Chose M3 over F10...

kscarrol · 07-24-2010, 06:32 PM

Well, after much debate I have ordered a 2011 E90 M3 to replace my 2008 550. Basically everything but the Cold Weather Package. DCT. Now the wait begins!! Hope to do Performance Center Delivery in October...

It is a Sept production car w/ delivery in October. No final price yet as the new packages are not pricing out in the dealers system. But I have a production number!!

Bokke · 07-24-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Well, after much debate I have ordered a 2011 E90 M3 to replace my 2008 550. Basically everything but the Cold Weather Package. DCT. Now the wait begins!! Hope to do Performance Center Delivery in October...

It is a Sept production car w/ delivery in October. No final price yet as the new packages are not pricing out in the dealers system. But I have a production number!!

Welcome - did the same thing - you are gonna love it!!

Remember you from the E60 Board......

ss134 · 07-24-2010, 06:49 PM

Got mine last week - hope the wait goes quickly for you!

Frozen Black Panther · 07-24-2010, 07:05 PM

nice congrats

ooowowizstev · 07-24-2010, 07:14 PM

You've made the right choice!

RevFreak14 · 07-24-2010, 07:17 PM

M3 Esq · 07-24-2010, 07:55 PM

Congrats. Me thinks you are going to love it!!

Cheers!

kscarrol · 07-24-2010, 10:47 PM

Thanks guys, debated long and hard between the F10 and the M3. Really looking forward to the M3!!

Hey Bokke, I do remember you from the E60 board! Did not realize you had made the switch too. I am really excited about this car, just could not get excited about the F10. A great car I'm sure, but BMW is clearly moving more to the luxury camp with the F10, not something I was ready to do...

Scoobe · 07-24-2010, 10:50 PM

I debated as well. Wife and I liked the 550 but the M3 had so much more to offer above the practical. The 550 is a nice ride to work, the M3 is a kick in the pants ride to work.

M3 Esq · 07-24-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobe

I debated as well. Wife and I liked the 550 but the M3 had so much more to offer above the practical. The 550 is a nice ride to work, the M3 is a kick in the pants ride to work.

Well said.

kaykay · 07-25-2010, 01:25 AM

I too came from an '08 550i Sport. Loved the car, it was great. Carbon black was also a very unique and awesome color.

For me the choice to get an E92 Competition was easy. The moment I drove it (a regular non-ZCP coupe) it was a done deal.

I drove the F10 535i and the F10 550i, great cars, the 550i has a lot of low-end torque, luxury feeling, it's a great great car no question.

The M3 is just in a different league every which way you think about it.

It is simply a "perfectly tuned car" - there's nothing else like it in this class - I don't care what the Audi S5/RS5, C63 guys say.

The M3 is perfection and BMW knows that.

Congrats!

P.s. When our leases are up, we'll be ready for the F10 M5... But man do I love this high-revving S65 V8 - not a fan of TC/SC engines at all.

dpohlman · 07-25-2010, 08:31 AM

I think you will be very happy with this transition! I also came from a 2008 550i sport w/the M aero kit.

I have been very pleased with the M3. I went with the coupe, so that part was an adjustment. I look forward to your thoughts on the new ride once it arrives.

DadzM4 · 07-25-2010, 10:53 AM

I also came from a 550. The way I see it, the 550 did everything (for the most part well) but not perfect, the M3 is pretty darn close to a perfect car. Love them both, but the M3 makes you want to drive, the 550 will only make you happy when you need to drive.

You cant go wrong with your choice.

JCtx · 07-25-2010, 02:53 PM

I'm curious to drive an F10 just to see how the electric steering feels. That's one more reason to buy an M3: not only it's the last NA V8 M3 (at least for a while), but possibly the last M car to have hydraulic steering as well. On the positive side, the switch to control-arm front suspension was way overdue IMO. However, I doubt 3 series will get it. Good day gang.

kscarrol · 07-25-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

I'm curious to drive an F10 just to see how the electric steering feels. That's one more reason to buy an M3: not only it's the last NA V8 M3 (at least for a while), but possibly the last M car to have hydraulic steering as well. On the positive side, the switch to control-arm front suspension was way overdue IMO. However, I doubt 3 series will get it. Good day gang.

