Scooby replacement - M3
18 September 2011, 08:25 PM
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well its a bit more power and RWD, i wouldnt call it boring! its got power everywhere in the rev range really, once i recalibrated my brain it feels faster than the scoob - its definitely much twitchier in the wet
was 4 up in it last night and it pulled like a train, really liking it tbh
one of the main improvements is the comfort, full leather interior and its comfy as ****
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18 September 2011, 09:14 PM
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Looks lovely mate... A friend had an M3 cabrio and it was a very desireable car!
Bit slow compared to a scoob though
.... that said, I do have a rather higher than stock power scoob! 
Just teasing you: they're certainly quick enough!
Bit slow compared to a scoob though
.... that said, I do have a rather higher than stock power scoob! Just teasing you: they're certainly quick enough!
I still prefer my classic though
18 September 2011, 10:52 PM
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Very nice! Lovely cars. I'd have one any day. Love my scoob but..... After 1hr of driving it you realise its all about the Power and Sound. No Luxuries at all!
My Mates Selling his. Just put it on EBay tonight. Has tried keeping the past year but with 3 kids its a struggle. Hes Gutted!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M3-IND...#ht_500wt_1156
I am too. Drives sweet. Maybe one day!
My Mates Selling his. Just put it on EBay tonight. Has tried keeping the past year but with 3 kids its a struggle. Hes Gutted!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M3-IND...#ht_500wt_1156
I am too. Drives sweet. Maybe one day!
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18 September 2011, 11:09 PM
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interesting thread..ive been thinking about getting either a JDM or PPP Sti..OR an M3.
had a look at a couple of both today. love both..thats the problem. thing is, an M3 is a very complex car and you have to pay a lot more to get one with reasonable miles...plus i think i'll miss the subaru burble..
my missus is desperate for me to get an M3..an image thing i think.
im troubled because i dont know if i'd get the same 'hit' from the M3..there are some beauties about atm, but also some great deals to be had on some very STi's....
keep us informed about life with the beemer! it might help me get off the fence!
had a look at a couple of both today. love both..thats the problem. thing is, an M3 is a very complex car and you have to pay a lot more to get one with reasonable miles...plus i think i'll miss the subaru burble..
my missus is desperate for me to get an M3..an image thing i think.
im troubled because i dont know if i'd get the same 'hit' from the M3..there are some beauties about atm, but also some great deals to be had on some very STi's....
keep us informed about life with the beemer! it might help me get off the fence!
19 September 2011, 01:34 AM
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They are lovely cars but due to the equipment, stance, road presence and image I find it very hard to sell mine even though I don't use it anymore 
When I bought it I used it as a daily driver but that only lasted 2 months until I broke my ankle and bought another Subaru and it's not been a daily driver ever since! I've been meaning to sell mine for nearly a year but can't bring myself to do it because I love it too much
When I bought it I used it as a daily driver but that only lasted 2 months until I broke my ankle and bought another Subaru and it's not been a daily driver ever since! I've been meaning to sell mine for nearly a year but can't bring myself to do it because I love it too much
19 September 2011, 08:58 AM
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Think about all the things you love about motoring other than the driving, meeting up with other enthusiasts, learning about new parts, having a tinker under the bonnet to see what goes where. Scoobs tick all the boxes for me!
19 September 2011, 01:12 PM
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M3 vs Impreza
Does really come down to what you want..
I had a couple of M3's..E30(LHD..) and an E36.
Good points; well made, image I guess if you're into that kind of thing.
Bad points; expensive, image (see above..), not much you can do in the way of mods.
In my view, where the Impreza scores is value and fun. If you want a quick, every day, all weather car there's still nothing to touch a Scooby at the price.
Try driving an M3 quickly in the wet..you'll need to be very good, very lucky or very well insured!
Enjoy
I had a couple of M3's..E30(LHD..) and an E36.
Good points; well made, image I guess if you're into that kind of thing.
Bad points; expensive, image (see above..), not much you can do in the way of mods.
In my view, where the Impreza scores is value and fun. If you want a quick, every day, all weather car there's still nothing to touch a Scooby at the price.
Try driving an M3 quickly in the wet..you'll need to be very good, very lucky or very well insured!
Enjoy
19 September 2011, 07:30 PM
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20 September 2011, 01:33 PM
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Yeh there is plenty of stuff you can do to an ///M , some of it is very expensive mind!
The prices of some cars are so cheap these days it was rude not to!
Gonna do a few styling tweaks first and then I might look at exhaust options.
Certainly so far it is being more economical petrol wise than the scooby an is far more comfortable.
One area that needs attention for fast driving is the brakes, very quick to fade compared to my STI brakes
The prices of some cars are so cheap these days it was rude not to!
Gonna do a few styling tweaks first and then I might look at exhaust options.
Certainly so far it is being more economical petrol wise than the scooby an is far more comfortable.
One area that needs attention for fast driving is the brakes, very quick to fade compared to my STI brakes
20 September 2011, 02:08 PM
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Can you get the Porsche front calliper kit for them? I saw an Audi S3 with them when I went to FB Tuning last month.
20 September 2011, 02:21 PM
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yeah, everyone slates the brakes..also the rear suspension seems to use old bed springs...snapping is a very common problem...then theres the SMG box..
I had a test drive today (chucking it down with rain mind you), and was very disappointed..it was a very snatchy, jerky affair...even the salesman said he thought it was crap after he'd been for a couple of drives..
If i got one, it would deffo have to be a manual.
I had a test drive today (chucking it down with rain mind you), and was very disappointed..it was a very snatchy, jerky affair...even the salesman said he thought it was crap after he'd been for a couple of drives..
If i got one, it would deffo have to be a manual.