e46 m3... need some help guys...
02-08-2002, 01:47 PM
#22
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Portland
Posts: 722
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just got the chance to test drive an 02 SMG coupe with 591 miles on it (its the dealer's demonstrator). A guy who has an non SMG just got done driving it and liked the "auto" feature for traffic use.
(I am not in a position to afford a new M3, so I make do with the WRX until school is finished).
The M3 was really nice to drive. The SMG works beautifully and the drive logic is a nice touch...
That car's powerband was amazing too... power just about everywhere in the rev-band... Very quick for ~3500lbs and only 3.2 liters. I was MOST impressed with how strong it was between 2 and 3 thousand... Of course pull from 3000 onward was impressive too, but its amazing how strong the car is.
I am comparing the low end pull to a Acura CL type S when you figure both cars have similar weight and displacement. Of course the BMW has 6 speeds and its a manual. But the CL-S would never fly like that at 2500rpm...
loki... I'm envious of your toy
(I am not in a position to afford a new M3, so I make do with the WRX until school is finished).
The M3 was really nice to drive. The SMG works beautifully and the drive logic is a nice touch...
That car's powerband was amazing too... power just about everywhere in the rev-band... Very quick for ~3500lbs and only 3.2 liters. I was MOST impressed with how strong it was between 2 and 3 thousand... Of course pull from 3000 onward was impressive too, but its amazing how strong the car is.
I am comparing the low end pull to a Acura CL type S when you figure both cars have similar weight and displacement. Of course the BMW has 6 speeds and its a manual. But the CL-S would never fly like that at 2500rpm...
loki... I'm envious of your toy
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post