My 40K Mile Ode to the M3

ajvee · 08-26-2012, 12:24 PM

This is a follow up to my 35K mile Ode: http://www.m3post.com/forums/search....rchid=23537136

My M3 has been a "tool" for greater things in the last 5,000 miles.

One of my biggest moments of joy has been the smiles on my friends' faces when they drive my car. I feel truly priviliged to be able to help someone have a cool driving experience.

I've experienced how the M3 can brighten a work day as as commuter, as I've always been able to walk or bike to work. A bad day is alleviated on the drive back home, and the drive to work reminds me of what I am working for.

Finally, the car has made me a better driver. Watkins Glen has become my home track of sorts and I moved to the advanced run group last week. I now feel like I am driving my car to about 90% of its potential in stock form. Nothing compares to the feeling of driving back home after a wicked track session, and admiring the "battle scars" of scrubbed tires and melted tire on my bumper.

My car isn't mint and is essentially stock, but with every mile, I've come to realize that it works the best for me as is.

Here is to another 40K miles. Happy motoring chaps

ec_E92 · 08-26-2012, 01:13 PM

Great post, I'm coming up on 60k and feel the same way!

rjd598 · 08-26-2012, 01:40 PM

right on!

wonder who has the highest mileage e9x m3 right now...

///M Power-Belgium · 08-26-2012, 01:46 PM

+++ 1
You should do the oem exhaust mod.
Then you will love your ///M3 even more.......
Its makes the ///M3-S65 engine comes to live !
I have already said this......and i will.... say it again !
See my previous post(Second attempt...pictures of my oem exhaust mod. 19-08-2012)

McKenna Performance · 08-26-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjd598

right on!

wonder who has the highest mileage e9x m3 right now...

+1

I don't think i've seen an S65 with over 100k miles yet.

OP, great ode!

Hologram7 · 08-26-2012, 02:00 PM

Our cars do make for a good driving experience with friends

mark896 · 08-26-2012, 02:05 PM

For the OP, I'm curious, any problems thus far? Replaced anything?

Transfer · 08-26-2012, 03:10 PM

I couldn't agree more!

Just curious, do you run stock brakes at the track?

JulieDriving · 08-26-2012, 03:38 PM

Congrats to the high mileage E9X owners! Hope to join those ranks in later years...

bnombe · 08-26-2012, 03:49 PM

I m curious too, about the battle scars you mentioned; any trouble getting them off?

I intend to autox and/or track my E92M occasionally (only got 1400km so far). With my previous car (AP2) that I only autox in, I get a proud feeling to have battle scars on it so I know what you mean

I never got any actual damage so could always get them off, just wondering your case with melted rubber from tracking.

ajvee · 08-26-2012, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark896

For the OP, I'm curious, any problems thus far? Replaced anything?

Rear brake lamps 3 times I believe

Supposedly a design problem.

ajvee · 08-26-2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Transfer

I couldn't agree more!

Just curious, do you run stock brakes at the track?

Stock brakes were worn, so I upgraded to stoptech 355s with street performance pads. I really should swap in track pads, but that will be the next step.

ajvee · 08-26-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnombe

I m curious too, about the battle scars you mentioned; any trouble getting them off?

I intend to autox and/or track my E92M occasionally (only got 1400km so far). With my previous car (AP2) that I only autox in, I get a proud feeling to have battle scars on it so I know what you mean

I never got any actual damage so could always get them off, just wondering your case with melted rubber from tracking.

A good claying and or compounding will remove the tire cheese.

GregW / Oregon · 08-26-2012, 10:31 PM

I had the first e92 in Oregon (3/08), but still at only 42k. It's my DD though, and puts a smile on my face on my 9 mile commute every day. Aftermarket exhaust, wheels and suspension put it just right. No real issues so far.

Krozi · 08-26-2012, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McKenna Performance

+1

I don't think i've seen an S65 with over 100k miles yet.

OP, great ode!

There was an E92 M3 for sale on autotrader not too long ago with ~130K miles

Ermagerd · 08-27-2012, 04:54 PM

Great post!

808@702 · 08-27-2012, 06:18 PM

After taking my friend for a drive, he honestly thinks his IS 250 is superior to my M3. I almost opened the door and kicked him out

CanAutM3 · 08-27-2012, 06:32 PM

Great post, I share the feeling (now at 38K)

mhabs · 08-27-2012, 08:23 PM

Congrats! (and congrats on your differential staying put!)

