Watch It! Love It!

Alpine* · 03-19-2009, 05:39 AM

I do!

Guran · 03-19-2009, 07:56 PM

Lovely!

This video might be of more interest to 1addicts:

Zuzu · 03-19-2009, 10:06 PM

Well it was of interest to me..thanks Alpine..

Am looking at upgrading to M3 in the comming months..

Breville · 03-19-2009, 11:34 PM

Noice! Joe, I too was thinking about an M3, but having driven both now at EC I don't see the point from a performance view, especially if you have the JB3 (given the difference in price). However I do looooove the sound of the v8! Also the double clutch blip on down change was awesome!

Alpine* · 03-20-2009, 02:20 AM

The creator of the video, oncars.com,

http://www.oncars.com/video/361/BMW-...upe-Quick-Test

seems to me to be a pretty good site with some HQ videos available... worth a look IMO.

Zuzu · 03-20-2009, 03:40 PM

Have been waiting on the dealer to organise a test drive of the DCT M3..

I mate of mine just picked his up last week after replacing his 6SM M3 coupe with 10K km's for the DCT M3.

Hopefully will drive his car early in the week and make my mind up..I too love love the roar of the V8 engine Duncan.

Alext · 03-20-2009, 07:40 PM

I was thinking about an M3 before they change the engine in the next model (rumours at this point), but not sure if the performance difference is worth it. Also the M3 is quite a 'large' car dimensionally and I would like to stick with something more compact. The new Z4 looks promising. One of the problems I have with it though, is the lack of climate control (apparently) and the fact they use the same N54 engine as in our 135s, same output, sound etc... which could be a little boring.

Zuzu · 03-20-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alext

I was thinking about an M3 before they change the engine in the next model (rumours at this point), but not sure if the performance difference is worth it. Also the M3 is quite a 'large' car dimensionally and I would like to stick with something more compact. The new Z4 looks promising. One of the problems I have with it though, is the lack of climate control (apparently) and the fact they use the same N54 engine as in our 135s, same output, sound etc... which could be a little boring.

The size of the M3 coupe doesnt bother me as I have always had 3 series coupes leading up to the 135.

I actually prefer the more roomier M3.

Its not so much the difference in performance in the M3 if any, its still a ///M.

Alext · 03-20-2009, 11:26 PM

I think the M3 V8 would be a lot, lot more rewarding to the senses than a N54 to wind out.

Breville · 03-21-2009, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alext

I think the M3 V8 would be a lot, lot more rewarding to the senses than a N54 to wind out.

I think you'd be surprised when comparing the two. I've driven both a full chat on the track and the M3 isn't worth the money for the small amount of additional performance. HOWEVER, I won't say the M3 isn't worth it for the M badge and DCT (which was fookin great, much better than the VW DSG).

One thing I would say is that the M3 doesn't feel as special as my 135. I wonder if I'd bother garaging it every night like I do the 1er; maybe its the 'cute' dimensions of the 1?

ZedClever · 03-21-2009, 07:04 AM

great vid, horrible song. sorry if repost as it appears my first post got lost "in the shuffle"

Breville · 03-22-2009, 06:31 PM

Anyone noticed the lack of activity in the Australia forum in M3Post? Joe, if you jump ship you'll not be allowed back!

Zuzu · 03-22-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breville

Anyone noticed the lack of activity in the Australia forum in M3Post? Joe, if you jump ship you'll not be allowed back!

Am tying to keep both but the finance minister has other views..

I even offered her Zuzette..

..With no JB3 ..

Breville · 03-22-2009, 06:49 PM

I'm hoping you'll be selling me your JB for a ridiculously low price

WOPALX · 03-22-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breville

I'm hoping you'll be selling me your JB for a ridiculously low price

You should look at Sparky66's rev 1, way more functionality IMHO.

Not sure what he is asking for it but you could always upgrade to the rev 2 later and resell the rev 1.

If you pull the trigger and get a hold of the unit before Wednesday I can put it into your car there and then for you, only takes about 10 to 20mins.

Alpine* · 03-23-2009, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Am tying to keep both but the finance minister has other views..

I even offered her Zuzette..

..With no JB3 ..

You can do it! It is great being able to sit on the side lines and listen to the "the 1 is better/faster/cheaper than the M" .... "the M is better/faster/bigger..etc etc than the 1" stuff, heheheh

Alpine* · 03-23-2009, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breville

Anyone noticed the lack of activity in the Australia forum in M3Post? Joe, if you jump ship you'll not be allowed back!

Sure have Brev, you will prolly notice I am the only one who has posted for a week... WTF! By example, some guy wants to sell an Eisenman exhaust then dissapears, oh well..

Zuzu · 03-23-2009, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

You can do it! It is great being able to sit on the side lines and listen to the "the 1 is better/faster/cheaper than the M" .... "the M is better/faster/bigger..etc etc than the 1" stuff, heheheh

True..that would be

fun,,

Still have to drive the DCT M and make up my mind..

Breville · 03-23-2009, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Sure have Brev, you will prolly notice I am the only one who has posted for a week... WTF! By example, some guy wants to sell an Eisenman exhaust then dissapears, oh well..

Yes, I noticed that! I have to say I wish I had an M3, those quad Eisenman's looked wicked!

Alpine* · 03-23-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breville

Yes, I noticed that! I have to say I wish I had an M3, those quad Eisenman's looked wicked!

Quads, you must want these babies then...

(careful you don't collapse when you see the $$$$)

http://www.eisenmann.com.au/products/19/20/

Breville · 03-23-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

True..that would be

fun,,

Still have to drive the DCT M and make up my mind..

DCT is a no brainer, just wait and see when you drive it! That's me coming from a manual or nothing background!

Breville · 03-23-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Quads, you must want these babies then...

(careful you don't collapse when you see the $$$$)

http://www.eisenmann.com.au/products/19/20/

Yes, I looked a while back. Given the fact that it's not even a true quad system (looks only) and I'd have to find another $2k for a quad diffuser I think I'd rather spend the money on hookers...

03-19-2009, 05:39 AM	#1
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Well it was of interest to me..thanks Alpine.. Am looking at upgrading to M3 in the comming months..
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Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Noice! Joe, I too was thinking about an M3, but having driven both now at EC I don't see the point from a performance view, especially if you have the JB3 (given the difference in price). However I do looooove the sound of the v8! Also the double clutch blip on down change was awesome! __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	The creator of the video, oncars.com, http://www.oncars.com/video/361/BMW-...upe-Quick-Test seems to me to be a pretty good site with some HQ videos available... worth a look IMO.
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Have been waiting on the dealer to organise a test drive of the DCT M3.. I mate of mine just picked his up last week after replacing his 6SM M3 coupe with 10K km's for the DCT M3. Hopefully will drive his car early in the week and make my mind up..I too love love the roar of the V8 engine Duncan.
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	I was thinking about an M3 before they change the engine in the next model (rumours at this point), but not sure if the performance difference is worth it. Also the M3 is quite a 'large' car dimensionally and I would like to stick with something more compact. The new Z4 looks promising. One of the problems I have with it though, is the lack of climate control (apparently) and the fact they use the same N54 engine as in our 135s, same output, sound etc... which could be a little boring.
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	I think the M3 V8 would be a lot, lot more rewarding to the senses than a N54 to wind out.
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ZedClever Private First Class 4 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 09 135i space grey/black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	great vid, horrible song. sorry if repost as it appears my first post got lost "in the shuffle"
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Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	I'm hoping you'll be selling me your JB for a ridiculously low price __________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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