What, if anything, after an e92 m3?
Discussion
Schermerhorn said:
After I move on from my M6, I'm deliberating between these 3
M5 F10 on lease
E92 M3 with DCT, EDC and the latest spec I can get. Even though the V10 is quicker, these things are so much more chuckable.
or....
build a Porsche 964 with "modern" bits and run that as my daily.
(Why? I have no idea!)
Nice choice. I've had a couple of porsche's, never a 964 but a 993, which I absolutely loved and should have held onto. F10 m5 I've never driven but I hear are very fast indeed, but maybe not as chuckable. M3 dct, as per thread, are great. M5 F10 on lease
E92 M3 with DCT, EDC and the latest spec I can get. Even though the V10 is quicker, these things are so much more chuckable.
or....
build a Porsche 964 with "modern" bits and run that as my daily.
(Why? I have no idea!)Edited by Schermerhorn on Wednesday 10th September 12:10
Edit, maybe f10's are more chuckable than I thought……
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcm9evmWObk
crazy about cars said:
I've been thinking about selling my E92 M3 too too free up some cash. Been in BMW to get valuation but set my eye on a very nice 63 plate 335i M Sport with all the options (except sunroof) ticked.
I'll admit it'll be very hard replacing the M3 (unless money no object ofc :P)... you'll need some time to warm up to her especially if you've came from a turbo car but once you get it you'll really enjoy the experience of driving the car.
Regarding valuation as a comparison mine is 28k miles 60 plate Comp Pack and I struggle to get over £29,000; that's from dealers though.
You have mail.I'll admit it'll be very hard replacing the M3 (unless money no object ofc :P)... you'll need some time to warm up to her especially if you've came from a turbo car but once you get it you'll really enjoy the experience of driving the car.
Regarding valuation as a comparison mine is 28k miles 60 plate Comp Pack and I struggle to get over £29,000; that's from dealers though.
Edited by crazy about cars on Monday 8th September 20:52
dufflecoat said:
Feel I am going the same way..
What spec now? DCT & Comp? 2 pipe mod? or more.
I had the Eisenmann Race on my old E92, would buy again in a shot. Made the car.
Here she is....
No way! My old motor!!! How is the old girl? Did she still have the m performance wheel on? I really miss the eisenmann raceWhat spec now? DCT & Comp? 2 pipe mod? or more.
I had the Eisenmann Race on my old E92, would buy again in a shot. Made the car.
Here she is....
Only came on the thread as although i sold 'my' m3 possibly 4-5 years ago I still haven't replaced it in my heart.
Similar options to those being discussed
Cayman GTS - great car but not worth the premium over even my old m3 in terms of performance
997 s gen 2 - logical choice but doesn't set my pulse racing
M4 - huge outlay at the moment - would always miss the v8
Cayman r - reasonable monthlies - probably the one I'll go for
Mercedes c63 - really appeal apart from gearbox and would need one with LSD
Corvette - would love one, but as a daily a bit ostentatious for the office car park
Very tempted to go back with one of the run out frozen ltd ed's
Edited by straightsixmik on Friday 19th September 22:18
straightsixmik said:
No way! My old motor!!! How is the old girl? Did she still have the m performance wheel on? I really miss the eisenmann race
Only came on the thread as although i sold 'my' m3 possibly 4-5 years ago I still haven't replaced it in my heart.
Similar options to those being discussed
Cayman GTS - great car but not worth the premium over even my old m3 in terms of performance
997 s gen 2 - logical choice but doesn't set my pulse racing
M4 - huge outlay at the moment - would always miss the v8
Cayman r - reasonable monthlies - probably the one I'll go for
Mercedes c63 - really appeal apart from gearbox and would need one with LSD
Corvette - would love one, but as a daily a bit ostentatious for the office car park
Very tempted to go back with one of the run out frozen ltd ed's
Heyup Mike. Only came on the thread as although i sold 'my' m3 possibly 4-5 years ago I still haven't replaced it in my heart.
