Goodbye M3 hello Tesla...

M3 Montreal · 08-09-2014, 03:26 PM

Have had 2 E92 M3's. A 6mt 2008 (bought new in 08) and a new 2013 M3 picked up about 2 years ago DCT.

Loved both cars but wanted a change and after driving a Tesla I fell in love and have my Model S coming in late September.

Have any of you driven one extensively. Especially just cruising along the highway and then flooring it.... It's sooooo different and fun.

M3 Montreal · 08-09-2014, 03:30 PM

Which reminds me...

Have the following for sale:

-Acrive Autowerke exhaust
-Active Autowerke careless X-pipe
-Brembo BBK 'a red (need front pads)
- Volk Te37 super laps (brand new no curb rash or anything) 18's. 9.5 front width and 10.5 rears.

JsL · 08-09-2014, 03:43 PM

Think you'll miss the sound of the AA exhaust and the intake growl?

Mthrice · 08-09-2014, 03:56 PM

Enjoy your golf cart, JK

Nola 32/65 · 08-09-2014, 04:01 PM

I have driven one and while it was fun, not sure I would make that change. I also think they are over priced but I've heard people say the e92 is too so that's all personal opinion.

All that matters is that you enjoy it!

schnell325 · 08-09-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Montreal

Which reminds me...

Have the following for sale:

-Acrive Autowerke exhaust
-Active Autowerke careless X-pipe
-Brembo BBK 'a red (need front pads)
- Volk Te37 super laps (brand new no curb rash or anything) 18's. 9.5 front width and 10.5 rears.

Post them up in the CDN Classified section.

Shredicus · 08-09-2014, 05:39 PM

VVWWWWRRRPPP

Enjoy the space ship man. Those Teslas are damn cool cars

MichaelJohn · 08-09-2014, 09:39 PM

Yes they are very cool cars, and great looking. I nearly bought one about a year and a half ago but when I took it for a test drive I must admit I was a bit underwhelmed. At the time I was driving an E92 M3 DCT and I was expecting to be blown away by the Tesla's acceleration but I just wasn't and it was the P85 performance model. There were three people in the car so maybe that had something to do with it or maybe it wasn't charged properly but I found that even though there was instant torque, it ran out of steam quickly. When I got back into my M3 it did not feel any slower and that was confirmed by my son. What really finally turned me away from the Tesla was the very spartan interior. It just did not seem worthy of a $100,000 car. I ended up getting an F10 M5 and never looked back. Way more luxurious and faster than the Tesla. It just keeps thrusting you forward. Plus the fact that I occasionally go on long trips and I just could not deal with range anxiety. Beautiful car though, I must admit I stare at them when I see them on the road. Considering that it comes from a company with practically no history it is an incredibly impressive achievement.

Ezio · 08-10-2014, 01:46 AM

when i hit the gas and hear nothing, thats when i have a problem with the car.

M3 Montreal · 08-10-2014, 10:52 AM

Haha ... Yes I will miss my exhaust sound but cops in my area are really cracking down on everything.

Ive had 2 E92 M3's now and I've had my share. I love the E92 but I am fighting a ton of tickets... Lol... It begs to be wound up and that means speeding.

There are definitely trade offs and yes I lose the sound but I gain other things.

A few of my faves...
- never going to a hot car again in the summer
-never going to a cold car in the winter.
-never being a slave to the oil companies again.

Handling is actually quite amazing because of the low center of gravity.

I LOVE the front trunk and the tech inside.

imserious · 08-10-2014, 10:59 AM

It's definitely a different experience. Instant torque unusually low center of gravity and that starship enterprise sound. It doesn't feel like you're driving a racecar. But it does feel a little like you're driving the future.

Ezio · 08-11-2014, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Montreal

Haha ... Yes I will miss my exhaust sound but cops in my area are really cracking down on everything.

Ive had 2 E92 M3's now and I've had my share. I love the E92 but I am fighting a ton of tickets... Lol... It begs to be wound up and that means speeding.

There are definitely trade offs and yes I lose the sound but I gain other things.

A few of my faves...
- never going to a hot car again in the summer
-never going to a cold car in the winter.
-never being a slave to the oil companies again.

Handling is actually quite amazing because of the low center of gravity.

