e30 m3 are they really that good?

e30 m3 are they really that good?

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r4_rick

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Thursday 22nd January 2015
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Evening All
So much hype about this model and values have gone crazy, a bit like air cooled porsche. Always admired them and very few for sale, Couple of questions for fellow fans...
a) Is the driving experience an instant hit or a bit like the older porsches does it come with familiarisation?
b) rated against other M Cars where would it's place be in the league table
c) anyone know of a hire outfit, with one on their fleet?

Looking forward to your views!

r4_rick

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Saturday 24th January 2015
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Morning all
Thanks for all the replies, going for a second view and a test drive this morning, seller is able to put it on a ramp for me, any other things to look out for ?

r4_rick

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Saturday 24th January 2015
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Benny.c
Thanks for that, checked some of these areas, but will use your plan on our next trip.

just took it for s short drive, immediate impressions were , wow this feels like driving ! A lot to get used to lhd and the gearbox, but it felt alive and connected, would love to try one with warm tyres and a dry road !

I've had a 318is my only dilemma is that this will cost nearly 40 times what i paid for the iS, hhhmmm that's one hell of a multiple, that's making me stop and think ! I guess a well sorted 318is would be 3k, but they are a little underpowered IMHO



r4_rick

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Saturday 24th January 2015
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I had az3 rack In my iS, a big improvement

r4_rick

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Sunday 25th January 2015
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That's a great summary of my little drive yesterday ! Although we didn't get to spanking stage, I take your point about the iS comparison, I think to have another of those would be a mistake, I had a little trawl through the ads yesterday it seems 325i sports and iSs are increasing in value too !

r4_rick

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Sunday 25th January 2015
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the 190e cosworth is a good shout, they've also moved forward in value, but are about 50% of the price of an M3, they appear to carry an extra 170kg vs the M3, will be interesting to see how they carry it !

r4_rick

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Thursday 29th January 2015
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So I took a little drive in a 2.5 190E cosworth today and here are my initial impressions:
Nice, revy engine
dog leg gear box good
raspy exhaust note
pretty quick
good ride quality
lovely merc build/quality interior, massive steering wheel though !

So no, not as engaging as the M3, but a nice drive nonetheless, i reckon a nicely refreshed one, would be a hoot on track/fast country roads