Help - I'm starting to think I should have bought an M3
02-27-2006, 08:12 AM
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I've had my 530d about 3 weeks now.
Out of nowhere today I started to think about my previous car (e46 coupe) and began to daydream about buying an m3.
I've just been scanning the net and a used '53 m3 is about the same price as my '04 530d
The 530d was MEANT to be a quick, comfortable mile eating machine.
At the moment though I (bizzarely) seem to have this hankering for something more extreme.
Can someone please persuade me that I have done the right thing and that an M3 would not be a good idea
I drive about 30,000 miles per year
Out of nowhere today I started to think about my previous car (e46 coupe) and began to daydream about buying an m3.
I've just been scanning the net and a used '53 m3 is about the same price as my '04 530d
The 530d was MEANT to be a quick, comfortable mile eating machine.
At the moment though I (bizzarely) seem to have this hankering for something more extreme.
Can someone please persuade me that I have done the right thing and that an M3 would not be a good idea
I drive about 30,000 miles per year
02-27-2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='246690' date='Feb 27 2006, 05:12 PM
I drive about 30,000 miles per year
DING!
(I'd suggest you get a remap, for about ?600 you can add around 15-20% to the horsepower)
02-27-2006, 09:05 AM
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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple.
20" Hartge Nova 7. Previously 19" staggered 172s
Agree. Wait until the shine has completely faded, and then get a remap. It will brighten your life immensely.
Everyone knows an M3 is fast (including the rozzers) and you know you would get fed up with the ride.
There is a perverse pleasure in driving a 150mph tractor, I had so much fun with just 200bhp that I am buying another.
Everyone knows an M3 is fast (including the rozzers) and you know you would get fed up with the ride.
There is a perverse pleasure in driving a 150mph tractor, I had so much fun with just 200bhp that I am buying another.
02-27-2006, 09:10 AM
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My Ride: 2013 535i (White with Oyster Interior. Premium Package, Navigation, Technology Pacakge, Park Distance Control, and Rear View Camera)
3 series (M3) is too small.
02-27-2006, 09:14 AM
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My Ride: 530 2006
msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets
The 3-serie smaller especially the coupe. The 5-serie is a lot more comfortable. It looks more modern. You get a lower fuel consumption with the 3.0 liter diesel. To sum up, you get a much better car! Enjoy your car!
02-27-2006, 09:44 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Sport, Premium, Logic 7, Jet Black, Black Leather, M-Aero Kit, 15% (very dark) Tint, Eichbach Lowering Springs, Red Brake Calipers, Radenergie R-10's, Michelin PilotSport2 in 245/35/20 and 285/30/20, Rolled Fenders, and a nifty Graco Baby Car Seat.
Next Up: Xenon fogs, Eisemann Exhaust, iPod Interface, Comfort Seats.
PRO-M3: Awesome car. Racecar feel and slick acceleration. Prestige of driving an "M".
CON-M3: The M3 will soon look old and obsolete when the new body style comes out- even the new 3 series coupe will make the M3 look "old". Less fuel efficient. Less space. Less comfort. Fewer high-tech bells and whistles.
CON-M3: The M3 will soon look old and obsolete when the new body style comes out- even the new 3 series coupe will make the M3 look "old". Less fuel efficient. Less space. Less comfort. Fewer high-tech bells and whistles.
02-27-2006, 10:01 AM
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My Ride: F11 535i M-Sport,, Silver, Black Leather, LED Adaptive headlights
Model Year: 2015
Engine: N55
M3 - small, great pace, even better handling, poor comfort.
5er has more style, more grace, more room, more comfort, more luxury.
Which do YOU value more? Race pace or grown up poise?
5er has more style, more grace, more room, more comfort, more luxury.
Which do YOU value more? Race pace or grown up poise?
02-27-2006, 11:19 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
It depends on how you like your speed:
Smooth and sedate? Stay with the E60
Visceral and exciting? Get the M3
Smooth and sedate? Stay with the E60
Visceral and exciting? Get the M3
02-27-2006, 11:24 AM
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My Ride: E60 530d Sport - Carbon Black, Black Dakota Leather, Media Pack (satnav, bluetooth, CD changer), heated font seats, through load
A DMS remap will pay for itself in 30,000 miles. And the extra BHP is a nice bonus.