Is the F8X M3 really that bad?
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Timbergiant said:
dufflecoat said:
bennyboysvuk said:
On the move, I had to press the M2 button twice to recall my options; once to select and once again to confirm it, but it can be done pretty much instantaneously..
Interesting, is the case? on all cars?Had three test drives and not one salesmen pointed this out. No wonder I didnt think the change was significant !
Edited by Wills2 on Tuesday 23 August 11:23
ubbs said:
Wills2 said:
Keep the Porsche, perfect car the 997.2 (so I would have kept that one) As for an e92 m3 I'd look at the frozen silver edition.
The F80 suits my purposes as a daily 30k a year car (modern/frugal/comfy) I think it handles and goes well and looks nice so no complaints from me.
The F80 suits my purposes as a daily 30k a year car (modern/frugal/comfy) I think it handles and goes well and looks nice so no complaints from me.
I think you was in the stansfield arms last week wills car looked nice too
Wills2 said:
Heh Ubbs, couldn't have been mine as I was in Germany blasting along autobahns last week!
Definitely seen yours there come to think of it id had a few, looking at m4's or m3 to replace the 45 just waiting for the comp packs to come down to an acceptable price approved usedubbs said:
Wills2 said:
Heh Ubbs, couldn't have been mine as I was in Germany blasting along autobahns last week!
Definitely seen yours there come to think of it id had a few, looking at m4's or m3 to replace the 45 just waiting for the comp packs to come down to an acceptable price approved used
I really wanted to like these things and came close to getting one, but I had nagging doubts that would not go away.
I drove a Cayman GTS and was blown away by the noise, the steering feel, composure and handling.
So I got one and love it to bits.
And I've yet to see another one on the road!!
I drove a Cayman GTS and was blown away by the noise, the steering feel, composure and handling.
So I got one and love it to bits.
And I've yet to see another one on the road!!
I really can't see what all the negative reviews are on about. I've taken mine (2016 M3) on everything from a day blast on my own around mid Wales to four up with luggage for two weeks to Spain and everything in between.
It's totally mental when you want it to be and relaxed & comfortable when Mrs S and the kids are onboard.
It really is an epic car and no idea what I'd replace it with.
Tried an Evora 400 but lack of rear headroom and the Evora felt like it came from ten years ago in comparison.
It's totally mental when you want it to be and relaxed & comfortable when Mrs S and the kids are onboard.
It really is an epic car and no idea what I'd replace it with.
Tried an Evora 400 but lack of rear headroom and the Evora felt like it came from ten years ago in comparison.
The suspension set up on the early cars appears to have frightened professional road testers.
This would be The Bad Thing.
Otherwise, it's mahoosive. If the only place you can use what the engine produces is a really wide and relatively straight road, you may as well buy a go faster Audi turbodeisel.
Yes?
This would be The Bad Thing.
Otherwise, it's mahoosive. If the only place you can use what the engine produces is a really wide and relatively straight road, you may as well buy a go faster Audi turbodeisel.
Yes?
ftypical said:
The suspension set up on the early cars appears to have frightened professional road testers.
This would be The Bad Thing.
Otherwise, it's mahoosive. If the only place you can use what the engine produces is a really wide and relatively straight road, you may as well buy a go faster Audi turbodeisel.
Yes?
I'd agree that the performance is far in excess of what you can reasonably use on the road but by any measure, the experience of a M3/4/5 of 6 is a world away from any Audi Turbodiesel.This would be The Bad Thing.
Otherwise, it's mahoosive. If the only place you can use what the engine produces is a really wide and relatively straight road, you may as well buy a go faster Audi turbodeisel.
Yes?
I've owned two (Quick Audi Diesels that is) and at best they could be described as pretty quick methods of getting from A to B with the least effort (and involvement).
ftypical said:
The suspension set up on the early cars appears to have frightened professional road testers.
This would be The Bad Thing.
Otherwise, it's mahoosive. If the only place you can use what the engine produces is a really wide and relatively straight road, you may as well buy a go faster Audi turbodeisel.
Yes?
I am a critic of the latest M3. But it is wrong to say it is dangerous, so I don't really understand why a road tester would be particularly frightened.This would be The Bad Thing.
Otherwise, it's mahoosive. If the only place you can use what the engine produces is a really wide and relatively straight road, you may as well buy a go faster Audi turbodeisel.
Yes?
ftypical said:
The suspension set up on the early cars appears to have frightened professional road testers.
This would be The Bad Thing.
Otherwise, it's mahoosive. If the only place you can use what the engine produces is a really wide and relatively straight road, you may as well buy a go faster Audi turbodeisel.
Yes?
No. This would be The Bad Thing.
Otherwise, it's mahoosive. If the only place you can use what the engine produces is a really wide and relatively straight road, you may as well buy a go faster Audi turbodeisel.
Yes?
Have you driven one? It's got masses of grip the front end is the sharpest ever given to an M3 it goes in to and out of corners quicker than any previous M3 that I've owned.
WItness Chris Harris s
ting himself driving one. NOT. ftypical said:
The suspension set up on the early cars appears to have frightened professional road testers.
This would be The Bad Thing.
Otherwise, it's mahoosive. If the only place you can use what the engine produces is a really wide and relatively straight road, you may as well buy a go faster Audi turbodeisel.
Yes?
No. This would be The Bad Thing.
Otherwise, it's mahoosive. If the only place you can use what the engine produces is a really wide and relatively straight road, you may as well buy a go faster Audi turbodeisel.
Yes?
Have you driven one? It's got masses of grip the front end is the sharpest ever given to an M3 it goes in to and out of corners quicker than any previous M3 that I've owned.
WItness Chris Harris s
ting himself driving one. NOT. https://youtu.be/vqGX7Y0GZXE
Edited by Wills2 on Friday 25th August 08:11
I am contemplating my E92 M3 replacement for the next 6-12 months. Top of my list is a 981 Boxster S at the moment as I would like to go rag-top again...
...but the M4 is hard to ignore as I do love my M cars.
From the early reports the M4 had poor rear axle control & traction - just when did this get better? I know the Competition Pack is great (and the one I want) but it's beyond my weekend-toy budget still.
How does a 2014 car compare with a 2015 or 2016 non-CP for example?
...but the M4 is hard to ignore as I do love my M cars.
From the early reports the M4 had poor rear axle control & traction - just when did this get better? I know the Competition Pack is great (and the one I want) but it's beyond my weekend-toy budget still.
How does a 2014 car compare with a 2015 or 2016 non-CP for example?
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