Who kind of person is the M3 tailored towards?

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

There has been a lot of GT-R talk as of late, so I wanted to get some opinions, and hopefully clear the air. Let's get started.

What type of person is the M3 tailored towards?

What type of person is the GT-R tailored towards?

What kind of person buys an M3?(Think: What is a person thinking or wanting from a car, when they buy a M3) What kind of person buys a GT-R?(Think: What is a person thinking or wanting from a car when they buy a GT-R?)

How are these two groups different?

[Ateam]

To be really honest I have to say the m3 is a bit young feeling for me and will definetly be moving on to the m5 or m6 next time. I think the m3 is for a couple types.

1.People that buy it for a track tool and want a track car that they can drive because they cannot really afford a nice DD and a car like the m3 for the track.

2.Kids, teens and boy racers

3.Guys that want a sports car but are on a someone limited budget.

I had always wanted an m3 and am probably living out a more childhood dream but I feel too old compared to people who drive by in M5's, M6's, jag's, E class AMG's etc etc. Just feel too many rich teens have given the m3 a little bit of a bad image for boy racer. I love the car but do not think you can shake the immature image of the car.

[JIO]

Originally Posted by Ateam

To be really honest I have to say the m3 is a bit young feeling for me and will definetly be moving on to the m5 or m6 next time. I think the m3 is for a couple types.

1.People that buy it for a track tool and want a track car that they can drive because they cannot really afford a nice DD and a car like the m3 for the track.

2.Kids, teens and boy racers

3.Guys that want a sports car but are on a someone limited budget.

I had always wanted an m3 and am probably living out a more childhood dream but I feel too old compared to people who drive by in M5's, M6's, jag's, E class AMG's etc etc. Just feel too many rich teens have given the m3 a little bit of a bad image for boy racer. I love the car but do not think you can shake the immature image of the car.

I owned an E39 M5 when I was in my 50's after an E36 M3 and 2-E46 M3's...the M5 definitely felt like an old person's car. The ride was like a Buick. I ran it on the track once and the brakes faded badly and the car threw a bunch of fault codes and went into "limp" mode. I sold it after 6 months and 4K miles and bought another E46 M3. Now in my 60's, I'm back with the "Boy Racer" E92 M3. Life is too short to drive an M5/M6. If you must drive an M5/M6, save the money and just buy a Buick. For me, and with help from Viagra, I'm still too young to go into "limp" mode yet. I'll stick with M3's.

[Ateam]

Originally Posted by username11

Excellent trolling.

Do you even know what trolling refers to on a mesage board? Clearly not.

I love this car but does not mean there is not a stereotyped image of an m3 owner and that was part of the question.

[BMW Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Ateam

1.People that buy it for a track tool and want a track car that they can drive because they cannot really afford a nice DD and a car like the m3 for the track.

So does this imply to those people that put over 30 g's into their M3's? Obviously many owners can afford two cars. In fact, a lot of people do own an M3 and another car.

I know a lot of people from this board and in reality that mod the sh*t out of their M3's and then move onto a P-car or F-car. Tell those idiots that they can't afford two cars. LOL.

[radiantm3]

Originally Posted by Ateam

Do you even know what trolling refers to on a mesage board? Clearly not.

I love this car but does not mean there is not a stereotyped image of an m3 owner and that was part of the question.

Whenever I see another M3 on the road, it's usually someone in their 40-50's. When I go to car meets/driving events, they are usually in the 20-30's.

[eisenb11]

There are plenty of idiots in pretty much every performance car out there. With that logic, there no reason to buy anything nice.

I think the M3 appeals to those who want a sporty car but don't want to give up on luxories and creature comforts. All being said, we can get cars that are plenty faster for plenty cheaper. The M3 is no P-car, but it's a heck of a lot more practical for those of us who actually care about that.

There's always the M5/6 as well, but I think those appeal to a more conservative demographic than the M3. Personally, I cannot see myself in a 5/6-series any time soon... I just doesn't seem to be who I am or reflect how I old I feel.

