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wilson1
05-14-2006, 12:02 PM
It will probably looks liked this!

:D

http://www.upshizzle.com/x/BMWm3.jpg

Blaze
05-14-2006, 12:07 PM
That's a new look. (duh)

I like it. (less the rims)

Stuff
05-14-2006, 12:21 PM
Can you photoshop in some electrical problems? :angel:

/angry ex m3 owner

ultrawifey
05-14-2006, 01:11 PM
meh.

airforce1
05-14-2006, 02:53 PM
Can you photoshop in some electrical problems? :angel:

/angry ex m3 owner

tell us more....

NMREJ6
05-14-2006, 03:27 PM
Can you photoshop in some electrical problems? :angel:

/angry ex m3 owner

tell us more....


+1

SpdyEvo02
05-14-2006, 05:06 PM
That's a new look. (duh)

I like it. (less the rims)

the rims don't look good on it at all, but the looks very clean

kcross
05-14-2006, 05:15 PM
those are m6 rims, thats why it looks so dumb. this photoshop looks a little on the mild side.

GngrbrdMR276
05-14-2006, 08:15 PM
Where are the feder grills, that thing looks like crap, IMHO the e46 m3 was perfection.

kcross
05-14-2006, 08:18 PM
you have to look close but they are in the crease right in front of the door.

id say the e30 m3 evo2 was perfection.

Absinthe
05-15-2006, 09:40 AM
teh hotness, next car if they build an M3/4

Stuff
05-15-2006, 11:50 PM
Can you photoshop in some electrical problems? :angel:

/angry ex m3 owner

tell us more....


+1


What do you want to know? I had a lot of the common e36 m3 problems. Luckily, I didn't have the self combustion (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79896&) problem... :twisted:

Er, so lemme think. It's been a while...

Final stage resistor - Air-conditioning would just cut out. It would save itself for the summertimes in Diamond Bar. FU final stage resistor. FU.
Brake light switch failure twice
Some relay that caused the windows to stop working...
Entire dash stopped working, never found out why
CD changer decided to stop working every now and again. Replaced.
Rear shock mounts disassembled themselves twice.. (note, if this problem isn't caught and fixed, it'll rip through the body
Transmission began to rest underneath 5th
Engine went into limp mode for some reason. Never found out why. Gave it to 2 different dealers for 10+ warrenty visits. Car never idled correctly after that.
Premature o2 sensor failure
Trunk lock failure
Gas guage would just randomly decide to stick at 1/4. It was actually sorta comical to see the thing go from 1/4 to full back to 1/4 while travelling at 70mph. :idiot2:

I know I'm missing stuff... that car caused me a lot of frustration. I owned the car for a little over 5 years, tried to get rid of it once but it came back (stupid story, don't sell cars to family members, :laugh:) But yeah, at least my car never lit itself on fire. :D

I doubt I'll own another BMW.... well, unless I can afford a M5. At which point I'd probably buy one. :angel:

Mister
05-16-2006, 07:48 AM
you have to look close but they are in the crease right in front of the door.

id say the e30 m3 evo2 was perfection.


Agreed! E30 M3 Evo. Euro-spec was an incredible machine!

GngrbrdMR276
05-16-2006, 03:15 PM
The 190e Evo euro-spec was cooler

kcross
05-16-2006, 04:10 PM
i love both cars. nearly impossible to decide between the two.

airforce1
05-16-2006, 10:31 PM
Can you photoshop in some electrical problems? :angel:

/angry ex m3 owner

tell us more....


+1


What do you want to know? I had a lot of the common e36 m3 problems. Luckily, I didn't have the self combustion (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79896&) problem... :twisted:

Er, so lemme think. It's been a while...

