From RS4 back to M3

firewired · 09-04-2009, 07:28 AM

Hi,

I am a previous 2 time M3 owner who moved to an RS4 for it's 4 doors. I recently moved into a 550 trying to be more "practical." Looking back I should have just stayed in the RS4, because for me the 550 is just too big, and I really missed the handling in the twisities.

Calling around I was amazed at the willingness of dealers in my area to discount on new orders. This definitely wasn't the case in prior M3s. Without even trying dealers offered $2000 and $2500 above invoice (a $2400 and $2900 discount respectively). My dealer was able to put my order in on a vehicle that was in 112 status (last step prior to beginning of production.)

It will be good to be back in an "M" and I am looking forward to experiencing the difference between day to day living with the M versus the RS4. Just wanted to say hello and share my excitement.

MMMorish · 09-04-2009, 07:56 AM

Welcom home, old friend....to the M family!

Nawaaz · 09-04-2009, 08:17 AM

Congrats man!

What do you think when you compare the RS4 vs. the current M3?

(sorry, I had to ask since I've never driven the RS4)

footie · 09-04-2009, 08:35 AM

It will be interested to read your thoughts on the RS4 vs E90 M3, though it's a shame there was a car in between these which will effect how you compare a little bit.

Is it 6MT or DCT that you are getting? The only reason I ask is that I found the M3's character as a daily driver to be much better with the DCT than it was with the 6MT, though admittedly my time with a manual M3 was brief (36 hours).

immiketoo · 09-04-2009, 08:57 AM

Welcome back to the dark side

I test drove the RS4 right before my S5 and chose the S5 due to the new gadgets, but eventually I sold that for the M3. I have ZERO regrets

MJC///M3 · 09-04-2009, 09:03 AM

welcome back! congrats on the M...

any thoughts on the RS4 compared to the M now?

firewired · 09-04-2009, 10:31 AM

I picked the 6MT which I really missed while in the 550. To be fair my time in the M3 is very brief and I am really looking forward to getting some real time in (after break-in) to be able to compare.

vividracing · 09-04-2009, 12:03 PM

Congrats.
So you have to share - besides the 6mt, what'd you get? Options, colors?

Bluesummer · 09-04-2009, 01:03 PM

welcome back

!Xoible · 09-04-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firewired

I picked the 6MT which I really missed while in the 550. To be fair my time in the M3 is very brief and I am really looking forward to getting some real time in (after break-in) to be able to compare.

man knows things...

RENN Spec · 09-04-2009, 02:26 PM

I love the exhaust note on the RS4!

firewired · 09-04-2009, 03:08 PM

These are the options I ordered. Tried to put everything I could think of, so that I wouldn't have any regrets and will hold onto it. Amazing thing is that it comes in loaded about $67 which is $5000 less than the RS4 was back in 2006. So comparatively it seems like a bargain.

M3 Sedan
Exterior Color Space Gray Metallic
Interior Color Black Novillo Leather
Additional trim Carbon Leather Trim
Transmission 6 Speed Manual transmission
Optional Equipment *
* Premium Package
* Technology Package
* Cold Weather Package
* Automatic High Beam Asst.
* 19" Alloys
* Moonroof
* Rear Window Shades
* Smartphone (Adaptor Not Incl.)
* Enhanced Premium Sound
* iPod/USB Adaptor
* Satellite Radio
* Anti Theft Alarm
* Park Distance Control (Rear)
M Style Mats

niqui · 09-04-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firewired

These are the options I ordered. Tried to put everything I could think of, so that I wouldn't have any regrets and will hold onto it. Amazing thing is that it comes in loaded about $67 which is $5000 less than the RS4 was back in 2006. So comparatively it seems like a bargain.

M3 Sedan
Exterior Color Space Gray Metallic
Interior Color Black Novillo Leather
Additional trim Carbon Leather Trim
Transmission 6 Speed Manual transmission
Optional Equipment *
* Premium Package
* Technology Package
* Cold Weather Package
* Automatic High Beam Asst.
* 19" Alloys
* Moonroof
* Rear Window Shades
* Smartphone (Adaptor Not Incl.)
* Enhanced Premium Sound
* iPod/USB Adaptor
* Satellite Radio
* Anti Theft Alarm
* Park Distance Control (Rear)
M Style Mats

so essentially everything

congrats.

TwoSaints · 09-04-2009, 05:18 PM

What's the automatic high beam assist?

Jaypod · 09-04-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoSaints

What's the automatic high beam assist?

When you have your high beams on - it detects on coming traffic and shuts them off and back on again when the oncoming traffic clears.

