BMW M3

[bushypad]

Currently own a Mk5 gti stage 1 and thinking about going for an e46 m3 does anyone here have any experience moving from a gti to an m3 just interested!

[bacillus]

Can't help but shouldn't this be in the random chat forum??

[Powervalve Nige]

Having had one myself - I think you'll find the novelty will ware off pretty quick (interior is quite dated)  - especially when you start to monitor your fuel bill - sport button was quite neat though 
Cheers
Nige

[S4nup]

Have to admit...the M3 is a great bit of machinery....the in-line 6 has power all the way through the band...the car just seems to keep going and going. you obviously don't get the turbo kick at a certain rev....the power kicks from the moment you put your foot down.

Agree with the above about the interior being pretty dated...probably the biggest let down of the car is the dash plastics. there is a lot of fun to be had with getting that rear end out and back in again.

The fuel bills coupled with the need for new rear tyres every so often + the added M3 servicing charges don't really make it a cost effective car...but then...it is an M3!

[GrayMK5GTI]

My girlfriends brother has one. Drinks like a fish - compared to his MK5 R32 

Service and maintenance is expensive and in all honesty you can modify a mk5 GTI to be quicker if the speed is what you want 

[tony_danza]

And by the same token you can modify an M3 - where does it end?

A M3 is an outstanding car, it's also old. If you can get past the obvious dated interior, you'll find a massively rewarding drive that'll still out handle most things on the road. Until you run out of fuel.

[bushypad]

So the collected response is great car but drinks too much fuel, i guess i could mod the gti but its that straight six m3 noise that gets me especially when the top is down! Guess i'll have to take into account all the maintenance costs but i've so far been very happy with my gti! Lets see when summer comes around i may just bite the bullet!

[bushypad]

Also does anyone have any ideas on any other cars i just want something with more power, and some real grunt in the engine a noise thats gunna put a smile on my face

[andrewparker]

A TVR!

[MAT ED30]

Audi rs6 or 4

[Hedge]

Mmm V8 RS6. 

Running costs that are natures way of telling you that you have too much money.

[bushypad]

I find the rs4 is a great car but just doesn't seem to have a soul?! am i the only one who thinks this? i just dont feel as connected to the car maybe because its 4wd and feels too safe i dont know?! i prefer thrills 

[tony_danza]

Do you want a convertible? 350Zs are good value. As are Boxsters...

[JackG]

I worked for bmw and drove one too wales and having a stage 2+ the difference between my Eddie and the M3 was night and day, power wise the golf was another level as expected,  interior was tacky,  sounded good and handled well and did look great and had a good Harmon kardon system but felt dated for a 55 plate, but maintenance and running cost of it would seem silly to change and shaft myself as I did want one thinking they may be a classic one day like the E30???
they look good tho but costs of them running etc dont make it worth it in my point of view,  however its one of those I want just to have one

[dan930]

I had a 55reg manual e46m3 a few years ago.. Good car but as mentioned by other members the interior is dated & the satnav is Sh@t with a capital S...performance is so so...you getting a manual or smg mate