E92 M3 - how's she settling in to the family?
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I recently swapped my Z4MC for a new E92 M3. I really enjoyed the Z4 but after 4 years it was time to move on.
So after about 1600 miles and the first service(!) here is what I think of the M3.
On arrival at the dealership I was chuffed to bits with the car. It was not prepared perfectly (http://www.offyourmarks.com/ took care of that) but the Mineral White looked great in the sun and my concern over choosing the 18inch wheels was forgotten.
We had a little glitch - a tiny mark on the wing and also a huge panel gap between that wing and the bonnet. Both minor issues and sorted 95% to my satisfaction.
The drive home was cautious and sedate. I found all the gadgets and gimmicks a little distracting. A recurring issue!
Things I like: noise, power, ride, handling, entertainment gadgets, DCT and Electronic Damper Control, colour and feel good factor.
Things I don't like: 17mpg, being distracted by the gadgets, being stopped by Police.
As long as the fuel bills do not cripple me I think I will be happy with this car :-) and it should stay looking great thanks to http://www.paintshield.co.uk/ having taken care of the paint protection film.
So after about 1600 miles and the first service(!) here is what I think of the M3.
On arrival at the dealership I was chuffed to bits with the car. It was not prepared perfectly (http://www.offyourmarks.com/ took care of that) but the Mineral White looked great in the sun and my concern over choosing the 18inch wheels was forgotten.
We had a little glitch - a tiny mark on the wing and also a huge panel gap between that wing and the bonnet. Both minor issues and sorted 95% to my satisfaction.
The drive home was cautious and sedate. I found all the gadgets and gimmicks a little distracting. A recurring issue!
Things I like: noise, power, ride, handling, entertainment gadgets, DCT and Electronic Damper Control, colour and feel good factor.
Things I don't like: 17mpg, being distracted by the gadgets, being stopped by Police.
As long as the fuel bills do not cripple me I think I will be happy with this car :-) and it should stay looking great thanks to http://www.paintshield.co.uk/ having taken care of the paint protection film.
R1_NUR said:
Things I like: noise, power, ride, handling, entertainment gadgets, DCT and Electronic Damper Control, colour and feel good factor.
Things I don't like: 17mpg, being distracted by the gadgets, being stopped by Police.
Things I don't like: 17mpg, being distracted by the gadgets, being stopped by Police.
Do you look 18 years old then with a pair of charlie big potatoes? Seriously nice cars these
geordieexpat said:
Have you owned the previous M3 as I would curious in the difference
I had a 53 plated convertible from new for a year and sold on as the 3 series was getting a facelift
I have a M5 touring now and thats a machine!
Not owned but driven a fair amount.I had a 53 plated convertible from new for a year and sold on as the 3 series was getting a facelift
I have a M5 touring now and thats a machine!
The E92 over the E46.
Bigger more mature, thirstier, heavier. But still fun and very capable. And if you think the E46 sounded good!
On a seperate note - really pleased with the Paintshield fit. Perfect job - all but invisible when it was finished ...
R1_NUR said:
On a seperate note - really pleased with the Paintshield fit. Perfect job - all but invisible when it was finished ...
I had the paintshield applied when I before I took delivery of mine. 37,000 miles later and the paintwork looks like it has only done a couple of thousand miles! Well worth it.
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