bmw e46 m3 coupe
16 February 2006, 08:44 PM
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bmw e46 m3 coupe
well had a test drive today and found myself px the scoob for a silver m3 19" alloys full black nappa leather! I pick it up wednesday and am sooo excited, I am looking forward to using only the fast lane and saving energy while not indicating 
Anyone done this move, did you enjoy?
Anyone done this move, did you enjoy?
16 February 2006, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jameswrx
Found myself drawn to black with red leather and 19's lately..
Come and join the M club fella!!
17 February 2006, 10:25 AM
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cat7,
I've got one and the running costs aren't too bad. The real killers are the Inspection 1 and 2 services that seemingly require the owner to donate an arm and a leg to the dealership.
Mine averages 27mpg with a mix of driving. Can't grumble at all. It sounds fantastic above 6k rpm and you'll very soon find yourself travelling very quickly if you keep your foot down for more than a few seconds. Love it to bits.
Matt
I've got one and the running costs aren't too bad. The real killers are the Inspection 1 and 2 services that seemingly require the owner to donate an arm and a leg to the dealership.
Mine averages 27mpg with a mix of driving. Can't grumble at all. It sounds fantastic above 6k rpm and you'll very soon find yourself travelling very quickly if you keep your foot down for more than a few seconds. Love it to bits.
Matt
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17 February 2006, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jameswrx
Found myself drawn to black with red leather and 19's lately..
03 March 2006, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by simo
Go buy one then http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=491438
Almost tempting, but that red leather is a bit of a sticking point... How much are tyres for the 19" wheels on the rear?...
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I also went from a STI > Evo > 330D > m3 cs.
I found it takes a bit of getting used to after driving turbocharged cars for a long time the powerband comes a lot later.
They are deceptively fast to the point where you really do need to cheak your speed to realise how fast you're going.
Way way better build than the jap cars but the price reflects that.
I can't understand why people say they are boring, I find mine anything but after all 340bhp going through only 2 wheels instead of 4 is entertaining at the best of times, and in this weather even more so.
More economical than the Evo or STi. Clutch and gears seemed very heavy to begin with but I'm used to them now.
Real quality refined car to drive.
I found it takes a bit of getting used to after driving turbocharged cars for a long time the powerband comes a lot later.
They are deceptively fast to the point where you really do need to cheak your speed to realise how fast you're going.
Way way better build than the jap cars but the price reflects that.
I can't understand why people say they are boring, I find mine anything but after all 340bhp going through only 2 wheels instead of 4 is entertaining at the best of times, and in this weather even more so.
More economical than the Evo or STi. Clutch and gears seemed very heavy to begin with but I'm used to them now.
Real quality refined car to drive.
04 March 2006, 12:03 AM
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can you fit 255/40/19s ?
http://www.falkentyres.co.uk/product...hFor=&PT_ID=53
http://www.falkentyres.co.uk/product...hFor=&PT_ID=53
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Pete,
A pair of 19 inch tyres, at 255/35/19 will set you back about £200 a side. However, if you know someone in the trade they are much more reasonable!
Matt
A pair of 19 inch tyres, at 255/35/19 will set you back about £200 a side. However, if you know someone in the trade they are much more reasonable!
Matt
05 March 2006, 08:46 AM
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not if you want an accurate speedo
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24 March 2006, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by STiJeff
M3 are broing cars, Stick with the scooby doo as a lightly modded one will slay a M3 and you will get more respect off other road users for not being in a bavarian bin!
Not strictly true, but humerous never the less 