Is your M3 a head turner? - Page 4

Hoosiers · 09-18-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MMME30W

When I drive normal speeds on interstates, somehow people seem to move over for me.

Dunno why.

Doesn't happen driving Mrs. MMME30W's Honda Fit.

Hmmm..that's interesting because I just realized the same thing. My wife had a prius and I would arrive at my destination with high blood px as I was constantly cut-off in traffic. I wonder if it's a subconscious thing and people don't know they're doing it.

gatorfast · 09-18-2012, 11:57 AM

Seems like its very dependent on the are you live in. M3's are very common in sofla and go largely unnoticed. They dont really stand out when there are plenty of Ferrari's, lambos, etc everywhere you turn.

Carl L · 09-18-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoosiers

Hmmm..that's interesting because I just realized the same thing. My wife had a prius and I would arrive at my destination with high blood px as I was constantly cut-off in traffic. I wonder if it's a subconscious thing and people don't know they're doing it.

It could be because the vast majority* of Prius' (in this area) are driven by drivers who hog the fast lane, don't indicate, push the the front of stopped traffic and never wave when allowed into a gap. Sure it's subjective, but around L.A. the general Prius driver is even worse than the average L.A. resident, and that's saying something. What you experience may be payback for the ills of others

*to make clear, this absolutely does not mean you or your wife.

Hoosiers · 09-18-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Carl Lassiter

It could be because the vast majority* of Prius' (in this area) are driven by drivers who hog the fast lane, don't indicate, push the the front of stopped traffic and never wave when allowed into a gap. Sure it's subjective, but around L.A. the general Prius driver is even worse than the average L.A. resident, and that's saying something. What you experience may be payback for the ills of others

*to make clear, this absolutely does not mean you or your wife.

Yeah we sold the car for a LR4. That's how much of a problem it was and how much I overcompensated for my hatred of it.

PicassoM · 09-18-2012, 12:39 PM

Not so often, but i'm rarely places where people get the opportunity to say something. It's always in the back of the parking lot

Dealer had some compliments on it this weekend.

Carl L · 09-18-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoosiers

Yeah we sold the car for a LR4. That's how much of a problem it was and how much I overcompensated for my hatred of it.

Ha, love it. Sister-in-law recently got a black LR4. Nice choice- looks great and drives great, though she's so far refused to let me try it out off road so I can compare and contrast with my slightly scratched up Cruiser. No clue why!

(supposed to be a pic here but I have no clue how to quickly resize)

PicassoM · 09-18-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by e92doc

Here in Syracuse the only heads that turn are from car enthusiasts - most people here are sooooo car illiterate they think I'm a regular three series- which is fine with me

i'm working in Syracuse, feel like i've seen your car over by the college. I'm stuck up here for work and miss my car!

Was debating driving it up from NJ

HotIce · 09-18-2012, 12:46 PM

I like my car to be understated. I don't like attention.

positiveions · 09-18-2012, 01:16 PM

it's an icon to own; what's not to look at: a beauty and a beast inside (V8).

badazzm · 09-18-2012, 01:28 PM

Get compliments once in a while. Bay area doesn't have too many nice cars but even when you do see them, most of the people have no idea about em. Out of 100% comments I do get - 70% are frm guys and 30% frm girls. End of the day, its me who stares at the car the most! Haha.

coogs08 · 09-18-2012, 02:20 PM

I get the occassional compliment but I definitely wouldn't consider my car a head-turner.

CSanto · 09-18-2012, 02:35 PM

In 2008-2009 yes. Now, not at all. Only compliments I get are my "wheels are sick"...

Tony B · 09-18-2012, 03:49 PM

Surprisingly, even now 5 years after launch in the UK, mine gets lots of attention. I think the Mineral White Comp Pack really suits the E92 shape and also shows off the fact that it is an M3, with the carbon roof.

This is around London, where M3s are far from rare.

I have had people stop next to me at traffic lights and lean out of their car almost as if ready to lick the side. In slow moving traffic loads of grins and thumbs ups.

Regrettably almost always from guys.

My sister in law said it sounded fantastic when I overtook her, though. She is one of those all too rare women who loves cars.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 09-18-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

......but it doesnt get me any more chicks, so i guess it doesnt really matter that my car gets more love.

unfortunately the car was sold a month and half ago.

When I drove my red Benz AMG my buddy called it the Pimp Mobile, might be that was the reason we got no more chicks

... wait I'm old that is why

You sold your nice car? what are you driving now? and is it red? do say it's a 911 red

6spdg37s · 09-18-2012, 05:47 PM

I had a white on black all tinted out g37s coupe when it first came out. got so much attention from girls...

then i got a viper and a z06 got so much attention from guys (not good)

hope the M is a mix between both... my gf thinks its sexy as hell she cant wait for me to get it !

nuespeedgti · 09-18-2012, 05:50 PM

m3 is a dude magnet, i have gotten more compliments on the 128i convertible loaner in one weekend then i have with my m3 over 2 years.

Dave07997S · 09-18-2012, 05:52 PM

I live in S. Cali and there are quite a few M3s and I still get a ton of compliments on the car. The way it sounds and looks. Then again MR is a looker along with the ZCP package and +1 tires, see my sig.

Dave

VCMpower · 09-18-2012, 05:59 PM

I catch myself turning and looking at my own M3 all the time!