Similar options to those being discussed
Cayman GTS - great car but not worth the premium over even my old m3 in terms of performance
997 s gen 2 - logical choice but doesn't set my pulse racing
M4 - huge outlay at the moment - would always miss the v8
Cayman r - reasonable monthlies - probably the one I'll go for
Mercedes c63 - really appeal apart from gearbox and would need one with LSD
Corvette - would love one, but as a daily a bit ostentatious for the office car park
Very tempted to go back with one of the run out frozen ltd ed's
Edited by straightsixmik on Friday 19th September 22:18
Yep, I sold it with the wheel on. To a guy from Northampton, only got rid to buy property otherwise I'd still have it.
My list is similar to yours, but the more I drive, the more a run out competition pack makes sense.
Had a CSL, Cayman S, 996 4s and few other things since then, but nothing matches that M3.
I'm still very much enjoying the M3. No idea if the comp pack makes any difference, but at least the wheels look good! The only couple of cars that look tempting next are the Jag F type S and the Cayman GTS.
Probably after a manual though (I hear jag have one in development), but will definitely wait for some depreciation to kick in on the Jag / Porsche first.
Probably after a manual though (I hear jag have one in development), but will definitely wait for some depreciation to kick in on the Jag / Porsche first.
I've driven standard and Comp Pack and I do love the Comp Pack! Wheels definitely look spot on 
From WiKi regarding Comp Pack:
- The suspension has been lowered by 10mm. The spring rates are the same, but the springs themselves are shorter, to compensate for the shorter stance. The suspension’s shock damping was also adjusted by the M division. This was in order to compensate for the lower ride height, primarily for rebounding damping rates as opposed to actual compression.
- The Electronic Damper Control in the “Sport Mode” has been modified. A quote taken from the Manager of BMWNA’s M Division, Larry Koch: “The Sport Mode before ZCP was locked at 75% of the way to full stiff. It still has that as a default, but is now variable like the ‘Comfort’ and ‘Normal’ modes.” This translates to a stiffer ride whilst sport mode is engaged, aiding heavy cornering on a track at a cost to ride comfort when driving normally on the road.
- Modifications have been made to the computer governing the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) in M Dynamic Mode. It is reworked and renamed to “Dynamic Traction Control” (DTC) which allows for larger angles of slip in heavy cornering. This translates to the rear end sliding out further than would be allowed on a non-ZCP M3 before the DTC kicks in to stop the tail slide. Also, once the DTC does kick in, instead of cutting power to the wheels in order to correct the slide (which is normal for the DSC on stock M3s), the DTC computer instead applies the brakes to individual wheels in order to keep the car from spinning excessively.
- In addition, forged 19 inch wheels in the same style as those on the E46 CSL are added to the car.
From WiKi regarding Comp Pack:
- The suspension has been lowered by 10mm. The spring rates are the same, but the springs themselves are shorter, to compensate for the shorter stance. The suspension’s shock damping was also adjusted by the M division. This was in order to compensate for the lower ride height, primarily for rebounding damping rates as opposed to actual compression.
- The Electronic Damper Control in the “Sport Mode” has been modified. A quote taken from the Manager of BMWNA’s M Division, Larry Koch: “The Sport Mode before ZCP was locked at 75% of the way to full stiff. It still has that as a default, but is now variable like the ‘Comfort’ and ‘Normal’ modes.” This translates to a stiffer ride whilst sport mode is engaged, aiding heavy cornering on a track at a cost to ride comfort when driving normally on the road.
- Modifications have been made to the computer governing the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) in M Dynamic Mode. It is reworked and renamed to “Dynamic Traction Control” (DTC) which allows for larger angles of slip in heavy cornering. This translates to the rear end sliding out further than would be allowed on a non-ZCP M3 before the DTC kicks in to stop the tail slide. Also, once the DTC does kick in, instead of cutting power to the wheels in order to correct the slide (which is normal for the DSC on stock M3s), the DTC computer instead applies the brakes to individual wheels in order to keep the car from spinning excessively.
- In addition, forged 19 inch wheels in the same style as those on the E46 CSL are added to the car.
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