What is so great about an M3

[ksoze]

Originally Posted by dave70

That was one of the problems, no revving about 5k - I will be test driving again. I have no doubt that the M3 is a great car, the question is what is best for in this suburban/urban area.

From your previous posts on this subject, it appeared you were having a hard time deciding, getting opinions for the last two months.

It also looks like you had ordered an M3 a week and half ago
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...79&postcount=1

Your twin, the OP TroySmith has the same interests

[ttt]

I wonder why the OP feels that M3 is a bit slow off the line. Maybe it's due to the different throttle mappings between M3 and 550? But I always have to be gentle with the throttle in first gear to avoid spinning my tires, so I'm kinda confused about this observation. Maybe somebody who owns/has driven both cars can chime in?

[ksoze]

Originally Posted by ttt

I wonder why the OP feels that M3 is a bit slow off the line. Maybe it's due to the different throttle mappings between M3 and 550? But I always have to be gentle with the throttle in first gear to avoid spinning my tires, so I'm kinda confused about this observation. Maybe somebody who owns/has driven both cars can chime in?

Torque. The 5 has almost twice the torque (450@1750). It may be heavy, but that is a lot of back seat feel, with very little physical effort required of the pilot.

[Dannys M3]

[QUOTE=dave70;9345230]

Originally Posted by Dannys M3

Maybe you can't drive, maybe you should get a Prius, maybe you did miss the boat?[/QUOTE

One thing I did notice, quite a few immature punks do drive M3s...

Hey TroySmith I noticed you made a new account to make a few negative comments about the M3, now who is the immature one?

[jmflukeiii]

Originally Posted by ttt

I wonder why the OP feels that M3 is a bit slow off the line. Maybe it's due to the different throttle mappings between M3 and 550? But I always have to be gentle with the throttle in first gear to avoid spinning my tires, so I'm kinda confused about this observation. Maybe somebody who owns/has driven both cars can chime in?

I'm in agreement. Obviously with the manual you can rev the engine a bit and get the engine into more "torquey" area, and with the DCT, if you just punch the accelerator the revs jump a bit before clutch engagement and the car takes off quite quick. Generally when my wife is in the car I leave the power button off because I find quite a bit of "take-off" power.

With that being said, its nothing like the chunky 550; much more torque overall in that car, but the M3 driven correctly, you can make it jump just fine.

[rye m3]

Try the M3 sedan at least. Closer to a sedan feel. Rough ride and loud? Drive an M3 back to back with a 911S. The M3 will seem plush!
Even if you live in the city, will you actually be driving the car there or just driving out? Not too hard to avoid the potholes while coming in and out. Also try driving the M3 with 18s instead of 19s. Makes a fair difference.
As everyone suggests, also try that 550i. Even without the sport package, the BMW is a much sportier ride than the MB.

[BMWBoss]

Something tells me you would enjoy the 550 more. Go with a 550 with the M package.

[Poppin Fresh]

For the record, I just hauled 2 sacks of fertilizer and potting soil into the trunk of my coupe while my X5 was enjoying the warm weather in the driveway. So much for an M3 being just a sports coupe. It's also my hauler.

[duk]

noobs

[mmmpowered]

Some people get the M thing, most don't. I like it that way

[kaykay]

Yeah, OP is lost. Clearly he has no idea how to drive an M3 and doesn't understands anything about it, the gearbox, the engine, the suspension, etc.

You seem like you're looking for a straight-line car, get a 550i. I had one, have driven the new F10 550i for many hours (it's a great car, plenty of power). But it's a completely different car than the M3.

M3 is a great DD, don't listen to the "don't get one if you don't track it" camp, they're smoking the good stuff.

Get what you like, what you enjoy, what makes you feel good.

And stop trolling

[gemini330zhp]

Its your money get what you want. If your looking for suburban/urban area driving look into a SUV Luxury Vehicle. NYC has alot of potholes everywhere!!!! Actually the whole Tri-State Area has potholes everywhere!!!!

[donovan]

You arent not a fan or anything fast/exciting/quick/sporty. Get the 550 or kill yoself. Jk, dont do that.

Disclaimer: Jokes.

[jmflukeiii]

Originally Posted by E=mc2

I don't follow, you can do the same with the DCT (keep in the high torque band longer). It's not like the transmission will upshift without you telling it to.

I don't know what you're asking me.

[sameh]

I'll tell u what's great about M3. It makes people jealous even if they were driving 550, AMG or whatever. For some reason it just does. Does this ring a bell in your case??

[jmflukeiii]

Originally Posted by sameh

I'll tell u what's great about M3. It makes people jealous even if they were driving 550, AMG or whatever. For some reason it just does. Does this ring a bell in your case??

Whose case?

[sameh]

Originally Posted by jmflukeiii

Whose case?

OP

[conradb]

Originally Posted by TroySmith

I am tired of my soft riding but comfortable MB. I constantly read how great the M3 is but was also considering the new 550. I test drove both and the 5er seems like the much more refined and comfortable car but also sporty (granted heavy) -- the interior and tech is much better too. The M3 was a rough ride, loud and a little slow off the line.

Maybe it was too cold and the car not sufficiently warmed up? Maybe the M3 did not have the EDC, maybe the testdrive was too short on pot hole ridden northeastern roads? Maybe I am just so used to riding in big comfortable cars in the past several years - not cars that you can feel?

I really wanted the M3 but afraid I would be making a mistake having it as a DD in the NYC Metro area? Am I missing the boat here?

What makes it better than the 550 as a DD? I won't be going to the track.

Thanks

The 550i and the M3 are two completely different cars. Do you want a sporty luxury sedan, or do you want a sports car you can take to the track? The M3 is not built for luxury or comfort. It's going to make you feel every bump in the road. The M3 is significantly faster than the 550i too.

[saeedg48]

handles really well. while you're carving around a turn and kick out that backend at 60mph youll know what's so special about It.

[TroySmith]

Originally Posted by sameh

I'll tell u what's great about M3. It makes people jealous even if they were driving 550, AMG or whatever. For some reason it just does. Does this ring a bell in your case??

Not really. But if that is important to you and boosts your sense of self worth i guess thats ok

[TroySmith]

Originally Posted by gemini330zhp

Its your money get what you want. If your looking for suburban/urban area driving look into a SUV Luxury Vehicle. NYC has alot of potholes everywhere!!!! Actually the whole Tri-State Area has potholes everywhere!!!!

At least don't have to deal with the RFTs with the M3.

[e46e92love]

From the sound of your post, you are definitely a better candidate for a 550 then an ///M. Think you will be happier with a 550 Msport.....just my .02 though.

Cheers,
e46e92