better as a comfortable and practical touring car or daily driver than the GTR he was driving. The E36, E46, and E9X M3s have all shared that admirable quality of great performance and everyday practicality. The only thing that really bothered me about mine was the poor fuel mileage combined with the smallish gas tank meant frequent fuel stops.
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08-01-2010, 08:07 AM | #10 |
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In my case, in a word, yes. The qualities that make the ZO6 and GT3 so satisfying on track, are of little pleasure on the street. The M3 offers the obvious utility of a trunk and rear seat, plus good ride quality, and is sufficiently quiet that you can carry on a conversation or listen to music. Track time in the other cars made me a better driver. And the M3 is so balanced and forgiving in its handling that, in comparison, it can be boring at times, but that's the trade-off for such a great general purpose car.
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08-01-2010, 09:01 AM | #11 |
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Oh I understood what you were saying, I just don't think I've ever heard anyone say it before. I wasn't questioning your decision or anything, it just gave me a giggle is all.
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08-01-2010, 10:17 AM | #12 |
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To answer a question; carbon fiber roof, DCT, coupe, Space Gray, fox red interior. Yes it may sound a bit funny in terms of slowing down a bit, but what I really mean is that I wanted to slow down a bit on the car purchases and settle on a vehicle that would have a little bit of everything. The corvette and the porsche were very specific cars. I almost forgot to add the Audi S5 that I had as well. I was pleasantly surprised with the level of detail in the M3. The S5 does have a pretty nice interior, but the M3 is nice without being over the top. The sound of that engine is great. I have a 1957 (modded) Chevy pickup truck with a crate engine, headers, free flow exhaust and yes push button starter. Great sound; the M3 is the civil version of that sound....just right. When you hit the M-button and punch the gas the car really comes alive. Good to be back on the block......
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