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11-22-2012, 04:31 PM | #1 |
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Looking into a m3 but concerned.
Hello all, like the title says i am looking into a M3. But i feel i am buying at the worse time possible. right when BMW is at the peak of its e9x line up and moving into different engines, different styling to the cars.
I am the kind of person who like the newest, and updated styling and engine in a car. but this time around its kind of different, i am not to happy with the new 6 cylinder engine that will come in it. i mean i am sure it will be more power, and overall faster with better MPG. but i e9x v8 is more for me. the sound, the fast and high revving. etc Looking at the render of the new F m3 model. It does look pretty good, i might even like it better. time will tell. But again i simply do not like 6 cylinders for performance engines. So let me summarize, i like to have the NEW, but want the current/ soon to be older model. very frustrated on what i should do. what are your guys thoughts on my predicament. UPDATE on 3rd page Last edited by Ezio; 03-04-2013 at 01:54 PM.. |
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Drive an M3. If you like it, buy it, you can always buy a new I-6 model. If you feel it's missing something, wait and buy the turbo. You could be one of the first to own an M4...
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11-22-2012, 05:41 PM | #4 |
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I was thinking about this recently as well, and I solved it by experiencing the interior enhancements of the F30 and M5, and comparing it with the E92 M3. There was certainly a gap, but it is a gap that is acceptable to me when you consider the fit and finish of the 2011 - 2013 M3 models. I can live without back-up cameras, lane departure, and little gizmos that don't improve outright performance of the car. I can certainly live without the technology that pumps an artificial engine sound into the cabin (M5) I hope they don't do that in the new M3/M4.
If you know you like the NA V8, then I say seize the moment to be in one today. The M4, etc. will always be there if you feel you need to get out of the E92 M3 because it's "too old" technology / interior wise.
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11-22-2012, 05:46 PM | #5 |
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How can you say you don't like the new 6 cylinder engine if you've never driven it? A V8 M5 is completely different from a V8 550i.
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11-22-2012, 05:48 PM | #6 |
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I had the same situation as you but in the end I decided to get the V8 M3. I test drove the V8 and fell in love with the engine sound. If you do decide to get the new M4, you will be the first to drive it and test out bugs for it.
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11-22-2012, 05:51 PM | #7 |
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I was having the same thought but I went for the 2013 M3. I love the engine and I honestly wouldn't want the very first of the new generation.
I decided to get a e9x now and waiting for the comp pack of the new car. Personal choice though |
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Get the M3 now and upgrade to the LCI next-gen model if at all. Being one of the first to own the latest greatest on complex expensive cars isn't a great idea IMHO. I'd rather buy a late model year of a generation when the car will be the best it can be overall (minus cost-cutting stuff like vinyl sun visors) than deal with potential early model year issues and buyer's remorse when subsequent model years have new option packages etc.
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I am sorry to see the current V8 go away, but I am definitely going to snag one before production ends. Then, hopefully, by about the time that I'm ready for something new, all the kinks will have been worked out of the next gen model, and I'll trade my future e92 in on a new M4! |
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Do yourself a favor and go test drive the e9x M3. As many have stated, the sound and the feel of the engine is unreal. The sound of the stock exhaust note purely intoxicating! Good luck. |
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i am also considering a c63 AMG or even a 2013 gt500. very nice v8s. you put a 6 next to those cars and its no comparison in sound. |
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I am happy to see people who ended up with the M, i will be test driving some vehicles next month. I have a few cars in mind. c63 AMG, 2013 GT500 and a CTSV. I have a lot love for BMWs, and even if those cars are faster i may still get the M3.
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The '13 GT500 however...great car but would def look at the BOSS or LT1 Camaro if leaning that way. |
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BMW for sure is most balance of sports and class. the only pony car i really have a interested in right now would be a gt500. Its the insane amount of power that interest me,thats about it. |
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If anything BMW has been going more mainstream and down hill with their most recent models. Glad I got my screaming V8 M3.
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11-23-2012, 01:18 AM | #20 |
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Well with the way BMW is going they'll probably pump the V8 sound through the speakers on this new M3...
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There are also disadvantages to getting the latest model immediately. 1. Invariably, there are are bugs to get worked out. Look at the issue with oil pumps in the new M5, for instance. 2. Manufacturers always improve on the model mid production. After this, IMO, is actually the the best time to get a car. There is also a decent aftermarket already in place if you are in to modding. 3. Production of the current M3 will continue until late spring 2013. There will be a one year gap for the next M3 to actually reach the market, which means summer/fall 2014. That is still almost 2 years before the first batch is released. Then give it at least a year to get at least the first bugs worked out and you are looking at 2015 to actually buy. Bottom line, get the e9x now. It wins on many fronts.
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I agree that the downgrade to the I6 is a shame, even though maybe the people at BMW will end up doing a great engine. But of you compare the current I-6 in the 335 with the V8 in the M3, they are extremely different. That V8 is amazing. Quote:
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