The G Man Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Ever since I had a go in an M3 (V8) 3 series coupe, oh about 12 or so years ago, I’ve hankered after a M3, circumstance and the right one just never turned up! Well now it has in the shape of a G81 M3 Competition Mdrive Touring in Brooklyn grey. This car is very, very different gravy from anything I’ve ever had! Blisteringly fast, on rails and a stunner to gawp at!! The tech is off the scale, too much mibees! just had the running in service done so brave pills at the ready, its time to stretch its legs. I’ve got, surprisingly, few photos, but I’ll attempt to post a few…. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 That look awesome. What a machine. My other car is only a 320D but i love it so this must be a rocket ship... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Love it, great choice George. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 1 hour ago, Andy_Muxlow said: That look awesome. What a machine. My other car is only a 320D but i love it so this must be a rocket ship... It’s on another scale, we’ve also still got our 320d xdrive touring, a kind of his and hers 😀. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 17 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said: Love it, great choice George. Cheers Alex, been looking, researching, every YouTube review watched. It’s near supercar performance when needed, dog and grandkid mover for the old grandad in me 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coz@TORQEN Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 To say I'm jealous is an understatement.... 😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 What a weapon!!!! Meant to be unreal cars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Great choice. The M4 Competition is tempting. Only in black for me. Good race with a lerry near stock GTR 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Congratulations OP! I've wanted a G82 M4 xDrive for years(I currently have a F82 M4). I bet it is an absolute rocket. Enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Any mods planned? Or keeping it stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 Just now, GranTurismoEra said: Any mods planned? Or keeping it stock? First one already done 😂, some 50th anniversary badging, mostly cosmetic but a set of MoTech spacers 15mm front, 12mm rear and a set of front Eibachs. Rear is a perfect height front needs a light drop. Be getting a ceramic coating as soon as time allows, possibly front end PPF and that’s it 🤤 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 4 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said: Great choice. The M4 Competition is tempting. Only in black for me. Good race with a lerry near stock GTR 😎 I very nearly bought an M4 before my M440i, never bonded with the M440 really hence the short turnaround with it. The M4, as with the M440, on reflection didn’t meet my lifestyle needs, GT touring with capacity for dogs 😅. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 1 hour ago, Lee370Z said: Congratulations OP! I've wanted a G82 M4 xDrive for years(I currently have a F82 M4). I bet it is an absolute rocket. Enjoy it. I thought that the M440i was rapid and, it was, sub 4sec to 60 and all that pub bragging stuff but this is, for me, on a different scale, just the way it lifts its skirt and shoots off. Twin turbo makes the biggest impact I guess. Gave me back the enthusiasm I had with my Mustang. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted October 23 Author Share Posted October 23 5 hours ago, davey_83 said: What a weapon!!!! Meant to be unreal cars It’s got that ‘sleeper’ look to it but to those that know…… Future icon IMO, the next M3 Touring will certainly be hybrid if not all electric. I miss the seatbelt ‘butler’ of the M440 though 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 1 hour ago, The G Man said: I miss the seatbelt ‘butler’ of the M440 though 😂 I liked that in my E92 M3 as well. Well I did until it packed up though! It was fixed under the warranty thankfully though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 What a beast of a BMW, enjoy 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 that's a beaut, big congrats and I like the colour 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Very nice pal, i keep seeing a green one of these on my way to work - they look and sound awesome! Good choice. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Nice. These have crazy potential. A tune with midpipe and catback is around 700hp from 516hp. With decat probably more. 515hp is a modern sweet spot tbh. The gearbox is silky smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 2 hours ago, GranTurismoEra said: Nice. These have crazy potential. A tune with midpipe and catback is around 700hp from 516hp. With decat probably more. 515hp is a modern sweet spot tbh. The gearbox is silky smooth. I won’t be going down the tune or decay, been through all that mad stuff with other cars, haven’t got the energy for it tbh. An OPF back exhaust is a distinct possibility. Paint protection and stance first though. No going mad on CF stuff either, it’s crazy expensive and once you start on that route it’s hard to know when to stop 🤔 Stock, mostly, is where I’m staying, plenty of grunt and yeah, think you’re right what it’s got at the moment is pretty much the sweet spot 👍🏼 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 Couple of better shots…. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted November 29 Author Share Posted November 29 Cars been in for new car correction, PPF (whole front end, A pillars, mirrors, sills and boot ‘shelf’) and ceramic coating. Couple of pics from PPF place, weather was sh1t today and I had too much on to do some decent pics 🤨 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 The nostrils aren't to my taste, but I can easily look past them (can't see them in the driver's seat!) as the rest is absolutely awesome. What a fantastic "sensible" daily! Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted December 8 Share Posted December 8 The OEM performance stats sound scary enough for the road........I can't imagine me ever wanting to tune it FOR MORE😄. Must bring a whole new perspective to seeing safe distances to overtake 😉👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted December 8 Share Posted December 8 4 hours ago, HEADPHONES said: The OEM performance stats sound scary enough for the road........I can't imagine me ever wanting to tune it FOR MORE😄. Must bring a whole new perspective to seeing safe distances to overtake 😉👌 After going in the F Type R you need over a mile of road to put your foot down. Sailors vision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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