Test Drove New M3
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Racer
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From: Aliso Viejo, Calif.
Test Drove New M3
First off I would like to say it is built very well and is finished just like a German car should be...Incredible looking in person a very nice cruise around town...
The one I drove was a silver convert with red and black guts. With about 1200mi on her..
Now for driving impressions
1.The stock shifter is very rubbery feeling with long throws I was expecting shorter more percise shifts....
2.Little low end torque you really have to drive the sheet out of it to get any real performance. As long as you stay above 5000rpm your ok.
3.In no way is it competition for the Z06 not even close. In fact my buddies 01 coupe m6 would walk over it.
4.The hype just dosn't pan out Motor Trend your on crack.
5.All and all a very nice car just don't buy it for its speed buy it for its back seat..
The one I drove was a silver convert with red and black guts. With about 1200mi on her..
Now for driving impressions
1.The stock shifter is very rubbery feeling with long throws I was expecting shorter more percise shifts....
2.Little low end torque you really have to drive the sheet out of it to get any real performance. As long as you stay above 5000rpm your ok.
3.In no way is it competition for the Z06 not even close. In fact my buddies 01 coupe m6 would walk over it.
4.The hype just dosn't pan out Motor Trend your on crack.
5.All and all a very nice car just don't buy it for its speed buy it for its back seat..
Le Mans Master
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From: Lone Tree CO
Re: Test Drove New M3 (L.A.P.D.)
You are right!! :D
BUT ... you drove the wrong one. I have an M3 vert and have driven the M3 coupe (about 1 week). BIG DIFFERENCE!!! The vert is almost 400lbs heavier and not nearly as tight. The vert is about .5 slower 0-60 and will not handle nearly as well. There should be no comparison between the Vette and the M3. Two different cars. Different purposes blah blah blah. I just wanted to set the record straight. The M3 vert is much slower than the M3 coupe. Try a coupe, still not Z06 fast but pretty damn nice car. ;)
BTW my M3 will be gone sometime in late Dec ... with three daughters I now have an excuse for a BIG car. (RED M5 on order :D)
BUT ... you drove the wrong one. I have an M3 vert and have driven the M3 coupe (about 1 week). BIG DIFFERENCE!!! The vert is almost 400lbs heavier and not nearly as tight. The vert is about .5 slower 0-60 and will not handle nearly as well. There should be no comparison between the Vette and the M3. Two different cars. Different purposes blah blah blah. I just wanted to set the record straight. The M3 vert is much slower than the M3 coupe. Try a coupe, still not Z06 fast but pretty damn nice car. ;)
BTW my M3 will be gone sometime in late Dec ... with three daughters I now have an excuse for a BIG car. (RED M5 on order :D)
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Racer
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From: Aliso Viejo, Calif.
Re: Test Drove New M3 (NoMercy)
No Mercy, I didn't know it was that big of a weight difference ,400lbs is a lot.
I forgot to mention that it wiggled a lot more than I expected. It dosn't like uneven pavement.
Soooo next time I'll drive a coupe.... :seeya
[Modified by NVMYC5, 6:31 PM 10/18/2001]
I forgot to mention that it wiggled a lot more than I expected. It dosn't like uneven pavement.
Soooo next time I'll drive a coupe.... :seeya
[Modified by NVMYC5, 6:31 PM 10/18/2001]
Le Mans Master
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
Re: Test Drove New M3 (NVMYC5)
My son has a 99 M3 and it is a great handling car that is capable of seating 4 and running great times on Road Atlanta as my son often does. He can't hang when it comes to straight line performance.
I had a run wth a new M3 a month ago while I was getting on the highway. He was in front of me and was taking the clover leaf at a good clip. I was on his tail ready to pass. Coming out of the entrance onto the Hway, I was able to pass him quite easily. He didn't try again as I would have embarassed him once again.
I also had a passenger and he did not. Nothing like a V8 when it comes to torque..
"Torque wins races, Horsepower sells cars"
mike :flag :flag
I had a run wth a new M3 a month ago while I was getting on the highway. He was in front of me and was taking the clover leaf at a good clip. I was on his tail ready to pass. Coming out of the entrance onto the Hway, I was able to pass him quite easily. He didn't try again as I would have embarassed him once again.
I also had a passenger and he did not. Nothing like a V8 when it comes to torque..
"Torque wins races, Horsepower sells cars"
mike :flag :flag
