Why are people so tide up with numbers and the compatition?

Lil. Lucas · 11-01-2007, 06:21 AM

To be honest, I don't really get it? Why are there soo many post about people stressing over if the C63 and RS4 can do something faster or better then the E92 M3? All three manufactures offer different experiences, and the soul and feeling of each car represents that. How people decide which one they'll enjoy the most from reading spec sheets is beyond me? Anyways, me thinks its time for another beer. Peace

j|rz44 · 11-01-2007, 07:06 AM

Its part of the fun!

enjoy!

Stahlgrau · 11-01-2007, 07:29 AM

Agreed. If you like the M3, who cares about the others.

hks786 · 11-01-2007, 07:48 AM

I think you've made a very very good point. I try not to be too picky with numbers because most people at the end of the day dont use the full performance of these cars anyway. Also, numbers cant be the only way to judge these cars, you NEED to test them yourselves. I know of one person who hates the RS4 and says the complete opposite of what other people say about it. It all comes down to what you feel about the car when YOU're in it

However, I am pleased to see how well the RS4 is actually doing against the M3 and C63 despite being the oldest. It just leaves us wondering what the next RS4 will be like but I'm sure we'll see the RS5 first *drool*

mkoesel · 11-01-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil. Lucas

To be honest, I don't really get it? Why are there soo many post about people stressing over if the C63 and RS4 can do something faster or better then the E92 M3?

Comparisons are fun. The people who are honestly stressing about it, well, they may need to reexamine priorities.

sdiver68 · 11-01-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Comparisons are fun. The people who are honestly stressing about it, well, they may need to reexamine priorities.

+1, its just fun and games to pass the time between track events

JEllis · 11-01-2007, 10:21 AM

Because when someone is considering blowing 60K+ on a car, one wants to make sure they get the best for their money. And "BEST" is a subjective term and thus all the bickering....

Jason

aerisolphaln · 11-01-2007, 11:28 AM

I think that a lot of the people who buy these cars are successful, motivated, and very competitive in their daily lives. They project those qualities onto their cars, and you wind up with the comparos.

paulyd · 11-01-2007, 11:29 AM

1)Because we haven't driven the M3 yet, so how could we make decisions based on the visceral "driving experience" as you say?
2)What JEllis said.
3)Bragging rights.

But point taken, + or - 0.1 sec is a ridiculous way to make this decision.
However, I don't think anyone will, we're just talking about the competitors.

Sedan_Clan · 11-01-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

Comparisons are fun. The people who are honestly stressing about it, well, they may need to reexamine priorities.

Preach on brotha man!

Tobizach · 11-02-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by aerisolphaln

I think that a lot of the people who buy these cars are successful, motivated, and very competitive in their daily lives. They project those qualities onto their cars, and you wind up with the comparos.

LOL Then that would mean every car make has those types of people...Because this sorta thing happens with every car no matter the brand.

It may be an M but its still a Bmw 3 series and at 60-70K not close at all to umm...."PLAYER" status

I mean what else is there to do for those of us in the states, who have been waiting, talking, looking and researching, some for a good 2 yrs for a car thats still at a minimum 6 months away? :sad0147:

swamp2 · 11-02-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tobizach

LOL Then that would mean every car make has those types of people...Because this sorta thing happens with every car no matter the brand.

It may be an M but its still a Bmw 3 series and at 60-70K not close at all to umm...."PLAYER" status

I mean what else is there to do for those of us in the states, who have been waiting, talking, looking and researching, some for a good 2 yrs for a car thats still at a minimum 6 months away? :sad0147:

Indeed on point #1. People the whole world round simply LOVE cars. I do think the discussions, debates, etc. are a bit better on some boards than others though.

BMW has made a clear move with the E9X 3 series. They did this along with the introduction of the 1 series. The 3 is clearly no longer the entry level BMW! That is now the 1er. Sure a 3 series certainly does not make one a player but it does offer more "status" these days. And I guess you can interpret "status" as simply "I paid more for the car"

paulyd · 11-02-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tobizach

It may be an M but its still a Bmw 3 series and at 60-70K not close at all to umm...."PLAYER" status

The M3 is not "player" status?
A $60-70k car is not "player" status?

75% of the US population doesn't even earn that much money in an entire year! (Before tax!)

I guess... if you define 'player' to be those who drive $150k ferraris, etc...

I hope the wink means ur joking...

some of these comments scare me

11-01-2007, 06:21 AM	#1
Lil. Lucas Interlagos FTW! 2 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 86 E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Why are people so tide up with numbers and the compatition? To be honest, I don't really get it? Why are there soo many post about people stressing over if the C63 and RS4 can do something faster or better then the E92 M3? All three manufactures offer different experiences, and the soul and feeling of each car represents that. How people decide which one they'll enjoy the most from reading spec sheets is beyond me? Anyways, me thinks its time for another beer. Peace
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j\|rz44 Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,683 Posts Drives: 335i\|E92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lost iTrader: (2) Garage List 07 335i [0.00]	Its part of the fun! enjoy! __________________ Life is Good
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11-01-2007, 07:29 AM	#3
Stahlgrau Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 225 Posts Drives: Backwards Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greenland iTrader: (0)	Agreed. If you like the M3, who cares about the others.
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hks786 Major General 2184 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think you've made a very very good point. I try not to be too picky with numbers because most people at the end of the day dont use the full performance of these cars anyway. Also, numbers cant be the only way to judge these cars, you NEED to test them yourselves. I know of one person who hates the RS4 and says the complete opposite of what other people say about it. It all comes down to what you feel about the car when YOU're in it However, I am pleased to see how well the RS4 is actually doing against the M3 and C63 despite being the oldest. It just leaves us wondering what the next RS4 will be like but I'm sure we'll see the RS5 first drool __________________
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JEllis Major General 535 Rep 5,498 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth iTrader: (4)	Because when someone is considering blowing 60K+ on a car, one wants to make sure they get the best for their money. And "BEST" is a subjective term and thus all the bickering.... Jason __________________ Instagram: jellismotorwerks
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aerisolphaln First Lieutenant 12 Rep 396 Posts Drives: '05 G35 coupe 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Iowa City, IA iTrader: (0)	I think that a lot of the people who buy these cars are successful, motivated, and very competitive in their daily lives. They project those qualities onto their cars, and you wind up with the comparos. __________________ Now:'05 G35 6MT\Laser Red\Beige\Sport\Premium 06/2008: M3, 335+Dinan, or ...
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paulyd Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	1)Because we haven't driven the M3 yet, so how could we make decisions based on the visceral "driving experience" as you say? 2)What JEllis said. 3)Bragging rights. But point taken, + or - 0.1 sec is a ridiculous way to make this decision. However, I don't think anyone will, we're just talking about the competitors.
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