08-26-2012, 12:24 PM	#1
ajvee Major Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None Posts: 1,376 iTrader: (11)	My 40K Mile Ode to the M3 This is a follow up to my 35K mile Ode: http://www.m3post.com/forums/search....rchid=23537136 My M3 has been a "tool" for greater things in the last 5,000 miles. One of my biggest moments of joy has been the smiles on my friends' faces when they drive my car. I feel truly priviliged to be able to help someone have a cool driving experience. I've experienced how the M3 can brighten a work day as as commuter, as I've always been able to walk or bike to work. A bad day is alleviated on the drive back home, and the drive to work reminds me of what I am working for. Finally, the car has made me a better driver. Watkins Glen has become my home track of sorts and I moved to the advanced run group last week. I now feel like I am driving my car to about 90% of its potential in stock form. Nothing compares to the feeling of driving back home after a wicked track session, and admiring the "battle scars" of scrubbed tires and melted tire on my bumper. My car isn't mint and is essentially stock, but with every mile, I've come to realize that it works the best for me as is. Here is to another 40K miles. Happy motoring chaps
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08-26-2012, 01:13 PM	#2
ec_E92 Enginerd Drives: another AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cbus, oh Posts: 242 iTrader: (1)	Great post, I'm coming up on 60k and feel the same way! __________________ 2008 E92 aw/ex black nov with cf/6mt/zpp/ztp/zcw/sunroof/ipod/sunshade/ARC-8's/eibach's

08-26-2012, 01:40 PM	#3
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,180 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.50] 2000 Nissan Maxima SE [0.00]	right on! wonder who has the highest mileage e9x m3 right now... __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128

08-26-2012, 02:00 PM	#6
Hologram7 Private Drives: E92 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TX Posts: 94 iTrader: (1)	Our cars do make for a good driving experience with friends __________________ \| E92 M3-Sold \| 2013 E92 335is- New ride! \|

08-26-2012, 03:38 PM	#9
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,230 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00] 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [5.00]	Congrats to the high mileage E9X owners! Hope to join those ranks in later years... __________________ Present: 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) Past: 2010 335i coupe (Monaco Blue, Cream Beige, Grey Poplar)

08-26-2012, 01:46 PM	#4
///M Power-Belgium Captain Drives: ///M3-DCT- E92 Silverstone II Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 817 iTrader: (0)	+++ 1 You should do the oem exhaust mod. Then you will love your ///M3 even more....... Its makes the ///M3-S65 engine comes to live ! I have already said this......and i will.... say it again ! See my previous post(Second attempt...pictures of my oem exhaust mod. 19-08-2012)

08-26-2012, 02:05 PM	#7
mark896 Warrant Officer Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 432 iTrader: (0)	For the OP, I'm curious, any problems thus far? Replaced anything?

08-26-2012, 03:10 PM	#8
Transfer Captain Drives: E90 M3, X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 795 iTrader: (0)	I couldn't agree more! Just curious, do you run stock brakes at the track?

08-26-2012, 03:49 PM	#10
bnombe Second Lieutenant Drives: '12 E92M3 6MT/ZCP/JetBlkFoxRed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 215 iTrader: (0)	I m curious too, about the battle scars you mentioned; any trouble getting them off? I intend to autox and/or track my E92M occasionally (only got 1400km so far). With my previous car (AP2) that I only autox in, I get a proud feeling to have battle scars on it so I know what you mean I never got any actual damage so could always get them off, just wondering your case with melted rubber from tracking. __________________ My alter egos: Photography Æterna /// bnombe blog - driving, autoxing, virtual racing, riding /// on Twitter

08-26-2012, 10:31 PM	#14
GregW / Oregon Commander-In-Chief Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe, 2012 ML350 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 6,196 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 Mercedes ML 350 [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 Coupe [4.75]	Long term experience I had the first e92 in Oregon (3/08), but still at only 42k. It's my DD though, and puts a smile on my face on my 9 mile commute every day. Aftermarket exhaust, wheels and suspension put it just right. No real issues so far. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine/Fox Red/Carbon 2015 M4 pre-ordered 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350

08-27-2012, 04:54 PM	#16
Ermagerd Private Drives: a huffy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Va Beach Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	Great post!

08-27-2012, 06:18 PM	#17
808@702 7th BMW, 500th Surfboard Drives: My girlfriends crazy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nv. and Honolulu, Hi. Posts: 708 iTrader: (0)	After taking my friend for a drive, he honestly thinks his IS 250 is superior to my M3. I almost opened the door and kicked him out

08-27-2012, 06:32 PM	#18
CanAutM3 Major Drives: 2008 E92 M3 SS2 DCT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,251 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Audi S4 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Great post, I share the feeling (now at 38K)

08-27-2012, 08:23 PM	#19
mhabs Lieutenant Drives: M3 (E90) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 446 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! (and congrats on your differential staying put!)

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