Final stage resistor - Air-conditioning would just cut out. It would save itself for the summertimes in Diamond Bar. FU final stage resistor. FU.
Brake light switch failure twice
Some relay that caused the windows to stop working...
Entire dash stopped working, never found out why
CD changer decided to stop working every now and again. Replaced.
Rear shock mounts disassembled themselves twice.. (note, if this problem isn't caught and fixed, it'll rip through the body
Transmission began to rest underneath 5th
Engine went into limp mode for some reason. Never found out why. Gave it to 2 different dealers for 10+ warrenty visits. Car never idled correctly after that.
Premature o2 sensor failure
Trunk lock failure
Gas guage would just randomly decide to stick at 1/4. It was actually sorta comical to see the thing go from 1/4 to full back to 1/4 while travelling at 70mph. :idiot2:

I know I'm missing stuff... that car caused me a lot of frustration. I owned the car for a little over 5 years, tried to get rid of it once but it came back (stupid story, don't sell cars to family members, :laugh:) But yeah, at least my car never lit itself on fire. :D

I doubt I'll own another BMW.... well, unless I can afford a M5. At which point I'd probably buy one. :angel:


Which year M3 did you have?

Stuff
05-17-2006, 10:10 AM
Which year M3 did you have?


1999

drmosh
05-19-2006, 05:13 PM
The 335 will be bi-turbo... that sounds tempting... too bad it's a BMW.

Raine3D
05-19-2006, 11:33 PM
there were like 3 of these m3s parked at the in and out on sand canyon in canyon counrty about a year ago. They had blacked wheels and black rear and front bumpers and some black tape on them. I dont know why they do this,,, ive seen other weird cars like this too... maybe doing road tests?

kcross
05-19-2006, 11:41 PM
if you ever want to see something funny go to bimmerfest or anywhere bmws gather. you will spot a contingent of e46 m3s with the following mods.

csl trunk, csl rear diffuser (its actually just a carbon bumper insert), csl front bumper, eishenman race exhaust, 19" bbs lms. i swear.

anyway if you want to see the biggest ricers show up to bimmerfest or socal euro. its good for a few laughs.

Absinthe
06-28-2006, 09:38 AM
legit new m3 pics:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=7&article_id=3647

thisxguy
06-28-2006, 09:56 AM
good find.

i have 2 neighbors (they're paternal twin brothers) and both want the M3...at least one will get one.

but the one that's most likely to get it will have to wait...he said 2 years.

but that article said they'll be released in 2007. so, im guessing in a year or so the m3 will be released as a 2008 model?

Absinthe
06-28-2006, 10:52 AM
sounds that way I have a friend who's already got a deposit down in NY, but even the dealer is a a little sketchy aout when its coming in.

kipper215
06-28-2006, 10:55 AM
Hopefully BMW will greatly improve SMG. merc is putting the smack down with their 7speed tranny and the power they're getting from AMG is Krazy.

Lancer EVO IX
06-28-2006, 11:00 AM
legit new m3 pics:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=7&article_id=3647


I really like it. Looks pretty aggressive. I'm glad they changed the tail lights on the 3 series coupes, it looks much better.

Raine3D
06-28-2006, 02:07 PM
Hopefully BMW will greatly improve SMG. merc is putting the smack down with their 7speed tranny and the power they're getting from AMG is Krazy.


Greatly Improve ? How so ? I thought the SMG was perfect on the newer model M3s. maybe a 7th but i loved it how it was. SHifts so fast!

Chris in SD
06-28-2006, 02:17 PM
SMG can't hang w/DSG... The wave of the future.

I can't wait to see the new M3 in person. It's too bad M3 drivers have a worse stigma of being cocksuckers than Porsche and Vette drivers combined. I still would rather have an M5...

kipper215
06-28-2006, 02:20 PM
Hopefully BMW will greatly improve SMG. merc is putting the smack down with their 7speed tranny and the power they're getting from AMG is Krazy.


Greatly Improve ? How so ? I thought the SMG was perfect on the newer model M3s. maybe a 7th but i loved it how it was. SHifts so fast!


I have been reading a lot of reviews from different critics and i spoke with a few owners who have driven both brands and most are leaning towards merc as far as trannys are concern. of course the bmw has better handling and feel for the road but, merc is a more user friendly car

Absinthe
06-28-2006, 02:24 PM
who cares the thing will come with a 6 speed manual!