To be honest, the lack of feeling from the electric steering was a major factor in moving to the M3 after two E60's. And as I noted earlier, while they may be the future, I wanted to stick with the NA V8 over the twin turbo V8 of the F10.

henryyxyu · 07-25-2010, 05:59 PM

Good Choice! I was actually in the same position as you but I also decided on the M3. I like my cars sporty and naturally aspirated

lol

djse60 · 07-25-2010, 10:53 PM

Right behind you - but I went used...

Waited for the pics of the new 5 and it just didnt excite me.

Sold my 08 535i (had bought new) and bought and 08 E90 M3 everything but heated seats and PDC. Love it death..

Smaller car, but lots of fun to drive!

Poleposition · 07-26-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Well, after much debate I have ordered a 2011 E90 M3 to replace my 2008 550. Basically everything but the Cold Weather Package. DCT. Now the wait begins!! Hope to do Performance Center Delivery in October...

It is a Sept production car w/ delivery in October. No final price yet as the new packages are not pricing out in the dealers system. But I have a production number!!

Nice move Ken

kscarrol · 07-26-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Poleposition

Nice move Ken

Thanks Kerry! And thanks for your comments/assitance earlier, will arrange the PCD after the car is built...

Voltigeur · 07-26-2010, 12:00 PM

Very diff cars. Both great - but you picked the most fun

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kscarrol Brigadier General 8948 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, debated long and hard between the F10 and the M3. Really looking forward to the M3!! Hey Bokke, I do remember you from the E60 board! Did not realize you had made the switch too. I am really excited about this car, just could not get excited about the F10. A great car I'm sure, but BMW is clearly moving more to the luxury camp with the F10, not something I was ready to do... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475 Last edited by kscarrol; 07-24-2010 at 10:59 PM..
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kaykay Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,769 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E93 328i Conve ... [9.50] 2011 E92 M3 ZCP [8.66] 2008 550i Sport [10.00]	I too came from an '08 550i Sport. Loved the car, it was great. Carbon black was also a very unique and awesome color. For me the choice to get an E92 Competition was easy. The moment I drove it (a regular non-ZCP coupe) it was a done deal. I drove the F10 535i and the F10 550i, great cars, the 550i has a lot of low-end torque, luxury feeling, it's a great great car no question. The M3 is just in a different league every which way you think about it. It is simply a "perfectly tuned car" - there's nothing else like it in this class - I don't care what the Audi S5/RS5, C63 guys say. The M3 is perfection and BMW knows that. Congrats! P.s. When our leases are up, we'll be ready for the F10 M5... But man do I love this high-revving S65 V8 - not a fan of TC/SC engines at all. __________________ '12 CLS550 Palladium Silver - loaded '11 E92 M3 ZCP - SG/B-EXT/CF, M-DCT, loaded '11 E93 328i, BSM over Saddle Brown, sport, loaded '08 550i M-Sport, Carbon Black (Gone but not forgotten), '06 W211 E55 AMG (Gone, miss this animal),'01 E39 540i Sport
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dpohlman Private 19 Rep 92 Posts Drives: e92 M3 (Space Grey) ESS V1 535 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	I think you will be very happy with this transition! I also came from a 2008 550i sport w/the M aero kit. I have been very pleased with the M3. I went with the coupe, so that part was an adjustment. I look forward to your thoughts on the new ride once it arrives.
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	I'm curious to drive an F10 just to see how the electric steering feels. That's one more reason to buy an M3: not only it's the last NA V8 M3 (at least for a while), but possibly the last M car to have hydraulic steering as well. On the positive side, the switch to control-arm front suspension was way overdue IMO. However, I doubt 3 series will get it. Good day gang.
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henryyxyu Captain 109 Rep 636 Posts Drives: YXZ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Good Choice! I was actually in the same position as you but I also decided on the M3. I like my cars sporty and naturally aspirated lol
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djse60 Lieutenant 185 Rep 534 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW iX50 Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA iTrader: (1)	Right behind you - but I went used... Waited for the pics of the new 5 and it just didnt excite me. Sold my 08 535i (had bought new) and bought and 08 E90 M3 everything but heated seats and PDC. Love it death.. Smaller car, but lots of fun to drive! __________________ DJ 2024 BMW iX50 11/18 - Retired 2022 BMW iX50 - 2019 BMW X5 50i - 2017 BMW i7 - 2015 750Lxi Indiv -2014 650xi GC - 2013 AH3 - 2011 550xi GT - 09 335i Vert - 08 M3 Sedan - 08 535i - 04 330Ci ZHP - 04 M3 CIC LSB
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