I LOVE the front trunk and the tech inside.

So from what i gathered is i need a M3 and a tesla

M3 Montreal · 08-11-2014, 01:46 PM

Lol yeah that would be nice having both.

Although at that point I would rather have a Daily 5 seater and a 2 seater fun car. Lol

MrPrena · 08-13-2014, 05:10 PM

It is weird that Tesla S gets my attention on the road. I spoke to lots of Tesla S owners at free vacuum places. Although I would not buy S model, it just attracts me.

I don't know it is Tesla car or Tesla company I am more interested in....

Z K · 08-13-2014, 05:31 PM

I hope you don't track your car because the Tesla can't even do 1 lap without overheating. Also lack of an LSD, lack of cornering grip and steering that is more numb than a minivan.

But as a daily grocery getter it is great!

M3 Montreal · 08-13-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Z K

I hope you don't track your car because the Tesla can't even do 1 lap without overheating. Also lack of an LSD, lack of cornering grip and steering that is more numb than a minivan.

But as a daily grocery getter it is great!

Someone sees an Electric future....

http://www.teslarati.com/saleen-disp...urs-delegance/

Sebringjetta · 08-14-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mthrice

Enjoy your golf cart, JK

dpgfunk · 08-14-2014, 10:46 AM

pics or it didnt happen

WCM3 · 08-14-2014, 11:47 AM

Congrats! Always loved the Model S, just a little too rich for my blood right now. Enjoy!

Flying Ace · 08-14-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ezio

when i hit the gas and hear nothing, thats when i have a problem with the car.

on the Tesla it's called the "go pedal"

Flying Ace · 08-14-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mthrice

Enjoy your golf cart, JK

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Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

enjoy your Power Wheels... j/k

Z K · 08-14-2014, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 Montreal

Someone sees an Electric future....

http://www.teslarati.com/saleen-disp...urs-delegance/

I don't doubt the car can look cool... it looks good as it is but the lack of performance and inability to track is not going to change. They need to re-engineer the car to fix these issues.

