test drive

Milk Run · 04-13-2008, 11:06 PM

Background: I have a 2004 E46 M3.

I went for a test drive at Fremont BMW on Saturday.
The sales person was friendly and helpful. I was dressed like a schlub.

The car was beautiful -- Space Gray with Extended Fox Red.

The clutch feel was very light. It took me a few minutes to adjust.
It reminded me of my 1993 RX-7.

The EDC suspension was set to maximum tightness. It felt really
soft to me. My car feels much tighter. Maybe my shocks are shot?

I was offered a May slot at MSRP.
I think its a beautful car but I came away going, do I want to pay $60-$70k for this?

Davinhci · 04-13-2008, 11:52 PM

yes you do

Milk Run · 04-13-2008, 11:57 PM

I need to drive one after break in when i can really experience the engine.

Keto · 04-14-2008, 03:14 AM

If you think the "max tightness" suspension was "soft" I wonder if you tires are inflated at all on your current car.

Big Windy · 04-14-2008, 03:45 AM

if you are still asking that question then i think you already have the answer....

zieglerc · 04-14-2008, 06:47 PM

As with any car, don't buy the new M3 unless you can't imagine living without it - because you're right, it's not small investment.

e46e92love · 04-14-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Davinhci

yes you do

No he doesn't........the more people who decide to pass, the less M's there are and the more exclusive I will feel

JEllis · 04-14-2008, 06:56 PM

Thats basically how I felt about the E46 M3... Soft....I also asked myself, is it worth the premium over my E36 M3.... I still have mixed feelings but goes to show you that everything is subjective

Jason

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Milk Run Freude am Fahren 19 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E92 M3 6MT Melb Red Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Menlo Park, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	test drive Background: I have a 2004 E46 M3. I went for a test drive at Fremont BMW on Saturday. The sales person was friendly and helpful. I was dressed like a schlub. The car was beautiful -- Space Gray with Extended Fox Red. The clutch feel was very light. It took me a few minutes to adjust. It reminded me of my 1993 RX-7. The EDC suspension was set to maximum tightness. It felt really soft to me. My car feels much tighter. Maybe my shocks are shot? I was offered a May slot at MSRP. I think its a beautful car but I came away going, do I want to pay $60-$70k for this?
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Milk Run Freude am Fahren 19 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW E92 M3 6MT Melb Red Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Menlo Park, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	break-in I need to drive one after break in when i can really experience the engine.
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zieglerc Private First Class 13 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	As with any car, don't buy the new M3 unless you can't imagine living without it - because you're right, it's not small investment.
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JEllis Major General 531 Rep 5,498 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth iTrader: (4)	Thats basically how I felt about the E46 M3... Soft....I also asked myself, is it worth the premium over my E36 M3.... I still have mixed feelings but goes to show you that everything is subjective Jason __________________ Instagram: jellismotorwerks
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