TIME has finally come

[penny31]

I Will be going to pick up an 2008 m3 this coming tuesday. I just found out that between the two cars i was looking at, one has edc and one doesn't.

I've done a search on the forum but really couldn't get a solid comparison.

Im looking at a m3 sedan with edc, or a m3 coupe without edc. Is EDC that big of difference so that i just get the sedan with it or just go with the coupe.

Besides that, the options on the car is pretty much identical.

I don't plan on taking the car to the track but would take some spirited drives through some twisties.

Also, does getting navigation give you mdrive as well? is it possible to have navigation but no m-drive?

[imballin2day]

Well you definetly can tell the difference when edc is on. It all comes down to whether it is something you need to have. It also depends on which body style you like more. For me I would rather have the body styling I like rather than choosing between edc or not. If you like the coupe choose that and dont look back. Good luck.

[MrHarris]

Without technology package you get no M drive, and no sport steering setting

[Big Windy]

yes, you can have Nav without Mdrive. You need Tech package (which includes Nav) for Mdrive. Still, it is possible to have Nav as standalone without MDrive. Check the options sheets for both cars so you can decide.

You can feel the difference with EDC, but I think most would say it is not a deal breaker.

[samM376']

I like EDC but its also not the greatest thing in the world. Worse comes to worse aftermarket could fix your suspension woes later on

Idrive and Mdrive are a bigger dealbreaker for me. I totally prefer the M3 to have those. Especially because you're not going to the track.
I know it makes the car less of a purist sports car, but its a GT car.
Get what you want and don't change your mind. I would say Coupe vs. Sedan is the bigger concern. If you just settle you will never be happy with your choice

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by penny31

Also, does getting navigation give you mdrive as well? is it possible to have navigation but no m-drive?

No, navigation definitely does not give you M-Drive. The only way to get MDrive is to get the Technology Package (ZTP).

I Will be going to pick up an 2008 m3 this coming tuesday. I just found out that between the two cars i was looking at, one has edc and one doesn't.

Besides that, the options on the car is pretty much identical.

Are you positive the two are "pretty much identical"?

The car with no EDC cannot have ZTP and therefore cannot have MDrive either. But you also mention navigation, above. If both cars are really identical and both have navigation (as you imply above, but don't come out and state directly) that means both cars were ordered with the stand alone nav option, and the one car was also ordered with stand alone EDC. This is all plausible, but not necessarily likely. Very few cars get ordered with Nav standalone and EDC standalone because the cost of the two options together comes out to almost the same price as ZTP, and the latter makes a lot more sense since in comparison you basically get Comfort Access and MDrive for free. Therefore, it seems likely that the car with EDC actually has ZTP, which, if true, would mean that it actually has quite a few more features than the other car without EDC.

[penny31]

yes thats correct but i really don't care for most of the options on tech package but now i have to decide whether i want a coupe with tech, or a sedan wit it.

The coupe does however come with navigation

which would you guys pick and why

thanks everyone!

QUOTE=mkoesel;4346797]No, navigation definitely does not give you M-Drive. The only way to get MDrive is to get the Technology Package (ZTP).



Are you positive the two are "pretty much identical"?

The car with no EDC cannot have ZTP and therefore cannot have MDrive either. But you also mention navigation, above. If both cars are really identical and both have navigation (as you imply above, but don't come out and state directly) that means both cars were ordered with the stand alone nav option, and the one car was also ordered with stand alone EDC. This is all plausible, but not necessarily likely. Very few cars get ordered with Nav standalone and EDC standalone because the cost of the two options together comes out to almost the same price as ZTP, and the latter makes a lot more sense since in comparison you basically get Comfort Access and MDrive for free. Therefore, it seems likely that the car with EDC actually has ZTP, which, if true, would mean that it actually has quite a few more features than the other car without EDC.[/QUOTE]

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by penny31

yes thats correct but i really don't care for most of the options on tech package but now i have to decide whether i want a coupe without tech, or a sedan with it.

