RE: BMW M3 (E92) Competition manual: Spotted
Discussion
KPB1973 said:
I've owned both gearboxes.
For all its many flaws, leaving the manual in 3rd and using the breadth of the rev range is fantastic. In some ways, it is a more satisfying experience than the chasing up and down the closer ratios of the DCT.
8400rpm in third at 110mph and then slamming it into fourth gear with the manual gearbox is one of the best memories I have of mine. The manual gearbox is a bit of a turkey overall though for me. For all its many flaws, leaving the manual in 3rd and using the breadth of the rev range is fantastic. In some ways, it is a more satisfying experience than the chasing up and down the closer ratios of the DCT.
Just 10 months ago I paid £15k for a 57 plate manual with 38k miles, Logic7 stereo, EDC, AC Schnitzer exhaust. OK mine isn't a competition, but £29,500 does seem a little strong.
Not that I plan on selling mine any time soon, but sounds like I might even make a profit on it at this rate!
Not that I plan on selling mine any time soon, but sounds like I might even make a profit on it at this rate!
snake_oil said:
Errr. The last one is 6 years older! And 20k more miles. Can't see the mileage of the other cars!
So? I said there's cheaper manuals. If you want to get hang up on miles and cough up another 15k, that's your prerogative. Like I said, there's a bum for every seat and some Muppet will part with 30 large for an experience that can be had for 14k.I had a convertible one with DCT and EDC. I liked the V8 obviously and that it was an M car therefore a bit more special than regular models but It was a flawed car due to the poor torque/weight ratio.
Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
GM182 said:
I had a convertible one with DCT and EDC. I liked the V8 obviously and that it was an M car therefore a bit more special than regular models but It was a flawed car due to the poor torque/weight ratio.
Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
The convertibles are 250kg heavier than the coupes on E92 M3...Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
GroundEffect said:
GM182 said:
I had a convertible one with DCT and EDC. I liked the V8 obviously and that it was an M car therefore a bit more special than regular models but It was a flawed car due to the poor torque/weight ratio.
Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
The convertibles are 250kg heavier than the coupes on E92 M3...Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
I'm going to have to go and try one now...
GM182 said:
I had a convertible one with DCT and EDC. I liked the V8 obviously and that it was an M car therefore a bit more special than regular models but It was a flawed car due to the poor torque/weight ratio.
Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
The 340i is an absolutely brilliant car, hated the steering on it. If you upgrade to an F80 Comp then that's a big step up over the 340i again. Surprising as the 340i was as you said almost too good. Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
aaron_2000 said:
GM182 said:
I had a convertible one with DCT and EDC. I liked the V8 obviously and that it was an M car therefore a bit more special than regular models but It was a flawed car due to the poor torque/weight ratio.
Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
The 340i is an absolutely brilliant car, hated the steering on it. If you upgrade to an F80 Comp then that's a big step up over the 340i again. Surprising as the 340i was as you said almost too good. Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
I find the steering on the 340i somewhat uninspiring. There's no feel to speak of, then again BMW in recent years often seem to be criticized for lack of feel.
GM182 said:
GroundEffect said:
GM182 said:
I had a convertible one with DCT and EDC. I liked the V8 obviously and that it was an M car therefore a bit more special than regular models but It was a flawed car due to the poor torque/weight ratio.
Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
The convertibles are 250kg heavier than the coupes on E92 M3...Having traded it in against a 340i Touring, which is much faster (DMS remap) and more practical, I am a bit bored though. The 340i is almost too good.
I have been musing trying a manual coupe or saloon version E9x and this sort of article doesn't help me to be satisfied with what I've got...
Pricing on the car featured is very strong though.
I'm going to have to go and try one now...
I loved how you could hear the V8 so much more in the convertible, and it was a ride out in his that made me really want one. With hindsight though I think I should have gone for the convertible rather than the Coupe.
Gus265 said:
I have a manual E46 M3 and have driven both gearboxes on the E90 - I thought the DCT was brilliant and would definitely get that. But I love my E46 - does anyone have both or is that greedy?!
I've recently been thinking along a similar line...I sold my SMG E46 in 2017 and picked up an e92 Monte carlo edition DCT, and absolutely love it. I'm just about to sort out the naff brakes and take it on a euro trip this summer. I did like the e46 but badly regretted the SMG - I wish I'd had a manual.
I've been thinking when I get back I might try to pick up a manual e46, but hard to warrant having both!
VonSenger said:
snake_oil said:
Errr. The last one is 6 years older! And 20k more miles. Can't see the mileage of the other cars!
So? I said there's cheaper manuals. If you want to get hang up on miles and cough up another 15k, that's your prerogative. Like I said, there's a bum for every seat and some Muppet will part with 30 large for an experience that can be had for 14k.Performance Cars NI have 2 for sale at the moment - Both under £20k!!!
Both are manual, excellent spec & each have a full BMW main dealer history
The car on the left has 56,000 miles, an M Performance exhaust (costing £1900) & various carbon add ons.
The car on the right has 78,000 Miles, just had a comprehensive service at BMW, carbon add ons & competition alloys.
PM for more details
Both are manual, excellent spec & each have a full BMW main dealer history
The car on the left has 56,000 miles, an M Performance exhaust (costing £1900) & various carbon add ons.
The car on the right has 78,000 Miles, just had a comprehensive service at BMW, carbon add ons & competition alloys.
PM for more details
Edited by moglieboy1 on Thursday 24th January 17:35
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