AutoWeek:M3 First Drive

merve_extreme · 07-06-2007, 01:29 PM

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Driving the M3 has always been a compelling experience, and that feeling remains with this new one. Arriving back from Ronda after a solid day behind the wheel, we are in awe of its abilities. The new engine is potent, endowing it devastating pace when you call upon it with a heavy right foot. However, it doesn’t dominate proceedings in the same one-dimensional way we suspected it might. That’s because the chassis it is placed in is well up to the job of corralling its reserves. It devours corners with clinical efficiency. In making it do so, however, BMW has been forced to trade off some of the M3’s renowned sensitivity. But never mind, as Richter intimates as we relay our thoughts to him later, there’s still the CSL version to come. That day can’t come soon enough . . .

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Looks like they loved it but say that M3 has lost some of its Sensitivity.

RICHBOY · 07-06-2007, 01:32 PM

I'm sure the CLS version will be a killer!

vedjo01 · 07-06-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RICHBOY

I'm sure the CLS version will be a killer!

You can bet on it,atleast I do

!
As time passes and there is more and more proof that new car isn´t sharp as old one was,my thoughts tell me that maybe BMW made this "civil" verion little softer than expected just to make some room for upcoming CSL version.It´s not that I like it,but what the hell..

NarutoRamen · 07-06-2007, 01:42 PM

Can I get in on the bet too? Of course the CSL will be killer. That's like saying whales are big...LOL I can't wait to test drive this beast for myself (and hopefully own it too!)

merve_extreme · 07-06-2007, 01:44 PM

It is CSL and not CLS people.

RICHBOY · 07-06-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by merve_extreme

It is CSL and not CLS people.

Sorry, honest mistake!

Centurion · 07-06-2007, 02:04 PM

Another review with a mediocre outcome.

RICHBOY · 07-06-2007, 02:25 PM

I find it funny as hell how a good number of the M3 fanatics have been quick to play out the C55 and RS4 for not being raw enough, but now it seems there's been a role reversal! I really have to respect Bimmer fans brand loyality, it's as if BMW can do no wrong!

We want a hardcore sports car, now the story is you want a more refined sports car.

Just_me · 07-06-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RICHBOY

I find it funny as hell how a good number of the M3 fanatics have been quick to play out the C55 and RS4 for not being raw enough, but now it seems there's been a role reversal! I really have to respect Bimmer fans brand loyality, it's as if BMW can do no wrong!

We want a hardcore sports car, now the story is you want a more refined sports car.

you missed a lot my friend. Majority of the people on this board liking BMW dont like they way BMW gone with the new M3, including me. So the thing you said that bmw cant do no wrong is utterly wrong conclusion from your side. In fact, nobody has said they wanted the M3 to be more refined than raw. Where did you read that?

I also want to add that Audi fans and MB fans should focus on the car, not the fans. This is carboard, not human civil right thread. fans here and there, what is more important, the car or the fans? Clearly its the car, thats why we visit this board. So stop arguing that bmw fans are more special than others.

RICHBOY · 07-06-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

you missed a lot my friend. Majority of the people on this board liking BMW dont like they way BMW gone with the new M3, including me. So the thing you said that bmw cant do no wrong is utterly wrong conclusion from your side. In fact, nobody has said they wanted the M3 to be more refined than raw. Where did you read that?

I also want to add that Audi fans and MB fans should focus on the car, not the fans. This is carboard, not human civil right thread. fans here and there, what is more important, the car or the fans? Clearly its the car, thats why we visit this board. So stop arguing that bmw fans are more special than others.

That's the Just_Me I know!

I was hoping you'd respond to my post, I was about to send you a PM. Let's get it in for old time sake, what due ya say? Your making it hard on me to bate ya into a all-out war with you moping around doubting the power of M!

I've heard more flip-flopping today then John Kerry's campaign.

Say what ya want, all morning there was nothing but sobbing, and a bunch of whimpering.

But then there was 1 or 2 semi-positive review and most were back to!

I give you 48 hour's to re-join the fold!

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RICHBOY Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 387 Thanked 107 Times in 91 Posts	Re: AutoWeek:M3 First Drive I find it funny as hell how a good number of the M3 fanatics have been quick to play out the C55 and RS4 for not being raw enough, but now it seems there's been a role reversal! I really have to respect Bimmer fans brand loyality, it's as if BMW can do no wrong! We want a hardcore sports car, now the story is you want a more refined sports car.

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