TwoSaints · 09-04-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaypod

When you have your high beams on - it detects on coming traffic and shuts them off and back on again when the oncoming traffic clears.

Dang! That's pretty cool.

ching · 09-04-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoSaints

Dang! That's pretty cool.

That is cool. I wonder if I have it on my car...

gnomedll · 09-04-2009, 06:27 PM

Welcome back. I wish I could order 10 M3

niterider · 09-04-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firewired

These are the options I ordered. Tried to put everything I could think of, so that I wouldn't have any regrets and will hold onto it. Amazing thing is that it comes in loaded about $67 which is $5000 less than the RS4 was back in 2006. So comparatively it seems like a bargain.

M3 Sedan
Exterior Color Space Gray Metallic
Interior Color Black Novillo Leather
Additional trim Carbon Leather Trim
Transmission 6 Speed Manual transmission
Optional Equipment *
* Premium Package
* Technology Package
* Cold Weather Package
* Automatic High Beam Asst.
* 19" Alloys
* Moonroof
* Rear Window Shades
* Smartphone (Adaptor Not Incl.)
* Enhanced Premium Sound
* iPod/USB Adaptor
* Satellite Radio
* Anti Theft Alarm
* Park Distance Control (Rear)
M Style Mats

Nice! e90 6mt M3 FTW!!!

Poppin Fresh · 09-04-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason@Renn-Spec

I love the exhaust note on the RS4!

+1, I always thought the RS4's exhaust sounded awesome. Kinda sounds like the Remus sport but a more deeper tone. If only my M3 sounded like that stock.

AmmNick · 09-04-2009, 09:32 PM

Congratulations on the order.

love the RS4s exhaust too. But Love my M3 more.

Zero.7 · 09-23-2009, 12:27 PM

The RS4 exhaust note sounds amazing from outside the car. I have to say that from inside the cabin, the M3 exhaust is more noticeable.

09-04-2009, 07:28 AM	#1
firewired Private First Class 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Sdn Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	From RS4 back to M3 Hi, I am a previous 2 time M3 owner who moved to an RS4 for it's 4 doors. I recently moved into a 550 trying to be more "practical." Looking back I should have just stayed in the RS4, because for me the 550 is just too big, and I really missed the handling in the twisities. Calling around I was amazed at the willingness of dealers in my area to discount on new orders. This definitely wasn't the case in prior M3s. Without even trying dealers offered $2000 and $2500 above invoice (a $2400 and $2900 discount respectively). My dealer was able to put my order in on a vehicle that was in 112 status (last step prior to beginning of production.) It will be good to be back in an "M" and I am looking forward to experiencing the difference between day to day living with the M versus the RS4. Just wanted to say hello and share my excitement.
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Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Congrats man! What do you think when you compare the RS4 vs. the current M3? (sorry, I had to ask since I've never driven the RS4)
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firewired Private First Class 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Sdn Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	I picked the 6MT which I really missed while in the 550. To be fair my time in the M3 is very brief and I am really looking forward to getting some real time in (after break-in) to be able to compare.
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RENN Spec Major 141 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 488 Pista, M2CS, Tundra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (3)	I love the exhaust note on the RS4!
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firewired Private First Class 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Sdn Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	These are the options I ordered. Tried to put everything I could think of, so that I wouldn't have any regrets and will hold onto it. Amazing thing is that it comes in loaded about $67 which is $5000 less than the RS4 was back in 2006. So comparatively it seems like a bargain. M3 Sedan Exterior Color Space Gray Metallic Interior Color Black Novillo Leather Additional trim Carbon Leather Trim Transmission 6 Speed Manual transmission Optional Equipment * * Premium Package * Technology Package * Cold Weather Package * Automatic High Beam Asst. * 19" Alloys * Moonroof * Rear Window Shades * Smartphone (Adaptor Not Incl.) * Enhanced Premium Sound * iPod/USB Adaptor * Satellite Radio * Anti Theft Alarm * Park Distance Control (Rear) M Style Mats
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TwoSaints Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 227 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Beaumont, Texas iTrader: (0)	What's the automatic high beam assist?
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gnomedll Enlisted Member 2 Rep 41 Posts Drives: None yet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Welcome back. I wish I could order 10 M3
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AmmNick MWDesign Project BMW E92 M3 Darth Maul Fan 1 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney City Australia iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on the order. love the RS4s exhaust too. But Love my M3 more. Last edited by AmmNick; 09-04-2009 at 09:39 PM.. Reason: spelling mistake
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Zero.7 Colonel 97 Rep 2,415 Posts Drives: F30 340i AW M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (6)	The RS4 exhaust note sounds amazing from outside the car. I have to say that from inside the cabin, the M3 exhaust is more noticeable.
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