6 months with a V8 M3

[Gally]

Nothing looks as bad as an M3 vert. Hateful cars.

 

[Hixle]

Nothing looks as bad as an M3 vert. Hateful cars.

I'm tempted to go to see an E46 M3 vert this weekend, lol.

Car looks awesome Joe!

 

[JD]

Bit wobbly, but you still get that motor. Dreadful image though, bit like vert versions of the 911, you gain the sky but lose 99.9% of accumulated petrol head points.

Meh. Already in minus numbers and it's for my driving pleasure!

 

[Cliotoby]

Want. But don't want to lose the soft top on mine... any ideas on how good the CC version is?!

Non M cars suffer from scuttle shake like you wouldnt believe. PH seem to think the Z4M is a sharper tool than the e9* M3 as well.

 

[ForceIndia]

Meh. Already in minus numbers and it's for my driving pleasure!

The wobble would bother me personally, but it'll still be a decent drive. Especially to an ex S3 driver ).

 

[JD]

The wobble would bother me personally, but it'll still be a decent drive. Especially to an ex S3 driver ).

As if I get the most out of the zed. Noise and soft top. C'est tout.

 

[Cazper]

lO

So I've had the car for 6 months now,

Still loving this car so much as it does everything so well. Plans are some Comp Pack wheels in silver hopefully next month along with the new rear tyres, then it needs a bit of paintwork annoyingly, front bumper is pretty badly stone chipped and also 2 big ones on the bonnet. And got reversed into so the back needs a going over as well, but not in a huge rush.

Is a lovey car, you must be chuffed, I do love Beemers and I know what you mean as they are such a great drivers car. Fuel is a bit of a bummer but least it is quite cheap at the moment. Not sure if you have the efficient dynamics on yours but on a cold morning doing a school run of approx 3-4 miles you might be getting 6-9 mpg (thats what i get!), so watch those short journeys! A good friend of mine has one of the last v8's and really enjoys it but is struggling with the pram and car seats (he has the convertible one). I have the latest model M5 which is so nice to drive and has some great gadgets.....however it is a bit on the quiet side and does not have the fun exhaust note that i have noticed some M3's have. it has the new 4.4 v8 twin turbo and the power is just effortless and endless (560hp) and really enjoyable. I will be booking up the Silverstone GP track day this summer so looking forward to that. Did one last year and did 235 miles in an open pit lane day. Have fun
not sure how this post will look with the quotes and all that as is my first reply post

 

[Pep]

lO

Is a lovey car, you must be chuffed, I do love Beemers and I know what you mean as they are such a great drivers car. Fuel is a bit of a bummer but least it is quite cheap at the moment. Not sure if you have the efficient dynamics on yours but on a cold morning doing a school run of approx 3-4 miles you might be getting 6-9 mpg (thats what i get!), so watch those short journeys! A good friend of mine has one of the last v8's and really enjoys it but is struggling with the pram and car seats (he has the convertible one). I have the latest model M5 which is so nice to drive and has some great gadgets.....however it is a bit on the quiet side and does not have the fun exhaust note that i have noticed some M3's have. it has the new 4.4 v8 twin turbo and the power is just effortless and endless (560hp) and really enjoyable. I will be booking up the Silverstone GP track day this summer so looking forward to that. Did one last year and did 235 miles in an open pit lane day. Have fun
not sure how this post will look with the quotes and all that as is my first reply post

I only work 4 miles from work so it's horrific through the week, and to be honest anytime it's warm it gets some right foot which is why the tyres have only lasted 4k on the rear.
M5 sounds awesome, would love one but way out of my budget at the minute, follow a black one to work the odd time and they look amazing, get some pics up!

 

[Cazper]

I only work 4 miles from work so it's horrific through the week, and to be honest anytime it's warm it gets some right foot which is why the tyres have only lasted 4k on the rear.
M5 sounds awesome, would love one but way out of my budget at the minute, follow a black one to work the odd time and they look amazing, get some pics up!

ok here goes....not sure if this will work

seems a bit odd posting pics of my beemer on a clio forum

 

[Pep]

That's a animal, good work!

 

[Cazper]

That's a animal, good work!

Its quite nippy but I am a biker at heart like yourself I suspect

 

[Rob]

Its quite nippy but I am a biker at heart like yourself I suspect

M5, bike, you'll do well here.

 

[Cazper]

M5, bike, you'll do well here.

A true petrol head for sure. but.....I am really excited about getting my hands on my new (old) 172 cup and getting on the track, I have been itching to get one for the past 4+ years

 

[philmots]

The F10 M5 looks 100x better on the standard 19's..

