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My daughter is growing quickly, and will soon be too tall to travel comfortably in my GTS, which I love.
I've seen that the current M3 is now available with a Competition Pack, which seems to be getting decent reviews.
I haven't got on fantastically with previous generation M3's as I found the traction light was on in many situations and conditions, but I do like the look and figures of the current M3 saloon.
Has anyone owned both, and can give a perspective on the differences? I appreciate that the comparison won't be based on the Competition Pack equipped edition but any pov would be welcome, as I won't get a chance to test drive one for a few weeks due to work commitments.
Many thanks.
I've seen that the current M3 is now available with a Competition Pack, which seems to be getting decent reviews.
I haven't got on fantastically with previous generation M3's as I found the traction light was on in many situations and conditions, but I do like the look and figures of the current M3 saloon.
Has anyone owned both, and can give a perspective on the differences? I appreciate that the comparison won't be based on the Competition Pack equipped edition but any pov would be welcome, as I won't get a chance to test drive one for a few weeks due to work commitments.
Many thanks.
Many thanks for the perspectives everyone. I'm rubbish at quoting individuals, so...
I love the F10 M5's and have no doubt there'll be some great deals by now given where it is in its lifespan, but I live in central London, so would prefer to have something a bit smaller.
Pottman - nice fleet. My 997 has been near bullet proof re build during the four years I've had it. Is the BMW built down to a noticeably lower quality? I had one in the late 90s and it was built really well, although the paint was terrible!
Molar E - that's exactly what I feared re dull / traction light. Hopefully they have got better. Will have to see on a test drive when the Competition equipped ones start to show up. I'm assuming that'll be in a couple of months.
I love the F10 M5's and have no doubt there'll be some great deals by now given where it is in its lifespan, but I live in central London, so would prefer to have something a bit smaller.
Pottman - nice fleet. My 997 has been near bullet proof re build during the four years I've had it. Is the BMW built down to a noticeably lower quality? I had one in the late 90s and it was built really well, although the paint was terrible!
Molar E - that's exactly what I feared re dull / traction light. Hopefully they have got better. Will have to see on a test drive when the Competition equipped ones start to show up. I'm assuming that'll be in a couple of months.
Thanks for everyone's feedback and perspective.
The above is what I feared. I know an M3's never going to be as well sorted as a 997 due to their different design priorities, but I'd hoped that they would be relatively close in some respects.
Currently trying to organise a test drive sooner rather than later to find out for myself.
The above is what I feared. I know an M3's never going to be as well sorted as a 997 due to their different design priorities, but I'd hoped that they would be relatively close in some respects.
Currently trying to organise a test drive sooner rather than later to find out for myself.
And right on cue http://www.pistonheads.com/regulars/ph-spottedykyw...
Managed to test drive an M3 today, not Comp Pack. Very impressed. Not as sharp as the 997, but much more fun that I'd expected, and much much more refinement than I'd thought.
Now in the market for a Comp Pack one, or may go for a nearly new 'normal' one and save some money. So many decisions...
Now in the market for a Comp Pack one, or may go for a nearly new 'normal' one and save some money. So many decisions...
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