E92 M3 in Edmunds

sajakh · 07-06-2007, 10:17 PM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..1.*#2

"The 2008 BMW M3 might have the grunt to challenge the Porsche 911, but it doesn't quite have the finesse or the emotive appeal. Indeed, you end up wondering whether it's worth paying such a premium over the brilliant BMW 335i coupe.

Clearly, some of M Power's engineers are thinking the same thoughts. They let slip that a lighter, harder-edged M3 CSL is already in development."

Hmmm, interesting

HyperM3 · 07-06-2007, 10:25 PM

"you end up wondering whether it's worth paying such a premium over the brilliant BMW 335i coupe"

I like that line. Plus it will be harder to extract more power out of an NA engine than our turbos with more tuning. We already run the same 0-60 stock. Go figure.

Cadillac Johnson · 07-06-2007, 10:32 PM

Someone posted this earlier.

Here is the thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70850

DrewKo · 07-06-2007, 10:47 PM

Car looks beautiful. I'm sure it will drive just fine. Folks can get so picky.

BMW E90 · 07-06-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadillac Johnson

Someone posted this earlier.

Here is the thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70850

I also posted it 18 minutes after him.

Totally missted the thread.

335lvr · 07-07-2007, 12:24 AM

I'm liking Edmunds more and more.

karliejai · 07-07-2007, 01:40 AM

cant wait til it comes out

EHDEN · 07-07-2007, 04:06 AM

i read that article. Did anyone read the G vs the 3 article??? best quote:

"And by most standards, the Infiniti G37 is an impressive car and a lot of fun. But it isn't as quick as the BMW 335i, nor does it engage its driver with equal commitment." - edmunds

Tobizach · 07-07-2007, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrewKo

Car looks beautiful. I'm sure it will drive just fine. Folks can get so picky.

So true

None of these pre release reviews are swaying my plans the deposits still stay.

Carnage · 07-07-2007, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrewKo

Car looks beautiful. I'm sure it will drive just fine. Folks can get so picky.

For that money, you should be picky. It's not the only game in town.

ejazbmw · 07-07-2007, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carnage

For that money, you should be picky. It's not the only game in town.

+1

its going to be a great car, but in that price range theres a lot of other cars in that class that maybe better. I'm still going to make my wife buy me it though

BoostedBMW · 07-07-2007, 10:43 PM

Hmmm... that was a very interesting article, definitely a good read.

I think that they will always hold the M3 to a higher standard then other cars since it has been the car to set the standard for its class for so many years. Anytime your car gets compared to a 911, that is always a good thing, but when the price is almost the same then why not just buy it instead?

I'll have to wait until I can get behind the wheel of one before I can pass judgement, but I am still impressed by the new M3. I'm sure it will be an awesome car since my 335 doesn't cease to impress me, and the M is known for taking it up another level.

Jobu · 07-07-2007, 10:59 PM

Still not unhappy that I got the E92 instead of waiting for the M3. When my lease it up, the DSG will be available and I won't have to wait a year for delivery...

Cadillac Johnson · 07-07-2007, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

Anytime your car gets compared to a 911, that is always a good thing, but when the price is almost the same then why not just buy it instead?

No one besides BMW is going to compare the M3 to a 911. That was BMW's goal, but I cant see anyone who's not working for BMW truly believing that.

koreez88 · 07-08-2007, 12:19 AM

I would rather go with Lotus Exige S for the price of M3.

BoostedBMW · 07-08-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koreez88

I would rather go with Lotus Exige S for the price of M3.

I'm a huge fan of the exige S, and the driving experience that the exige gives you is insane, but at the end of the day its nothing like an M3. One feels like you are driving a go-kart and the other feels like a real car.

07-06-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
sajakh First Lieutenant Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Posts: 342 iTrader: (0)	E92 M3 in Edmunds http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..1.*#2 "The 2008 BMW M3 might have the grunt to challenge the Porsche 911, but it doesn't quite have the finesse or the emotive appeal. Indeed, you end up wondering whether it's worth paying such a premium over the brilliant BMW 335i coupe. Clearly, some of M Power's engineers are thinking the same thoughts. They let slip that a lighter, harder-edged M3 CSL is already in development." Hmmm, interesting
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335lvr Major Drives: E92 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,441 iTrader: (4)	I'm liking Edmunds more and more. __________________ "I'm not sure what the price difference is, but the BMW feels $15,000 better." -Edmunds, 2007

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EHDEN Brigadier General Drives: 2011 335iS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FloridaBimmer.com Posts: 3,468 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335is Coupe [5.00] 2007 e92 335i [0.00] 2004 C-Class [0.00]	i read that article. Did anyone read the G vs the 3 article??? best quote: "And by most standards, the Infiniti G37 is an impressive car and a lot of fun. But it isn't as quick as the BMW 335i, nor does it engage its driver with equal commitment." - edmunds __________________ www.FloridaBimmer.com - Powered by our members! Follow us: Twitter . InstaGram . Join our E-Mail List

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BoostedBMW Moderator Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 6,784 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	Hmmm... that was a very interesting article, definitely a good read. I think that they will always hold the M3 to a higher standard then other cars since it has been the car to set the standard for its class for so many years. Anytime your car gets compared to a 911, that is always a good thing, but when the price is almost the same then why not just buy it instead? I'll have to wait until I can get behind the wheel of one before I can pass judgement, but I am still impressed by the new M3. I'm sure it will be an awesome car since my 335 doesn't cease to impress me, and the M is known for taking it up another level. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l

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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Posts: 6,168 iTrader: (8)	"you end up wondering whether it's worth paying such a premium over the brilliant BMW 335i coupe" I like that line. Plus it will be harder to extract more power out of an NA engine than our turbos with more tuning. We already run the same 0-60 stock. Go figure. __________________ 12 Diavel Carbon Black 10 Audi S4 13 Audi S6(on order) Audi Brand Specialist @ Princeton

07-06-2007, 10:32 PM	#3
Cadillac Johnson Free taco with stolen base Drives: 335i? GTR? RS5? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 639 iTrader: (0)	Someone posted this earlier. Here is the thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70850

07-06-2007, 10:47 PM	#4
DrewKo Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Montego Blue Saddle Brown Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,569 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Car looks beautiful. I'm sure it will drive just fine. Folks can get so picky.

07-07-2007, 10:59 PM	#13
Jobu Private First Class Drives: 2006 911 Carrera S Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE New Jersey Posts: 181 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 911 Carrera S [0.00] 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 530i [0.00]	Still not unhappy that I got the E92 instead of waiting for the M3. When my lease it up, the DSG will be available and I won't have to wait a year for delivery... __________________ 2011 X5d Platinum Grey/Oyster/Bamboo/+lots of stuff 2006 911 Carrera S - 6MT - Seal Grey/Black/Sport Seats/Sport Exhaust/Sport Chrono/Nav Gone: 2007 E92 335i - 6spd - MontegoBlue/Black 2003 E39 530i - Auto - Black Sapphire on Black Gone: 2001 325Ci - 5MT- TopazBlue/Black Trackday Count: 10

07-08-2007, 12:19 AM	#15
koreez88 Всем привет ;) Drives: 2011 SG e90 335d Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,144 iTrader: (11)	I would rather go with Lotus Exige S for the price of M3.

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