It's not always about price. It's also about fit. All things being equal I can't see myself in a Mustang any more than I could see me in a M5... it's not who I am. The M3, though... it's only been a few days, but it feels quite nice so far!

[Silvertige]

Originally Posted by JIO

I owned an E39 M5 when I was in my 50's after an E36 M3 and 2-E46 M3's...the M5 definitely felt like an old person's car. The ride was like a Buick. I ran it on the track once and the brakes faded badly and the car threw a bunch of fault codes and went into "limp" mode. I sold it after 6 months and 4K miles and bought another E46 M3. Now in my 60's, I'm back with the "Boy Racer" E92 M3. Life is too short to drive an M5/M6. If you must drive an M5/M6, save the money and just buy a Buick. For me, and with help from Viagra, I'm still too young to go into "limp" mode yet. I'll stick with M3's.

lol. Nice. I agree. The M5 and and M6''s aren't exactly designed for the track.

[Z K]

James Bond.

[nkadisha]

Originally Posted by JIO

I owned an E39 M5 when I was in my 50's after an E36 M3 and 2-E46 M3's...the M5 definitely felt like an old person's car. The ride was like a Buick. I ran it on the track once and the brakes faded badly and the car threw a bunch of fault codes and went into "limp" mode. I sold it after 6 months and 4K miles and bought another E46 M3. Now in my 60's, I'm back with the "Boy Racer" E92 M3. Life is too short to drive an M5/M6. If you must drive an M5/M6, save the money and just buy a Buick. For me, and with help from Viagra, I'm still too young to go into "limp" mode yet. I'll stick with M3's.

I want to be this guy in my 60s

[HeartMD]

@ OP its kind of funny that for some one who didnt stick to their guns about ever getting a 2012 M3 and spent countless post always playing devils advocate trying to find something wrong with the M3, oh and now your sig stating that you have a C63, you sure spend alot of time on these boards. Honeslty from all your old post I wouldnt even doubt it if A-team is just another profile created by you in an attempt to Troll.
Sorry but had to call you out after remembering all of your post for the past few months.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Originally Posted by HeartMD

@ OP its kind of funny that for some one who didnt stick to their guns about ever getting a 2012 M3 and spent countless post always playing devils advocate trying to find something wrong with the M3, oh and now your sig stating that you have a C63, you sure spend alot of time on these boards. Honeslty from all your old post I wouldnt even doubt it if A-team is just another profile created by you in an attempt to Troll.
Sorry but had to call you out after remembering all of your post for the past few months.

I saw the C63 AMG coupe, liked it more, and changed my mind. Who are you to tell me that I have to 'stick to my guns' and buy an M3? I praise the M3 for everything it's got and it's still #1 in it's class(rightfully so) but the engine likes to play after 4,000 RPM and that's just not my style. I spend time on these boards so I can continue learning about an incredible piece of machinery. A-Team is on my iggy list. Why would I ignore myself? In an attempt to call me out, you've made a complete fool of yourself. I make threads so we can stop seeing DCT vs 6MT, Which winter tire should I buy? Launch Control!? How do I do it!? threads. Please, if you don't have anything positive to contribute, don't kill a perfectly good thread.

To add in: I'm nowhere near his age. Also notice how I'm in Maryland..and he's not.

[robb7979]

Originally Posted by Ateam

Do you even know what trolling refers to on a mesage board? Clearly not.

I love this car but does not mean there is not a stereotyped image of an m3 owner and that was part of the question.

1. I don't plan on tracking, but if I did, I have 3 DD.

2. I am not a kid, teen, or a boy racer.

3. I did want a sports car, but I am not limited in my budget.

The OP asked what the forum thought the M3 was tailored towards, much as certain adverts are tailored towards a specific demographic. Your TROLL posting was trollish by every definition of the word.

It was off-topic; no one asked about your opinion of a stereotype.
It was inflammatory; posted only to exact an emotional response.

Since you drive the very car on-topic, which one of the demographics you demonstrated do you belong to?

