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bmw46033 · 03-22-2014, 11:21 AM

Well, I'm back to an M3 coming from a 550i. The 550i was out of warranty and costing me a small fortune in repairs so went to a 2013 M3 Cab jet black with 6M with only 10k miles. I really missed stick and now that I have it again I'm loving it. Just feels good to "drive" the car. Probably will be my last manual so going to enjoy it.

///Manash

Amirsm3 · 03-22-2014, 11:23 AM

I just bought an "I'///M Back" shirt from the dealership

I had a 2 year break between my E46 M3 and my E90 M3.

banditM3 · 03-22-2014, 11:48 AM

I'm back as well after a two year break, just bought an 08 coupe with DCT. Had an E46 SMG that turned into a nightmare. Had an impeccable service history. Shortly after buying it the SMG went out, luckily the dealer took it back and refunded my money and I leased a Acura. This will be my 3rd M3....either I'm gluten for punishment or the 3rd times a charm.....

Honda · 03-22-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw46033

Well, I'm back to an M3 coming from a 550i. The 550i was out of warranty and costing me a small fortune in repairs so went to a 2013 M3 Cab jet black with 6M with only 10k miles. I really missed stick and now that I have it again I'm loving it. Just feels good to "drive" the car. Probably will be my last manual so going to enjoy it.

///Manash

What year is the 550i you had? How bad was it? I am still debating between a 550i and M3.

Javelin · 03-22-2014, 01:22 PM

Congratulations OP - I made the same jump last year from a 550i manual to the E92 M3 with DCT.

Having spent a lot of time trying to decide which way to go, I know we made the right choice.

It really is quite simple; if you want huge torque and lots of luxury features in a big (very heavy) car - then it's 550 all the way. If you enjoy driving and being connected to the experience along with the amazing sound of a V8 at full song, (especially through my akra exhaust), then it's M3 for sure.

A small point many don't realize, but it made a difference to me, is that the 550 is now only available with xDrive in Canada, which means no four wheel steering. That, along with Adaptive Drive, was an amazing feature making the car track a corner like nothing else I've ever driven (including the M3).

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bmw46033 New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 550i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Carmel, Indiana iTrader: (0)	Back to ///M3 Well, I'm back to an M3 coming from a 550i. The 550i was out of warranty and costing me a small fortune in repairs so went to a 2013 M3 Cab jet black with 6M with only 10k miles. I really missed stick and now that I have it again I'm loving it. Just feels good to "drive" the car. Probably will be my last manual so going to enjoy it. ///Manash
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Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	I just bought an "I'///M Back" shirt from the dealership I had a 2 year break between my E46 M3 and my E90 M3. __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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banditM3 Private 15 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 13 F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I'm back as well after a two year break, just bought an 08 coupe with DCT. Had an E46 SMG that turned into a nightmare. Had an impeccable service history. Shortly after buying it the SMG went out, luckily the dealer took it back and refunded my money and I leased a Acura. This will be my 3rd M3....either I'm gluten for punishment or the 3rd times a charm.....
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Javelin New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: M3 E92 ZCP Interlagos Blue Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mississauga, ON iTrader: (0)	Congratulations OP - I made the same jump last year from a 550i manual to the E92 M3 with DCT. Having spent a lot of time trying to decide which way to go, I know we made the right choice. It really is quite simple; if you want huge torque and lots of luxury features in a big (very heavy) car - then it's 550 all the way. If you enjoy driving and being connected to the experience along with the amazing sound of a V8 at full song, (especially through my akra exhaust), then it's M3 for sure. A small point many don't realize, but it made a difference to me, is that the 550 is now only available with xDrive in Canada, which means no four wheel steering. That, along with Adaptive Drive, was an amazing feature making the car track a corner like nothing else I've ever driven (including the M3). Last edited by Javelin; 03-22-2014 at 01:32 PM..
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