M3 test drive!!!!

BMWeber · 03-19-2008, 10:57 AM

I went to my Stealer ship yesterday to get the Mcoupe appraised for a trade in on my 135i

but that's a different story. while I was waiting My CA said hey lets take the new M3 for a test drive

OMG I don't care what anyone says the new M3 is the King if my 135i is half the car of that M3 I'm going to be a very happy man. not to offend anyone(hey I'm getting a 135i my self) but the 3.0 turbo sounds like a windeup toy compared to that V8 and the power delivery is just gorgeous I'm in love:wub:. It felt more nimble than the Mcoupe and in a whole other league from a 335i, It was pure driving pleasure. Then when we got back from the test drive they were not done with the appraisal so my CA said hey lets try out the 4 door M3. it actual felt a little softer but still the same amazing V8. a couple more days till I get my 135i I hope I'm not disappointed. I'm sure with a few mods I can get the 135i to handle as well as the M3 but boy do I wish I could drop that V8 in there.

Oregon · 03-20-2008, 06:02 AM

BMW's V-8 is a horsepower monster, unfortunately, emission regs neuter the sound of the thing. My 71 Buick's 350 is exempt from regs, the throaty 4-barrel makes many the intoxicating sound, my obedient pet responds, he hauls f'n axx, of course, he's not M-3 fast though he will scoot in his, grumbling, furious, wayward way. Oh, yes...

dna550 · 03-20-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWeber

I'm sure with a few mods I can get the 135i to handle as well as the M3 but boy do I wish I could drop that V8 in there.

The first time you fill up the tank in the 135i, you will be glad you don't have the V8... not to mention the $1,300 Gas Guzzler Tax that engine carries.

Having said that, the S65 is an amazing engine. But then so is the N54

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jetrep · 03-23-2008, 10:37 PM

I drove the new M3 and the 135i a couple days ago, back to back. The M3 is a beast. The 135i was far more impressive than I expected. There is no way you won't be impressed with the car. Before driving the 135 I had already talked myself out of one due to the price. After driving it I'm considering getting one again. It definitely feels faster than the 335i.

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BMWeber Major 36 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Amesbury, MA iTrader: (5)	M3 test drive!!!! I went to my Stealer ship yesterday to get the Mcoupe appraised for a trade in on my 135i but that's a different story. while I was waiting My CA said hey lets take the new M3 for a test drive OMG I don't care what anyone says the new M3 is the King if my 135i is half the car of that M3 I'm going to be a very happy man. not to offend anyone(hey I'm getting a 135i my self) but the 3.0 turbo sounds like a windeup toy compared to that V8 and the power delivery is just gorgeous I'm in love:wub:. It felt more nimble than the Mcoupe and in a whole other league from a 335i, It was pure driving pleasure. Then when we got back from the test drive they were not done with the appraisal so my CA said hey lets try out the 4 door M3. it actual felt a little softer but still the same amazing V8. a couple more days till I get my 135i I hope I'm not disappointed. I'm sure with a few mods I can get the 135i to handle as well as the M3 but boy do I wish I could drop that V8 in there.
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03-20-2008, 06:02 AM	#2
Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 213 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	BMW's V-8 is a horsepower monster, unfortunately, emission regs neuter the sound of the thing. My 71 Buick's 350 is exempt from regs, the throaty 4-barrel makes many the intoxicating sound, my obedient pet responds, he hauls f'n axx, of course, he's not M-3 fast though he will scoot in his, grumbling, furious, wayward way. Oh, yes... __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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03-23-2008, 10:37 PM	#4
jetrep Enlisted Member 17 Rep 43 Posts Drives: G70/S2000/Z4C Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	I drove the new M3 and the 135i a couple days ago, back to back. The M3 is a beast. The 135i was far more impressive than I expected. There is no way you won't be impressed with the car. Before driving the 135 I had already talked myself out of one due to the price. After driving it I'm considering getting one again. It definitely feels faster than the 335i.
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