Australian Wheels Magazine M3 Review

corbz · 08-29-2007, 11:30 PM

another positive review

Spool · 08-29-2007, 11:32 PM

Nice, thanks for scanning. although can't read shit without magnifying glasses, the "License losing" kinda get me the picture they think it's fast.

NavNurs · 08-29-2007, 11:59 PM

This says, 8 mins 6.5 sec on the ring? Epacy I am not the expert you are, but hasn't there been a discussion about ring times. Is this good?

swamp2 · 08-30-2007, 12:31 AM

Nice review, thanks for scanning.

The best quote IMO:

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in the real world the near perfection of the M3's refinement, performance and handling is overwhelming. I wouldn't bet against the M3 beating the Audi RS4, upcoming Mercedes C63 AMG and 5.0 litre Lexus IS-F

However, disappointing are the ongoing remarks about steering, specifically weight, feedback and feel on center and at turn in. It is so hard to believe that the M folks have done something that they love and 90% of the automotive press finds significant cause for critique. Also a bit disappointing are the comments about the most hard core setttings for suspension, steering, throttle not being those that feel the best for the most race-like driving.

Finally I'm not sure why folks keep saying this car has more "computing power" than the E60 M5. They both share 3 32-bit processors capable of over 200 million calculations per second.

ILC32 · 08-30-2007, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Finally I'm not sure why folks keep saying this car has more "computing power" than the E60 M5. They both share 3 32-bit processors capable of over 200 million calculations per second.

It has more computing power per cylinder than any other car. . .

888 · 08-30-2007, 05:51 AM

thanks mate!

JEllis · 08-30-2007, 06:43 AM

Good review and as expected

Steering: never been a high point in M3 reviews. Both the E46 M and E36 M never recieved raving reviews on steering or brakes. Yet most who have owned both cars love the way they drive. I dont see things being any
different here.

M Settings: No surprise that some of the best settings are not the most hardcore. Didnt the 997S achieve its fastest ring time with PSC or PASM off? Counter intuitive I know but understand that not every track or road is going to be optimal for the hardest suspension setting.

Red looks really good in these pics!

Jason

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NavNurs First Lieutenant 13 Rep 308 Posts Drives: E92 / S2000 beater Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	This says, 8 mins 6.5 sec on the ring? Epacy I am not the expert you are, but hasn't there been a discussion about ring times. Is this good?
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JEllis Major General 532 Rep 5,498 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth iTrader: (4)	Good review and as expected Steering: never been a high point in M3 reviews. Both the E46 M and E36 M never recieved raving reviews on steering or brakes. Yet most who have owned both cars love the way they drive. I dont see things being any different here. M Settings: No surprise that some of the best settings are not the most hardcore. Didnt the 997S achieve its fastest ring time with PSC or PASM off? Counter intuitive I know but understand that not every track or road is going to be optimal for the hardest suspension setting. Red looks really good in these pics! Jason __________________ Instagram: jellismotorwerks
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