Absinthe
06-28-2006, 02:24 PM
and apparently the new Jag transmition is the fastest best shifting of the lot, i know I cant get my head around that either.

tabio42
06-28-2006, 02:25 PM
I hope they come out with a 4 door. Anyone know if they'll do that?

kipper215
06-28-2006, 02:26 PM
and apparently the new Jag transmition is the fastest best shifting of the lot, i know I cant get my head around that either.


probably a variant of DSG. you know how these companies share parts a lot now.

Absinthe
06-28-2006, 02:45 PM
there will be a four door

Raine3D
06-28-2006, 03:40 PM
Hopefully BMW will greatly improve SMG. merc is putting the smack down with their 7speed tranny and the power they're getting from AMG is Krazy.


Greatly Improve ? How so ? I thought the SMG was perfect on the newer model M3s. maybe a 7th but i loved it how it was. SHifts so fast!


I have been reading a lot of reviews from different critics and i spoke with a few owners who have driven both brands and most are leaning towards merc as far as trannys are concern. of course the bmw has better handling and feel for the road but, merc is a more user friendly car


I didnt like AMG as much. I loved how i could time it right and get a downshift rev out of the M3 with the SMG. The shifting is just amazing....if they made any improvments at all to the new M3s shifting I will probably Sh*% myself in amazement. It already shifts so fast. It was very hard to decide between a stick and a smg on that one. I love stick but the reaction time from shifting with the smg... i dont think a stick would be able to keep up

smokinevo9
06-28-2006, 03:57 PM
bottom line
if your looking for a performer than stick with the BMW
but to be a pimp or a balla you need to roll in MERCEDES BENZ
benz is for pimps and bmw is for playas
do u get wat im saying
i know because i fix up EUROpean cars for living but still love driving japaneese car
any how the m3 is one bad to the bone machine

Chris in SD
06-28-2006, 07:07 PM
bottom line
if your looking for a performer than stick with the BMW
but to be a pimp or a balla you need to roll in MERCEDES BENZ
benz is for pimps and bmw is for playas
do u get wat im saying
i know because i fix up EUROpean cars for living but still love driving japaneese car
any how the m3 is one bad to the bone machine


Would you guys let this guy fix up your EUROpean car? Not me... I guess Audis are for ballin' pimps... :coolsmiley:

tabio42
06-28-2006, 07:35 PM
Just one question - can you put M3 fenders on my E500?

I'd let him work on my car. I just wouldn't let him speak or write anything near my car. Might ruin my car's rhetorical skills.

Chris - how big is your doggy now?

Chris in SD
06-28-2006, 07:41 PM
My dog is 60lbs now... I don't get to see him anymore since he is still in CA and I am in VA... bummer. :'(

leaveit2bevo
06-29-2006, 01:16 AM
bottom line
if your looking for a performer than stick with the BMW
but to be a pimp or a balla you need to roll in MERCEDES BENZ
benz is for pimps and bmw is for playas
do u get wat im saying
i know because i fix up EUROpean cars for living but still love driving japaneese car
any how the m3 is one bad to the bone machine


thats funny considering that the last mag I read rated the m5 dead last with the new S6 second and the amg E63 or something first.

thisxguy
06-29-2006, 01:21 AM
is that the old m5 or the new one?

i think that bmws are more performance and benz are more luxury...audi is like the middle. lol.

Chris in SD
06-29-2006, 02:27 AM
is that the old m5 or the new one?

i think that bmws are more performance and benz are more luxury...audi is like the middle.* lol.


It was the new M5. If I really were going to buy a big, fast sedan and I could afford it, I LOVE the new S8. Gallardo V10, ceramic brakes, etc.

kipper215
06-29-2006, 07:07 AM
My dog is 60lbs now... I don't get to see him anymore since he is still in CA and I am in VA... bummer. :'(


dam 60lbs. that dog must be as strong as an ox.

kipper215
06-29-2006, 07:09 AM
is that the old m5 or the new one?

i think that bmws are more performance and benz are more luxury...audi is like the middle. lol.


