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05-30-2009, 09:12 PM | #1 |
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Just got my first ever M3
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Picked up my M3 this morning (Saturday), after enduring 18 months of regret from choosing a Mercedes C63 over the M3. Got to say, I am VERY impressed. Back then I was looking at the M3, the C63, the Audi S5. I decided the S5 wasn't really in the same class, and was really put off the M3 after being bombarded with calls and e-mails from the sales rep. This time I put on my blinkers and went straight to BMW. I've gone for the following spec: E92 Coupe Interlagos Blue with Black Leather DCT EDC 19" rims Comfort access system Adaptive headlights & high beam assist F&R Parking Heated seats Folding mirrors High gloss exterior trim Sun protection glazing Rear sunblind Bluetooth Individual audio system CD changer & USB DAB & TV Black carbon leather interior trim After putting up with the rather shoddy build quality of my last car, I am really impressed that nothing has fallen off so far. I think the best feature is the DCT... SO much better than the gearbox in the Mercedes. It seems to be a lot surer of itself, whereas the Merc would sometimes stutter and struggle to find the optimum gear. One thing I do miss though is the AMG sound. It was an absolute monster compared to the M3, but might go for a custom exhaust a few months down the line. Eisenmann race perhaps? |
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welcome. sounds like you made a good choice even if it took you a while to come over to bmw.
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05-31-2009, 08:53 AM | #4 |
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Mmm, you hope!!!! You better not get yours before me Don!!!!!
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05-31-2009, 01:07 PM | #5 |
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Hi, thanks for the welcome.
So you think the Eisenmann Race is the way to go? I've seen it available online with free fitting in London NW8 for £1,591.16 including VAT. Is this a good price? |
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05-31-2009, 05:43 PM | #6 |
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Me and bmwbailey are getting ours from Evolve Tuning. I recommend them if your willing to travel to luton.
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06-01-2009, 07:30 AM | #8 |
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Does that price include the connecting link pipes?? If you dont get the link pipes you will need to cut your stock exhaust.
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- Eisenmann Race - £1,591.16 - Eisenmann connecting pipes - £362.60 - Delivery - £45.00 - Fitting - £105.00 Good price or rip off? |
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Not bad pricing. Who is that going through? I'm really unsure of what to order? Why are these E-Race exhausts taking so long to get to the UK from Germany, how long a wait have you been quoted? |
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06-01-2009, 11:42 AM | #11 | |
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I'm only about 40 mins from their workshop in NW9, so it shouldn't be too long a wait to get it fitted. |
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I am so impatient too! Especially when its 4 weeks! Fair enough they say they are built to order but 4 weeks for back boxes, they are having a giraffe!
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As far as I'm aware it's custom for an M3. Yes, you can state diameter and tip config, but I think if I was to go for one, I'd go for what's in the pics and on youtube; round 83mm.
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Trying to get pricing together to help make my decision.
Hartge from Birds: Stainless Steel Rear Silencers Application : M3, TUV Version Installation cost : £174.40 Parts cost : £2,000.00 Does anyone know if this includes S-Pipes or just the silencer boxes? Racing Dynamics: Awaiting email bk from Racing Dynamics UK Hamann: Awaiting an email bk from Autovogue Anyone already had the pricing for the ones i'm waiting to hear back from? |
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06-01-2009, 02:11 PM | #19 |
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M3Kernow... Out of the three I'd go for the Hartge, but I'd still choose the Eisenmann over it.
MikeG... It wasn't JUST the bombardment of calls from the BMW sales rep... It was a really close call when it came to making the decision (and the wife had some input too). At first I didn't regret it in the slightest, but after the novelty wore off, certain things started to annoy me... the endlessly shifting gearbox & a fault with the stereo to name but two reasons. The depreciation wasn't as Bad as I thought it was going to be...I payed 59.5 for it, and sold it privately for 48.5. (13,200 miles) In hindsight, what you suggested would have been the best course of action, but we can all have 20/20 vision once the event has passed. |
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Lets see what pricing i can get then i'll make my decision. You still think E-Race then? 4 weeks is quite a wait! |
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