Pics of my E92 M3
Discussion
JKay said:
Lovely car mate. And I am a fan of the red. Is it strill called Imola Red on the E92's?
DId u test drive a 997 C2S before getting the M3? What did u think. Good choice anyway, dont think u can go wrong with an M3
Thanks, i'm also really pleased with the colour. Its called Melbourne Red.DId u test drive a 997 C2S before getting the M3? What did u think. Good choice anyway, dont think u can go wrong with an M3
I did indeed drive a 997 C2S, the car didn't feel as quick as the M3(in a straight line). It did however have better brakes and seemed a little more planted to the road. The porsche lacked the practicality of the M3.
It was a close call but the added spec/gadgets in the M3 also helped me make my mind up.
The soundtrack lower down the rev range in the M3 lacks soul, a little too muted.
Get one of these exhausts mate. Some may think its too much, but I love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DedFRuSpa9I
Tough decision I bet it was, having to chose between a 997 S and an E92 M3, but someones gotta do it I guess
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DedFRuSpa9I
Tough decision I bet it was, having to chose between a 997 S and an E92 M3, but someones gotta do it I guess
Edited by JKay on Tuesday 5th August 02:55
It looks lovely in Melbourne Red. How have you found the paint finish? I went to look at one last month in (Interlagos?) Blue and the paint was quite 'orange peely', unfortunately it put me off the car a wee bit.
Nice choice of motor though, I hope you get many miles of enjoyment out of it!
Nice choice of motor though, I hope you get many miles of enjoyment out of it!
Thanks guys.
I've actually had the car now for about 2 months. I went for the manual as that's always been my preferred gearbox.
Never really thought about the backdrop/location of the pics, they are just pictures of a car after all.
The paintwork does suffer from orange peel but not as much as some I've seen. There is no excuse for this lack of quality.
It still really bugs me how there seems to be soooo many topics on here about the M3 and the pitfalls of deprication(so tired of reading them). I browsed through the Merc forum before and noticed those who have bought the C63 AMG are all just concerned about discussing how good the car is even though it will suffer much the same rate of deprication. There seems to be a stark difference between the two forums.
I've actually had the car now for about 2 months. I went for the manual as that's always been my preferred gearbox.
Never really thought about the backdrop/location of the pics, they are just pictures of a car after all.
The paintwork does suffer from orange peel but not as much as some I've seen. There is no excuse for this lack of quality.
It still really bugs me how there seems to be soooo many topics on here about the M3 and the pitfalls of deprication(so tired of reading them). I browsed through the Merc forum before and noticed those who have bought the C63 AMG are all just concerned about discussing how good the car is even though it will suffer much the same rate of deprication. There seems to be a stark difference between the two forums.
noble3r said:
those who have bought the C63 AMG are all just concerned about discussing how good the car is even though it will suffer much the same rate of deprication.
Ah, but has anyone actually sold a C63 and crystallised that depreciation yet? I suspect the moans will follow when it's been on sale for about a year, like they did for the E92.noble3r said:
Thanks guys.
I've actually had the car now for about 2 months. I went for the manual as that's always been my preferred gearbox.
Never really thought about the backdrop/location of the pics, they are just pictures of a car after all.
The paintwork does suffer from orange peel but not as much as some I've seen. There is no excuse for this lack of quality.
It still really bugs me how there seems to be soooo many topics on here about the M3 and the pitfalls of deprication(so tired of reading them). I browsed through the Merc forum before and noticed those who have bought the C63 AMG are all just concerned about discussing how good the car is even though it will suffer much the same rate of deprication. There seems to be a stark difference between the two forums.
My friend 99.9% of the people on here whinging about depreciation and sI've actually had the car now for about 2 months. I went for the manual as that's always been my preferred gearbox.
Never really thought about the backdrop/location of the pics, they are just pictures of a car after all.
The paintwork does suffer from orange peel but not as much as some I've seen. There is no excuse for this lack of quality.
It still really bugs me how there seems to be soooo many topics on here about the M3 and the pitfalls of deprication(so tired of reading them). I browsed through the Merc forum before and noticed those who have bought the C63 AMG are all just concerned about discussing how good the car is even though it will suffer much the same rate of deprication. There seems to be a stark difference between the two forums.
gging off the M3 are just jealous and couldn't afford one even if they were £30k its the PH way loads of wannabes not so many doers, usually gives it away when they have no car history in there profile
you have a fine car enjoy it squeezebm said:
noble3r said:
Thanks guys.
