New daily driver...one new pic :)

[dlt85]

Hey all,

Just wanted to post a pic of the new daily driver. 2002 model. Great car if you are willing to put up with the typical European maintenance headaches. Doesn't seem too fast at all till you hit 4k, then the power comes on VIOLENTLY and the bitch tries to run you off the road...with traction/stability control ON lol. Handling is like HEAVEN for a car this size. Anyway, enjoy, more pics to come cuz it rained all of a sudden. Questions/comments welcome.

 

[Matts00GT]

Nice M3. I was really debating one, but I can't afford to mod it how I'd like.

 

[CLOCKWO12K]

nice car, you can't find anyone who doesn't like the m3's.

 

[bubbrubb]

Doesn't seem too fast at all till you hit 4k, then the power comes on VIOLENTLY and the bitch tries to run you off the road...with traction/stability control ON lol.

whaaaaaaaaaat? I used to drive an s54 powered 01 M Roadster and that isn't the way I remember it... smooth as silk all the way through the entire RPM range with a nice shriek as it gets near redline :rockon:

regardless, beautiful car I'd love to have one as a weekender let alone a daily! What kinda mileage does it get as a daily?

 

[SVT_4_me]

love it.

 

[Boostlag]

that is a nice looking car right there.

 

[KindaStock]

how much did you pay for it?
I would love to get into something like that. The looks of the m3 are unrivaled.
Sharp looking car man

 

[SRT-4 Turbo 7]

WOW one hell of a DD. Congrats, love M3's.

 

[vulture]

Very nice ride for a daily . Im sure gas isnt a ton better than a cobra though .

 

[dlt85]

whaaaaaaaaaat? I used to drive an s54 powered 01 M Roadster and that isn't the way I remember it... smooth as silk all the way through the entire RPM range with a nice shriek as it gets near redline :rockon:

regardless, beautiful car I'd love to have one as a weekender let alone a daily! What kinda mileage does it get as a daily?

that's what I thought it would be like cuz my GF's 330ci is really smooth with the power, but they way this car feels...it has a real bite. Maybe i should say punching it from a 3k roll feels "normal", but punching from 4k gives you a kick in the ass that you didn't think the car had. Anyway, 80% highway driving for me and i get 24mpg, haven't gotten more, worse tank was average of 20 mpg.

edit: in addition, good time to buy some rite now, 50-60k miles will cost you bout 22-24k. Mine was 17,800

 

[homer302]

Is that ride height stock? Looks nice. Also are you required to run 93 octane in it and is the insurance comparable to a Terminator?

Thanks and nice ride. My DD ride is a $5K Ranger I paid cash for LOL. What a beast. I think you might have me beat.
:lol1:

 

[Sonic605hp]

nice pick..

 

[Epikmach]

Nice DD right there... I love it!!!

 

[cobra_4]

Sweet ride:banana:

 

[bubbrubb]

that's what I thought it would be like cuz my GF's 330ci is really smooth with the power, but they way this car feels...it has a real bite. Maybe i should say punching it from a 3k roll feels "normal", but punching from 4k gives you a kick in the ass that you didn't think the car had. Anyway, 80% highway driving for me and i get 24mpg, haven't gotten more, worse tank was average of 20 mpg.

edit: in addition, good time to buy some rite now, 50-60k miles will cost you bout 22-24k. Mine was 17,800

ohhhhhh ok I get what you're saying then, and I agree with you completely :beer:

Also I'm not sure if you know this or not but, the s54 is the motor your car has, in 2001 they put them in the M Roadster (Z3) and it made for a very fun ride. Those motors really come alive when the RPMs come up!

I'd love to get one to replace my H3, but I want/need something either AWD or FWD for those wonderful snowy days in the hilly areas of Pittsburgh where getting stuck is a pathetic reality.

 

[Black Talon]

Nice Bimmer.

 

[SVT03Chris]

+ 1 to the stock ride height? It looks looww! I like it.

 

[dlt85]

Is that ride height stock? Looks nice. Also are you required to run 93 octane in it and is the insurance comparable to a Terminator?

Thanks and nice ride. My DD ride is a $5K Ranger I paid cash for LOL. What a beast. I think you might have me beat.
:lol1:

It has KW Variant II coilovers set about 1.5 in from the highest setting. Iono how my insurance compares to a 03 cobra, but i'm 23/nurse/safe suburban area/no accident or moving violations = $850 semi annual.

 

[ShakinSteed]

awesome car! my ex gf's dad had a 03 m3 vert, and i drove it a bunch of times.

 

[mooch29]

Doesn't seem too fast at all till you hit 4k, then the power comes on VIOLENTLY and the bitch tries to run you off the road...with traction/stability control ON lol.

Vtec?:shrug: