OT. New m3/m4
05-28-2014, 12:36 PM
#242
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BMWs.. leasing okay; buying not so.
05-31-2014, 07:42 AM
#243
When the GT3 finally returns, the garage is complete! jumper:
Last edited by TomTom77; 05-31-2014 at 12:01 PM.
06-01-2014, 08:52 AM
#244
I drove the 507. Loved the engine power and sound, the rest (interior, seating position, gearbox) not so much. Plus my wife prefers the looks of the M3 inside and out. So M3 it is. I'll take delivery of mine tomorrow. And the Sales Manager at the dealership knows he owes me, so I'm pretty sure he'll take care good care of me in the future.
When the GT3 finally returns, the garage is complete! jumper:
When the GT3 finally returns, the garage is complete! jumper:
Please don't forget us when you take pictures/videos/etc.
I'd much rather read your impressions here than at bimmerpost as that place is crawling with trolls.
Anyway, congrats!
06-01-2014, 11:57 AM
#245
GT3 is in a different class altogether--no one buys a GT3 for practical reasons (back seat, trunk space, DD capability, etc.)--and comparing to M3/4 by using a value argument is apples and oranges.
06-01-2014, 01:35 PM
#246
Here it is... driving reviews will follow shortly, my wife is running it in the coming weeks.
Sure, it doesn't compare to the GT3, even though my M3 is 77% of my GT3s price over here. But still, first impressions are great. And I forgot about the money already...
Now when will that Akrapovic become available? Not that the sound is that bad at the moment, but this will transform it, as it always does!
Sure, it doesn't compare to the GT3, even though my M3 is 77% of my GT3s price over here. But still, first impressions are great. And I forgot about the money already...
Now when will that Akrapovic become available? Not that the sound is that bad at the moment, but this will transform it, as it always does!
06-01-2014, 01:57 PM
#247
Here it is... driving reviews will follow shortly, my wife is running it in the coming weeks.
Sure, it doesn't compare to the GT3, even though my M3 is 77% of my GT3s price over here. But still, first impressions are great. And I forgot about the money already...
Now when will that Akrapovic become available? Not that the sound is that bad at the moment, but this will transform it, as it always does!
Sure, it doesn't compare to the GT3, even though my M3 is 77% of my GT3s price over here. But still, first impressions are great. And I forgot about the money already...
Now when will that Akrapovic become available? Not that the sound is that bad at the moment, but this will transform it, as it always does!
06-01-2014, 04:08 PM
#248
No, unfortunately not yet, this one isn't allowed to be driven, nor sold. The looks are great (although I'd prefer it in white), it really looks like it came back from the future (and very similar to the car showcased in Mission Impossible 3 years ago) when seen next to a normal BMW. You have to give them kudos for that, whether you like the concept or not.
Me, I'll enjoy the 100% petrol-engine for as long I can... but if this is the future, I guess it ain't too bad.
Me, I'll enjoy the 100% petrol-engine for as long I can... but if this is the future, I guess it ain't too bad.
06-01-2014, 10:52 PM
#249
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Here it is... driving reviews will follow shortly, my wife is running it in the coming weeks.
Sure, it doesn't compare to the GT3, even though my M3 is 77% of my GT3s price over here. But still, first impressions are great. And I forgot about the money already...
Now when will that Akrapovic become available? Not that the sound is that bad at the moment, but this will transform it, as it always does!
Sure, it doesn't compare to the GT3, even though my M3 is 77% of my GT3s price over here. But still, first impressions are great. And I forgot about the money already...
Now when will that Akrapovic become available? Not that the sound is that bad at the moment, but this will transform it, as it always does!
06-01-2014, 11:04 PM
#250
No, unfortunately not yet, this one isn't allowed to be driven, nor sold. The looks are great (although I'd prefer it in white), it really looks like it came back from the future (and very similar to the car showcased in Mission Impossible 3 years ago) when seen next to a normal BMW. You have to give them kudos for that, whether you like the concept or not.
Me, I'll enjoy the 100% petrol-engine for as long I can... but if this is the future, I guess it ain't too bad.
Me, I'll enjoy the 100% petrol-engine for as long I can... but if this is the future, I guess it ain't too bad.
06-02-2014, 01:13 AM
#252
Burning Brakes
Congrats! Beautiful.
You may want to give a thought to the akra on these turbo cars. There are zero gains to be had and I haven't been impressed with the akra sound on the Fx ///M cars. Eisenmann gets the nod in my completely subjective opinion
You may want to give a thought to the akra on these turbo cars. There are zero gains to be had and I haven't been impressed with the akra sound on the Fx ///M cars. Eisenmann gets the nod in my completely subjective opinion
06-02-2014, 02:25 AM
#253
Thanks. Twice.
I don't think they're delivered yet anywhere, so if they're burning left and right, I guess they'll take the factory with it...
Well, I put the Akrapovic Evolution on my 1M (valid, that's not an Fx but E82, yet turbo charged) and it transformed it, IMO. Sure, I don't notice the power increase (about 10 HP), but the increased sound, pops and bangs makes me feel like it does have 50 HP extra... And I love the quality of the Akrapovic exhaust and the fact that there's no droning sounds at stable speed. Will check out the Eisenmann too though.
I agree the future is heading that way so I'm on the list for the i8 too but got on it a bit late (20 something-th), won't get one until they sort out all the new gremlins. Heck, I'm not on any forum for this car and they could be burning right and left and I'd have no clue. I like it that way, not in a rush for that one.
Well, I put the Akrapovic Evolution on my 1M (valid, that's not an Fx but E82, yet turbo charged) and it transformed it, IMO. Sure, I don't notice the power increase (about 10 HP), but the increased sound, pops and bangs makes me feel like it does have 50 HP extra... And I love the quality of the Akrapovic exhaust and the fact that there's no droning sounds at stable speed. Will check out the Eisenmann too though.
Last edited by TomTom77; 06-02-2014 at 02:52 AM.
06-02-2014, 06:05 AM
#255
Wow, Tom. Looks great and more importantly, momma looks happy!
Yas Marina Blue seems like it has too much metallic in it to photograph well. Do you agree? I'm glad I picked that color (my F82 is in Baltimore, btw) but I'm not sure any pictures convey it accurately.
Keep the pictures coming!
Yas Marina Blue seems like it has too much metallic in it to photograph well. Do you agree? I'm glad I picked that color (my F82 is in Baltimore, btw) but I'm not sure any pictures convey it accurately.
Keep the pictures coming!