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In the bigger picture I couldn't agree more with the post from gr8000. The "dreaded" lag is really just a pimple on the face of a supermodel.
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Thanks to everyone's replies. I took one out for a test drive today was was very impressed. Felt great, and I can definitely see myself learning the manual side of things using the DCT paddles. In fact, looking forward to that aspect.
The points about considering a 335i are well taken but the M3 really does offer so much more. Superficial stuff like the styling still count when you're looking in this price range, and the overall experience is what I'm looking for. The V8 indeed sounds amazing. The point of no creep like an automatic was noticed, and I can see it a bit tricky in garages as mentioned, but practice will make perfect. I do plan eventually to take it onto a track to open her up. I agree it would be a waste not to do this. So, I'm now 95% sure I'm pulling that trigger. Not even waiting for the 2010's -- I'm taking a bit of a gamble that BMW won't be making a HUGE change in the cabriolet that was fairly recently updated slightly in 2009 (for 2010, I'm hearing maybe LED tail lights or other styling changes I'd bet on but not a fundamental change in the engine or iDrive -- anyone disagree?). Thanks for everyone's input. The comments have been great. |
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1. I don't follow your posts and don't know where you stand on the topic. Sorry. 2. I have learned to enjoy my car, plenty, thank you. Well I did not have to learn. The car and transmission are wonderfully easy to enjoy, no extra effort or "learning" required. The lag is again just a pimple. It's something easy to theorize and complain about. Cheers.
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Well, if you pull the trigger, CONGRATS Oh, and my point about the 335i vert is it would be what you were looking for and save you about 20k. But sounds like you will appreciate the finer points of the //M, so again an early CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Cheers, e46e92
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Well, I did it.
Ordered a 2009 M3 convertible, fully spec'd out: 19" wheels DCT tansmission (thanks, everyone) MDrive Executive Package EDC Jerez Black with black interior and Carbon Leather trim. Should be here by the end of July! Can't wait... - Steve |
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