M3 Drive - ooooooooh!!

gtsussex · 07-04-2014, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

It's funny, The M3 is definitely on my radar and I when had my first opportunity to have a nosey at the M3 and M4 side-by-side (just this last weekend) that's exactly what struck me when I had a look inside.. I have to say that neither of the cars were in colour/trim combinations that struck me as ones I;'d order, so I might have been affected by that... I just saw them static.. I'm hoping to get some time with one in a couple of month's time... I'll posts thoughts on the drive then..

Speaking of colours, I wasn't taken with the M3's blue (Yas Marina?) or the M4's yellow (?).. nor the light grey interior of the blue car... I thought I might have liked the blue but I didn't take to it.. So, that leaves me with white or, err.... Maybe I might have to dip into the individual colour palate..?

... and, well, I have to say that I'm surprised this has not yet become a hot topic, but I could not help noticing that the arch gaps around the wheels were far more x-drive than AC Schnitzer... Has anybody else noticed this...?

(sits down, brews coffee, awaits responses..)..

If you'd read the ACS springs thread, you'll have see that I actually noticed this (and put up a picture). When we put my ACS 335d next the M3, it sat most definitely higher!

Re the interior, I've now seen the full leather interior and it hugely lifts the cabin. Okay it's not 5/7 series level but it's a massive improvement on the normal car. As said before, at full whack (£72k list for what I want for M4 Conv) there is no way I'm buying - that's just too much money.

DaveA · 07-04-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

If you'd read the ACS springs thread, you'll have see that I actually noticed this (and put up a picture). When we put my ACS 335d next the M3, it sat most definitely higher!

Dang.. busted for not reading all of the threads/posts..

I got the opportunity to look over an i8 as well, at the same time (not a bad collection, M3, M4 and i8)..

I am pleased to report to the forum that the wheel arch gaps on the i8 pass muster but I'm not sure about it's engine noise, though.. Must be the turbochargers..

teaston · 07-04-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

It's funny, The M3 is definitely on my radar and I when had my first opportunity to have a nosey at the M3 and M4 side-by-side (just this last weekend) that's exactly what struck me when I had a look inside.. I have to say that neither of the cars were in colour/trim combinations that struck me as ones I;'d order, so I might have been affected by that... I just saw them static.. I'm hoping to get some time with one in a couple of month's time... I'll posts thoughts on the drive then..

Speaking of colours, I wasn't taken with the M3's blue (Yas Marina?) or the M4's yellow (?).. nor the light grey interior of the blue car... I thought I might have liked the blue but I didn't take to it.. So, that leaves me with white or, err.... Maybe I might have to dip into the individual colour palate..?

... and, well, I have to say that I'm surprised this has not yet become a hot topic, but I could not help noticing that the arch gaps around the wheels were far more x-drive than AC Schnitzer... Has anybody else noticed this...?

(sits down, brews coffee, awaits responses..)..

Totally agree about the Yas blue it belongs on baby clothing! And agree about Austin Yellow, looks tacky!

I actually saw my first F80 M3 in the flesh today, it was Sapphire Black and looked absolutely fantastic in the sunshine!

Also although i haven't seen it in the flesh, Sakhir Orange looks very good to me if you want some colour!

Neither of those tickle your fancy?

DaveA · 07-04-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Also although i haven't seen it in the flesh, Sakhir Orange looks very good to me if you want some colour! Neither of those tickle your fancy?

Sakhir Orange, possibly.. I think it looks good on the 1 series.. I'd like to see an M3 in it...

... but I am now thinking of going retro from the Individual catalogue (not the few choices on the Configurator, but from the wider selection, which includes some of the older classic colours from the BMW heritage..)..

teaston · 07-04-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

Sakhir Orange, possibly.. I think it looks good on the 1 series.. I'd like to see an M3 in it...

... but I am now thinking of going retro from the Individual catalogue (not the few choices on the Configurator, but from the wider selection, which includes some of the older classic colours from the BMW heritage..)..

Don't think you can get a 1 series in Sakhir orange, are you thinking of Valencia Orange? Which is a brighter gawdy orange, sakhir looks to be more of a burnt orange.

DaveA · 07-04-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Don't think you can get a 1 series in Sakhir orange, are you thinking of Valencia Orange? Which is a brighter gawdy orange, sakhir looks to be more of a burnt orange.

