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12-03-2011, 10:03 PM | #24 |
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I may be confusing you with someone else, but I thought you were 22 and in college. How do you get to 10+ years?
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I'm 22 and they've run in the family. Sis, Dad, Mom, cousins. Keep reading.
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Yeah. Said it in my original post as well. You only read half of it.
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12-03-2011, 10:57 PM | #28 |
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The only thing they need to do to keep me is make the F80 M3 lighter, nevermind how much. Looking at the M5, i already know what's in store in the next M3. It will get the M5's active differential, suspension design, a better steering (from 1M exercise), and a slightly lower spec DCT (6MT too). M3 usually gets its own bag of tricks and i suspect it will be in the engine dept. M3 drivers demand more throttle response so i am really hoping to see a tri-turbo implementation. I couldn't be happier if M makes good profit. Churn out more M models for all they want. We could always do with more options so long as they dont mess up their core M3/M5 range. I wont feel any less about my M3 even if they launch a M MPV or trailer truck.
I am very likely to buy the next M3, but my wife is already making some noise about the size of the car. She is apprehensive about driving my M3 now. Yes, she is no Danica Patrick and sucks behind the wheel I was hoping to pass the M3 to her when the M5 arrives. I am also looking at the 991 as it's a good size to manage for her. Maybe i won't tell her the F30 is slightly longer than the E90...
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Otherwise I'm gone after my e9x m3
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Also, I tested out Porsche before putting down a deposit on the E92 M3 but I could never sit high enough and see out well enough! Okay, I know, I know, that probably makes people laugh and I'm sure it's not a problem for guys. But for us ladies, it might very well be. The E92 has a fantastic seating position and outward visibility for... uhm... shorter people. I'm 5 foot 5 inches.
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12-04-2011, 05:13 PM | #31 |
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Yeah, fiiiiiinally huh??
Congrats on your new AMG!! The '12 C63 AMG is a superb driving machine.
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straight from the newest car and driver...
"There’s a key philosophical difference between the M3 and the C63 that is best illustrated by their roofs. To save weight and lower the center of gravity, the M3 has a carbon-fiber roof panel. Every C63 coupe has a giant glass sunroof that adds weight up high. The M3 is more than 400 pounds lighter and has a 1.5-inch-lower center of gravity—two reasons the BMW enjoys livelier handling than the C63. Directional changes happen faster and more lucidly while the tires give up grip more progressively, making the M3 easier to gather back up. From the manual gearbox to the higher-revving engine, the M3 is the more involving car." Sooo debate over....the M is over 400 pounds lighter then the coupe....I'm sure the benz is a great car, but even with its awesome motor i can't get over the honda accord looks for 80k+....as far as the M name being plastered all over everything i agree...today a gentleman passed me driving a new X3 with a giant M badge on the back that he put on for some odd reason...that being said there is no worse offender of this then AMG...please...AMG R-Class anyone??? But to answer your question....to earn my business back BMW just has to keep doing what they are doing...if the move to the F80 is as progressive as the move from the E46 to the E92 i'm sold....if its a glorified 335 ill be moving on to a 991 911...and as far as all audis looking the same...in my humble opinion the A7 and the S5 are two of the better looking cars on the road.. Last edited by Chachi112; 12-04-2011 at 08:23 PM.. |
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You got the car, that's all that matters! :P Thank you! I'm sure you're as excited as I am for your car! Make sure to post pics when she comes in!
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All BMW has to do to keep me is to keep my e90 m3 running like it does. I cannot imagine ever needing more performance or more comfort than it provides. I seriously doubt that anyone here can outdrive this car and needs more
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Back to the OP.. Honestly, I think its all relative. I think the current M3 has its flaws but it also has pros to make up for it. The sound mainly, to me at least, is pure sex. Because I'll be upgrading to the next M3 from a 335i, I will be somewhat ambivalent about the change because I'm already used to the torque which will be awesome for DD, but then again I'm missing out on the sound. But this all wont matter once I can afford a GT3RS |
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this may sound dumb - but im not too fond of the name of the coupe being M4... lol.... M3 is a legendary name - you cant just change that after 20+ years in production of one of the greatest cars around! I've always been a fan of coupes more than sedans (although i do alternate between the two). I dunno i guess i'm just resistent to changing names...
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Pretty much sums it up for me. The weight is secondary but I am just not into FI motors. Probably 991 S or maybe even 2015 Mustang.
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The milking of the M and/or AMG is a marketing and an economical sound decision for both BMW and MBZ. Let's face it, that we are just a very small or minute minority in their overall marketing decision. They will build cars for profit, if not they will cease to exists. A lot of M3 drivers want all those creature comfort with a touch of sportiness in it or the other way around. It will be the market that will dictate what cars they will produce.
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