How fast is an M3???
May 10, 2002, 01:30 AM
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I have driven an E 36 M3 for 2 years and tried out the E46. But I couldnt tell you where the 50k went. Can you explain it to me?
As of performance the U.S. finally has the same engine but, i guess i feel sorry for the euro people who wanted a pure sports car and recieved a luxury car and forced to pay for the options. Hey , at least it's smgII.
Oh for the post i have a U.s spec m3 and my best time was a 14.0@99mph. That's with K&N cone and dinan software upgrade.
May 10, 2002, 02:03 AM
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update on my e36 m3 purchase
Originally posted by HobieKopek
I think (especially with the deal you had/have) used M3's are a freakin' great value for the money. Luxury, performance, and technology unlike most daily drivers at (sometimes) very affordable prices. I think buying new is a bit crazy unless you have loot to spare though.
I think (especially with the deal you had/have) used M3's are a freakin' great value for the money. Luxury, performance, and technology unlike most daily drivers at (sometimes) very affordable prices. I think buying new is a bit crazy unless you have loot to spare though.
Unfortunate to say, I didn't make the purchase.
The car checked out all fine with only 22k miles and was very clean being garaged and all, however, it didn't have the power seat/M steering wheel, sunroof package!!!
I mean c'mon, my civic comes fully loaded with everything and getting that M car would be an upgrade as far as in power and name ONLY, but in convenience and luxury it lacks!!! (BTW, I have custom leather interior) I might get the 350z and buy the EVO one year later, and that's a plan. Hopefully, by then the VIII will be out!
May 10, 2002, 05:36 AM
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Re: update on my e36 m3 purchase
Originally posted by EvoSouL
Hobie,
Unfortunate to say, I didn't make the purchase.
The car checked out all fine with only 22k miles and was very clean being garaged and all, however, it didn't have the power seat/M steering wheel, sunroof package!!!
I mean c'mon, my civic comes fully loaded with everything and getting that M car would be an upgrade as far as in power and name ONLY, but in convenience and luxury it lacks!!!
Hobie,
Unfortunate to say, I didn't make the purchase.
The car checked out all fine with only 22k miles and was very clean being garaged and all, however, it didn't have the power seat/M steering wheel, sunroof package!!!
I mean c'mon, my civic comes fully loaded with everything and getting that M car would be an upgrade as far as in power and name ONLY, but in convenience and luxury it lacks!!!
Maybe it lacks in the bling-bling, gold trim luxury you want, but I love the interior, personally. You're high if you think your civic is nicer.
May 10, 2002, 08:04 AM
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Hey, wasn't the civic rated one of the best handling cars in world car and driver? Oh wait it was the E36 M3. They claimed that for real world handling like making a turns under bumpy road conditon ant etc..
May 10, 2002, 11:30 AM
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Re: Re: update on my e36 m3 purchase
Originally posted by donkeymaster
Maybe it lacks in the bling-bling, gold trim luxury you want, but I love the interior, personally. You're high if you think your civic is nicer.
Maybe it lacks in the bling-bling, gold trim luxury you want, but I love the interior, personally. You're high if you think your civic is nicer.
May 10, 2002, 01:54 PM
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your on crack evosoul, i read very carefully and i still think you sound like and idiot....whats the hell were you thinking? no, im just playing, but honestly, i drove in a suped on E36 tongiht, the thing is awesome....it has your own built in speed governor....like you can put the governor at whatever speed you want......we put it at 155 and actually hit it.
May 11, 2002, 09:25 AM
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Re: Re: Re: update on my e36 m3 purchase
Originally posted by EvoSouL
Uh I didn't say my civic was nicer bonehead, I merely said the interior was more appealing due to the fact it has custom leather. Read the lines carefully before making any stupid *** statements.
Uh I didn't say my civic was nicer bonehead, I merely said the interior was more appealing due to the fact it has custom leather. Read the lines carefully before making any stupid *** statements.
May 11, 2002, 05:08 PM
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EXACTLY
Originally posted by donkeymaster
Heh. Precisely like I said, bling-bling custom gold chain leather interior (and a watermelon launcher exhaust?). I'm having trouble understanding how you think you've got the luxury angle on the M3, but whatever -- you enjoy that civic, g. They're pretty nice cars.
