e90-M3 SALOON why so rare?

[phucks1976]

Can only find two for sales why are these so rare all the mags rate them , surely they are better than a C63 merc? Thinking of swapping my 997 for one due to more kids.

[Rags]

I have one, absolutely love it.

Sparkling Graphite with red leather!

[a_bloke]

phucks1976 said:

Can only find two for sales why are these so rare all the mags rate them , surely they are better than a C63 merc? Thinking of swapping my 997 for one due to more kids.

4 door m3s have never been a seller.

[phucks1976]

Is an M5 a better option ? or are they about to replace it, making it look dated?

[gilford]

phucks1976 said:

Is an M5 a better option ? or are they about to replace it, making it look dated?

MUCH better mate

The new 5 series isn't due until late 2010 with the M5 late 2011 I believe, so they are a good buy for a couple of years yet

The M3 will be as quick as your Pork, the M5 will be a LOT faster (in a straight line).

I went from a C4s to the M5 and have not looked back, an epic car with so much refinement you would think you are sat in your living room!

[derestrictor]

The current M3 saloon with a gear lever is the only car which could conceivably eek me out of the old E39 M5.

Super stealthy and a lot quicker than you might imagine/has been suggested.

[baz1985]

derestrictor said:

The current M3 saloon with a gear lever is the only car which could conceivably eek me out of the old E39 M5.

Super stealthy and a lot quicker than you might imagine/has been suggested.

I'd have one in Aventurine Silver, Model designation deletion (and remove the inscriptions/decals on the front wings; colour-code). Sort the brakes....AP Racing BBK and then fit 18" BBS RG-R wheels.

[-Z-]

Mine is simply the best all round car I've ever driven/had. Docile to brutal in the blink of an eye. Here's mine doing what it loves at Vmax:



In the best colour scheme Sparkling Graphite with Red leather :notbiasedinanywaysmiley:

Edited by -Z- on Wednesday 24th June 13:38

[dazren]

derestrictor said:

The current M3 saloon with a gear lever is the only car which could conceivably eek me out of the old E39 M5.

Super stealthy and a lot quicker than you might imagine/has been suggested.

What he said.

Just need to find one in a few years with the same stealthy colour scheme as my E39.

[derestrictor]

Ah, m'lud. Hail.

[pjv997]

I have now had my M3 saloon for nearly two months and also have a 997s cab.

Have to say, I don't fancy the chances for a 997s against an M3 unless the road is seriously challenging. Engine is epic and just keeps revving - I am sure it would see off the 997s in a straight line with a bit to spare.

Personally I wanted a manual, so wouldn't consider the M5 and for me the M3 saloon pushes all the right buttons for a family car.

[MC99]

I would say that the E9* M3 offers a great blend of speed/power/practicality and with a more convenient size than the M5. When buying I considered both 5 and 6 M variants; whilst the V10 is a masterpiece the V8 offers similar thrills and I prefer the intimacy of a manual with the technology and soundtrack of the high revving V8. I don't believe that in most road situations an V10 powered M would disappear over the horizon the V8 sibling would keep them honest.

C63's have an appeal; but the auto thing was a no-no to me.