Intro - New to the world of ///M(3)

boostED82 · 09-01-2017, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Trance

Couple of shots from Monday's tunnel run photoshoot

Courtesy: Callum Lawton Photography

Dude...

Firstly - second shot, wow!

Secondly - where was my invite?

Trance · 09-19-2017, 11:59 PM

There is no question these cars are engineering marvels, but the complexity of the systems in this thing are sometimes infuriating, and really expose the fragility of finding that balance of being an awesome car, and being an awesome garage display!

Passing the opportunity to fit a $10 dipstick to the engine, BMW rely on an over complicated oil level sensor system which is about as moody as a $2 drag queen.

M3: OMG I'm low on oil...quickly add a litre or we're done!
Me: add's 0.75L oil
M3: no that's too much, now I'm too full...can't you do anything right?!

Trance · 10-04-2017, 10:20 AM

So after 6 months of ownership, many spent dollars, and a steep learning curve, I bid the M3 fairwell this evening after being on car sales for grand total of 2 days.

I understand that it won't make a whole lot of sense, considering I had just done the RB's, TBA's etc etc, but my heart just wasn't in it. I actually started to feel anxious every time I brought the car out...wondering what the next error message, failure, or niggle might be. As I've said before, it's an amazing car. When everything lines up and you're honkering around a country bend with the engine singing, it's magic. However the complexity and fragility is something that really needs to be backed up by the security of a warranty - unless of course your pockets are very deep. So I may end up with another M car one day, but it will be fresh off the boat with a juicy warranty.

Although I'm sounding like a grumpy old fart, I did love the car for it's looks, sound, and performance....but at the end of the day we were just having too many of 'those types of discussions' and it wasn't meant to be.

For now, I'm moving to a car with a much more basic and focused DNA....something that I can even work on myself perhaps!

Will give a hollah if I see you on the street - the number plates will give me away :P

Cheers &

XIX · 10-04-2017, 07:12 PM

Sorry to see you go mate but glad you got a quick sale. All the best 👊

Rajvosa · 10-04-2017, 11:47 PM

Congrats on the sale!

What’s the next car?

///IVI III · 10-05-2017, 06:50 AM

Wow ..that was a quick ownership.. !
sounds like your experiences with the car weren?t all that positive.. so congrats on the sale!

Nugget · 10-13-2017, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Trance

So after 6 months of ownership, many spent dollars, and a steep learning curve, I bid the M3 fairwell this evening after being on car sales for grand total of 2 days.

I understand that it won't make a whole lot of sense, considering I had just done the RB's, TBA's etc etc, but my heart just wasn't in it. I actually started to feel anxious every time I brought the car out...wondering what the next error message, failure, or niggle might be. As I've said before, it's an amazing car. When everything lines up and you're honkering around a country bend with the engine singing, it's magic. However the complexity and fragility is something that really needs to be backed up by the security of a warranty - unless of course your pockets are very deep. So I may end up with another M car one day, but it will be fresh off the boat with a juicy warranty.

Although I'm sounding like a grumpy old fart, I did love the car for it's looks, sound, and performance....but at the end of the day we were just having too many of 'those types of discussions' and it wasn't meant to be.

For now, I'm moving to a car with a much more basic and focused DNA....something that I can even work on myself perhaps!

Will give a hollah if I see you on the street - the number plates will give me away :P

Cheers &

I know exactly what you mean, it's an awesome car but also can induce a lot of anxiety.
In my case it was warranted as I ended up having to buy an install an engine after it munched a main bearing.

I have kept my E36 M3 as a second car I can tinker with and don't need every day and got something new with a warranty.
I can recommend the M140i if you wanted something new, pretty quick and practical from BMW.

09-19-2017, 11:59 PM	#68
Trance Village Car Slut 22 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Lotus Exige S V6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	There is no question these cars are engineering marvels, but the complexity of the systems in this thing are sometimes infuriating, and really expose the fragility of finding that balance of being an awesome car, and being an awesome garage display! Passing the opportunity to fit a $10 dipstick to the engine, BMW rely on an over complicated oil level sensor system which is about as moody as a $2 drag queen. M3: OMG I'm low on oil...quickly add a litre or we're done! Me: add's 0.75L oil M3: no that's too much, now I'm too full...can't you do anything right?! __________________ SOLD: Golf R Mk6 - UG, DSG, DCC, Recaro, Stage 2+ SOLD: Focus RS Mk3 - MG, OZ Leggera m-spec, KMS Tornado, MD lip-skirts-diffuser SOLD: BMW M3 E90 - Jerez, Akra Titanium, Afe Pro intake & filter, Eibach Pro, ESS engine/DCT tune CURRENT: Lotus Exige S
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10-04-2017, 10:20 AM	#69
Trance Village Car Slut 22 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Lotus Exige S V6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	So after 6 months of ownership, many spent dollars, and a steep learning curve, I bid the M3 fairwell this evening after being on car sales for grand total of 2 days. I understand that it won't make a whole lot of sense, considering I had just done the RB's, TBA's etc etc, but my heart just wasn't in it. I actually started to feel anxious every time I brought the car out...wondering what the next error message, failure, or niggle might be. As I've said before, it's an amazing car. When everything lines up and you're honkering around a country bend with the engine singing, it's magic. However the complexity and fragility is something that really needs to be backed up by the security of a warranty - unless of course your pockets are very deep. So I may end up with another M car one day, but it will be fresh off the boat with a juicy warranty. Although I'm sounding like a grumpy old fart, I did love the car for it's looks, sound, and performance....but at the end of the day we were just having too many of 'those types of discussions' and it wasn't meant to be. For now, I'm moving to a car with a much more basic and focused DNA....something that I can even work on myself perhaps! Will give a hollah if I see you on the street - the number plates will give me away :P Cheers & __________________ SOLD: Golf R Mk6 - UG, DSG, DCC, Recaro, Stage 2+ SOLD: Focus RS Mk3 - MG, OZ Leggera m-spec, KMS Tornado, MD lip-skirts-diffuser SOLD: BMW M3 E90 - Jerez, Akra Titanium, Afe Pro intake & filter, Eibach Pro, ESS engine/DCT tune CURRENT: Lotus Exige S
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10-04-2017, 07:12 PM	#70
XIX Incognito 119 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 M3 Harrop S/C Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Perth - Aus iTrader: (0)	Sorry to see you go mate but glad you got a quick sale. All the best 👊
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10-04-2017, 11:47 PM	#71
Rajvosa Major 247 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the sale! What’s the next car?
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10-05-2017, 06:50 AM	#72
///IVI III First Lieutenant 329 Rep 336 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [10.00]	Wow ..that was a quick ownership.. ! sounds like your experiences with the car weren?t all that positive.. so congrats on the sale!
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