08-09-2014, 03:26 PM	#1
M3 Montreal Colonel 68 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 SG ,DCT & 2011 S4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal , Canada iTrader: (0)	Goodbye M3 hello Tesla... Have had 2 E92 M3's. A 6mt 2008 (bought new in 08) and a new 2013 M3 picked up about 2 years ago DCT. Loved both cars but wanted a change and after driving a Tesla I fell in love and have my Model S coming in late September. Have any of you driven one extensively. Especially just cruising along the highway and then flooring it.... It's sooooo different and fun. __________________ 2012 E92-M3 Space Grey on Fox Red, DCT 2011 B8 S4 S-Tronic , Black on magma red
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M3 Montreal Colonel 68 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 SG ,DCT & 2011 S4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal , Canada iTrader: (0)	Which reminds me... Have the following for sale: -Acrive Autowerke exhaust -Active Autowerke careless X-pipe -Brembo BBK 'a red (need front pads) - Volk Te37 super laps (brand new no curb rash or anything) 18's. 9.5 front width and 10.5 rears. __________________ 2012 E92-M3 Space Grey on Fox Red, DCT 2011 B8 S4 S-Tronic , Black on magma red
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JsL Major 448 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2011 AW M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Think you'll miss the sound of the AA exhaust and the intake growl?
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Mthrice Lieutenant 106 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 15 M3 Tanzanite/Blk, 15 GT3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	Enjoy your golf cart, JK __________________ 2008 M3 BRP 2:08.4 Big Willow 1:37.8 SOW CW 1:29.0 Chuckwalla CW 2:07.4 LS 1:46.7 ACS 2:00.7 2010 GT-R BRP 1:55.3 Big Willow 1:32.0 SOW CCW 1:23.4 Chuckwalla CCW 2:02.5 Chuckwalla CW 2:00.1 LS 1:41.2 ACS 1:50.6
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Nola 32/65 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 ZCP M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (0)	I have driven one and while it was fun, not sure I would make that change. I also think they are over priced but I've heard people say the e92 is too so that's all personal opinion. All that matters is that you enjoy it!
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08-09-2014, 05:39 PM	#7
Shredicus Major 529 Rep 1,122 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (12)	VVWWWWRRRPPP Enjoy the space ship man. Those Teslas are damn cool cars
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08-09-2014, 09:39 PM	#8
MichaelJohn First Lieutenant 88 Rep 311 Posts Drives: BMW i8, Kia EV6 GT Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Yes they are very cool cars, and great looking. I nearly bought one about a year and a half ago but when I took it for a test drive I must admit I was a bit underwhelmed. At the time I was driving an E92 M3 DCT and I was expecting to be blown away by the Tesla's acceleration but I just wasn't and it was the P85 performance model. There were three people in the car so maybe that had something to do with it or maybe it wasn't charged properly but I found that even though there was instant torque, it ran out of steam quickly. When I got back into my M3 it did not feel any slower and that was confirmed by my son. What really finally turned me away from the Tesla was the very spartan interior. It just did not seem worthy of a $100,000 car. I ended up getting an F10 M5 and never looked back. Way more luxurious and faster than the Tesla. It just keeps thrusting you forward. Plus the fact that I occasionally go on long trips and I just could not deal with range anxiety. Beautiful car though, I must admit I stare at them when I see them on the road. Considering that it comes from a company with practically no history it is an incredibly impressive achievement.
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Ezio Brigadier General 380 Rep 3,934 Posts Drives: 2023 Alfa Romeo, 2023 m240i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	when i hit the gas and hear nothing, thats when i have a problem with the car.
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08-10-2014, 10:52 AM	#10
M3 Montreal Colonel 68 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 SG ,DCT & 2011 S4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal , Canada iTrader: (0)	Haha ... Yes I will miss my exhaust sound but cops in my area are really cracking down on everything. Ive had 2 E92 M3's now and I've had my share. I love the E92 but I am fighting a ton of tickets... Lol... It begs to be wound up and that means speeding. There are definitely trade offs and yes I lose the sound but I gain other things. A few of my faves... - never going to a hot car again in the summer -never going to a cold car in the winter. -never being a slave to the oil companies again. Handling is actually quite amazing because of the low center of gravity. I LOVE the front trunk and the tech inside. __________________ 2012 E92-M3 Space Grey on Fox Red, DCT 2011 B8 S4 S-Tronic , Black on magma red
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08-10-2014, 10:59 AM	#11
imserious Major 412 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 MR Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	It's definitely a different experience. Instant torque unusually low center of gravity and that starship enterprise sound. It doesn't feel like you're driving a racecar. But it does feel a little like you're driving the future.
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08-11-2014, 01:46 PM	#13
M3 Montreal Colonel 68 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 SG ,DCT & 2011 S4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal , Canada iTrader: (0)	Lol yeah that would be nice having both. Although at that point I would rather have a Daily 5 seater and a 2 seater fun car. Lol __________________ 2012 E92-M3 Space Grey on Fox Red, DCT 2011 B8 S4 S-Tronic , Black on magma red
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08-13-2014, 05:10 PM	#14
MrPrena Captain 1590 Rep 803 Posts Drives: BMW Hyundai Nissan Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TB iTrader: (0)	It is weird that Tesla S gets my attention on the road. I spoke to lots of Tesla S owners at free vacuum places. Although I would not buy S model, it just attracts me. I don't know it is Tesla car or Tesla company I am more interested in....
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Z K Major General 1890 Rep 5,508 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	I hope you don't track your car because the Tesla can't even do 1 lap without overheating. Also lack of an LSD, lack of cornering grip and steering that is more numb than a minivan. But as a daily grocery getter it is great! __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
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WCM3 Î canŧ főcus mŷ attėntĭon 72 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: 13 Rubicon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Morgantown, Pa iTrader: (7)	Congrats! Always loved the Model S, just a little too rich for my blood right now. Enjoy! __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe - Individual Fire Orange/Black Novillo Extended Leather, 6MT, Mode Carbon, Eisenmann Race, BBS CH-R, BC Coil-overs (Sold) 1995 M3 Coupe - Avus/Hurricane, AEM EMS, Precision Turbo, Boostlogic, H&R, Fikse FM/5, MaxVelocity, Maximum PSI, 20% Tint, etc etc..(Sold) 2009 M3 Coupe - AW/Fox Red, 6MT, Carbon Roof, Shadow Trim, etc (Sold)
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