P1 or M3
#1
P1 or M3
So do i swap my P1 for a compromise? E36 M3 EVO (in estoril blue) more comfortable, slightly less fuel, much cheaper to buy, rear wheel drive (hmm fun!), less servicing....
Wot does anybody reck?
Wot does anybody reck?
#3
The BMW is very tempting, they do look superb in that colour too........
However, if you think the servicing/parts cost on a Subaru is expensive.......wait to you see the price for bits on a BMW !
The double vanos I have heard can be a weak point, and is mega bucks to replace.
Sticking with the P1 would be my choice !
However, if you think the servicing/parts cost on a Subaru is expensive.......wait to you see the price for bits on a BMW !
The double vanos I have heard can be a weak point, and is mega bucks to replace.
Sticking with the P1 would be my choice !
#6
Originally Posted by Want Best STI
the M3 is pure Evil after 100.. 4th gear is mentle and urs will have 6 speed gearbox
I think i have been spoilt by the shear pull of a forced induction engine and 4 wheel drive.
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#8
Originally Posted by Sideways, the way forward
What is this vanos unit?? have heard about it before but am unsure as to what it is. why is it a weak point?
martin
#9
Its BMW's version of variable cam timing,they have a small epicyclic hub on the end of the cams,the gears can wear and they become noisy(sound like a harsh tappet noise).
Can cost ££££ from BMW..
Dont let it put you off...M3 with manual box=
Can cost ££££ from BMW..
Dont let it put you off...M3 with manual box=
#11
i love the P1 but believe me race an M3 wen u both hit over 100 and see how far the M3 gets.. im comparing to a 330BHP scooby here!!! cos thats wot i was driving wen i raced the M3 but then again, it does depend on the condition. etc etc.
4th onwards the power is great!! but no torque! BORING!!!! however the rear end fun!!
good luck. u will miss the P1 greatly i have to say.
4th onwards the power is great!! but no torque! BORING!!!! however the rear end fun!!
good luck. u will miss the P1 greatly i have to say.
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Originally Posted by Want Best STI
i love the P1 but believe me race an M3 wen u both hit over 100 and see how far the M3 gets.. im comparing to a 330BHP scooby here!!! cos thats wot i was driving wen i raced the M3 but then again, it does depend on the condition. etc etc.
4th onwards the power is great!! but no torque! BORING!!!! however the rear end fun!!
good luck. u will miss the P1 greatly i have to say.
4th onwards the power is great!! but no torque! BORING!!!! however the rear end fun!!
good luck. u will miss the P1 greatly i have to say.
The Beemer just didn't give me any confidence on the twisty back lanes
and in the wet, well bloody scary mate!
As someone has said, you will miss that bloody great punch that the Turbo gives.
Rob
#13
The M3 has a very weak engine and at £10000 a piece can be very pricy, the old man has always had M3's and in his time has managed to blow 3 engines so it's not uncommon for them to go, other than that he's had no other problems and they are still very fun cars to drive. If you can find one, take a look at one in Velvet Blue as I believe this to be a beautiful colour and you're not going to see many others on the road.