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The M3-phile's mantra has always been NA motors with high rev lines equals the pinnacle of motor engineering and development. These same files also considered turbos and V6's the antithesis to everything the M Division stood for. Don't Buy that argument? Just read comments from these same philes on this forum dating back say a year or more. If I remember right, the GT-R is burdened by one of those lame V6's with turbos cheaply bolted to it. I find it fascinating how many of these so called philes now present the exact opposite argument favoring FI and V6s.
Which leads us not to the question of whether FI and the new technology surrounding it is the right choice for the next M3, but whether these so called M3-philes are motivated more by a flashy M badge for adoring eyes than concern over the character of the motor hidden beneath the hood.
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We were damn lucky to get a NA V8. I bet our V8 is one of the most expensive, compact, and better built around, including exotics . I'd never accept swapping my S65 for an F430 engine, even if it was for free. I want it to last more than 50K miles . |
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BMW used to have quite some problems with the 7,000 rpm redline in the N54. That doesn't mean these problems still do exist, but it does say that it's not as easy as raising the limiter. Quote:
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And no, Ferrari is far from 'sonic' perfection to me; I hate that exhaust note (and yes, I know I'm in the minority here ). And there's nothing perfect; even the much improved 458 won't be perfect , but as far as having better comparable performance than the S65, it obviously does. BUT talking about performance while disregarding longevity is not acceptable to me, and THAT's what Ferrari still has to prove. And that's the reason I prefer my S65; there's a balance for everything. Ferrari is not the best car for the money by a long shot, period. Most people buy it for its 'status'. People without ego problems () would never pay tens of thousands above MSRP, and that includes multimillionaires like Jay Leno. If I had the means, I'd add a GT3 and an R8 V8 to my garage (hate how V10s sound too ), that's it (plus a few motorcycles , but those are cheap by comparison). That'd give me one of each: FF (DD), FR, MR, and RR. Good day. Last edited by JCtx; 09-10-2009 at 07:49 PM.. |
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I think it pretty simple - I like, and I know others do as well, crisp, immediate throttle response. This is a good attribute for feeling/excitement and performance. It is a good reason to be a M fan. Similarly I think serious M3 fans hope and even expect that BMW will be able to maintain some reasonable semblance of quick throttle response in the FI M3. The massive exaggeration which makes everyone out to be a blind (or uninformed) fanboy always tires me. You can do much better Ruff.
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09-10-2009, 10:07 PM | #274 | |
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You conveniently forget that not so long ago, you were stalwart in your defense of of M3's NA motor over the GT-Rs turbo fest. You were thee biggest critic of the GT-R on the forum and continued to try and minimize it's world class turbo-ed performance numbers, despite the facts. You hammered the 335 fanboys for the N54's low red line and lack of throttle response in comparison to the S65. Am I correct in stating that the N54 was developed by the very same company that will build the next M3? Never thought I would see the day when Swamp would hang up his jacket and argue in support of a V6 turbo charged M3. Surprising transformation my friend.
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09-10-2009, 10:47 PM | #275 |
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Correct. Mine weighs 2,976 lbs. How about yours?
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Why not? Sounds a bit snobby.
Besides, a little do diligence on your part would confirm that a 91 Accord is not that porky.
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Does Porsche make sports cars?
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Ferrari has been my favorite car company and my favorite F1 team since I was 10 and earning a Ferrari is one of my life's goals. The M3 has a sweet sounding engine for sure, but for me Ferrari V12s and the Lambo V10 and 12s are the shizzle!
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I would love to see where you are taking this, so Ill bite the bullet on this one,
Yes, Porsche does make sports car ? (whats the point of this question )
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Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Jesus ruff, what the hell are you talking about, really?
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Come on now, this is simply too much. This could not be further from the truth. I never even bothered comparing the GT-R to the M3 from an engine perspective. I have argued that the M3, even price independent is personally a better choice for me. I have also argued vehemently that the GT-R is a technological tour de force. The engine itself is nice, but not nearly as special as the chassis, tranny, AWD and traction control systems. What I have been overtly critical of is Nissans under rating of the GT-R and the lengths to which they went to obtain the N'Ring times they did. Similarly goes the 335. I have lots of praise for the car. I even briefly considered buying one. The vehement argument I have made here in the forum in comparing the M3 vs the 335i is that you can not spend less than the price difference between the cars on modding the 335i and get a car that will outperform the M3 everywhere. I have complimented the 335i engine by saying BMW did a good job of hiding the turbos and minimizing lag but they certainly have not eliminated it. I do personally prefer the high reving and instant throttle response of the M3s engine over the 335i and over many other FI engines but I never made much of this point at all, neither through repetition nor through vigor. Last but not least I have never come out in favor nor support of a FI V6 for the M3. I have said I have great confidence in the M division to continue to make wonderful cars, nothing more. So in short EVERYTHING you have said above is utterly and absolutely false. I directly challenge you to provide any proof of those accusations (and quotes with context, not some silly partial sentence out of context). I'll go so far as to say the accusations above are outright lies. Put up or shut up. Your memory has completely failed you here. Lastly, I stick to my post calling you on your hyperbole. It's plain for anyone to see.
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I'm with swamp on this one ruff. I have probably debated the GTR with him more than anyone else and I can't recall any negative comments regarding the engine. Maybe a claim that the engines don't produce the quoted figures instead producing more than that but apart from that I can't think of anything.
As for the 335i I honestly don't know, I would say that swamp prefers the throttle response of the M3 and considers that N/A is the only way to go but whether he openly doesn't rate turbo engine is something I haven't read in his posts. BMW are in a catch 22 with the next M3, do they run with an inline 6 turbo unit which will please those purists that believe no M3 should have a Vee engine knowing that is will be compromised with such a setup or do they build the best turbo engine they can which must be a Vee and to hell what people think, letting the performance speak for itself. |
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They have a strict tradition and certain things have come to be expected from them. When they switched from air cooled to water cooled engines people were furious. Lots of Porschphiles say, yeah their cars are good but they just arent the same. BMW has these same traditions, it's going to be a big huge deal when they break with tradition. Now I think moving from Inlines to V configuration is a way bigger change than simply moving from air to water cooled engines, but still it is the same ideology. If a porsche isn't a porsche, then what really is it? What would people say if Porsche said, you know what we are done with boxer engines? The same can be said for BMW. |
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