Anyone else real dissapointed by m3?

1cleanm6 · 03-28-2011, 11:01 PM

Hey guys,

Before everyone starts flipping out, im just giving my opinions here. I purchased my m3 about 9 months ago. I drove about two of them before I bought it for short bursts. Being a owner of a 335, i expected this car to blow my mind in every aspect. However recently, Im just starting to doubt my purchase real real bad. In someway I expected a car thats really quick, handles like a god damn dream, brakes and does everything else real well. Eventhough until this day I still think the m3 is a "great" car, however maybe a little weak sauce.

Today I was real bored and started counting how much this car actually cost me until this minute. Close to 90k with the mods-_-. Im really really regretting maybe not picking up a used porsche gt3 as the m3 is not my daily driver.

Ive tried everything to make this car a beast in every aspect:

Handling:
Kw v3 (corner balanced/alignment done by westend)
Yoko Ad08 tires

Speed:
Gintani race+challenge x pipe

Wheels:
hre c20's which are light, though it would be better for handling

Cosmetics:
Listed in sig, I feel like the car isnt "mean" enough.

Im left to a supercharger/brembos, which I keep debating every single day. I feel like adding more HP will just cause a bigger dissapointment, with the rest of the car not quite there.

Whats everyone elses opinions on their modded m3's?

CAPSGOD · 03-28-2011, 11:10 PM

911 GT3 is the logical step up, if you dont need the utility. On the other hand, GTR's can be had for 60K.. and Z06's are in the $40's..

Crazy Bimmer · 03-28-2011, 11:16 PM

Do you track it? Bet you would fall in love with it all over again if you did.

I still love mine even after almost two years. Then again its more of my DD so its a practical fun car that can be taken to the track on occasion. Not sure if I would have gotten it if it was my weekend toy though.

When i think of weekend toy then i think about the Z06, 911, cayman S, Lotus, etc..

Sell the mods and buy a S2k. I miss mine sometimes.

MVF4Rrider · 03-28-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1cleanm3

Im really really regretting maybe not picking up a used porsche gt3 as the m3 is not my daily driver.

Don't watch this then...

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M3Fool · 03-28-2011, 11:29 PM

I need to move back stateside.......... I dont even have the option of picking up a used ZO6 or a used Cayman over here. Used they cost as much over here as they do new in the states and they are Euro spec.

On point here.... I am in no way disappointed with the M3

half man half amazin · 03-28-2011, 11:40 PM

Nope!! Love mine!!

KIS · 03-28-2011, 11:40 PM

I enjoy the M3 as a very entertaining daily driver. My advice is to appreciate it for what it is, or trade it for something more to your liking.

ES_TRADER · 03-28-2011, 11:57 PM

The only thing that disappoints me about this car is that it has interior rattles that make it sound cheap and old. It's got just as many rattles and buzzing sounds as my 20 year old toy camry. Other than that, drive handling and power sweetness

aajami · 03-29-2011, 12:02 AM

If you had $90,000 to spend on a weekend car, then you should have purchased the GT3. I don't mean to pile on here, but it is what it is.

cmk227 · 03-29-2011, 12:15 AM

the car. Do yourself a favor and buy something else that makes u happy.

klammer · 03-29-2011, 12:26 AM

love it...exceeds my expectations

1sikbmr · 03-29-2011, 12:37 AM

I couldn't have asked for a better all around car

FStop7 · 03-29-2011, 12:38 AM

KWV3, corner balancing, light rims and AD08s - not gonna notice the benefits of those on the street... I basically did the same thing.

Jewish Elmo from Brooklyn · 03-29-2011, 12:56 AM

90k for an m3 LOL

py0413 · 03-29-2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jewish Elmo from Brooklyn

90k for an m3 LOL

lucky for you to lol as we pay that price tax for m3 here

ASGM3 · 03-29-2011, 02:03 AM

ive gone against alot of cars in my M and the others cars being more powerful than the M and i have to say that even if i wasnt as good it never let me down and never ever till date regretted getting the M instead of a gtr or a porsche.

sensi09 · 03-29-2011, 02:14 AM

I'm content with the car as is, but if I spent another 30K on what pretty much amounts to looks and sound, I might have a little buyer's remorse.

Daily drive the car....you'll appreciate it more.

nez · 03-29-2011, 02:20 AM

Track it and then post again. The m3 as a daily is no better than a 325i. You really need to be driving it hard to get the most out of it. And by hard driving , I dont mean stoplight drags.

kaykay · 03-29-2011, 02:22 AM

I love it, I think it's a great car but it's not GT3 and a 911 "S" is also better when it comes to performance/handling/precision/fun etc. Still, the M3 is a joy to drive, it looks great and is an amazing car.

