E90 M3

[TyrannosauRoss Lex]

So many years ago (back in 2009!!) my dad got an E92 M3, and, mainly because of that engine, I fell in love with it. When he sold it at the very end of 2012 I was gutted, a car I really missed. Today, I bought my own (admittedly, a saloon, and DCT rather than a manual).

Driving it back was a dream and I look forward spending more time driving it. I will get it booked in with my usual garage for a general check over in the next couple of weeks. It hasn't had the rod bearings done so it's booked in for mid-April, although someone has alluded to the fact that 2011 cars and onwards aren't effected.....?

Anyway, a few rubbish pics!













Seems to drive really well, engine pulls very, very well and gets to naughty speeds very, very quickly. Gearbox is really good too. I was torn whether to go manual or DCT but I do not regret going DCT now.

[d_a_n1979]

Fantastic buy & car

I was sorely tempted by one of these before I bought the F31 touring...

I wanted a more practical car TBH; but the E90 M3 is a lovely car and that engine is simply sublime

[RicksAlfas]

Looks great. Enjoy it!

[cerb4.5lee]

Congratulations Ross.

Enjoy that 8400rpm redline!

[JakeT]

The best I would say. A facelift saloon is the best E90 M3.

Once my E91 330i goes, I think I’m going to have one of these. DCT or manual, doesn’t bother me.

[stevethegreek]

Congratulations Ross, enjoy! The saloons look great IMO.

Lexus gone already?

[TyrannosauRoss Lex]

stevethegreek said:

Congratulations Ross, enjoy! The saloons look great IMO.

Lexus gone already?

Yes, dealer took it in part exchange. £5k. I was fairly happy with that to ensure a fast sale.

[Gallons Per Mile]

Welcome to the club! Enjoy

Ps we're definitely meeting up to see what's better - manual or DCT

[roadie]

Simply wonderful, I love the colour. Enjoy!

Sometimes I wonder if I should have bought an M car instead of buying the model below and fitting bunch of E9x parts to it!

[Ken986]

Good work young fellow . Hopefully many miles of fun ahead .

[TyrannosauRoss Lex]

Going through the history a bit more.....it will need a few minor jobs soon too (will be done within the next 2 weeks or so) - I can't see evidence for spark plugs for quite a long time and 55k miles, they may have been done sooner, but I can't be sure, so I'll get these done. The engine runs sweet and economy seems perfectly reasonable, but it's worth doing.

OSR integral link has a very slight amount of play apparently, so I will get both sides done.

Front tyres are at 5+mm but the rears are down to 3-3.5mm, and being Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, and it being fairly cold and wet and me not being a hero, I also want these done too.

[roadie]

What tyres are you thinking of replacing the Cups with?

[TyrannosauRoss Lex]

roadie said:

What tyres are you thinking of replacing the Cups with?

Pilot Sport 4, or if they aren't available then 4S.

[EVOTECH3BELL]

Much prefer the E90 over the E92, congrats.

This is the era where I wish wish wish they made an estate!

[TyrannosauRoss Lex]

EVOTECH3BELL said:

Much prefer the E90 over the E92, congrats.

This is the era where I wish wish wish they made an estate!

Yes I agree, an estate would be a wonderful thing. The engine in this car is utterly fantastic, something we will never see again

[Leon R]

TyrannosauRoss Lex said:

roadie said:

What tyres are you thinking of replacing the Cups with?

Pilot Sport 4, or if they aren't available then 4S.

Camskill have the 4S at the best prices I have seen so far.

They also have PSS still if you want to go original.

[TyrannosauRoss Lex]

Leon R said:

TyrannosauRoss Lex said:

roadie said:

What tyres are you thinking of replacing the Cups with?

Pilot Sport 4, or if they aren't available then 4S.

Camskill have the 4S at the best prices I have seen so far.

They also have PSS still if you want to go original.

There is a specific garage I use, because friends/benefits

I gather the PS4 is a longer lasting tyre than the PS4S?

[cerb4.5lee]

TyrannosauRoss Lex said:

roadie said:

What tyres are you thinking of replacing the Cups with?

Pilot Sport 4, or if they aren't available then 4S.

I've been really happy with the Pilot Sport 4 on the 370Z, but from what I read the 4S are even better. The Pilot Super Sport are pretty good on the M4 once they are warm, but they do turn the car into a death trap when they are cold though!

I'd imagine those Cup 2's to be the ultimate ditch finder in the cold weather!! I bet they are absolutely mint in the warm weather though.

[Gallons Per Mile]

Interestingly, Falkens are a lot cheaper than the equivalent Michelin/Goodyear/Continental and seem to get good reviews. The man from M539 Restorations YouTube channel runs them on his cars and thinks they're good too. For the price difference I might give them a try.

[lemansky]

Your new car looks fabulous, many congratulations on the purchase!

I'm sure you'll miss a few certain aspects of the Lexus. However, I imagine that every time you get in your M3 and fire it up, it will be an occasion, even if you're just going for milk.