Wsup CL, went from an SC to........
09-28-06, 10:09 PM
#16
it's manual....i'm glad almost everything is covered.....and ya i've read about dealer stories and how heartless they can be.....well, i won't be modding it anytime soon cuz i still need to learn about the car.
haha, thanks! i know, it's a nice upgrade from a relatively underpowered car to a fast car
thanks!, AW was my favorite BMW color, looks subtle but striking on an m3
thanks!, this time i have some speed to show for compared to my SC
haha, thanks! i know, it's a nice upgrade from a relatively underpowered car to a fast car
thanks!, AW was my favorite BMW color, looks subtle but striking on an m3
thanks!, this time i have some speed to show for compared to my SC
my first choice was white on black, and then white on red
09-28-06, 11:31 PM
#17
Lexus Test Driver
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thanks everyone for all the comments...
this car is a blast to drive, esp 6spd, heads turn everywhere.....haha
but i'll be coming back to the lexus family as i have plans for buying the 2nd gen IS next year
this car is a blast to drive, esp 6spd, heads turn everywhere.....haha
but i'll be coming back to the lexus family as i have plans for buying the 2nd gen IS next year
09-29-06, 12:35 AM
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So, I have to ask. With the arrival of the V8 M3 coming soon, do you regret not waiting a little bit longer for the new model?
09-29-06, 06:49 AM
#20
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who knows, maybe they'll do a complete turnaround with how they style the m3, but for now, i'm more than ecstatic with the e46
09-29-06, 04:29 PM
#21
nope, that's why i picked up an 06, i may get slammed for saying this, but all the spy shots i'm seeing of the new m3 does not impress me, i just can't get over the new body styling, the new 3 series, the new 3 series coupe, and the soon to be v8 m3 does NOT get me excited style-wise....that's why i'll be sticking with the e46 for a long time
who knows, maybe they'll do a complete turnaround with how they style the m3, but for now, i'm more than ecstatic with the e46
who knows, maybe they'll do a complete turnaround with how they style the m3, but for now, i'm more than ecstatic with the e46
12-13-06, 07:35 AM
#27
Lexus Connoisseur
Aww man traitor! LOL. 
I forgive you though...you got Alpine White.
I forgive you though...you got Alpine White.
12-13-06, 09:57 AM
#28
nope, that's why i picked up an 06, i may get slammed for saying this, but all the spy shots i'm seeing of the new m3 does not impress me, i just can't get over the new body styling, the new 3 series, the new 3 series coupe, and the soon to be v8 m3 does NOT get me excited style-wise....that's why i'll be sticking with the e46 for a long time
who knows, maybe they'll do a complete turnaround with how they style the m3, but for now, i'm more than ecstatic with the e46
who knows, maybe they'll do a complete turnaround with how they style the m3, but for now, i'm more than ecstatic with the e46
Neighbor has the new 3 coupe and although the front is nice, I don't know what happened to the rear
I like Sterling in NB (socal). 2 family member bought bmws there. They're not prickly, both sales and service
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12-13-06, 11:08 AM
#29
Lexus Champion
A lot of the reviews I've read say the 335i performs nearly as well both in handling and acceleration, plus rides nicer than the M3... then there's the factor that the M3 costs quite a bit more.
I'm sure the all new M3 will be the 'answer' to that quandry but if you don't mind me asking, did you consider the 335i? If so, what made you decide to go with the M3? Did you drive both and prefer the way the M3 performed and drove? Or just preferred the looks and cool factor of having the M3 instead of a regular 335i?
Or maybe the dealer cut you a great deal on the M3 since lots of other potential M buyers were getting the 335 instead?
I'm sure the all new M3 will be the 'answer' to that quandry but if you don't mind me asking, did you consider the 335i? If so, what made you decide to go with the M3? Did you drive both and prefer the way the M3 performed and drove? Or just preferred the looks and cool factor of having the M3 instead of a regular 335i?
Or maybe the dealer cut you a great deal on the M3 since lots of other potential M buyers were getting the 335 instead?
12-13-06, 12:45 PM
#30
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i have more, i'm still waiting for more parts to come in.....i'll post as soon as all of them are installed 
you know me
Ya, my old SC was a feature to my surprise, haha.......more pics on the way
my favorite color on a bmw
the e90/e92 styling doesn't impress me, performance-wise is good, but overall not appealing to me
that's true, but reading from e46fanatics and m3forum boards, they say the 335 has high hype and when it came to the test drive, they were disappointed
the twin turbos are appealing, but the styling just killed it for me, and the 335 is just that....a 335, not an M.......i love the e46 bodystyling....i did consider the 335 solely on performance, but overall, i can't live with how the car looks
and the dealer gave me a good deal, and can't go wrong with the cool factor
my favorite color on a bmw
A lot of the reviews I've read say the 335i performs nearly as well both in handling and acceleration, plus rides nicer than the M3... then there's the factor that the M3 costs quite a bit more.
I'm sure the all new M3 will be the 'answer' to that quandry but if you don't mind me asking, did you consider the 335i? If so, what made you decide to go with the M3? Did you drive both and prefer the way the M3 performed and drove? Or just preferred the looks and cool factor of having the M3 instead of a regular 335i?
Or maybe the dealer cut you a great deal on the M3 since lots of other potential M buyers were getting the 335 instead?
I'm sure the all new M3 will be the 'answer' to that quandry but if you don't mind me asking, did you consider the 335i? If so, what made you decide to go with the M3? Did you drive both and prefer the way the M3 performed and drove? Or just preferred the looks and cool factor of having the M3 instead of a regular 335i?
Or maybe the dealer cut you a great deal on the M3 since lots of other potential M buyers were getting the 335 instead?
the twin turbos are appealing, but the styling just killed it for me, and the 335 is just that....a 335, not an M.......i love the e46 bodystyling....i did consider the 335 solely on performance, but overall, i can't live with how the car looks
and the dealer gave me a good deal, and can't go wrong with the cool factor