M3 for highway drives

yahtzee · 04-08-2008, 08:08 PM

Anyone doing any normal 2-3 hr drives in the new M3? Curious as to the comfort on the highway...I'm sure the driving experience is going to be a blast but wasn't sure how comfortable of a ride it is. Thanks.

dawgdog · 04-08-2008, 09:00 PM

It is very comfortable. I took a fairly long test drive and the stability and comfort on the open road were a huge plus. As comfortable as my 550 was, and much more of a feeling of control. I can't wait for road trips on the highway and in the mountains.

edlms · 04-08-2008, 09:48 PM

i've done several 2-3 hr drives each covering around 350kms with a couple of rest/toilet stops in between. speed ranging between 120km/h to 260km/h (short blasts) due to traffic conditions.

no issue with ride comfort, stability nor control at sane speeds.
i experienced some back discomfort but that's mainly due to my size and weight issues (i think)

if you're doing a cruise at +/-180km/h in comfort mode, you should be as fresh as a daisy at your destination.

cheers

rvacha · 04-08-2008, 09:55 PM

I have done two 2 hour+ trips in the M3. I agree that it is very comfortable. Ride is very nice and not tiring. The seats are very comfortable. I might be somewhat unusual in that I have Speed Cloth, but I suspect that's not a big factor. I usually take my M5 on long trips and the M3's shorter wheelbase is apparent, but not terribly fatiguing. I have done really LONG road trips in my X5, 540, and M5 and while I haven't done one in my M3 yet I have good reason to believe that it has the most comfortable seats of the bunch for such a trip

Davinhci · 04-08-2008, 10:12 PM

this is good to hear, for I will be doing some trips myself.

skierman64 · 04-08-2008, 10:14 PM

dawgdog and rvacha, are either of you interested in being added to the March delivery roll call at this link? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124050

If so, please pass me your info and I'll add you to the list. I'm trying to keep it as complete as possible. Thanks.

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dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	It is very comfortable. I took a fairly long test drive and the stability and comfort on the open road were a huge plus. As comfortable as my 550 was, and much more of a feeling of control. I can't wait for road trips on the highway and in the mountains. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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edlms Private First Class 10 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	i've done several 2-3 hr drives each covering around 350kms with a couple of rest/toilet stops in between. speed ranging between 120km/h to 260km/h (short blasts) due to traffic conditions. no issue with ride comfort, stability nor control at sane speeds. i experienced some back discomfort but that's mainly due to my size and weight issues (i think) if you're doing a cruise at +/-180km/h in comfort mode, you should be as fresh as a daisy at your destination. cheers
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