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What Would Don Draper Do?
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From: Houston
Originally Posted by Belzebutt
So they gave it the coupe's headlights, but they kept the sedan's boring tail lights. Too bad, that's the end they should have fixed.
that was my main complaint too. wish it had the coupe's tail.
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From: Boston
Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
i did that this morning too. i did alpine white on black interior. and it came out to about $65ish too.
CF roof ftw, by the way. (white w/ CF roof is just too hawt.)
i was bored this morning so i priced that, an A5/S5, and IS-F.
def... CF FTW, you gotta be insane to pass that up...
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This is hot! Didn't know it was this capable.
0-60 in 4.1 and the quarter in 12.6 @ 113.
2008 BMW M3 Sedan - Short Take Road Test
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test
0-60 in 4.1 and the quarter in 12.6 @ 113.
2008 BMW M3 Sedan - Short Take Road Test
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test
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Wow this car is awesome and now with the IS-F its really going to heat up the market I think.
Although if I had the money I would take the 335 and save the money.
Although if I had the money I would take the 335 and save the money.
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Originally Posted by srika
This is hot! Didn't know it was this capable.
0-60 in 4.1 and the quarter in 12.6 @ 113.
2008 BMW M3 Sedan - Short Take Road Test
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test
0-60 in 4.1 and the quarter in 12.6 @ 113.
2008 BMW M3 Sedan - Short Take Road Test
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test
I really like the way sedan looks on top of that.
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Originally Posted by nokiaman
It's too late to cancel my 335xi orderI really like the way sedan looks on top of that.
I really like the way sedan looks on top of that.
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From: Maryland
Originally Posted by zeroday
Until the car arrives and you sign all the final paper work, it isn't too late. Especially if you are changing to a more expensive car, they will give you your deposit back on the xi. UNLESS you got the superman color combo LOL.
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You'll love the 335 so no big deal. I'm actually going the other direction in terms of looking at less expensive vehicles (getting cheap in my old age and my GF is high maintenance 
). The 135i sounds like a really engaging car to drive...maybe even more so than the m3. It's around 400 lbs less..add Procede, an LSD and some suspension... 
can't wait to try one out.
). The 135i sounds like a really engaging car to drive...maybe even more so than the m3. It's around 400 lbs less..add Procede, an LSD and some suspension... can't wait to try one out.
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Originally Posted by zeroday
It's around 170 lbs less.
you probably looked at the european weight rating for the M3 - the one that is 3704 or something. The actual CURB weight is 3590. Still kind of a porker, but not 3700 lbs.. the 135i is 3420. link
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Originally Posted by srika
fixed.
you probably looked at the european weight rating for the M3 - the one that is 3704 or something. The actual CURB weight is 3590. Still kind of a porker, but not 3700 lbs.. the 135i is 3420. link
you probably looked at the european weight rating for the M3 - the one that is 3704 or something. The actual CURB weight is 3590. Still kind of a porker, but not 3700 lbs.. the 135i is 3420. link
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Originally Posted by srika
oic. so what does the 135i weigh?
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...fications.aspx
Last edited by zeroday; Mar 3, 2008 at 07:15 PM.
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tons of pics inside.
http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/03/19...ing-announced/
http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/03/19...ing-announced/
New York Auto Show: 2008 BMW M3 Convertible pricing announced
Posted on: March 19th, 2008
Shown for the first time today on U.S. soil the BMW M3 Convertible will go on sale later this year. The BMW M3 Coupe will go on sale in March starting at $57,275 along with the M3 Sedan which will start at $54,575. But if you’re looking for some fun in the sun with the 414 horsepower V8, get ready to cash out $65,725.
Buyer can opt for a Cold Weather Package for $720 or a Technology Package for $3250. The Premium Package will run you $1900. Adding on 19-icnh wheels will cost $1200, while a navigation system and enhanced premium sound will cost $2100 and 1900 respectively. Extended Novillo leather will cost an extra $2,000.
Posted on: March 19th, 2008
Shown for the first time today on U.S. soil the BMW M3 Convertible will go on sale later this year. The BMW M3 Coupe will go on sale in March starting at $57,275 along with the M3 Sedan which will start at $54,575. But if you’re looking for some fun in the sun with the 414 horsepower V8, get ready to cash out $65,725.
