F10 M3 and F82 M4

[Scutch]

Popped in to have an oil service at the weekend on the E46 M3. Noticed they had a few very tidy cars in the showroom. Convertibles aren't really my thing at all - I'd never buy one, but I did like the Yas Marina blue paintwork on the M4. The black F80 M3, on the other hand, was absolutely stunning. Had a look around it and sat in it - the doors are so lightweight, like I wasn't even holding them open. I can imagine the black paint would be an absolute nightmare keeping clean and free of swirls though. Valencia Orange would have been better on this model, IMO

Had a chat with one of the sales guys, and also to a mate of mine later on that day. He was telling me a chap came in to the dealer in Carlisle and took out the new F80 M3 and the F10 M5. The guy said the M3 was a brilliantly capable car and so quick, but the M5 made it look like a piece of sh*t. He said it was phenomenal and so effortless - much like what we've been told on here a few times. I was also shown a video of a guy doing 188mph in one on the bypass near where I live, and was told that an older guy from Hawick bought one and was doing between 180mph - 210mph on the motorway for 40 minutes constant and used a full tank of fuel in that time 😂 Mental case.

Anyway, the salesman advised me that although the new M5 is indeed a weapon, the running costs are astronomical, even when compared to the M3.

Here's some pictures of the cars:

 

[Advikaz]

Have to say. I'm not a bmw car fan. However the new models do look pretty nice.

Ran in to one in that lovely blue colour (convertible) when I was out on my bike on Friday. Had a little play. Not sure if it was a 3 or 4. Didn't get much of a chance to look as I dropped mine a gear. Got a wave from the driver as I went past near the bewl water resevour. And to top it off I saw it use its indicators !! Must have specced them.

Baller.

 

[Cub.]

What is it with BMW dealers and homo-erotic names?

"Lloyd Cockermouth"

"Dick Lovett"

Like a poorly constructed, homosexual James Bond script.

Nice cars though.

 

[Waitey]

There's still no BMW contribution on M3/4's which is daft teamed with their 6.4% APR.

 

[Cliotoby]

Those M5 deals for two years would ensure you didn't really need to change tyres or service the thing so in fact for someone that drives very little they would make a lot of sense.

No as bad as you might think. Salesman is full of s**t.

 

[Scutch]

No as bad as you might think. Salesman is full of s**t.

I think he was meaning if you buy outright.

I was also told that the new Alpina model is the 5-series to go for, rather than the M5.

 

[Stay Puft]

Pure beauty.

 

[BREMBO]

Not a big BMW fan but love the new M4 oo and your M3

 

[Gally]

Again i'm not a massive BMW fan, the back arch on that M3 is something to behold! The M5 is special!

 

[SOHROB]

I used to work for BMW and had was lucky enough to take the m5 home a few times, great cars but not sure about going flat out for that long. They had a few issues with overheating (certainly the early models). I much preferred the rs6 to the m5.

 

[AdDaMan]

I used to work for BMW and had was lucky enough to take the m5 home a few times, great cars but not sure about going flat out for that long. They had a few issues with overheating (certainly the early models). I much preferred the rs6 to the m5.

The F10?!

 

[Matt W]

The F10?!

There was a thread on pistonheads about it, people getting 1/2 way around the Nordschleife and they would go into limp mode.

 

[AdDaMan]

Damn. Never heard that.

 

[Daniel]

Have to say. I'm not a bmw car fan. However the new models do look pretty nice.

Ran in to one in that lovely blue colour (convertible) when I was out on my bike on Friday. Had a little play. Not sure if it was a 3 or 4. Didn't get much of a chance to look as I dropped mine a gear. Got a wave from the driver as I went past near the bewl water resevour. And to top it off I saw it use its indicators !! Must have specced them.

Baller.

The 3 is a four door saloon mate and the 4 is either a coupe or convertible.

 

[SOHROB]

Yes the f10, something to do with the turbo being in the v?

Having said that I had the same issue with a new m135i that got thrashed with delivery mileage and that kept going into limp mode.

 

[Advikaz]

The 3 is a four door saloon mate and the 4 is either a coupe or convertible.