I am getting them confused, yes... I'll need to have a look at one in Sakhir Orange then...

teaston · 07-04-2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

I am getting them confused, yes... I'll need to have a look at one in Sakhir Orange then...

Yes, Sakhir Orange with Silverstone interior and the black wheels!

MarkG_M5Comp · 07-05-2014, 03:07 AM

My dealer has the Sakhir M3 and M4 apparently. May drop in later to get a pic or two as the wife needs a new car!

gtsussex · 07-05-2014, 04:08 AM

White M4 just arrived. With black wheels it does look rather good.

teaston · 07-05-2014, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

White M4 just arrived. With black wheels it does look rather good.

White does look very good, but it will be the most common colour for M3/4's

DaveA · 07-05-2014, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Yes, Sakhir Orange with Silverstone interior and the black wheels!

Are the wheels all black (nice), or do they have polished fronts (yuk!)..?

When the configurator first started the wheels looked to be simply black (as per the picture in @gtsussex 's post.. but, now, they look to be black with polished fronts..

Tengocity · 07-05-2014, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

White M4 just arrived. With black wheels it does look rather good.

Guy, you spend an inordinate amount of time torturing yourself at the dealers don't you!

JustChris · 07-05-2014, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Guy, you spend an inordinate amount of time torturing yourself at the dealers don't you!

Hehe

JustChris · 07-05-2014, 06:01 AM

Nice motor they have there Guy. I'd have had AW again in a heartbeat if my last 2 cars weren't that.

Dave I'm pretty certain the wheels must be the black and silver combo, unless someone has coated them, they're the £160ish option from the silver ones that are standard. Do look really good.

gtsussex · 07-05-2014, 06:55 AM

They are black silver combo - looks far better on flesh! They've also got Austin Yellow just come in - not for me.

Terry - have to drive past dealership to get home so quite often pop in for a bit of self torture

MarkG_M5Comp · 07-05-2014, 12:11 PM

Oh my goodness.

Dropped by the dealer to, amongst other things, look at the new babies...

Well it's the M3 for me, for sure. Had both in Sakhir and the M3 looks simply amazing. I was given the keys for 20 minutes or so to have a look around. Despite them attempting to goad me into a drive I resisted as today is damp and I want the first drive to be in the dry/sun. A demo M5 arrives so so I'll drive them back to back. For some reason I can't get remotely interested in the M4!

The sound is amezzin' as others have said much more akin to how new F1 engines which I like - sounds 'tight' and I love a good old fashioned turbo whine.

I can't wait to have a go - it's possible I sent out a few too many buying signs to my salesman. Poker face, not.

badders74 · 07-05-2014, 01:23 PM

I have come back today from driving the M4 and feel underwhelmed! I was expecting the car to feel different than it did. i guess the car was too good in the dry and the power was alot more linear than I was expecting. It felt a little quicker than my car up to 80 and I only got to pick up speed to about 90mph anyway with the sales rep along side me. The sales lady was shocked and booked me in with there M Sport specialist who can really show what the car can do. i guess I drove the C63 Amg coupe and found that so frantic and wild, i was expecting something similar. Even the sound didn't sound as good as the C63. I may change my mind when I am taken out again. At the moment, I need more from the car to want me to part with another £20,000. For those who have one, you are very lucky as it is better than the 335D but not for me to spend that much more money.

Tengocity · 07-05-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by badders74

I have come back today from driving the M4 and feel underwhelmed! I was expecting the car to feel different than it did. i guess the car was too good in the dry and the power was alot more linear than I was expecting. It felt a little quicker than my car up to 80 and I only got to pick up speed to about 90mph anyway with the sales rep along side me. The sales lady was shocked and booked me in with there M Sport specialist who can really show what the car can do. i guess I drove the C63 Amg coupe and found that so frantic and wild, i was expecting something similar. Even the sound didn't sound as good as the C63. I may change my mind when I am taken out again. At the moment, I need more from the car to want me to part with another 20,000. For those who have one, you are very lucky as it is better than the 335D but not for me to spend that much more money.

What I take away from that is that in daily driving you're not going to get to appreciate its abilities all that often?

JustChris · 07-05-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

What I take away from that is that in daily driving you're not going to get to appreciate its abilities all that often?

I think this was it for me too. In no way an I gonna bash the new M3/4 they are engineering masterpieces. However I couldn't see how I could really use its potential in DD. Might say more about me then the car

Oh no just read some posts on the M4 board, early adopters getting shafted. Launch price FULL leather was a £3100 option (over the already excellent EXTENDED leather). Price now is £1300. Eeek some not too happy campers and I can understand.

