What will your dream M3 be like?

synclastica_86 · 08-26-2008, 02:46 PM

I would take a flux capacitor over an ipod adaptor.

Stunnerable · 08-26-2008, 03:09 PM

Perfect? If it was 500lbs lighter and 50 or HP it could be perfect. Then we would be looking at high 11s. Ahh man!!

th3Stig · 08-26-2008, 07:51 PM

^+1 minus 500lbs. Add 50hp and CF everywhere....

addy85 · 08-26-2008, 08:28 PM

Even though no one will probably read or care about my dream m3, i'm going to post it anyways.

Interlagos Blue Metallic
BB Interior
Premium package
Ipod, Sirius Sat.
Upgraded sound
Nav
Comfert access
NO EDC
6-speed
BMW assist
18 inch wheels

That car would be pure sex! With no EDC, i'd lower it and throw my linea corse lemans on there!

synclastica_86 · 08-26-2008, 10:43 PM

I wish I could get the de-limit option here in the states.

swamp2 · 08-27-2008, 01:40 AM

Wow, what a dream topic for all of the BMW marketing folks who read the forum.

IWearScrubs · 08-27-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Wow, what a dream topic for all of the BMW marketing folks who read the forum.

in that case, let me state again my dream M3...

RELIABLE!

Lighter would be awesome too. I dont need any more power, just make it lighter. Significantly lighter.

swamp2 · 08-27-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by IWearScrubs

in that case, let me state again my dream M3...

RELIABLE!

Lighter would be awesome too. I dont need any more power, just make it lighter. Significantly lighter.

Have you had problems with reliability or heard of any widespread problems with any particular issues?

Dascamel · 08-27-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by IWearScrubs

in that case, let me state again my dream M3...

RELIABLE!

Lighter would be awesome too. I dont need any more power, just make it lighter. Significantly lighter.

Unfortunately most of the masses are obessed with HP and not weight. Hope they figure out a balance soon cars in general are far too heavy.

synclastica_86 · 08-27-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dascamel

Unfortunately most of the masses are obessed with HP and not weight. Hope they figure out a balance soon cars in general are far too heavy.

Not really, cars targeted towards the car enthusists (but unfortunately most often than not they are the higher end models) are getting their weight in check. The current, V8 in the M3 is a good example. It is unfortunate that some manufacturers such as AMG are more obssesed with raw power that getting fit. But as long as there are light weight options for me, I'm fine with that. The rest of the non-car-enthusists can indulge in their heavy SUV all they want.

KonigsTiger · 08-27-2008, 03:12 PM

E92 FTW

ferrari6891 · 08-27-2008, 03:46 PM

other colors...
aka.. LAGUNA SECA FTMFW!!!!!!!

addy85 · 08-27-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari6891

other colors...
aka.. LAGUNA SECA FTMFW!!!!!!!

I don't think that color will look good on the E9x's Now on the previous M's it was by far the most amazing color released on that vehicle! I saw a indiviual m3 once with LSB both interior and exterior and it looks absolutely fantastic!

IWearScrubs · 08-27-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Have you had problems with reliability or heard of any widespread problems with any particular issues?

I have had a few EDC failures already, the loud speaker static thing twice, as well as a bunch of little things that are really a pain in the ass.

I dont really have the time to be dealing with these issues, and have considered getting something else as my DD and then a more focused sports car for the fun times because of them.

When I have to be at the hopsital, and I am walking to my brand new 70K car wondering if it will start, there is a problem.

IWearScrubs · 08-27-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dascamel

Unfortunately most of the masses are obessed with HP and not weight. Hope they figure out a balance soon cars in general are far too heavy.

They are obsessed with HP over weight due to their ignorance. hell, I am considering a Lotus Exige S to replace the M, and a boring reliable car as my DD. Tell me you could pull away from a Lotus Exige S or an Exige S 240R in an M3 on a track...

BK · 08-27-2008, 05:24 PM

^^ Sure, it's Exige > M3 for the track, but M3 >>>>>>>> Exige for a DD. For people who plan to use the car as a DD but also occasionally track, I'd think an M3 would be a fine choice.

