E92 M3 in Edmunds

sajakh · 07-06-2007, 10:17 PM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..1.*#2

"The 2008 BMW M3 might have the grunt to challenge the Porsche 911, but it doesn't quite have the finesse or the emotive appeal. Indeed, you end up wondering whether it's worth paying such a premium over the brilliant BMW 335i coupe.

Clearly, some of M Power's engineers are thinking the same thoughts. They let slip that a lighter, harder-edged M3 CSL is already in development."

Hmmm, interesting

HyperM3 · 07-06-2007, 10:25 PM

"you end up wondering whether it's worth paying such a premium over the brilliant BMW 335i coupe"

I like that line. Plus it will be harder to extract more power out of an NA engine than our turbos with more tuning. We already run the same 0-60 stock. Go figure.

Cadillac Johnson · 07-06-2007, 10:32 PM

Someone posted this earlier.

Here is the thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70850

DrewKo · 07-06-2007, 10:47 PM

Car looks beautiful. I'm sure it will drive just fine. Folks can get so picky.

BMW F22 · 07-06-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadillac Johnson

Someone posted this earlier.

Here is the thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70850

I also posted it 18 minutes after him.

Totally missted the thread.

Kbueno · 07-07-2007, 12:24 AM

I'm liking Edmunds more and more.

karliejai · 07-07-2007, 01:40 AM

cant wait til it comes out

EHDEN · 07-07-2007, 04:06 AM

i read that article. Did anyone read the G vs the 3 article??? best quote:

"And by most standards, the Infiniti G37 is an impressive car and a lot of fun. But it isn't as quick as the BMW 335i, nor does it engage its driver with equal commitment." - edmunds

Tobizach · 07-07-2007, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrewKo

Car looks beautiful. I'm sure it will drive just fine. Folks can get so picky.

So true

None of these pre release reviews are swaying my plans the deposits still stay.

Carnage · 07-07-2007, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrewKo

Car looks beautiful. I'm sure it will drive just fine. Folks can get so picky.

For that money, you should be picky. It's not the only game in town.

ejazbmw · 07-07-2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Carnage

For that money, you should be picky. It's not the only game in town.

+1

its going to be a great car, but in that price range theres a lot of other cars in that class that maybe better. I'm still going to make my wife buy me it though

BoostedBMW · 07-07-2007, 10:43 PM

Hmmm... that was a very interesting article, definitely a good read.

I think that they will always hold the M3 to a higher standard then other cars since it has been the car to set the standard for its class for so many years. Anytime your car gets compared to a 911, that is always a good thing, but when the price is almost the same then why not just buy it instead?

I'll have to wait until I can get behind the wheel of one before I can pass judgement, but I am still impressed by the new M3. I'm sure it will be an awesome car since my 335 doesn't cease to impress me, and the M is known for taking it up another level.

Jobu · 07-07-2007, 10:59 PM

Still not unhappy that I got the E92 instead of waiting for the M3. When my lease it up, the DSG will be available and I won't have to wait a year for delivery...

Cadillac Johnson · 07-07-2007, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

Anytime your car gets compared to a 911, that is always a good thing, but when the price is almost the same then why not just buy it instead?

No one besides BMW is going to compare the M3 to a 911. That was BMW's goal, but I cant see anyone who's not working for BMW truly believing that.

koreez88 · 07-08-2007, 12:19 AM

I would rather go with Lotus Exige S for the price of M3.

BoostedBMW · 07-08-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

I would rather go with Lotus Exige S for the price of M3.

I'm a huge fan of the exige S, and the driving experience that the exige gives you is insane, but at the end of the day its nothing like an M3. One feels like you are driving a go-kart and the other feels like a real car.

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Cadillac Johnson Free taco with stolen base 28 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 335i? GTR? RS5? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (0)	Someone posted this earlier. Here is the thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70850
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BoostedBMW Moderator 132 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	Hmmm... that was a very interesting article, definitely a good read. I think that they will always hold the M3 to a higher standard then other cars since it has been the car to set the standard for its class for so many years. Anytime your car gets compared to a 911, that is always a good thing, but when the price is almost the same then why not just buy it instead? I'll have to wait until I can get behind the wheel of one before I can pass judgement, but I am still impressed by the new M3. I'm sure it will be an awesome car since my 335 doesn't cease to impress me, and the M is known for taking it up another level. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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