I think if you wanted a manual M4 with no extras you might be talking sub £50k is 2 years. That's worth a re-think then.

HighlandPete · 07-05-2014, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

What I take away from that is that in daily driving you're not going to get to appreciate its abilities all that often?

I've thought about this a little since my 'taster' in the M4 on Tuesday. Very much my conclusion, superb car but how do we get the best from it as a daily driver? I don't even get the best out of my 535i, although it is a decent place to be each mile I drive. Same would apply if I went for the M3, not really exploited on my local patch, but great to be in. An expensive toy.

HighlandPete

badders74 · 07-05-2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

What I take away from that is that in daily driving you're not going to get to appreciate its abilities all that often?

That's exactly what I mean! On a track the M4 would be a different animal but the 335d with the ACS springs is good enough for me for every day usage. So I cannot justify the 20k additional cost for the M car.

NISFAN · 07-05-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HighlandPete

I've thought about this a little since my 'taster' in the M4 on Tuesday. Very much my conclusion, superb car but how do we get the best from it as a daily driver? I don't even get the best out of my 535i, although it is a decent place to be each mile I drive. Same would apply if I went for the M3, not really exploited on my local patch, but great to be in. An expensive toy.

HighlandPete

Oh, I would give it a damn good try

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gtsussex Brigadier General 1854 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: SMB M3 CP with lots of carbon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	White M4 just arrived. With black wheels it does look rather good. Attached Images __________________ San Marino Blue M3 Competition Package with Carbon tat, ACS RS suspension, uprated brakes, 'modded' exhaust and a weeny bit more power courtesy of JF Automotive; M235i Convertible with ACS Sports Suspension; Disco 5 HSE Lux
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gtsussex Brigadier General 1854 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: SMB M3 CP with lots of carbon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	They are black silver combo - looks far better on flesh! They've also got Austin Yellow just come in - not for me. Terry - have to drive past dealership to get home so quite often pop in for a bit of self torture __________________ San Marino Blue M3 Competition Package with Carbon tat, ACS RS suspension, uprated brakes, 'modded' exhaust and a weeny bit more power courtesy of JF Automotive; M235i Convertible with ACS Sports Suspension; Disco 5 HSE Lux
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MarkG_M5Comp Supreme Being 1804 Rep 5,425 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Oh my goodness. Dropped by the dealer to, amongst other things, look at the new babies... Well it's the M3 for me, for sure. Had both in Sakhir and the M3 looks simply amazing. I was given the keys for 20 minutes or so to have a look around. Despite them attempting to goad me into a drive I resisted as today is damp and I want the first drive to be in the dry/sun. A demo M5 arrives so so I'll drive them back to back. For some reason I can't get remotely interested in the M4! The sound is amezzin' as others have said much more akin to how new F1 engines which I like - sounds 'tight' and I love a good old fashioned turbo whine. I can't wait to have a go - it's possible I sent out a few too many buying signs to my salesman. Poker face, not. Attached Images __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Gone: F80 M3 Competition Pack / M135i / F15 X5 M50d / Saab 9-5 Aero HOT / F30 335d xDrive M Sport / E92 LCI 320d M Sport / E46 320d M Sport Touring / E46 318i Touring
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badders74 Lieutenant 31 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 335d X Drive Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: midlands iTrader: (0)	I have come back today from driving the M4 and feel underwhelmed! I was expecting the car to feel different than it did. i guess the car was too good in the dry and the power was alot more linear than I was expecting. It felt a little quicker than my car up to 80 and I only got to pick up speed to about 90mph anyway with the sales rep along side me. The sales lady was shocked and booked me in with there M Sport specialist who can really show what the car can do. i guess I drove the C63 Amg coupe and found that so frantic and wild, i was expecting something similar. Even the sound didn't sound as good as the C63. I may change my mind when I am taken out again. At the moment, I need more from the car to want me to part with another £20,000. For those who have one, you are very lucky as it is better than the 335D but not for me to spend that much more money. __________________ Fiat Panda, Nova 1.2 Merit, Metro 1.1s, Metro GTI, Pug 106 GTI, 2 WRX's, 2 STI's, Focus 1.6 estate, Megane, Focus ST-2, BMW 123D, NOW 335d XD.
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