I've actually had the car now for about 2 months. I went for the manual as that's always been my preferred gearbox.
Never really thought about the backdrop/location of the pics, they are just pictures of a car after all.
The paintwork does suffer from orange peel but not as much as some I've seen. There is no excuse for this lack of quality.
It still really bugs me how there seems to be soooo many topics on here about the M3 and the pitfalls of deprication(so tired of reading them). I browsed through the Merc forum before and noticed those who have bought the C63 AMG are all just concerned about discussing how good the car is even though it will suffer much the same rate of deprication. There seems to be a stark difference between the two forums.
My friend 99.9% of the people on here whinging about depreciation and sI've actually had the car now for about 2 months. I went for the manual as that's always been my preferred gearbox.
Never really thought about the backdrop/location of the pics, they are just pictures of a car after all.
The paintwork does suffer from orange peel but not as much as some I've seen. There is no excuse for this lack of quality.
It still really bugs me how there seems to be soooo many topics on here about the M3 and the pitfalls of deprication(so tired of reading them). I browsed through the Merc forum before and noticed those who have bought the C63 AMG are all just concerned about discussing how good the car is even though it will suffer much the same rate of deprication. There seems to be a stark difference between the two forums.
gging off the M3 are just jealous and couldn't afford one even if they were £30k its the PH way loads of wannabes not so many doers, usually gives it away when they have no car history in there profile you have a fine car enjoy it Pugsey said:
squeezebm said:
noble3r said:
Thanks guys.
I've actually had the car now for about 2 months. I went for the manual as that's always been my preferred gearbox.
Never really thought about the backdrop/location of the pics, they are just pictures of a car after all.
The paintwork does suffer from orange peel but not as much as some I've seen. There is no excuse for this lack of quality.
It still really bugs me how there seems to be soooo many topics on here about the M3 and the pitfalls of deprication(so tired of reading them). I browsed through the Merc forum before and noticed those who have bought the C63 AMG are all just concerned about discussing how good the car is even though it will suffer much the same rate of deprication. There seems to be a stark difference between the two forums.
My friend 99.9% of the people on here whinging about depreciation and sI've actually had the car now for about 2 months. I went for the manual as that's always been my preferred gearbox.
Never really thought about the backdrop/location of the pics, they are just pictures of a car after all.
The paintwork does suffer from orange peel but not as much as some I've seen. There is no excuse for this lack of quality.
It still really bugs me how there seems to be soooo many topics on here about the M3 and the pitfalls of deprication(so tired of reading them). I browsed through the Merc forum before and noticed those who have bought the C63 AMG are all just concerned about discussing how good the car is even though it will suffer much the same rate of deprication. There seems to be a stark difference between the two forums.
gging off the M3 are just jealous and couldn't afford one even if they were £30k its the PH way loads of wannabes not so many doers, usually gives it away when they have no car history in there profile you have a fine car enjoy it I know it's terrible but I don't remember exactly! Between 5/6000 miles I think. I DO remember thinking that it became noticeably 'looser' a couple of weeks before it went - which ties in with what you're saying. Wonderful car - didn't immediately grab me but really grew on me. It was just so GOOD at everything you want a car to do.
Edited by Pugsey on Wednesday 6th August 20:03
carl_w said:
Gotta love those wheels -- reckon they fit a Z4?
I disagree with you there, I think the wheels are the one thing that let the E46 and E9x M3's down. Why stick with the original design? The CSL wheels (whilst played out in the replica market) are much better imho. Is this the only M BMW have done where they have kept the previous incarnation's wheels? Edited by carl_w on Wednesday 6th August 00:55
The M3 wheels will not fit a Z4 IIRC - they are in the same offsett range as the E46 non-M's and the 1 series I believe. You can of course go for spacers, but I've seen some US Z4's with M3 wheels and they look rubbish imo. Replica CSL's in the appropriate offsets are a different matter however - stunning.
squeezebm said:
SJobson said:
Personally I think I'd whinge a lot more if I'd lost £20k+ in a year. I don't think schoolchildren come on here to troll by talking about second hand values 
Oh and of course there a couple of Volvo drivers
Mine has an M-badge on the steering wheel 
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