Don't get why people spec the horrific 20"

 

[Gally]

ok here goes....not sure if this will work
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seems a bit odd posting pics of my beemer on a clio forum

Car looks superb, I was lucky enough to detail a sub 1k mile M5 no so long ago, thread is in here somewhere.

Oh and don't worry, no one owns a Clio on here anymore and if they do it's the same as your ownership.

 

[Sir_Dave]

M5 looks lovely!

 

[ForceIndia]

I'd take the M5 over anything bmw currently make. Lovely things.

 

[Sir_Dave]

I'd take the M5 over anything bmw currently make. Lovely things.

Yup, two on my road now, black & silverstone, absolutely love them!!!
Although i do love the 6 still ...

 

[ColinG]

That's a lovely M5 mate!

 

[ForceIndia]

Yup, two on my road now, black & silverstone, absolutely love them!!!
Although i do love the 6 still ...

In fairness, if a lottery win came my way, and depreciation didn't matter, M6 gc would be on the fleet

 

[Cazper]

I went for 19s because i wanted a comfy ride and it is pretty good in comfy mode....keeps the mrs happy ;-)

 

[Craig]

Cracking m5 mate. Would have one if my numbers come up or a m6 gc lol

 

[Rich-D]

I'd take the M5 over anything bmw currently make. Lovely things.

M6 for me, same car under the skin, even better looking car, but I'd not turn down the M5

 

[Pep]

Its quite nippy but I am a biker at heart like yourself I suspect

I bet!
Any pics of the S1000, I pick up my RR on Friday!

 

[Matt W]

Stunning M5, don't they feel a bit big for B roads though?

 

[Herr Flick]

Stunning M5, don't they feel a bit big for B roads though?

They feel small inside. (considering how big they are)

 

[Herr Flick]

In fairness, if a lottery win came my way, and depreciation didn't matter, M6 gc would be on the fleet

I keep seeing one in blue round my work and I honestly would love to have one but even after discounts, they are a lot more than a M5.

 

[Cazper]

I bet!
Any pics of the S1000, I pick up my RR on Friday!

OK here we go....the stable....

 

[ForceIndia]

I keep seeing one in blue round my work and I honestly would love to have one but even after discounts, they are a lot more than a M5.

And the depreciation is savage.

 

[Cazper]

I bet!
Any pics of the S1000, I pick up my RR on Friday!

They are fab bikes. I think you will be chuffed to bits....are u getting a 2016 bike?

 

[Herr Flick]

And the depreciation is savage.

Yep. If you could see what M5's are going through auction at the moment, it's making me cry lol.

 

[Pep]

They are fab bikes. I think you will be chuffed to bits....are u getting a 2016 bike?

Afraid not mate, mines a 61 plate on 5750 miles.

You're like a better version of me, fast BMW car & bike haha!
Love the motorsport colours, was my preference but they are pretty rare in grey and is immaculate in fairness.

Any tips for the bike?

 

[Cazper]

Yep. If you could see what M5's are going through auction at the moment, it's making me cry lol.

Best not dwell on that lol.....which one do you have....any pics?

 

[Cazper]

Looks really nice and great condition..Akra. Tail tidy which it might have already. Dump tyres for new if more that 40%worn. Bobbins. There is a lot of cheap plastic compared to my rsv factory which is a shame but I have kept mine pretty standard otherwise.

My k1600gt is the white or grey colour and is a great colour. Also check with bmw if the recalls have been done....switchgear was all changed out as I remember.

 

[Herr Flick]

Best not dwell on that lol.....which one do you have....any pics?

Any excuse lol. I have the 'hateful' 20's.

 

[Cazper]

How do you

Any excuse lol. I have the 'hateful' 20's.

How do u find the ride on the 20s? I think they look absolutely brilliant. Lovely car

 

[Herr Flick]

Thanks.
I think it's fine. I don't know how it can be so different. It's not like it's ever going to be a 520d se. lol.

I just think the 20's are what helps the M5 stand out.

 

[Sir_Dave]

If it helps, i also love the 20's. They need to OEM finish though, not badmanz black.

 

[Pep]

Looks really nice and great condition..Akra. Tail tidy which it might have already. Dump tyres for new if more that 40%worn. Bobbins. There is a lot of cheap plastic compared to my rsv factory which is a shame but I have kept mine pretty standard otherwise.

My k1600gt is the white or grey colour and is a great colour. Also check with bmw if the recalls have been done....switchgear was all changed out as I remember.

Yeah has a tail tidy and brand new BT016's. Can will be the first thing I do, then fancy a few carbon bits too. All in good time though!

 

[182Trophy]

They feel small inside. (considering how big they are)

Funny you should.say that as I went in a colleagues new 520d and it felt cramped in the passenger seat. For the size of the thing anyway.