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Bernard///M3
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He loved it, but it was more about the i8.
Wouldn't be surprised if he buys an M3 or 4
What u guys think of the Daytime lights on the i8, it looks a bit Audi like, would have preferred the angel eyes or rings.
Oh and how funny was Will Smith!!
Wouldn't be surprised if he buys an M3 or 4
What u guys think of the Daytime lights on the i8, it looks a bit Audi like, would have preferred the angel eyes or rings.
Oh and how funny was Will Smith!!
terrencem5v10
New member
it would have ended better if he went home driving the M3 ,just my feeling.
Gizmo
Banned
In all honesty the m3 is not special, you can walk into any dealership and get to drive similar products from all the manufacturers. The i8 is something special as it's the beginning of a new era in motoring, I would have made the same choice as Jeremy.
New M3 is a 335i plus vat, nothing more.
What is the feedback like on those electric steering racks? Do you lose all sense as to what the front wheels are doing?
New M3 is a 335i plus vat, nothing more.
What is the feedback like on those electric steering racks? Do you lose all sense as to what the front wheels are doing?
whiteunderarm
Well-known member
Gizmo said:
I agree with you that the M3/M4 is not that special....it's a good car with loads of new technology (not as advanced as the i8 obviously), its a great everyday car, but special it is not. As far as it being a 335i plus vat though, you are way way off the mark...even a modded 335i (although maybe faster than the M3) will never be in the same league....to truly understand this you have to test drive them right after the other and drive them properly. I'm not saying the premium on the M3 over the 335 is justifiable though, I still think the 335i is better bang for your buck....but I can promise you that the M3 is not simply a 335i plus vat, it's not even comparable.
As far as the steering feel is concerned I find the comfort setting too "dead"....and the sport plus setting to be too stiff to the point that every bump on the road requires adjustment of the steering wheel....sport mode is perfect for me....it will never feel as good as a hydraulic steering....but its damn close.....and to me it's second best on the market after Porsche's new electric steering system.
Kimeran
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I agree completely with White, cannot compare.
The M3/4 feels like a completely different car. Honestly, its really difficult to say which I would say is better to drive between the E9X M3 and the M3/4.
I don't like the steering feel of the M4 and M6 at all.
I was really disappointed with that review of the M4 on Top Gear.
Its as if they put it in that video just to show the difference between old BMW technology and new.
Oh and Will Smith is a flippen legend!!!
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The M3/4 feels like a completely different car. Honestly, its really difficult to say which I would say is better to drive between the E9X M3 and the M3/4.
I don't like the steering feel of the M4 and M6 at all.
I was really disappointed with that review of the M4 on Top Gear.
Its as if they put it in that video just to show the difference between old BMW technology and new.
Oh and Will Smith is a flippen legend!!!
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Xack
Active member
Kimeran said:I agree completely with White, cannot compare.
The M3/4 feels like a completely different car. Honestly, its really difficult to say which I would say is better to drive between the E9X M3 and the M3/4.
I don't like the steering feel of the M4 and M6 at all.
I was really disappointed with that review of the M4 on Top Gear.
Its as if they put it in that video just to show the difference between old BMW technology and new.
Oh and Will Smith is a flippen legend!!!
lets wait till fifth gear review it, then we'll get a proper review, from race drivers....Jezza loves Mercedes, wait till he reviews the new C63, he gonna love it
Jerez
Well-known member
It's sad to see that some enthusiasts want to write off the work that goes into an M car.
These cars are developed with track capabilities and perfect road use too. It ain't no straight line drag racer - check out an Ms Nurburgring track times man.
The M car is by no means a 335i plus vat cos it was 14% when I left some 17 yrs ago.... Has it increased -- lol
These cars are developed with track capabilities and perfect road use too. It ain't no straight line drag racer - check out an Ms Nurburgring track times man.
The M car is by no means a 335i plus vat cos it was 14% when I left some 17 yrs ago.... Has it increased -- lol
Yeah, a 3/435i with similar power figures isn't anywhere close to what an M3/4 stands for. M Division cars are a lot more than that.
It's like saying an E46 M3 is like a 330i plus vat...
I haven't watched the new episode of Top Gear yet, so I'll post more about it once I watch the episode.
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It's like saying an E46 M3 is like a 330i plus vat...
I haven't watched the new episode of Top Gear yet, so I'll post more about it once I watch the episode.
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mo335
Member
I haven't drive the new M3/M4 but coming from the owner of a modded E92 335i, in my opinion even the E46 M3 is a much more engaging and thrilling drive than my 335i, let alone the E9X M3.
My 335i is quicker than a stock V8 M but I will be the first to admit that ///M cars are special. When driven well, and to their full potential, it is one of the most rewarding driver experiences you can get.
The boosted 6 Pot ///M will surely live up to its pedigree.
My 335i is quicker than a stock V8 M but I will be the first to admit that ///M cars are special. When driven well, and to their full potential, it is one of the most rewarding driver experiences you can get.
The boosted 6 Pot ///M will surely live up to its pedigree.
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