Impressions of e92 M3?

Z-WHIZ · 12-14-2011, 05:45 PM

Hey guys, I have an opportunity to pick up a leftover '11 e92 M3 at an awesome price. The car isn't loaded by any means, but does have the CF roof and Aluminum interior trim. What do you guys think of the car? Do you think I should jump on this while I can?

FL 4Motion · 12-14-2011, 06:26 PM

I think you should test drive it and see what you think. If it's worth the extra $$$ over your Z to you. I def would not want to own one outside of the warrantee period. That said, they're nice cars for sure. If you plan on doing a lot of modding, maybe not the best way to go since parts for taht car are $$, but it's good sporty car with some luxury to boot.

KillerBee370 · 12-15-2011, 01:16 PM

Car's a beast. I say go for it.

kenchan · 12-15-2011, 04:08 PM

those cars actually look pretty good too, unlike the 335icoupes.

KillerBee370 · 12-15-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

those cars actually look pretty good too, unlike the 335icoupes.

EXACTLY THIS!!!! Can't stand boring 335's. Even if you can chip 'em and get another 100 hp.

Pharmacist · 12-16-2011, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

those cars actually look pretty good too, unlike the 335icoupes.

um, other than the hood bump, and side vents on the front fender, and rear view mirrors, how exactly do they look any different?

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I def would not want to own one outside of the warrantee period. That said, they're nice cars for sure.

Do they have reliability issues? An M3 is one of the cars I might buy to replace my totaled Z, but if I do it'll be used, and possibly with little to no warranty left.

m4a1mustang · 12-16-2011, 08:13 AM

They look nice, are built pretty well, handle great, and are pretty quick. I like them a lot. As long as it is within my budget and comes with a full warranty I would definitely consider one. No way in hell would I own it outside of warranty, though... I have a Mercedes CLK 500 outside of warranty that I get to deal with (gf's car)... *sigh*

shadoquad · 12-16-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Do they have reliability issues? An M3 is one of the cars I might buy to replace my totaled Z, but if I do it'll be used, and possibly with little to no warranty left.

They're pretty reliable, but outside of warranty, any repairs are very pricey.

lochness · 12-16-2011, 08:30 AM

Go for it.

Sibze · 12-16-2011, 09:44 AM

I loved my M3. It was an amazing car! But Transport trucks don't seem to like it

I don't mean to sound rude however after owning both I would say the M3 is an upgrade is every way from the Z. Power, Handling etc. ALSO price....

I will say though, one thing I did not like about the M3 is that it fits into the crowd. When I had my Blue Z people would stop and look at it. In the M3 you would get the odd person who would know what an M3 is and look at it for a bit. I more got douche bags on the highway in a normal 3 or 5 series trying to get me to race them....

It's very unfortunate but the major majority of BMW owners are douches. The community was just not the same as with the Z. With the Z you get more down to earth people. Because of the price tag you are getting people that respect the car but don't have the since of entitlement most of the BMW guys had.

Again I know everyone you meet is going to be different but there is a reason I am still on the Z forum and not on the M3 forums…..

Z-WHIZ · 12-16-2011, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the comments so far guys. This would be a "new" 2011, so maintenance shouldn't be an issue (at least for the first 4 years). The V8 also seems to be pretty bulletproof from what I've been reading.

FL 4Motion · 12-16-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pharmacist

um, other than the hood bump, and side vents on the front fender, and rear view mirrors, how exactly do they look any different?

Do they have reliability issues? An M3 is one of the cars I might buy to replace my totaled Z, but if I do it'll be used, and possibly with little to no warranty left.

/\ repairs are extremely costly and iirc, that v8 is DI, and most if not all german cars that have come out recently with DI, (audi and vw for sure, and most likely the P cars as well) have had horrible problems with deposits on the heads which require frequent (as much as every 20K miles) cleaining which is a lot of money in labor.

bigsix · 12-21-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

Thanks for the comments so far guys. This would be a "new" 2011, so maintenance shouldn't be an issue (at least for the first 4 years). The V8 also seems to be pretty bulletproof from what I've been reading.

I think it'd be exciting to use such a high revving motor and listen to the sound in mountain tunnels. .

With the money you'd spend on the M3, you could make your Z pretty special & unique; but, it wouldn't be a BMW (!)

Z-WHIZ · 01-04-2012, 01:56 PM

Well guys, I ended up pulling the trigger on the M3. Let me say this, the car is nothing short of amazing. I'll post some pics and a full comparison to the Z as soon as I have a chance.

m4a1mustang · 01-04-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

Well guys, I ended up pulling the trigger on the M3. Let me say this, the car is nothing short of amazing. I'll post some pics and a full comparison to the Z as soon as I have a chance.

Congrats! Glad you're happy with it.

12-14-2011, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 15	Impressions of e92 M3? Hey guys, I have an opportunity to pick up a leftover '11 e92 M3 at an awesome price. The car isn't loaded by any means, but does have the CF roof and Aluminum interior trim. What do you guys think of the car? Do you think I should jump on this while I can?

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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: 6962	They look nice, are built pretty well, handle great, and are pretty quick. I like them a lot. As long as it is within my budget and comes with a full warranty I would definitely consider one. No way in hell would I own it outside of warranty, though... I have a Mercedes CLK 500 outside of warranty that I get to deal with (gf's car)... sigh __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook! Last edited by m4a1mustang; 12-16-2011 at 08:15 AM.

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12-14-2011, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	I think you should test drive it and see what you think. If it's worth the extra $$$ over your Z to you. I def would not want to own one outside of the warrantee period. That said, they're nice cars for sure. If you plan on doing a lot of modding, maybe not the best way to go since parts for taht car are $$, but it's good sporty car with some luxury to boot.

12-15-2011, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Car's a beast. I say go for it.

12-15-2011, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	those cars actually look pretty good too, unlike the 335icoupes.

12-16-2011, 09:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	I loved my M3. It was an amazing car! But Transport trucks don't seem to like it I don't mean to sound rude however after owning both I would say the M3 is an upgrade is every way from the Z. Power, Handling etc. ALSO price.... I will say though, one thing I did not like about the M3 is that it fits into the crowd. When I had my Blue Z people would stop and look at it. In the M3 you would get the odd person who would know what an M3 is and look at it for a bit. I more got douche bags on the highway in a normal 3 or 5 series trying to get me to race them.... It's very unfortunate but the major majority of BMW owners are douches. The community was just not the same as with the Z. With the Z you get more down to earth people. Because of the price tag you are getting people that respect the car but don't have the since of entitlement most of the BMW guys had. Again I know everyone you meet is going to be different but there is a reason I am still on the Z forum and not on the M3 forums…..

12-16-2011, 05:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the comments so far guys. This would be a "new" 2011, so maintenance shouldn't be an issue (at least for the first 4 years). The V8 also seems to be pretty bulletproof from what I've been reading.

01-04-2012, 01:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 15	Well guys, I ended up pulling the trigger on the M3. Let me say this, the car is nothing short of amazing. I'll post some pics and a full comparison to the Z as soon as I have a chance.