Sounds you like you bought the wrong car for the job. I was going to sign a lease for a 2010 911 "S" PDK before the M3 and couldn't do it as a DD. Just too impractical. Even now I'm looking at a 2011 911 "GTS" but still can't do it because it's $1,400+ / month and I already have an M3 and a few other cars. The GTS is an incredible car, although I'm not sure I could DD regardless of anything.

Do you track your car? If you do (and I hope you do since you say it's your 2nd car) I'm not sure what you're experiencing since the M3 is a MONSTER on the track.

schnell325 · 03-29-2011, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kaykay

Do you track your car? If you do (and I hope you do since you say it's your 2nd car) I'm not sure what you're experiencing since the M3 is a MONSTER on the track.

1cleanm6 · 03-29-2011, 02:29 AM

My first track event is at Mfest so ill definately try it out

, to be honest I cant wait. Im sure this is where the M really shines

Kind of off topic:
I just put AD08's on and my alignment seems to be off at higher speeds. I had ps2's before and alignment was spot on. Since these two tires are not really comparable in tire tread design and such, is this normal?

I would love love to own a gt3. Im sure I would mod it too. I always think about it and back off the idea. I dont want that kind of attention at my age(23) from NO ONE. I dont even take my car to the office, dont like that kind of attention.

BMRLVR · 03-29-2011, 02:47 AM

I am willing to bet if you had bought a GT3 you would be on a Porsche site making the exact same post. What you are experiencing is "getting used to your car". If you had bought a Bugatti Veyron, you would even get used to it eventually.

All that being said, the M3 is the best performance car there is that still retains a daily drivable, utilitarian nature (room for 4 or 5 passengers and a good trunk). The M3 is far from the best sports car there is if utility is not required, there are many out there that are better. When you cited the GT3 you named one of the best there is period!

