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Coupe Vs. Sedan Vs. Vert
awsome site here guys...been lurking for months now...anyways, which one will u guys choose...im liking the vert (Alpine's chops ) but the weight penalty and decreased performance is scaring me...
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The cab would be great if you live where you can get a lot of benefit out of it and don't track it too much. It will weigh more and have less rigidity, though. At least they are using aluminum for the folding hardtop. The sedans never look as good as the coupes, IMO. The Touring would be an interesting option, but I'm betting they don't bring it into the US.
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04-08-2007, 08:42 AM | #3 |
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Test drive both when they arrive at the dealership and make a decision, its that simple.
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This could be what looks like the E90 M3 sedan.
E90 M3 sedan photoshop: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51699 E90 M3 sedan test mule: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51399 |
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Seriously, anyone who gets an M3 Vert is a poser. That car will weight 4000 lbs and lack rigidity. Just get a 335i Vert with Procede and be done. You need the roof for performance.
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In fact they have enough money to get an M5 probably if they wanted 2... I do think its a waste to buy a convertible M3 but it is my opinions. A lot of people like them
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I'm seriously thinking about buying the convertible. After beeing used to that (currently Z4), I don't know if I wanna give it up just for weight saving. I'm just worried about the handling. The Evo magazine said in a review that although the Audi RS4 is great, the RS4 convertible is absolute crap. I really hope this doesn't apply to the new M3...
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The photo of the E90 M3 test mule only shows the rear view. Will the E90 M3 really use the front end from the coupe? If so, that would be a perfect combination as I really like the front end of the coupe. Combine that with the 4 doors (which would be preferable in my situation) and I am sold!
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Thanks for the photos!
The coverings they use on the test mules make it hard to make out all of the details, but it DOES look like the E90 M3 will have the coupe front end. Even though I am very happy with my current E90, I have to admit that I prefer the "non-moustache" grill of the coupe.
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I seriously don't get the point of taking a perfectly engineered sports coupe, complete with CF roof, and then adding 500 lbs and taking away structural rigidity, thus defeating the entire point of the car. That is why I say you might as well get a 335i convertible (and if you want more power, it is easy to come by on that turbo 6). Get it with a body kit to match an M3. A 4-seater convertible cannot remain rigid enough to take advantage of a stiff suspension that comes on an M3, and the additional weight will slow it down significantly. If you really want a performance convertible get a car engineered AS a convertible (Boxter S, for example) so it is still stiff, light and agile. BTW, I will be the one outdriving you, no matter what you drive, at any track you choose. I'll be happy to send you some videos on how to drive. Your response is that of a . . . poser. So get your $75K M3 Vert, put the top down, put on some shades, and pose away
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Yeah - I figured you aware that you were a total ass. We get plenty of cocky kids on the forums trying to make up for their lack of balls in real life by playing tough guy on the the internet.
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You will look GOOD in your E92 M3 Vert. And you know what they say: if you can't drive good you should look good, and you look MARVELOUS!
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convertables must be for wimps
Last time I checked no-one said the convertable is better handling than a
Coupe, it weighs more and costs more why ? Top down motoring is expensive, they do improve the rigidity of convertables to make them handle like a coupe. Having a coup/e is fun to drive at speed is incredible Having top down car, driving through the Night in the Alps, or in the Black Forrest, or the canyons or mountains of just about any continent, with 98% of the performance of a coupe and if you live in Germany, legally Priceless Have you seen a Formula one car with roof Nascar Maybe, TELL me what REAL Drivers training you have after besides your State Drivers License ? Think about it ? |
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