Review of my new E93 M3

[graider]

Originally Posted by Benfmd

I would dare to say that if you want a convertible with a hard top (I would never consider a soft top) the E93 M3 is the best car available in the world at any price other than the Ferrari California!.

+1. this is what I have been saying many times now. dare I say it is the best looking 4 seats hard top convertible in the world right now

[Benfmd]

Originally Posted by graider

+1. this is what I have been saying many times now. dare I say it is the best looking 4 seats hard top convertible in the world right now

The Ferrari California can be ordered with 4 seats, so I would say the E93 M3 is still second best.

[Benfmd]

Attached are the pics Jerez Black/Fox Red

[Raz335]

Awesome, thanks for the extra pictures. You really captured the true color of the fox red interior well.

[romanvn106]

Getting my e93 Monday can't wait

[Benfmd]

Originally Posted by stingray23

The Ferrari California is an ugly car.

Definitely not ugly. Saw a black one parked in my town last week, it is beautiful.

[saeedg48]

Originally Posted by IND Distribution

Nice comparison! Welcome to E9x club!

+1

[Silver TT]

I have been saying this for a long time...there is no other true 4-seat car in the world that has even close to the overall blend of performance, comfort, and practicality of the M3 coupe or convertible.

If you move into the convertible category, the list becomes even shorter, and as the OP has pointed out it moves to a list of about 2 or 3 cars that can accelerate to 60 in under 5secs and still truly seat 4 adults.

1. Ferrari California
2. E93 M3
3. ???

Now if you talk value its not even a comparison. Then again exclusivity is more important than value to those with lots of cash, hence there is a target market for both the California and the E93.

[persian54]

Originally Posted by Silver TT

I have been saying this for a long time...there is no other true 4-seat car in the world that has even close to the overall blend of performance, comfort, and practicality of the M3 coupe or convertible.

If you move into the convertible category, the list becomes even shorter, and as the OP has pointed out it moves to a list of about 2 or 3 cars that can accelerate to 60 in under 5secs and still truly seat 4 adults.

1. Ferrari California
2. E93 M3
3. ???

Now if you talk value its not even a comparison. Then again exclusivity is more important than value to those with lots of cash, hence there is a target market for both the California and the E93.

I would add the new E convertible
though it's not a hard top
it is still pretty sex

if you want hard top, then a Full Mtech e93 335.

or an e93 335 with the aero kit

[Benfmd]

If you want a hard top convertible the list is truly only two cars:

M3
Ferrari California

[dhoggm3]

Yup, and with the Ferrari California you'd have to tolerate that bustle butt and the vertically stacked exhaust tips that look like something from a transformer toy. And you can His & Hers E93's for the price.

E93 M3 rocks!

[Daytona Bones]

I am new to this forum... my first post actually.

To the OP: I currently lease an E60 M5 which is coming due in May. My number #1 on the replacement list is the M3 vert. Your post was very valuable and pertinent to my current situation. It was nice to read all your opinions. I have driven the M3 DCT during my 2 visits to the M driving school and it was a blast. However, like your self, I am excited to go from the SMG back to a manual.

How much do you miss the V-10, now having the V-8? The E60 M5 is a very special car is many ways, but I think the M3 vert would be a worthy replacement. Thanks again.

DB