Buyer can opt for a Cold Weather Package for $720 or a Technology Package for $3250. The Premium Package will run you $1900. Adding on 19-icnh wheels will cost $1200, while a navigation system and enhanced premium sound will cost $2100 and 1900 respectively. Extended Novillo leather will cost an extra $2,000.
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From: New Orleans LA area
Verts are so much more expensive when you buy them and you don't get shit back when you sell them. I was looking at e46 m3's a while back and convertibles were priced about the same as compareable coupes.
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From: OR
my M3 drive review. I didn't drive the above pictured coupe. I drove a sedan.
Originally Posted by mattg
The white coupe is the sickness. I would definitely go in that direction if I was in the market for an M3. coupe for sure.
The interiors aren't real flashy. The steering wheel and seats are to die for. The sedan had all black interior with carbon fiber looking leather trim. I had never seen leather like that before. The sound system was nice, and the engine sound is beautiful, although a little more subdued than I would like.
The clutch is freakishly light. It feels like it's not even attached to a cable, more like it's an e-clutch or something. The gearbox was nice. I would need more time to really get a feel for the clutch and gearbox, they feel less direct than the same in my subie.
It's weird driving a car like this with such a long powerband. It wasn't as fast as I was expecting, although I didn't flog it too hard since it only had 110 miles on it. Midrange power definitely felt like less than my subie, although the power delivery is so smooth that I think the M3 may be sneaky fast. I also figure once the M3 was broken in and you could bring it all the way up to (and past
) 8000 rpms it would really start to shine. overall it wasn't as quick as I was expecting, especially down low and in the mid range where my subie shines. The 335xi auto sedan actually felt like it had as much power and TQ down low and in the mid range.The handling was great. very glued to the road and I could tell the brakes are incredible, even though I didn't have a chance to really try them out. Steering is pretty light, a little too light for my taste, but I'm sure it's something that you would get used to.
Build quality, interior quality and paint quality were all superb to me (Subaru driver), although it would be nice to have a suede or alcantara headliner in a 70K automobile.
Overall, I think it would be tough to take the M3 over other comparable cars that I'm guessing are brutally quick and fast, aka Corvette & GT-R. The M3 just didn't push me back in the seat like I though it would.
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
^ yea theres that big of a difference for the 3series vert as well.
Guess the hardtop convertibles are pricey.
Guess the hardtop convertibles are pricey.
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Burn some dust here
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From: Atlanta
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Engineer
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From: Boston
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
i need to change my pants... wow... how much does that system go for?
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Originally Posted by savage
i need to change my pants... wow... how much does that system go for?
$ 2839
http://www.ind-distribution.com/main.html
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From: Boston
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
wow... then again when you are spending 65-70k for the car...
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
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http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-se...edan-2010.html
Facelift E90
Facelift E90
Previously, we've brought you photos of BMW's facelifted 3-Series wagon, but today our spies delivered some up close and personal images of the 3-Series sedan. Judging by these photos, it looks like the sedan might see a pretty major revision to its taillight design.
On close inspection, it appears the taillights will get a "notched" appearance that effectively deletes one quarter of the previous design. As is easily seen, the front fascia will be slightly re-designed with a new bumper, modified fog lights, a new and sculpted hood, and new grille. The unpopular chrome "eyebrows" above the grille are now gone.
The update will also bring the launch of the twin-turbocharged 335i Wagon. Although the wagon is the only body style BMW doesn't offer the M3 package on, it appears as though those craving cargo room and performance won't have to wait much longer.
On close inspection, it appears the taillights will get a "notched" appearance that effectively deletes one quarter of the previous design. As is easily seen, the front fascia will be slightly re-designed with a new bumper, modified fog lights, a new and sculpted hood, and new grille. The unpopular chrome "eyebrows" above the grille are now gone.
The update will also bring the launch of the twin-turbocharged 335i Wagon. Although the wagon is the only body style BMW doesn't offer the M3 package on, it appears as though those craving cargo room and performance won't have to wait much longer.
