i love my m3

[reccy with claws]

just got back from being away for 2 months and have finaly managed to go for a good blast in my e46 m3.only managed to drive it home before i went away.god ita amazing tho now ive had a little play just comming back from a quick trip to halfords empty duel carriage way thought why not next thing i know tripple figures and still pulling like a mad man lift of time i think.cant wait till i get fully used to the car.next job a good clean.

[thehos]

too tired too write an essay, but yes, took mine out yesterday wow!

[Rich_W]

They do that. You travel around in other vehicles and then you get back in an M and you remember what driving is about. i know it sounds like marketting gump. But it's a real tangible thing!

[hesnotthemessiah]

I know how you feel......I'm taking mine on a 'European Odyssey' tomorrow. Starting at the Ace Café meet tomorrow night.....then over to Stuttgart (BMW HQ).....then on to the Nurburgring.....then Spa.....then finally Le Mans......Can't wait!

[reccy with claws]

that is going to be a epic drive.take it the only track your going on is the ring. im off in mine on thursday hitting switzerland austria and italy.but just looked at the weather aand its raining love it.

[Nords]

I have left the CSL with a good friend but it has been nearly 3 months since I have seen her! I know your pain...

[reccy with claws]

just seen the weather and its suposed to be raining all over europe while im away gutted whats wrong with having abit of sun to tear up a mountain road.

[_Neal_]

Might see you out there! I'm off in mine (E36 M3 Evo) on Saturday for two weeks - France (Route Napoleon, South Coast), Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany (via the 'Ring).

Rather looking forward to it!

[reccy with claws]

if you dont mind me asking whats your route looking like.im thinking about heading further south in italy that i hoped due to the weather.herd amlfier {not sure is spelt right} is suposed to be a loverly coastal drive then some nice beaches aswell but its quite far south.

[Rich_W]

reccy with claws said:

just seen the weather and its suposed to be raining all over europe while im away gutted whats wrong with having abit of sun to tear up a mountain road.

Leave your "Man Pass" at the door on your way out!

Waht sort of man in possession of an M doesn't enjoy some rain?

Edited by Rich_W on Wednesday 11th August 20:04

[B10BRW]

hesnotthemessiah said:

I know how you feel......I'm taking mine on a 'European Odyssey' tomorrow. Starting at the Ace Café meet tomorrow night.....then over to Stuttgart (BMW HQ).....then on to the Nurburgring.....then Spa.....then finally Le Mans......Can't wait!

I think you will find only Porkers in Stuttgart, might want to try Munich instead

[reccy with claws]

yer i know it sounds abit wet but im new to rear wheel drive and ive got my lass with me.back end stepped out the otherday and she st herself so might be better if i keep the tail tidy.

[M3John]

Had mine since 2004 and love it just as much today as i did the day i bought it. Great cars !

[Paul_B]

_Neal_ said:

Might see you out there! I'm off in mine (E36 M3 Evo) on Saturday for two weeks - France (Route Napoleon, South Coast), Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany (via the 'Ring).

Rather looking forward to it!

Would love to do a Euro tour like this! Out of interest, how much are you budgeting for fuel?

[MarkyW]

I have had my E46 M3 for just over 3 moths now and think I will never 'go back'. My pevious obsession was Japanese metal, but I am now smitten with the way the M looks, drves and just feels.

Been away for a couple of weeks on hols and then haven't had a chance to go for a real drive until last night. Went out for 5 minutes and came back an hour later to strains of "I was getting worried" from SWMBO. Must have the optional microwave fitted -0 the hour really did only feel like 5 minutes of solid fun.

Mark

Edited by MarkyW on Monday 16th August 23:15

Edited by MarkyW on Tuesday 17th August 22:06

[toasty]

I've had mine for a few days now after replacing my Z4.

Pros
That engine.
No rattles.
4 seats.
That engine.

Cons
Feels like driving a van (so high up compared to Z)
SMG (still unsure)
Steering wheel (how thick?)
Steering Rack (how slow?)

I'm always overly critical of new cars, I'm sure I'll grow to love it.

[m3eezer]

I have just got my car back following an smg failure which resulted in almost a £3000 bill and now have to change my clutch which will cost another £1000 and i still love it! Nothing else can match it for the money.

[reccy with claws]

the car really impressed me.did 2600 miles in 2 weeks and she never missed a beat mostly motorway driving not good but managed to drive the simplon pass in.loved it nailed it all the way down had a grin from ear to ear dont think my lass liked it to much all her photos came out blury.what a buzz tho.

[BenGismo]

Absolutely fantastic car....

It never fails to bring a smile to my face and even now I get suprised to look down at the speedo to see triple digits when you expect it to be alot less. Such a good looking car too, in my opinion. Ive never run out of room either as you really can get 4 big blokes in with luggage. BMW really did build something great

[_Neal_]

Paul_B said:

_Neal_ said:

Might see you out there! I'm off in mine (E36 M3 Evo) on Saturday for two weeks - France (Route Napoleon, South Coast), Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany (via the 'Ring).

Rather looking forward to it!

Would love to do a Euro tour like this! Out of interest, how much are you budgeting for fuel?

Sorry guys, missed replying to this as was getting ready for the trip. Suffice to say it was superb! Bit rainy here and there, but the driving was just something else - drove the entirety of the route napoleon, gave it a bit of throttle through the tunnel in Monaco, inched up some tiny italian mountain roads, did the San Gottardo pass, crossed Switzerland (even the views from the motorways are fantastic) had a play on some derestricted autobahn, and much more besides, finishing up with half a dozen laps of the Nurburgring! It was truly and I couldn't recommend doing it more.

M3 was probably as close to the perfect car I've ever owned to do all that in - docile around town, easy to drive/park, comfortable on thhe motorway, but quick and sweet-handling when required. Didn't miss a beat either in the c.2500 miles we did.

As for fuel costs, I reckoned on somewhere in the region of £500 - averaged 29mpg.