03-28-2011, 11:01 PM	#1
1cleanm6 Brigadier General 441 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: M5 comp/Range/i3S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Anyone else real dissapointed by m3? Hey guys, Before everyone starts flipping out, im just giving my opinions here. I purchased my m3 about 9 months ago. I drove about two of them before I bought it for short bursts. Being a owner of a 335, i expected this car to blow my mind in every aspect. However recently, Im just starting to doubt my purchase real real bad. In someway I expected a car thats really quick, handles like a god damn dream, brakes and does everything else real well. Eventhough until this day I still think the m3 is a "great" car, however maybe a little weak sauce. Today I was real bored and started counting how much this car actually cost me until this minute. Close to 90k with the mods-_-. Im really really regretting maybe not picking up a used porsche gt3 as the m3 is not my daily driver. Ive tried everything to make this car a beast in every aspect: Handling: Kw v3 (corner balanced/alignment done by westend) Yoko Ad08 tires Speed: Gintani race+challenge x pipe Wheels: hre c20's which are light, though it would be better for handling Cosmetics: Listed in sig, I feel like the car isnt "mean" enough. Im left to a supercharger/brembos, which I keep debating every single day. I feel like adding more HP will just cause a bigger dissapointment, with the rest of the car not quite there. Whats everyone elses opinions on their modded m3's?
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03-28-2011, 11:10 PM	#2
CAPSGOD Major 44 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: Diesel Son Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: #yolo iTrader: (0)	911 GT3 is the logical step up, if you dont need the utility. On the other hand, GTR's can be had for 60K.. and Z06's are in the $40's..
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Do you track it? Bet you would fall in love with it all over again if you did. I still love mine even after almost two years. Then again its more of my DD so its a practical fun car that can be taken to the track on occasion. Not sure if I would have gotten it if it was my weekend toy though. When i think of weekend toy then i think about the Z06, 911, cayman S, Lotus, etc.. Sell the mods and buy a S2k. I miss mine sometimes. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD Last edited by Crazy Bimmer; 03-28-2011 at 11:23 PM..
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M3Fool Loves FFDP 49 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 SOLD 11 5.0 'Stang Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I need to move back stateside.......... I dont even have the option of picking up a used ZO6 or a used Cayman over here. Used they cost as much over here as they do new in the states and they are Euro spec. On point here.... I am in no way disappointed with the M3 __________________ Glory may be fleeting, but mediocrity ensures anonymity...
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half man half amazin Lieutenant 26 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2017 430 Gran Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Nope!! Love mine!! __________________ Past: 2011 E92 //M3 SSII DCT Previous: 2012 F10 550i Carbon Black M Sport Present: 2017 430 Gran Coupe
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KIS Lieutenant 38 Rep 543 Posts Drives: 2015 Jaguar F Type R Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	I enjoy the M3 as a very entertaining daily driver. My advice is to appreciate it for what it is, or trade it for something more to your liking.
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ES_TRADER Colonel 344 Rep 2,928 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [10.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [8.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	The only thing that disappoints me about this car is that it has interior rattles that make it sound cheap and old. It's got just as many rattles and buzzing sounds as my 20 year old toy camry. Other than that, drive handling and power sweetness
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03-29-2011, 12:02 AM	#9
aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	If you had $90,000 to spend on a weekend car, then you should have purchased the GT3. I don't mean to pile on here, but it is what it is. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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03-29-2011, 12:15 AM	#10
cmk227 Major 120 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: Goal: Another ///M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Garland, TX & Northern England iTrader: (2)	the car. Do yourself a favor and buy something else that makes u happy. __________________ 14 Lexus GX460 & 14 Lexus ES300H 14 BMW 528d Touring Estate - UK Previous M's: 11 BMW M3 JZB ZCP 6MT, 02 BMW M3 Conv 6MT & 02 BMW M3 Coupe 6MT
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03-29-2011, 12:26 AM	#11
klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	love it...exceeds my expectations __________________ mods: track ready stuff
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1sikbmr Brigadier General 145 Rep 3,329 Posts Drives: F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	I couldn't have asked for a better all around car __________________ F80 ///M3 6MT Avus Blue ZCP
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	KWV3, corner balancing, light rims and AD08s - not gonna notice the benefits of those on the street... I basically did the same thing. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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Jewish Elmo from Brooklyn Banned 7 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E93 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	90k for an m3 LOL
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ASGM3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT ESS VT2-600 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: India iTrader: (0)	ive gone against alot of cars in my M and the others cars being more powerful than the M and i have to say that even if i wasnt as good it never let me down and never ever till date regretted getting the M instead of a gtr or a porsche. __________________
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03-29-2011, 02:14 AM	#17
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	I'm content with the car as is, but if I spent another 30K on what pretty much amounts to looks and sound, I might have a little buyer's remorse. Daily drive the car....you'll appreciate it more.
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03-29-2011, 02:20 AM	#18
nez Private First Class 4 Rep 171 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Track it and then post again. The m3 as a daily is no better than a 325i. You really need to be driving it hard to get the most out of it. And by hard driving , I dont mean stoplight drags.
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kaykay Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,769 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E93 328i Conve ... [9.50] 2011 E92 M3 ZCP [8.66] 2008 550i Sport [10.00]	I love it, I think it's a great car but it's not GT3 and a 911 "S" is also better when it comes to performance/handling/precision/fun etc. Still, the M3 is a joy to drive, it looks great and is an amazing car. Sounds you like you bought the wrong car for the job. I was going to sign a lease for a 2010 911 "S" PDK before the M3 and couldn't do it as a DD. Just too impractical. Even now I'm looking at a 2011 911 "GTS" but still can't do it because it's $1,400+ / month and I already have an M3 and a few other cars. The GTS is an incredible car, although I'm not sure I could DD regardless of anything. Do you track your car? If you do (and I hope you do since you say it's your 2nd car) I'm not sure what you're experiencing since the M3 is a MONSTER on the track. __________________ '12 CLS550 Palladium Silver - loaded '11 E92 M3 ZCP - SG/B-EXT/CF, M-DCT, loaded '11 E93 328i, BSM over Saddle Brown, sport, loaded '08 550i M-Sport, Carbon Black (Gone but not forgotten), '06 W211 E55 AMG (Gone, miss this animal),'01 E39 540i Sport
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03-29-2011, 02:29 AM	#21
1cleanm6 Brigadier General 441 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: M5 comp/Range/i3S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	My first track event is at Mfest so ill definately try it out, to be honest I cant wait. Im sure this is where the M really shines Kind of off topic: I just put AD08's on and my alignment seems to be off at higher speeds. I had ps2's before and alignment was spot on. Since these two tires are not really comparable in tire tread design and such, is this normal? I would love love to own a gt3. Im sure I would mod it too. I always think about it and back off the idea. I dont want that kind of attention at my age(23) from NO ONE. I dont even take my car to the office, dont like that kind of attention. Last edited by 1cleanm6; 03-29-2011 at 02:36 AM..
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BMRLVR Grease Monkey 293 Rep 2,646 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3,1994 Euro E36 M3/4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (3)	I am willing to bet if you had bought a GT3 you would be on a Porsche site making the exact same post. What you are experiencing is "getting used to your car". If you had bought a Bugatti Veyron, you would even get used to it eventually. All that being said, the M3 is the best performance car there is that still retains a daily drivable, utilitarian nature (room for 4 or 5 passengers and a good trunk). The M3 is far from the best sports car there is if utility is not required, there are many out there that are better. When you cited the GT3 you named one of the best there is period! __________________ 2011 E90 M3 ZCP - Individual Moonstone/Individual Amarone Extended/Individual Piano Black With Inlay:LINK!!! 1994 Euro E36 M3 Sedan - Daytona Violet/Mulberry:LINK!!!
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