Back in an M3

AMPowerJ · 12-01-2012, 10:24 AM

What's up guys? I haven't posted in a while but I figured I would update you all on what has been going on. I bought a 2013 M5 in August and last month I sold my 2009 E90 M3. After driving the M5 for a few months (4000 miles) I came to the realization that this car was not the car for me. Yesterday, I bought a 2013 E92 M3. I am very excited to be back in the M3.

For anyone out there trying to decide if the M3 or M5 is for you here is a little break down of how I felt.

The M5 is wickedly fast but much of that ability is wasted on the public roads, and this car is not something I would track. Not because it is too nice; rather it is too big. Don't get me wrong, it is very responsive for a big sedan but you can feel the heft and it is disconnected a bit from the road.

The M3 is really the perfect all around car. It isn't as fast as the M5 obviously but it has much more usable power. It is much more fun to drive on a daily basis and on the track. I am happy to be back in one.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-01-2012, 10:43 AM

Welcome back

Keep it up (changing cars like me 3 new M3's e92 in less then 2 years

) we then can start a club, I think there are a few more of us around

positiveions · 12-01-2012, 10:43 AM

welcome back

adc · 12-01-2012, 10:44 AM

Post some pics, and change your avatar...

Aren't you a little sad that you couldn't get an E90 anymore, or did you want to switch to a coupe?

S65NAPWR · 12-01-2012, 10:49 AM

You're lucky to have lived the E90 and now are in a E92! Congrats and welcome back!

I too was thinking of jumping ship to a M5 or M6, but came to the same realization as you.

Hey, any picts of the new ride? Or is it on order?

Raucky2000 · 12-01-2012, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the update on the M5 and glad to have ya back

j2m · 12-01-2012, 11:02 AM

Nice!

Welcome Back

Moxie · 12-01-2012, 11:09 AM

welcome back - I looked @ the M5 but like you mentioned it's a bit too big & way too refine for my use.

elm3 · 12-01-2012, 11:45 AM

Welcome back.

PrimoM3 · 12-01-2012, 12:28 PM

Welcome back. I think I might have come to the same conclusion as you... Hopefully you did okay on resale/trade of the M5. I hate hard lessons that are also costly. Been there.

Post a pic of your e92. Would also like to hear your impression of the F10 and e92 in comparison to the e90.

Enjoy.

1MOREMOD · 12-01-2012, 12:31 PM

congrats and i can understand your decision. i would only own a m5 in addition to the m3 or if i didnt track and wanted a big comfy car that also can haul ass. which i dont care about right now.

Denk · 12-01-2012, 01:18 PM

I was initially tempted by the new M5 and M6 but after having the opportunity to check them out that temptation quickly subsided. The M3 is just more fun to drive, it's the pinnacle fun car in BMW's inventory. I hope you enjoy the e92 more than your old e90.

Ezio · 12-01-2012, 02:16 PM

i really have never been into m5s. I like the way the V10 engine sounded in the last one. which made that one special.

but even normal 5 series i am not really into either. i would take a 335i over a 5 series anyday. when talking about non m cars.

Stronghammer · 12-01-2012, 03:07 PM

In for pics of the new ride

LarThaL · 12-01-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

What's up guys? I haven't posted in a while but I figured I would update you all on what has been going on. I bought a 2013 M5 in August and last month I sold my 2009 E90 M3. After driving the M5 for a few months (4000 miles) I came to the realization that this car was not the car for me. Yesterday, I bought a 2013 E92 M3. I am very excited to be back in the M3.

For anyone out there trying to decide if the M3 or M5 is for you here is a little break down of how I felt.

The M5 is wickedly fast but much of that ability is wasted on the public roads, and this car is not something I would track. Not because it is too nice; rather it is too big. Don't get me wrong, it is very responsive for a big sedan but you can feel the heft and it is disconnected a bit from the road.

The M3 is really the perfect all around car. It isn't as fast as the M5 obviously but it has much more usable power. It is much more fun to drive on a daily basis and on the track. I am happy to be back in one.

Good to hear your opinion. I was always thinking that I would own an M5 one day, but they have just gotten so big. I don't understand why. Can you imagine if the F10 M5 was the size of the e39 M5, with all the lightweight materials, and power. i just don't understand the trend to larger and larger cars.

