Test drove E92 M3, M4, M235i and Mustang. Found my next car!

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Despite what your preferences are toward Ford. Until it's done? It's not fact. And you're talking modded vs stock, two different entities... Also,It's just opinion. The C6 is coming and the advantages are already there...
Theres a possible turbo6 camaro coming as well as the new gen v8 Just the fact that the 1LE can do what it does for about $38k STOCK cant be argued with.
That said, I'm sure ford doesn't want to put out anything too aggressive in light of them not having seen what the next gen camaro will do. 2017 will be ford's year to really show what this new platform can do. The new mustang is an attractive package in the right color and configuration. Though i expected more in terms of styling and weight. I think they did a decent job of giving mustang fans what they want. The eco-boost needs more umph though and the price is astronomically expensive whenloaded. Ford needs to repackage the ecoboost to top out at $33,000 and add another 40hp to offset the stangs bloated weight.

I think you're missing my point. I'm not comparing modded vs. stock, per se, I'm just pointing out that the 1LE is a much more track focused package than the GT's Performance Package, which is really a street setup. Almost everyone that takes the GT PP on track says it's a little soft, but on the street it feels just right. On the other hand, the 1LE feels just right on track and is a little rough on the street. That's all.

If the GT had a 1LE package it would not be using the shocks or tires that the PP gives it.

As far as a personal preference towards Ford? I don't have one. I have absolutely no brand allegiance. I buy what I like. If the next generation Camaro appeals to me maybe I'll buy it? All I know is whatever you get from me is as unbiased as I can make it.

Tadpole · 03-25-2015, 08:44 PM

Nice reviews....I would get a c7 vette over any of those but thats just me

Z-Girl 12 · 03-25-2015, 08:54 PM

Dang I love the M3 always been my dream car.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-26-2015, 11:00 AM

Have you looked at the GLA 45 AMG? The reviews are pretty great!!

RoshDawg · 03-26-2015, 12:29 PM

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Have you looked at the GLA 45 AMG? The reviews are pretty great!!

I have indeed! I posted my very positive impressions here when I test drove it:
Test drove GLA 45, E90 M3, Macan, S4

It was very fun to drive and really thought it was going to be my next car. It really was a toss up between the M3 and GLA, but with the options I wanted on the GLA, I felt like it wasn't that good of a buy. I do see myself getting a used GLA after the M3 though, especially since at that time I will probably have a kid.

Tadpole · 03-26-2015, 06:25 PM

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I have indeed! I posted my very positive impressions here when I test drove it:
Test drove GLA 45, E90 M3, Macan, S4

It was very fun to drive and really thought it was going to be my next car. It really was a toss up between the M3 and GLA, but with the options I wanted on the GLA, I felt like it wasn't that good of a buy. I do see myself getting a used GLA after the M3 though, especially since at that time I will probably have a kid.

Kids=mini van bro.

RoshDawg · 03-26-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Kids=mini van bro.

Lol over my dead body! I wouldn't even let the wife have one

RoshDawg · 03-26-2015, 09:30 PM

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Boost_lee · 03-26-2015, 10:54 PM

The e92/e90 M3 is an awesome car; I nearly sold my Z for one, but the deal fell through. Two of my buddies have ESS Tuning VT625 supercharger kits on theirs and they feel great. The M3 is a benchmark car for a reason - it does so many things well. And please get the DCT - that tranny is great, probably just behind the Porsche PDK.

Plan for bearing replacements on these motors before the crank/rods get damaged. Seems to be a hit or miss problem, but its good peace of mind.

JC-Nismo · 03-27-2015, 12:09 AM

Can't lose with any M3. Can you post some pics of your 991, I love those dam cars!!!

RoshDawg · 03-27-2015, 12:44 AM

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Can't lose with any M3. Can you post some pics of your 991, I love those dam cars!!!

Ah the file won't upload. Maybe the size is too big? Check out my album I'll upload a couple recent pics I just took. And the 991 is a dream car! I'm going to keep it for a VERY long time. Its really the perfect ride. Honestly though I wish I waited off on it for a bit until I could comfortably buy a GT3.

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The e92/e90 M3 is an awesome car; I nearly sold my Z for one, but the deal fell through. Two of my buddies have ESS Tuning VT625 supercharger kits on theirs and they feel great. The M3 is a benchmark car for a reason - it does so many things well. And please get the DCT - that tranny is great, probably just behind the Porsche PDK.

Plan for bearing replacements on these motors before the crank/rods get damaged. Seems to be a hit or miss problem, but its good peace of mind.

Yup I got the DCT! Something cool about the M3 that the 911 doesn't do is that I can make the shifts very aggressive and violent. Kind of a pointless novelty feature as the car is more composed with slightly slower shifts, but fun for shenanigans!

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2015, 10:25 AM

I absolutely agree with you that it's going to (and should be) compared to the 1LE, and I absolutely agree with you that it is the superior performance package. If my priorities were different (and if I liked the styling inside and out), I'd prefer the 1LE to the GT PP assuming I had to keep both cars stock.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-27-2015, 10:32 AM

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I absolutely agree with you that it's going to (and should be) compared to the 1LE, and I absolutely agree with you that it is the superior performance package. If my priorities were different (and if I liked the styling inside and out), I'd prefer the 1LE to the GT PP assuming I had to keep both cars stock.

Inside the Camaro is an eyesore to some degree, though they smoothed out some of the really disgusting attributes of the 2010 interior like the passenger side dash and adding a 21st century touch screen. The interior is less attractive than the mustangs new interior. I'm in love with the mustang manual shifter design and placement.

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2015, 10:34 AM

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Inside the Camaro is an eyesore to some degree, though they smoothed out some of the really disgusting attributes of the 2010 interior like the passenger side dash and adding a 21st century touch screen. The interior is less attractive than the mustangs new interior. I'm in love with the mustang manual shifter design and placement.

I tried and tried to hate the new one but I couldn't. It's such a nice place to be now.

I'm hoping Chevy gives the new Camaro the C7 treatment on the interior. It needs a revamp!

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-27-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I tried and tried to hate the new one but I couldn't. It's such a nice place to be now.

I'm hoping Chevy gives the new Camaro the C7 treatment on the interior. It needs a revamp!

The camaro interior will be ALL NEW. If i had to speculate? I'd say the camaro's new interior will probably be stellar. GM has really stepped up to all interiors minus the camaro.

03-25-2015, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	The e92/e90 M3 is an awesome car; I nearly sold my Z for one, but the deal fell through. Two of my buddies have ESS Tuning VT625 supercharger kits on theirs and they feel great. The M3 is a benchmark car for a reason - it does so many things well. And please get the DCT - that tranny is great, probably just behind the Porsche PDK. Plan for bearing replacements on these motors before the crank/rods get damaged. Seems to be a hit or miss problem, but its good peace of mind. __________________ My TT Z

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I absolutely agree with you that it's going to (and should be) compared to the 1LE, and I absolutely agree with you that it is the superior performance package. If my priorities were different (and if I liked the styling inside and out), I'd prefer the 1LE to the GT PP assuming I had to keep both cars stock. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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