It was the new M5. If I really were going to buy a big, fast sedan and I could afford it, I LOVE the new S8. Gallardo V10, ceramic brakes, etc.


I saw a short vid of the S8 and that thing sounded like a monster. and the interior is uber pimp. if I had the doe an S8 would definitely be in my driveway

tabio42
06-29-2006, 08:25 AM
Yeah S8's have always been sexy. Remember in the movie Ronin? I would like to wait until the new E class chassis comes out then get an E63! :D

How come you didn't ride out there with your dog?

j_nizzle
06-29-2006, 09:25 AM
Yeah S8's have always been sexy. Remember in the movie Ronin? I would like to wait until the new E class chassis comes out then get an E63! :D

How come you didn't ride out there with your dog?


the s8 in ronin was a far cry from the newer s8's...granted the one in ronin had a fully worked on suspension and nitrous...but still. it doesnt do the newer one's justice because they're not as talked about or driven for that matter...most people would end up getting something else...usually for audi's you see the different a4 confirgirations, the the a6, a8, then you get the speed junkies with money who will get the s-line card (not just the s-line badging in itself) s4, s6, rs4, rs6, etc etc.

tabio42
06-29-2006, 09:41 AM
I was at the LA Auto show when they debuted the all aluminum A8 chassis a few years back. They had a bare chassis on display. My brother and I were able to pick it up from the front and back. That's sexyness! I think the whole car put together weighs less than 4000 lbs.

smokinevo9
06-29-2006, 09:44 AM
do some of you guys even own euros and if so post some pics.

tabio42
06-29-2006, 10:11 AM
I have an '03 E500 and my brother has a '00 E39 M5 which he is in the process of turbocharging :)

But no pics sorry.

Absinthe
06-29-2006, 10:33 AM
do some of you guys even own euros and if so post some pics.


nope none of us own euro's I definately dont have an M5 and since I make no money I would definately let someone who uses gangsta english work on my car to save a few bucks.

Absinthe
06-29-2006, 10:39 AM
Beaver,


Biggest knock on the car i guess is the fact it understeers like a pig at least thats what I have read, my experience in seeing them at the track and driving one of my friends is that understeer is not really an issue with 500hp but thats just me, he says the same, although his first mod is going to be matching tire sizes all the way around so words and actions dont match up for him.

white power
06-29-2006, 10:57 AM
The 190e Evo euro-spec was cooler


I AGREE.... heres a pic...the wheels and wing look sooooo familiar
http://www.germancarfans.com/classics/5050208.001/5050208.001.1M.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/classics/5050208.001/5050208.001.mini5L.jpg

Raine3D
06-29-2006, 12:19 PM
The 190e Evo euro-spec was cooler


I AGREE.... heres a pic...the wheels and wing look sooooo familiar


I dunno but i would never drive a car with a wing like that and that style wheel.

silvery_eagle
06-29-2006, 01:02 PM
The 190e Evo euro-spec was cooler


I AGREE.... heres a pic...the wheels and wing look sooooo familiar
http://www.germancarfans.com/classics/5050208.001/5050208.001.1M.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/classics/5050208.001/5050208.001.mini5L.jpg

i'd take it O0

smokinevo9
06-29-2006, 03:14 PM
people that know what this MB is capable of bring in $
that not the issue its just rear to have one of these
ill take one in a heart beat

j_nizzle
06-29-2006, 03:18 PM
people that know what this MB is capable of bring in $
that not the issue its just rear to have one of these
ill take one in a heart beat


english, please? i understood the last line. and kind of understood the first one...

Chris in SD
06-29-2006, 03:21 PM
How come you didn't ride out there with your dog?


I travel too much for work - I didn't want to keep the poor guy in a kennel all the time. *And Kip, he IS a beast. *Even when I left, he was 50lbs or so and was knocking over dogs twice his size. *Takes after his "dad"... *O0



...usually for audi's you see the different a4 confirgirations, the the a6, a8, then you get the speed junkies with money who will get the s-line card (not just the s-line badging in itself) s4, s6, rs4, rs6, etc etc.


