srobrien Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Well after a few weeks of pootering around in the girlfriends 1.4 corsa, I finally picked up my new car yesterday. A 2007 E92 M3 with 15k on the clock in Jerez black with a 4.0 ltr V8 and 414 bhp in reserve. First impressions are WOW, its such a beast, I though the 350z was supersonic after stepping out of the 318i but this thing flies, the v8 keeps on pulling and pulling all the way through to 8500 revs!, not a kick up the arse turbo feeling but very similar liniar power delivery to the zed except the numbers shoot up towards the scary end of the spectrum a LOT quicker. The noise is beautiful, where the zed was a deep growl the M3 is a higher pitched more mechanical sound, not too far removed from the E46's straight six. Fuel consumption (if I keep my finger off the "m" button) is fairly similar to the zed, currently reading 21mpg but im assumming that this is pretty optamisitic. If I give her some beans though I am sure I can actually see the petrol needle moving, no joke. Exterior wise although the paint is called jerez black, under strip light it is more of a dark blue but in natural light it is black. Paint quality, although BMW are usually quite generous with their paint thickness it suffers from orange peel all over which really ruins it for me I may have to break out the wetsander and give her a mirror finish. Interior quality is superb, every panel is covered in high quality leather, seats are adjustable in every way imaginable, seriously comfy. Trim feels solid and even the rear passangers are treated well with heaps of cubbies and aircon. The one I have has a few of the gadgets, not all of them but enough to keep my fingers busy. The idrive system is brilliant, don't listen to that fanny clarkson, using it is childsplay and opens up so much more options that you would have without it. For example you can use it to set a timer for your heating to come on or to change lighting and engine management settings. My favourite gadget has to be the "belt butler" a little robotic arm the springs out and hands you your seatbelt..the little things Overall I feel this was the right choice of car for me at the moment, meets performance, luxury and practicallity needs and looks the part more of a sleeper than the zed was, if you didn't know your BMW's you would probably just mistake it for an average 3 series, I was used to getting attention in the zed but sometimes it felt like you were driving a glass box, prefer to be a little more discrete in my old age (27 ), Here are a few pics from the garage, I will update it with some new ones when I get her a wash and polish....oh and fit some CF goodies R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 very nice, love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 My mate changed from his Zed to a 57 plate BMW 335 TDI, and although it frikken quick, he just had a "Check-Up Service" at BMW and it cost him £300 at BMW. He's going there because it's still under warranty. Asked him how much a major service would be, but even he didn't want to know, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Good choice Ross Think that will be my next car when i could afford it again. Used to have the 2007 E93 325i convertible on a finance deal. Love the idrive system..very intuitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Great choice, Ross… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Congrats on the purchase very very nice a real step up from the zed. Your 27! can I come and work with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Looks pretty good. We'll let you off as it's still 2 door and the tyres have shine on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Nice Servicing is very steep but in line with performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Ross can I get a pax ride please????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Awesome car. Absolutely stunning and serious pew pew performance! Only thing..... maybe I've been used to the comical interior of a Jap car too long but the interior seems, well a but souless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 If I give her some beans though I am sure I can actually see the petrol needle moving, no joke. This is a trait I am all too familiar with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 My mate did the same thing,and upgraded to an E92 M3,and its stunning. Its dark blue (Interlargos i think) with black wheels. Its amazingly fast,and sound great,though not in the traditional V8 sense,its much more mechanical as you said,and higher revving. (I prefer the Merc V8 for sound). Good luck with the fuel,on a run from Brackley to Goodwood,we averaged 19mpg,and that was cruising most of the way on dual carriageway and motorway. We filled up as he picked me up,and as he dropped me off,he filled up again. But then you buy cars like that for the fuel consumption,good on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 But then you buy cars like that for the fuel consumption,good on you. Missed a word out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Yes sorry,you dont buy a car like that if your worried about fuel consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 very nice Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 V8 M3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Love it mate, congrats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zStephen Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Looks sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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