M3SQRD · 12-01-2012, 03:52 PM

Welcome back. Only problem is you have to start from the beginning with your mods

AMPowerJ · 12-01-2012, 04:20 PM

Thanks guys ... I'll post some pics soon. Here are the details in the meantime ...

2013 E92 M3
Alpine White with Black Leather
Competition Package, Premium Package, DCT, Enhanced Audio, HB Assist

Dealer/Port Installed Options:

BMW Carbon Fiber Splitters
BMW Gloss Black front grill
BMW Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers
BMW M Performance Exhaust
BMW Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
BMW Performance Steering Wheel with Alcantra insert (non CPU with Blue center stripe)
BMW Performance Pedals

Basically the dealership wanted the car to have every BMW performance part available installed on it.

Here are my planned initial mods:

Lux Angel Eyes
12mm Spacers
255/275 Tires
Gloss Black side gills and M badge
18% Tint
High Flow Filter

Future:

BBK for track
Track wheels/tires

ONEOF40 FS M3 · 12-01-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

What's up guys? I haven't posted in a while but I figured I would update you all on what has been going on. I bought a 2013 M5 in August and last month I sold my 2009 E90 M3. After driving the M5 for a few months (4000 miles) I came to the realization that this car was not the car for me. Yesterday, I bought a 2013 E92 M3. I am very excited to be back in the M3.

For anyone out there trying to decide if the M3 or M5 is for you here is a little break down of how I felt.

The M5 is wickedly fast but much of that ability is wasted on the public roads, and this car is not something I would track. Not because it is too nice; rather it is too big. Don't get me wrong, it is very responsive for a big sedan but you can feel the heft and it is disconnected a bit from the road.

The M3 is really the perfect all around car. It isn't as fast as the M5 obviously but it has much more usable power. It is much more fun to drive on a daily basis and on the track. I am happy to be back in one.

Congrats back in a M car and in an e92 M3 which it is Pure Driving Addiction...

Agree with all your comments that's why I am keeping the e92 M3 and just ordered a F10 M5 manual and it is Driving Jetliner...

__________________
CURRENT RIDES
12 FROZEN SILVER E92 M3
03 GP WHITE S2K AP1

ORDERED
13 MONTECARLO BLUE F10 M5

PREVIOUS M CARS
02 LEMANS BLUE E39 M5
06 SAPPHIRE BLACK E60 M5

///M Ryder · 12-01-2012, 06:31 PM

Welcome back......it's hard to leave good friends

.............Phil

slicer · 12-01-2012, 06:40 PM

Welcome back! I have had an E90 M3 for 4 years and wanted to get something new. I have driven many alternatives and it is simply impossible to beat the M3 for an all-around car that you can daily drive and take to the track. I ended up ordering a '13 e92

I'm doing the opposite color change - Alpine White now soon to be Lemans Blue...

Mmmdreamer · 12-01-2012, 06:51 PM

I have a hard enough time parallel parking an m3...i'm not ready for anything bigger lol

sensi09 · 12-01-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarThaL

Good to hear your opinion. I was always thinking that I would own an M5 one day, but they have just gotten so big. I don't understand why. Can you imagine if the F10 M5 was the size of the e39 M5, with all the lightweight materials, and power. i just don't understand the trend to larger and larger cars.

Just to mention it, the dimensions of the e39 and e90 are very similar and even more inline with the f30.

So in a way you're describing the next M3.

I think the F10s biggest drawback is basing it off the 7 series.