YESSS!!!! *I am a "speed junkie with money"....

And smokinevo9, I own a B7 S4 and a new GTI. *If I move back to Cali, maybe I'll swing by your shop in my GT3... *^-^

Chris in SD
06-29-2006, 03:47 PM
do some of you guys even own euros* and if so post some pics.


Click the link to see pics of my babies...

http://www.socalevo.net/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=36&topic=22045.15

leaveit2bevo
06-29-2006, 08:16 PM
ya I thought with 500hp getting the rear to step out wouldnt be that hard, that review I read said they hated the m5 tranny

Chris in SD
06-30-2006, 03:15 AM
I was at the LA Auto show when they debuted the all aluminum A8 chassis a few years back. They had a bare chassis on display. My brother and I were able to pick it up from the front and back. That's sexyness! I think the whole car put together weighs less than 4000 lbs.


I remember that! They had it on an aluminum cradle to show off the spaceframe. My dad and I did the same thing (picked it up). It was REALLY light - only a couple hundred pounds or so.

Absinthe
06-30-2006, 09:32 AM
ya I thought with 500hp getting the rear to step out wouldnt be that hard, that review I read said they hated the m5 tranny


yeah i see that more as people being whiney bitch though, every time something new comes out all the old school guys hate it and call it crap, its the same people that still utter "no rplacement for displacement"

Dont get me wrong I'd wait for the manual BUT i've tracked smg cars and its cool, actually really cool.

kipper215
06-30-2006, 09:38 AM
ya I thought with 500hp getting the rear to step out wouldnt be that hard, that review I read said they hated the m5 tranny


yeah i see that more as people being whiney bitch though, every time something new comes out all the old school guys hate it and call it crap, its the same people that still utter "no rplacement for displacement"

Dont get me wrong I'd wait for the manual BUT i've tracked smg cars and its cool, actually really cool.


there is no doubt in my mine. the M5 and M6 are both really incredible cars but, there is stiff competition out there. the battle for first is so close that opinion is deciding who the win really is. the funny thing is no matter which one you by E63 or M5 you are still a winner.

Absinthe
06-30-2006, 09:48 AM
so true, m6 has carbon fibre roof though, thats cool. although given the cash to get an m6, i'd get a gt3

silvery_eagle
06-30-2006, 09:51 AM
so true, m6 has carbon fibre roof though, thats cool. although given the cash to get an m6, i'd get a gt3

yep... same old BMW vs Porsche

Absinthe
06-30-2006, 09:52 AM
so true, m6 has carbon fibre roof though, thats cool. although given the cash to get an m6, i'd get a gt3

yep... same old BMW vs Porsche


might have to get both, the fiancee wants to go look at Caymans this weekend

tabio42
06-30-2006, 08:20 PM
Chris those GTI's are really cool looking now. How's it drive?

Btw if you get a GT3 I want a ride.

Chris in SD
07-01-2006, 05:55 AM
Chris those GTI's are really cool looking now. How's it drive?

Btw if you get a GT3 I want a ride.


The GTI is a lot of fun. I got it w/DSG, no sunroof, 18" wheels, and Sirius. I wanted to keep it simple. It's fast enough that I've smoked a couple of 350Zs so far. I know one was an automatic, but it's still pretty impressive. It makes all of its torque by 1800 rpms, so it just pulls. Obviously it's not Evo fast, but it's a lot quicker than most people expect. I gave test rides/drives to the Evo guys out here and all of them really liked it.

Man, if I get back to CA (which is looking likely in about 6 months or so), the first thing I am going to do is drive to the Porsche dealer and order my GT3. No joke. I am thinking white is the color, but I am open to suggestions (except red - I like my driver's license). And of course you'll get a ride... O0

tabio42
07-01-2006, 11:47 AM
Sweet! Thanks!

White and Black = the sex