Heh. Precisely like I said, bling-bling custom gold chain leather interior (and a watermelon launcher exhaust?). I'm having trouble understanding how you think you've got the luxury angle on the M3, but whatever -- you enjoy that civic, g. They're pretty nice cars.
I'm done donkeying around here....
May 11, 2002, 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by okitenik
M3s are for batty boys that need leather to remind them the reason why they forked out pointless money for a silly german car! Engine is nice...but whats around is not!
And what about that stupid *** CSL they are bringing out now!! So much more money for 40kg drop in weight and maybe 5hp more power!! For God sake...I could have done better by ripping off all the bloody leather an poncy electric motors that massage your back...
M3s are for batty boys that need leather to remind them the reason why they forked out pointless money for a silly german car! Engine is nice...but whats around is not!
And what about that stupid *** CSL they are bringing out now!! So much more money for 40kg drop in weight and maybe 5hp more power!! For God sake...I could have done better by ripping off all the bloody leather an poncy electric motors that massage your back...
And it's 200kg less... not 40kg...though the production model is
100kg less than current E46 M3...
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May 11, 2002, 05:45 PM
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EvoSouL,
I own a 1997 M3 2 door with luxury package....
Here's what I know...
US spec 96-99 M3 only has 240hp and 236ft lb of torque... though
many dynoed the car to have at least 250hp...
The acceleration performance however is similar to the 95's (240hp)
b/c of OBD2...
They generally do 0-60 in 5.5s and 1/4 in 14.0-14.1 though many have
done it in 13.9 (stock)
New E46 does it in 4.6s and low 13's...
Which package of M3 did you get??
They generally have either M3 sports seats w/o power OR
regular 3 series sports power seats (come with the M3 luxury package
only)
M3 luxury package also has wood trim interior...
I would look for a non power one since it is around 30-40 lb less
than the power one.... contrary of what donkeymaster said...
You like leather?? I REALLY HATE the leather seats... i slide around in
the seats as soon as I attack the corners...
M3 is really not a drag car... though you can drop in a turbo for 430hp
or supercharger for 360hp easily...
They are cheap too... 97 in the mid-low 20's... and 95 below
20's...
I own a 1997 M3 2 door with luxury package....
Here's what I know...
US spec 96-99 M3 only has 240hp and 236ft lb of torque... though
many dynoed the car to have at least 250hp...
The acceleration performance however is similar to the 95's (240hp)
b/c of OBD2...
They generally do 0-60 in 5.5s and 1/4 in 14.0-14.1 though many have
done it in 13.9 (stock)
New E46 does it in 4.6s and low 13's...
Which package of M3 did you get??
They generally have either M3 sports seats w/o power OR
regular 3 series sports power seats (come with the M3 luxury package
only)
M3 luxury package also has wood trim interior...
I would look for a non power one since it is around 30-40 lb less
than the power one.... contrary of what donkeymaster said...
You like leather?? I REALLY HATE the leather seats... i slide around in
the seats as soon as I attack the corners...
M3 is really not a drag car... though you can drop in a turbo for 430hp
or supercharger for 360hp easily...
They are cheap too... 97 in the mid-low 20's... and 95 below
20's...
May 11, 2002, 05:49 PM
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Originally posted by Claudius
So how much is that?
No matter which way you turn it around, you just cant get anything faster (on a twisty track) than an Evo. Or it's got 2 seats and a bike engine...
So how much is that? No matter which way you turn it around, you just cant get anything faster (on a twisty track) than an Evo. Or it's got 2 seats and a bike engine...
you read the newest car mag??.. That compare the evo7, z06, m3,
360 and elise (and bunch of other cars, like some overpriced vws)
I am actually.. really disappointed in the new M3s... WAY TOO MUCH
LUXURY!!!!!... who needs leathers seats?? navi???? power freaking
everything????? I miss the old E30 M3 that shows nothing but raw
motorsport... M3 is getting softer and softer... for 50k... i drop it for
a z06...
Or save that extra 20 and drive a EVO...