M3Duo · 09-18-2012, 06:11 PM

I live Charlotte NC...there are quite a number of M3s, so it's no biggie driving one. Plus there are lots of more exotics here too(Lambos, ferarri 458s, bentleys, masers, 911 turbos...). That said, I alway enjoy driving my M3 and it remains a special car to me as it should be to other M3 owners

MMME30W · 09-18-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoosiers

Hmmm..that's interesting because I just realized the same thing. My wife had a prius and I would arrive at my destination with high blood px as I was constantly cut-off in traffic. I wonder if it's a subconscious thing and people don't know they're doing it.

Haha totally get it. I think a Fit must look like a Prius lol.

Tonight on the other hand I was in the Chik Fil A drive through and the young lady said "I love your car!". So it has happened to me once now.

Team Plutonium · 09-18-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PicassoM

i'm working in Syracuse, feel like i've seen your car over by the college. I'm stuck up here for work and miss my car!

Was debating driving it up from NJ

We should all hang out... You probably saw Mike's car when he was on call at the hospital.

Slapshot9 · 09-18-2012, 07:23 PM

I provoke a head turn by slightly reving the throttle to hit that bad ass pitch of sound in my Megan exhaust. Works nearly every time.

09-18-2012, 12:39 PM	#71
PicassoM Captain Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 864 iTrader: (0)	Not so often, but i'm rarely places where people get the opportunity to say something. It's always in the back of the parking lot Dealer had some compliments on it this weekend. __________________ 2011 E90 M3 MY Euro-Delivery Experience 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport

09-18-2012, 01:16 PM	#75
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,856 iTrader: (1)	it's an icon to own; what's not to look at: a beauty and a beast inside (V8). __________________

09-18-2012, 05:52 PM	#83
Dave07997S Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 BMW M3 ZCP Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Playa del Rey, CA Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	I live in S. Cali and there are quite a few M3s and I still get a ton of compliments on the car. The way it sounds and looks. Then again MR is a looker along with the ZCP package and +1 tires, see my sig. Dave __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe-MR/Blk Turner Test Pipes, AFE pulley, Megan Catback/AFE Stg.2. 255/285 tires. Previous Rides: 2007 Porsche 997C2S Speed Yellow/Blk sport seats 2004 BMW M3 Imola/Blk

09-18-2012, 05:59 PM	#84
VCMpower Captain Drives: 2010 Dakar Edition M3-all ops Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Victoria B.C. Posts: 645 iTrader: (0)	I catch myself turning and looking at my own M3 all the time! __________________ Active Autowerke GEN 2 Level 3 591whp 410tq(@7500rpm) Dyno Dynamics 8% correction

09-18-2012, 06:11 PM	#85
M3Duo Private Drives: 09 911 tt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	I live Charlotte NC...there are quite a number of M3s, so it's no biggie driving one. Plus there are lots of more exotics here too(Lambos, ferarri 458s, bentleys, masers, 911 turbos...). That said, I alway enjoy driving my M3 and it remains a special car to me as it should be to other M3 owners __________________ Drives: 997 Porsche turbo Stable: Porsche Panamera '09 e93M(sold), '09 e90(sold)

09-18-2012, 11:57 AM	#68
gatorfast Lieutenant Colonel Drives: MR E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla Posts: 1,812 iTrader: (3)	Seems like its very dependent on the are you live in. M3's are very common in sofla and go largely unnoticed. They dont really stand out when there are plenty of Ferrari's, lambos, etc everywhere you turn.

09-18-2012, 12:46 PM	#74
HotIce Banned Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: I'm not telling some creeper where I live! Posts: 445 iTrader: (0)	I like my car to be understated. I don't like attention.

09-18-2012, 01:28 PM	#76
badazzm Lieutenant Drives: MR E92 ///M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 448 iTrader: (0)	Get compliments once in a while. Bay area doesn't have too many nice cars but even when you do see them, most of the people have no idea about em. Out of 100% comments I do get - 70% are frm guys and 30% frm girls. End of the day, its me who stares at the car the most! Haha.

09-18-2012, 02:20 PM	#77
coogs08 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 205 iTrader: (1)	I get the occassional compliment but I definitely wouldn't consider my car a head-turner.

09-18-2012, 02:35 PM	#78
CSanto Major Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,325 iTrader: (1)	In 2008-2009 yes. Now, not at all. Only compliments I get are my "wheels are sick"...

09-18-2012, 03:49 PM	#79
Tony B Private First Class Drives: 2012 E92 M3, MW, ZCP, 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 167 iTrader: (0)	Surprisingly, even now 5 years after launch in the UK, mine gets lots of attention. I think the Mineral White Comp Pack really suits the E92 shape and also shows off the fact that it is an M3, with the carbon roof. This is around London, where M3s are far from rare. I have had people stop next to me at traffic lights and lean out of their car almost as if ready to lick the side. In slow moving traffic loads of grins and thumbs ups. Regrettably almost always from guys. My sister in law said it sounded fantastic when I overtook her, though. She is one of those all too rare women who loves cars.

09-18-2012, 05:47 PM	#81
6spdg37s Captain Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: dirty jerz Posts: 738 iTrader: (2)	I had a white on black all tinted out g37s coupe when it first came out. got so much attention from girls... then i got a viper and a z06 got so much attention from guys (not good) hope the M is a mix between both... my gf thinks its sexy as hell she cant wait for me to get it !

09-18-2012, 05:50 PM	#82
nuespeedgti Captain Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rehoboth, MA Posts: 714 iTrader: (3)	m3 is a dude magnet, i have gotten more compliments on the 128i convertible loaner in one weekend then i have with my m3 over 2 years.

09-18-2012, 07:23 PM	#88
Slapshot9 Second Lieutenant Drives: '08 E90 M3 JB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	I provoke a head turn by slightly reving the throttle to hit that bad ass pitch of sound in my Megan exhaust. Works nearly every time.

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