The coupe does however come with navigation

which would you guys pick and why

thanks everyone!

Hopefully I've correctly interpreted your words above with the bold text.

Tough call. My car has neither ZTP nor EDC nor Nav, so I can tell you that the car is still amazing even without all the bells and whistles of ZTP.

In your case, though, you're already paying the 2k for nav either way, so the step up to the ZTP is not really that much. Comfort Access in particular is great to have. Plus, there is the added utility of the extra doors and seat with the sedan. So, I'd probably pick the sedan. If I were to buy a non-E93 M3, it would probably be a sedan too (to replace the 335i ).

[penny31]

yes you did correct my mistakes ^, thank you. I didn't order the car, it is just a leftover from the 2008's.

[M3 Montreal]

My car is a fully loaded coupe and the only 2 things Im missing are the EDC and the Upgraded sound system. I have I drive and Mdrive with the button on the steering wheel.

As someone else mentionned the clincher for me was the coupe WAY over the sedan . 2 COMPLETELY different looks .

[penny31]

Originally Posted by M3 Montreal

My car is a fully loaded coupe and the only 2 things Im missing are the EDC and the Upgraded sound system. I have I drive and Mdrive with the button on the steering wheel.

As someone else mentionned the clincher for me was the coupe WAY over the sedan . 2 COMPLETELY different looks .

how do you have m-drive without the tech package? Don't they only come together? because i know M-drive doesn't come as an individual option

[MachineDriver]

M3 Montreal is in Canada which has (I assume) different option packages. The coupe and sedan are very similar in the way they drive. EDC is not a gimmick: it works very nicely. MDM is IMO essential because it lets you really drive the car way harder than DSC will allow but still gives you a safety net which is nice on public roads. ZTP is pretty important. It would be the deal breaker for me.

[MMMorish]

EDC would be a deal breaker for me too. My car is fully loaded and I have the EDC as well. My car is a US car but here in Canada the EDC option is a stand alone option priced at $2000.

[chris s]

i think the more important decision here is Sedan vs. Coupe. That said, I happen to love EDC and ALL the other bells and whistles my e92 came with.

[youyou]

Originally Posted by M3 Montreal

My car is a fully loaded coupe and the only 2 things Im missing are the EDC and the Upgraded sound system. I have I drive and Mdrive with the button on the steering wheel.

As someone else mentionned the clincher for me was the coupe WAY over the sedan . 2 COMPLETELY different looks .

Did you pick your car up at Canbec?

[M3 Montreal]

Originally Posted by youyou

Did you pick your car up at Canbec?

Yes I did .

Since I dont have EDC I was figuring I would eventually change the suspension so it didnt bother me not having it . I am looking at "power" mods first such as header back exhaust, pulley, scoop and filter for the time being.

P.S. youyou, are you going to the montreal luncheon at firegrill on the 6th? If so I may meet you there . So far my agenda is free for that day .

[penny31]

What is in place of the "m" button the steering wheel since i won't be having m drive?

[M3 Montreal]

Originally Posted by MachineDriver

M3 Montreal is in Canada which has (I assume) different option packages. The coupe and sedan are very similar in the way they drive. EDC is not a gimmick: it works very nicely. MDM is IMO essential because it lets you really drive the car way harder than DSC will allow but still gives you a safety net which is nice on public roads. ZTP is pretty important. It would be the deal breaker for me.

I wasnt aware you needed Nav/i drive to have MDM. I thought it would be accessible through a button. MDM is an AMAZING option . I drive with it on all the time. DSC on is WAY too lame and DSC off is scary in the city.

[FStop7]

coupe if you're a boy

sedan if you're a man

[penny31]

Without tech-package do i still get the power button?... oh so many questions..

[FStop7]

Originally Posted by penny31

Without tech-package do i still get the power button?... oh so many questions..

no

shouldn't you know what you're buying before you spend ~$60,000?

[penny31]

Well most of the cars ive looked at had Tech package, so i wasn't aware if some of the things such as the power button came w/o the tech package .