Test drove a new ///M3

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  • T3rd Ferguson
    No R3VLimiter
    • Aug 2005
    • 3076

    #1

    Test drove a new ///M3

    Today i got the opportunity to drive a new M3 as well as a 135i and all i can say is WOW! the V8 screams and sounds absolutely amazing, and i'm sort of excited to see the new gearbox coming out this summer. The M button on the steering wheel was already programmed to stiffen the suspension to the tightest setting, quicken throttle response, and I also noticed the steering became a lot more responsive as well.

    The car is an interlagos blue model with grey leather, no idrive, 6mt. It's a demo model that's been there for 5 days and it's racked up 170 miles already from just the short test drive route. (I got to take it out for a little longer than that)

    The 135i was black sapphire, red leather interior with a gorgeous black wood trim. It was, unfortunately, an auto. The only 135i on the lot. It had 33 miles. The new auto trans in sport mode was surprisingly smooth and in sport mode with the pedal to the floor, this thing MOVES! My favorite part of the 135 is actually the black tailpipes, which i thought looked fuggin awesome.

    Anyone else drive any of these cars yet? Chime in!

    Andy
    1989 Bronzit 325ia- Sold
    1986 Diamondschwarz Grey Market 325i Sport Mtech 1- Parted out
    1988 Delphin 327i- Sold
    1995 Cosmos M3- Current
  • silversleeper
    R3VLimited
    • Mar 2005
    • 2032

    #2
    Unfortunately, no. But I would love to get behind the wheel of either one of those...

    And could you possible post up a pic of the said black tailpipes from the 135i?
    Claus Luthe is my hero.

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    • threlevenguy
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Dec 2006
      • 1057

      #3
      our E92 M3 at the 'Ship has about 750 miles on it. They are tryin to rack up the miles on it to "Up-Tune" it to its full power. Oh and 135's are amazing.

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      • bimmer8604
        No R3VLimiter
        • Nov 2003
        • 3017

        #4
        it sucks that these people go out and test drive a new m3 with a 1200 mile break in period balls to the wall. Oh well. I've driven both, and love them both. The brakes on the 135 are way cooler than the black tail pipes, although they are a nice touch.

        Kyle
        1988 M3, 97 840, 99 XJ
        DILLIGAF

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        • andrewintraining
          Member
          • Jan 2008
          • 78

          #5
          bmw is god
          Looking for an e30.....

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          • Van Westervelt
            R3V OG
            • May 2006
            • 9365

            #6
            Originally posted by andrewintraining
            bmw is god
            Quoted for judgement day.

            I have yet to even see either. Mostly because I am too lazy. I was even at the dealership and didnt even remember to look. lol
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            • Jand3rson
              Banned
              • Oct 2003
              • 37587

              #7
              I saw one at the dealership in Salem when I was there last weekend, a white one. It was hawt.

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              • Hartge_H27
                E30 Mastermind
                • Jun 2006
                • 1699

                #8
                i guess i need to get over to the dealer to go for a drive.

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                • M42Technik
                  R3V OG
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 9781

                  #9
                  How'd you pull that off Andy? I don't think they'd let me near one...
                  Reminiscing...

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                  • Ray McCooney
                    E30 Enthusiast
                    • Jun 2006
                    • 1088

                    #10
                    For merely scientific purposes:

                    Did you happen to experience similar and or consistent cockometer readings as had been previously achieved by such distinguished analysts?

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                    • 808AWD325xi
                      Grease Monkey
                      • Sep 2007
                      • 359

                      #11
                      the 1 series are fugly
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                      • uofom3
                        R3V Elite
                        • Jan 2004
                        • 5392

                        #12
                        Originally posted by 808AWD325xi
                        the 1 series are fugly
                        eff that.

                        and fuck how ugly it is - the 135 hauls balls. I bet if you dropped another 5k in mods on that thing it would run rings around the stock m3 for half the price.
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                        • T3rd Ferguson
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • Aug 2005
                          • 3076

                          #13
                          The Manager of the dealership is a good friend of my Dads, and we've been buying parts there on and off for over 10 years. It's a fairly awesome situation.

                          And I'm sorry, The new ///M did have iDrive, i don't know why i said it didn't.
                          1989 Bronzit 325ia- Sold
                          1986 Diamondschwarz Grey Market 325i Sport Mtech 1- Parted out
                          1988 Delphin 327i- Sold
                          1995 Cosmos M3- Current

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                          • T3rd Ferguson
                            No R3VLimiter
                            • Aug 2005
                            • 3076

                            #14
                            Originally posted by uofom3
                            eff that.

                            and fuck how ugly it is - the 135 hauls balls. I bet if you dropped another 5k in mods on that thing it would run rings around the stock m3 for half the price.
                            He said he just sold a guy a 135i that was custom ordered and optioned up to 50 grand. The one we drove was baller as hell as 42, and thats still on the hefty side
                            1989 Bronzit 325ia- Sold
                            1986 Diamondschwarz Grey Market 325i Sport Mtech 1- Parted out
                            1988 Delphin 327i- Sold
                            1995 Cosmos M3- Current

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                            • einstein57
                              R3V OG
                              • Jun 2007
                              • 10780

                              #15
                              The 135i is the best non m car built in the last 30 years. PERIOD!!!!! Prior best was the 3.0cs and the tii
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