I, for one, hope you do move up to a M5 or M6. You might feel more comfortable on those forums.

[robb7979]

Originally Posted by HeartMD

@ OP its kind of funny that for some one who didnt stick to their guns about ever getting a 2012 M3 and spent countless post always playing devils advocate trying to find something wrong with the M3, oh and now your sig stating that you have a C63, you sure spend alot of time on these boards. Honeslty from all your old post I wouldnt even doubt it if A-team is just another profile created by you in an attempt to Troll.
Sorry but had to call you out after remembering all of your post for the past few months.

+1, but not thinking HotIce and Ateam are one and the same. Ateam is been on a roll lately.

HeartMD you a cardio? Anesthesia here. How's business in NYC? Been thinking about moving.

Sorry everyone else, that was a troll.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Originally Posted by robb7979

+1.

HeartMD you a cardio? Anesthesia here. How's business in NYC? Been thinking about moving.

Sorry everyone else, that was a troll.

I'm having surgery on my ACL(again). Will they be using general anesthesia?

[robb7979]

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

I'm having surgery on my ACL(again). Will they be using general anesthesia?

Now we're totally off topic. If it's just a scope, probably not. But you don't have to remember anything. Pm me if you have any more concerns.

[robb7979]

Mods might as well move this thread.

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by robb7979

1. I don't plan on tracking, but if I did, I have 3 DD.

2. I am not a kid, teen, or a boy racer.

3. I did want a sports car, but I am not limited in my budget.

The OP asked what the forum thought the M3 was tailored towards, much as certain adverts are tailored towards a specific demographic. Your TROLL posting was trollish by every definition of the word.

It was off-topic; no one asked about your opinion of a stereotype.
It was inflammatory; posted only to exact an emotional response.

Since you drive the very car on-topic, which one of the demographics you demonstrated do you belong to?

I, for one, hope you do move up to a M5 or M6. You might feel more comfortable on those forums.

Nicely stated!

[LarThaL]

Originally Posted by robb7979

+1, but not thinking HotIce and Ateam are one and the same. Ateam is been on a roll lately.

HeartMD you a cardio? Anesthesia here. How's business in NYC? Been thinking about moving.

Sorry everyone else, that was a troll.

Anesthesiologist here too !!

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by username11

Your opinions are purposely ridiculous and clearly meant to cause controversy. E9X M3s are for "kids, teens, or boy racers" or for people that can't afford a proper sports car.

Well, I guess he's trying to make his a "proper sports car", or perhaps part M5?, by transplanting an S85 V10 into his e92 M3 yet he needs help installing brake lines

[F82_SID]

Back on topic.... I would say that an M3 driver is someone who wants the best all around sports car. Now I know that the M3 is not a sports car in a traditional sense of the word but it does preform like one.

I bought the M3 because I wanted a car with a history, that was respected, that could give me enough power to have some fun and take it to the track; all while still being civil enough to chauffeur my 7 year old daughter around. I wanted all this without having to give up a luxurious sense of feel and all my favorite technology. It was not my intent to buy the fastest car in the world but it was my intent to buy one of the best drivers cars in the world.

I do not consider the M3 a "boy racer" kind of car. That term makes me think of spiky haired kids in modded Evos and STIs. I would like to think that M3 drivers are usually more successful and have a little more refined taste then just going after HP numbers.

[MDSKIER]

Originally Posted by JIO

I owned an E39 M5 when I was in my 50's after an E36 M3 and 2-E46 M3's...the M5 definitely felt like an old person's car. The ride was like a Buick. I ran it on the track once and the brakes faded badly and the car threw a bunch of fault codes and went into "limp" mode. I sold it after 6 months and 4K miles and bought another E46 M3. Now in my 60's, I'm back with the "Boy Racer" E92 M3. Life is too short to drive an M5/M6. If you must drive an M5/M6, save the money and just buy a Buick. For me, and with help from Viagra, I'm still too young to go into "limp" mode yet. I'll stick with M3's.

Rock on young man.