IWearScrubs · 08-27-2008, 07:10 PM

I also thought the M3 would be a fine choice, it is a wonderful car. I bought it just for that purpose. How amazing an idea is it to have one car that can be driven year round, daily, be fun to drive, comfortable and yet still able to tear it up on an occasional track day?

unfortunately, the reality has been that it is not as reliable as I would like and I do not have the time to deal with even the little things that do not prevent it from being driven, but are very annoying, and should not be happening on a fully developed 74K (with taxes) BMW.

I still drive it, and I still love it. When it starts up and I can hear and feel that engine idling, and give it some gas to listen to it burbling back down to idle, it gets in my blood, and makes me want to go driving just to listen to it. All I am saying is that if I am going to have this car for a while, these issues had better be resolved by BMW forthwith.

synclastica_86 · 08-31-2008, 01:18 AM

What kind of annoying things are we talking about? Speakers?

synclastica_86 · 09-19-2008, 03:49 PM

Crap... according to the poll... My M3 has the most common color combo out there... I hope getting it fully loaded with all possible options will help resale...

IWearScrubs · 09-19-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by synclastica_86

What kind of annoying things are we talking about? Speakers?

It used to be the speakers, then the engine developed the "noise" and it has also began stalling at very inopportune times. Also the EDC failure has happened to me.

gadget · 09-19-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy85

Even though no one will probably read or care about my dream m3, i'm going to post it anyways.

Interlagos Blue Metallic
BB Interior
Premium package
Ipod, Sirius Sat.
Upgraded sound
Nav
Comfert access
NO EDC
6-speed
BMW assist
18 inch wheels

That car would be pure sex! With no EDC, i'd lower it and throw my linea corse lemans on there!

I read it and I care...

addy85 · 09-19-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gadget

I read it and I care...

View Poll Results: Build your dream M3!
E90	39	20.00%
E92	136	69.74%
E93	19	9.74%
6MT	83	42.56%
M-DCT	99	50.77%
Jet Black	22	11.28%
Alpine White	76	38.97%
Melbourne Red	12	6.15%
Other Colors	80	41.03%
Extended Leather	79	40.51%
Non-extended Leather	70	35.90%
Fox Red Interior	75	38.46%
Black Interior	66	33.85%
Other Interior	31	15.90%
Carbon Trim	130	66.67%
Aluminum Trim	24	12.31%
Wood Trim	12	6.15%
Titanium Trim	17	8.72%
Technology Package	170	87.18%
Cold Weather Package	94	48.21%
Premium Package	158	81.03%
19" Wheels	153	78.46%
Electronic Damping Control	139	71.28%
Heated Seats	119	61.03%
Moon roof	45	23.08%
Rear sunshade	75	38.46%
Nav	133	68.21%
Premium Sound	154	78.97%
HD radio	88	45.13%
SAT radio	86	44.10%
iPod Adaptor	174	89.23%
BMW Assist	106	54.36%
Park Assist	107	54.87%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 195. You may not vote on this poll

