The Best German other than 997-C63 or M3?
05-31-2013, 12:07 AM
#17
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M3. Love mine.
Last model year of the current M3 so they've had plenty of time to work out the kinks. I wouldn't wait until next year because the first model year can be dodgy sometimes with issues appearing that are annoying.
The M3 is meant to be both practical and sporty. There's nothing wrong with more mellow performance in the low RPM's, as far as I'm concerned. The high revving engine is music to the ears on the entire latter half of the RPM range. Plus, it's as fast as a 997 yet it's a saloon... and faster than most versions of the Panamera.
Last model year of the current M3 so they've had plenty of time to work out the kinks. I wouldn't wait until next year because the first model year can be dodgy sometimes with issues appearing that are annoying.
The M3 is meant to be both practical and sporty. There's nothing wrong with more mellow performance in the low RPM's, as far as I'm concerned. The high revving engine is music to the ears on the entire latter half of the RPM range. Plus, it's as fast as a 997 yet it's a saloon... and faster than most versions of the Panamera.
05-31-2013, 12:16 AM
#18
My brother has a 2010 (or 2011) C63. It has been really good for him. I liked it as well, though I have only driven it a few times. For a DD it seems to cruise well, yet give you some fun when you want it. Also, I will never buy another BMW. I previously had an E60 M5 that seemed to have a problem constantly. I owned it for about 16 months and it was in the shop 12 times, all for different reasons. The car was under warranty and fixed for free each time, but very disappointing from a "flagship" car.
05-31-2013, 12:32 AM
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The two are quite different.
- The M3 is focused but the sweet V8 lacks low-end torque and really needs to be wound up to be fun. For my money, I think that low-end torque makes for a better DD. If only it had more low-down torque...
- The Merc has gobs of torque but... it's almost too much and if you're anything other than tentative with the gas pedal you will look like a hooligan. If only it was more focused...
The E90 or E92 M3 would be my choice, but it's near the end of it's production so if you may want to wait if you are buying new. Alternatively, a bog-standard current-gen F30 335i would be cheaper and with a 5.1s 0-60mph is plenty for commuting.
- The M3 is focused but the sweet V8 lacks low-end torque and really needs to be wound up to be fun. For my money, I think that low-end torque makes for a better DD. If only it had more low-down torque...
- The Merc has gobs of torque but... it's almost too much and if you're anything other than tentative with the gas pedal you will look like a hooligan. If only it was more focused...
The E90 or E92 M3 would be my choice, but it's near the end of it's production so if you may want to wait if you are buying new. Alternatively, a bog-standard current-gen F30 335i would be cheaper and with a 5.1s 0-60mph is plenty for commuting.