12-01-2012, 10:24 AM	#1
AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 415 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	Back in an M3 What's up guys? I haven't posted in a while but I figured I would update you all on what has been going on. I bought a 2013 M5 in August and last month I sold my 2009 E90 M3. After driving the M5 for a few months (4000 miles) I came to the realization that this car was not the car for me. Yesterday, I bought a 2013 E92 M3. I am very excited to be back in the M3. For anyone out there trying to decide if the M3 or M5 is for you here is a little break down of how I felt. The M5 is wickedly fast but much of that ability is wasted on the public roads, and this car is not something I would track. Not because it is too nice; rather it is too big. Don't get me wrong, it is very responsive for a big sedan but you can feel the heft and it is disconnected a bit from the road. The M3 is really the perfect all around car. It isn't as fast as the M5 obviously but it has much more usable power. It is much more fun to drive on a daily basis and on the track. I am happy to be back in one. __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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adc Major General 2750 Rep 6,759 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (12)	Post some pics, and change your avatar... Aren't you a little sad that you couldn't get an E90 anymore, or did you want to switch to a coupe? __________________ 2018 F80 Santorini 2019 Z4 3.0i 2022 X2 M35i
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S65NAPWR Lieutenant 24 Rep 557 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tri-State iTrader: (0)	You're lucky to have lived the E90 and now are in a E92! Congrats and welcome back! I too was thinking of jumping ship to a M5 or M6, but came to the same realization as you. Hey, any picts of the new ride? Or is it on order? __________________
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Raucky2000 Lieutenant 22 Rep 469 Posts Drives: SGM E90 M3 dct Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ohio iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the update on the M5 and glad to have ya back
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Moxie Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,895 Posts Drives: AW 328d Touring/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (12)	welcome back - I looked @ the M5 but like you mentioned it's a bit too big & way too refine for my use.
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PrimoM3 Chemofski 54 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: '13 X5M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, U.S. iTrader: (0)	Welcome back. I think I might have come to the same conclusion as you... Hopefully you did okay on resale/trade of the M5. I hate hard lessons that are also costly. Been there. Post a pic of your e92. Would also like to hear your impression of the F10 and e92 in comparison to the e90. Enjoy. __________________ '13 Individual Frozen Brilliant White ///M3 Coupe Ordered 2/15/12 \| Euro Delivery on 9/21/12 \| U.S. Redelivery on 12/6/12 \| Motor Dead on 7/15/13 '13 Space Gray/Mugello Red X5///M Pavement Punisher \| Snow Muncher \| Family and Board Hauler \| Roadtripper
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	congrats and i can understand your decision. i would only own a m5 in addition to the m3 or if i didnt track and wanted a big comfy car that also can haul ass. which i dont care about right now. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I was initially tempted by the new M5 and M6 but after having the opportunity to check them out that temptation quickly subsided. The M3 is just more fun to drive, it's the pinnacle fun car in BMW's inventory. I hope you enjoy the e92 more than your old e90.
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Ezio Brigadier General 380 Rep 3,934 Posts Drives: 2023 Alfa Romeo, 2023 m240i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	i really have never been into m5s. I like the way the V10 engine sounded in the last one. which made that one special. but even normal 5 series i am not really into either. i would take a 335i over a 5 series anyday. when talking about non m cars.
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Stronghammer Lieutenant 42 Rep 590 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina iTrader: (3)	In for pics of the new ride __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler
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M3SQRD Major General 2094 Rep 5,488 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	Welcome back. Only problem is you have to start from the beginning with your mods
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12-01-2012, 04:20 PM	#17
AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 415 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	Thanks guys ... I'll post some pics soon. Here are the details in the meantime ... 2013 E92 M3 Alpine White with Black Leather Competition Package, Premium Package, DCT, Enhanced Audio, HB Assist Dealer/Port Installed Options: BMW Carbon Fiber Splitters BMW Gloss Black front grill BMW Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers BMW M Performance Exhaust BMW Carbon Fiber Interior Trim BMW Performance Steering Wheel with Alcantra insert (non CPU with Blue center stripe) BMW Performance Pedals Basically the dealership wanted the car to have every BMW performance part available installed on it. Here are my planned initial mods: Lux Angel Eyes 12mm Spacers 255/275 Tires Gloss Black side gills and M badge 18% Tint High Flow Filter Future: BBK for track Track wheels/tires __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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slicer Major General 2736 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	Welcome back! I have had an E90 M3 for 4 years and wanted to get something new. I have driven many alternatives and it is simply impossible to beat the M3 for an all-around car that you can daily drive and take to the track. I ended up ordering a '13 e92 I'm doing the opposite color change - Alpine White now soon to be Lemans Blue... __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M Last edited by slicer; 12-01-2012 at 07:03 PM..
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Mmmdreamer Captain 46 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (1)	I have a hard enough time parallel parking an m3...i'm not ready for anything bigger lol __________________ [08 e90 M3. Jet Black/Black. Dinan Rear Exhaust. ACM Test Pipes. ESS Tune. Eibach Pro-Kit + e36 bumpstops. 18x10 Apex Arc-8. AA Air Filter. RPI Scoops. CREE Angel Eyes. OEM Blacklines. Black Reflectors. Gloss Black Grills. Matte Black Gills. ZCP Shift Knob]
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