08-26-2008, 02:46 PM	#45
synclastica_86 Captain 242 Rep 735 Posts Drives: F32 435i, E92 M3, S550 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F32 435iA [0.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 Mercedes S550 ... [0.00]	I would take a flux capacitor over an ipod adaptor. __________________ Current: BMW F32 435iA M-Sports; BMW E92 M3, M-DCT; Mercedes W221 S550 4matic; Ford Fiesta ST; Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R Retired: BMW E93 323iA; BMW E85 Z4 3.0i, SMG; Lexus IS 250 AWD; Lexus GX 470; Mercedes W203 C230 Sportscoupe; Peugeot 206 S16; Peugeot 206 RC
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08-26-2008, 03:09 PM	#46
Stunnerable Captain 74 Rep 757 Posts Drives: Nissan Rogue, 09 Jet Black M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Horsham, PA iTrader: (0)	Perfect? If it was 500lbs lighter and 50 or HP it could be perfect. Then we would be looking at high 11s. Ahh man!!
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08-26-2008, 07:51 PM	#47
th3Stig Private 0 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2010 GT500 Eleanor Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	^+1 minus 500lbs. Add 50hp and CF everywhere....
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08-26-2008, 08:28 PM	#48
addy85 Got beef? 138 Rep 3,646 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arlington Texas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Even though no one will probably read or care about my dream m3, i'm going to post it anyways. Interlagos Blue Metallic BB Interior Premium package Ipod, Sirius Sat. Upgraded sound Nav Comfert access NO EDC 6-speed BMW assist 18 inch wheels That car would be pure sex! With no EDC, i'd lower it and throw my linea corse lemans on there! __________________ Special Thanks to AU335
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08-26-2008, 10:43 PM	#49
synclastica_86 Captain 242 Rep 735 Posts Drives: F32 435i, E92 M3, S550 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F32 435iA [0.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 Mercedes S550 ... [0.00]	I wish I could get the de-limit option here in the states. __________________ Current: BMW F32 435iA M-Sports; BMW E92 M3, M-DCT; Mercedes W221 S550 4matic; Ford Fiesta ST; Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R Retired: BMW E93 323iA; BMW E85 Z4 3.0i, SMG; Lexus IS 250 AWD; Lexus GX 470; Mercedes W203 C230 Sportscoupe; Peugeot 206 S16; Peugeot 206 RC
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08-27-2008, 01:40 AM	#50
swamp2 Lieutenant General 609 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Wow, what a dream topic for all of the BMW marketing folks who read the forum.
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08-27-2008, 03:12 PM	#55
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics 118 Rep 4,391 Posts Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller iTrader: (0)	E92 FTW __________________ ==================================================
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08-27-2008, 03:46 PM	#56
ferrari6891 the original brown guy 116 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: '22 MBB/SO X5M Comp Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ/NYC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011.75 E90 M3 [7.66]	other colors... aka.. LAGUNA SECA FTMFW!!!!!!! __________________ PREVIOUS 2019 G05 X5 M50 AG/BLK 2017 F15 X5 5.0 M Sport AW/BLK 2011 E90 ///M3 AW/FR 2008 E92 ///M3 IB/BLK
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08-27-2008, 05:24 PM	#60
BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	^^ Sure, it's Exige > M3 for the track, but M3 >>>>>>>> Exige for a DD. For people who plan to use the car as a DD but also occasionally track, I'd think an M3 would be a fine choice. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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08-27-2008, 07:10 PM	#61
IWearScrubs Doctor Awesome! 10 Rep 194 Posts Drives: M3 Sedan 6MT Jerez and Fox Red Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	I also thought the M3 would be a fine choice, it is a wonderful car. I bought it just for that purpose. How amazing an idea is it to have one car that can be driven year round, daily, be fun to drive, comfortable and yet still able to tear it up on an occasional track day? unfortunately, the reality has been that it is not as reliable as I would like and I do not have the time to deal with even the little things that do not prevent it from being driven, but are very annoying, and should not be happening on a fully developed 74K (with taxes) BMW. I still drive it, and I still love it. When it starts up and I can hear and feel that engine idling, and give it some gas to listen to it burbling back down to idle, it gets in my blood, and makes me want to go driving just to listen to it. All I am saying is that if I am going to have this car for a while, these issues had better be resolved by BMW forthwith.
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08-31-2008, 01:18 AM	#62
synclastica_86 Captain 242 Rep 735 Posts Drives: F32 435i, E92 M3, S550 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F32 435iA [0.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 Mercedes S550 ... [0.00]	What kind of annoying things are we talking about? Speakers? __________________ Current: BMW F32 435iA M-Sports; BMW E92 M3, M-DCT; Mercedes W221 S550 4matic; Ford Fiesta ST; Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R Retired: BMW E93 323iA; BMW E85 Z4 3.0i, SMG; Lexus IS 250 AWD; Lexus GX 470; Mercedes W203 C230 Sportscoupe; Peugeot 206 S16; Peugeot 206 RC
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09-19-2008, 03:49 PM	#63
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