Thanks mate

 

[AdDaMan]

Yes the f10, something to do with the turbo being in the v?

Having said that I had the same issue with a new m135i that got thrashed with delivery mileage and that kept going into limp mode.

Turbos are always in the Vs now days, that's nothing abnormal.
Hmm I'd still have one!

 

[SOHROB]

Never said it was, that's just what I was told by a technician.

 

[Gally]

I had an interesting discussion regarding warranty and general breakdowns of new BMWs vs Mercedes. The Mercedes thing was because the gentleman had had Mercs for years and really liked the new 335D, traded in his E Class for it and 2 weeks later it broke a few times on him. He told them to keep it and bought a new E class.

In turn he was discussing it with a warranty friend and then a breakdown company owner and they were both in agreement that the BMWs just now were causing lots of issues. Especially when compared with the same age Mercedes.

 

[Cliotoby]

I think he was meaning if you buy outright.

I was also told that the new Alpina model is the 5-series to go for, rather than the M5.

kk, my bad. Didnt know people still bought cars out right XD

 

[ColinG]

Expect some decent m3 deals in Q2 as the LCI facelift is announced in May!

 

[Daniel]

Expect some decent m3 deals in Q2 as the LCI facelift is announced in May!

With the current lead times, they'll be on to a new model by the time the current one turns up!

 

[rob_clio197rs]

The MD at our bmw dealership has just had the akrapovic back box upgrade put on his M4 ............£2500 ........ for a back box! Carbon tips was £250 each! But tbf the noise is like nothing else!

 

[Gally]

I really don't get the love for Akrapovic stuff, well made but they always sound average compared with other top end stuff like Eisenmann for eg.

 

[ColinG]

With the current lead times, they'll be on to a new model by the time the current one turns up!

Yeah but showroom stock is plentiful around the country and they aren't flying out the door in too big of a hurry. I've still only seen about 4 M4's and no other M3 on the road.

 

[Daniel]

Yeah but showroom stock is plentiful around the country and they aren't flying out the door in too big of a hurry. I've still only seen about 4 M4's and no other M3 on the road.

'Plentiful' is probably a bit strong! Lol

 

[-Jamie-]

The M3 is far better looking than the 4, Which just looks bland

 

[rctempire]

Still, who wouldnt want any of those?

Looked great.

 

[philmots]

I'd still rather a Alpina B3 Touring..

They M3/M4 look expensive Max Power to me.

 

[Gally]

I never liked Alpina models that much.

 

[Daniel]

I'd still rather a Alpina B3 Touring..

They M3/M4 look expensive Max Power to me.

Seriously??

Alpina stuff is minging.

 

[Adam93]

Not sure on the M4 but the M3 is perfect. I'd love one in special order Estoril Blue.

 

[clarkey23]

I'm Not sure if I'm keen on the new m4, would like to see a Dakar yellow in the flesh though [emoji41]

 

[philmots]

Seriously??

Alpina stuff is minging.

Yeah serious.. I love them

 

[ColinG]

I'm not a fan of Alpina at all, the body kit and splitters are terrible and the wheels have never, ever been changed with the exception of the Z4 roadsterS and those wheels were equally as bad!

 

[cat171]

I like some Alpina wheels, but that's about it.

 

[philmots]

I'm not a fan of Alpina at all, the body kit and splitters are terrible and the wheels have never, ever been changed with the exception of the Z4 roadsterS and those wheels were equally as bad!

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Check the 'turbines' on the E39/E46 and compare to the newer generation cars, they're quite different.

The Roadster S alloys weren't exclusive to that car, but I agree, they were awful.

Other than that they're awesome cars. Specially the new 600hp/590lbft B5 Touring...

200.7mph top speed, titanium wheels that are 17kg each! lighter than a regular steel version.

 

[-Jamie-]

17kgs is not light for a wheel LOL!

 

[philmots]

17kgs is not light for a wheel LOL!

Read what I wrote again, properly.. LOL

 

[Waitey]

There are 6 unsold M3's at my local dealer. There is still no offers on them!