Jay Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hey chaps as Some of you know I have been looking at v8s in the American muscle style. I still haven't ruled them out but a few of my mates have been going on about m3s, I like the look of them and will take one for a test drive however wanted to see if anyone has experience with them etc? All views welcomed lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Great engine, great chassis, great quality. Got rid (well, got my deposit back) within 16 hours of buying it as it didn't feel exciting enough for me. Still a great car, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Love them but my mate had nothing but trouble with his, so much so that BMW took it back and gave him a full refund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Like the look of this one http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=413353&stc=1&d=1280591065 Edited January 30, 2014 by ATTAK Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Starting to look dated imo mate. Nice car though and nice v8 sound Id go for the v10 M5 first though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sized Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thinking about the E92 myself atm. Not sure if you've already been on there but the m3 cutters forum has some good info on them (specs, known issues etc). Most seem to take the extended bmw warranty for peace of mind, which seems to be c£70 a month for as long as you have the car. It's supposed to be pretty good and covers most stuff aside from te obvious 'wear and tear' items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Starting to look dated imo mate. Nice car though and nice v8 sound Id go for the v10 M5 first though Normally I wouldn't agree it's looking dated. But the 4 series is gonna be a big hit so yea that will make the e92 look a bit dated That frozen blue I showed you does look the part in the flesh tho You know what tho.... You probs not looking to mod an m3 if you get one but.... A matt red one could look quite tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Awesome cars Jay. My brother has A frozen silver edition 1 of 100. It's been tuned and had the optional titanium exhaust fitted etc. Sounds unreal, handles great and very we'll put together. Early cars we see have ECU faults etc but later cars are great. Last of the naturally aspirated coupe M3's and V8 BMW's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I don't think they look any more dated than any other car of the same age..........it's natural for a car to look date when it's replacement has been showcased...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 My mate has a E90 M3, the thing sounds amazing and drives really well. You cannot really go wrong with them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 This was going to be my next car, amazing bit of kit. I would have one in white, they look great with the black carbon roof, black door mirror's and black bonnet vents. They are still holding there money very well. Only thing that put me off is the MPG's which is expected but a lot worse than the zed's and they do eat rear tyres, this is from 2 people I know that have owned them. I still would buy one if I had that little bit of extra cash hanging around:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Fantastic bit of kit, had a go on one of them Supercar days, my favourite drive out of the four cars, Lambo Gillardonormous, Audi R8, and Aston V8 Vantage. Went like the proverbial, handled very confidently and that's from a big scaredy like me. Spec in the one I drove was very high, great sound and fantastic auto box. Go for it buddy, you won't look nearly as stupid as in a Yank Tank . Your children will be safer as well Only downside for me is, it's a bit slab sided, but with your impeccable taste for modding, I'm sure you'll sort that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Do you really need 4doors because the E92 is lighter and looks better. I drove my mates fully modified car on the good A/B road in Cambridgeshire at full chat and was pleasantly surprised. It's very accomplished and I liked the DCT box a lot. He did 07:50-08:20 BTG nurburgring times with it consistently. However its difficult to say how good the standard car is with all the mods done on his car; AP BBK all round with pagid RS29s, coilovers, full titanium exhaust, decats, carbon fibre intake, revo remap (460bhp) and CF recaro buckets seats, fast road/track geo. I think it's a lot of car for the money and a good base to start modding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Real nice cars but you have to push them hard to get the best out of them, which in a 400hp car means going rather quickly If youre in that market I preferred the Lexus IS-F and XFR, they are definitely worth a run out and feel a bit more "special" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks for all your views guys. I should have said its second hand I am going for so the xfr is waay out of my price range lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Good cars although not without their problems which are ****ing expensive Throttle actuators at 700 for the part alone, quite common seatbelt handovers fail edc front shocks have been known to go few other minor issues. you have to rev the nuts off them to get the best out of them so dont expect more than 6mpg when doing so and round town you wont see more than 17mpg at all heavy cars aswell so wear and tear will be more often 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Good cars although not without their problems which are ****ing expensive I think this is true for all the 'premium' German cars. My 335 is currently with CS waiting for a new electric water pump and high pressure fuel pump...thats on a 6 year old car thats done less than 50K and serviced above/beyond BMW's recommended servicing schedule....Still its a great car though and I love it, but eventually when the time comes to replace it I will definatly be going back to a Jap car, hopefully by than Infiniti or Lexus would have some decent models to go up against what the Germans can offer. Edited February 2, 2014 by gangzoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think they've aged quite well, and what price a screaming naturally aspirated V8? I would imagine the usual rules apply - it was an expensive, and heavy, car new, and maintenance will still be consummate with that even if its now twenty-odd thousand sheets second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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