Question for M3 owners

meruyailir · 04-02-2006, 08:18 AM

Is M3 for everyday drive? Will it be too sporty and uncomfortable? I'm sorry I never drive an M3 before and thinking of getting one when it arrives in 2007, replacing the 325.

e46Mtrizy · 04-02-2006, 08:44 AM

mine is my daily driver. Its as comfortable as a standard 3 Series, just a lil harder ride.

Masheen · 04-02-2006, 10:54 AM

My previous car was an e46 M3. I did not use it as a every day car. The roads where I live are to damn bad! The suspension on the M3 is very hard.

hknite · 04-02-2006, 10:59 AM

it was a bit too rough as a daily driver for me. i just sold it and now waiting for my new 330i.

GoBonesGo · 04-02-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by meruyailir

Is M3 for everyday drive? Will it be too sporty and uncomfortable? I'm sorry I never drive an M3 before and thinking of getting one when it arrives in 2007, replacing the 325.

I can't answer your question, but since the 2007 M3 will be a completely different car than the current version I'd say your best bet to find out whether it is comfortable enough for you is to wait for it to come out and drive it.

Ride characteristics changed from the E46 325/330 to the E90 325/330, so it stands to reason that the same thing will happen with the M3. That being the case, only BMW test drivers and prognosticators will be able to give you an accurate idea of what to expect.

MBChariot · 04-02-2006, 03:20 PM

My M3 is my daily driver, not too uncomfortable for me but then again I came from an Integra Type R and that was really uncomfortable. I can say that when I get into the 330i, it really shows me how rough the M3 is.

ase2dais · 04-02-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hknite

it was a bit too rough as a daily driver for me. i just sold it and now waiting for my new 330i.

wow! Im surprised for I recently had a M5, after a few days I felt it was too much tuff and competition ride for daily commuting, plus a car that can ezsily get me in trouble. It doesnt like 35mph speed limit and sustaining 70-80mph was stressfull for a guy on the fence with max speeding points so I traded it.
Im eyeing a M3 for a purchase in a yr or two, I having second thoughts now, hearing your post, but I hope you re wrong.

ase2dais · 04-02-2006, 05:56 PM

2002-2005 M3s

ase2dais · 04-02-2006, 08:29 PM

the jury is still out on that question, thats why i say a yr or two when it comes out. I will have a sense if its within forced mean$ or get an older M.
Im really worried about the new M3 design too.

04-02-2006, 08:18 AM	#1
meruyailir Lieutenant 40 Rep 470 Posts Drives: E90 325, E70 X5 3.0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Question for M3 owners Is M3 for everyday drive? Will it be too sporty and uncomfortable? I'm sorry I never drive an M3 before and thinking of getting one when it arrives in 2007, replacing the 325.
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e46Mtrizy New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2005 Alpine White M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	mine is my daily driver. Its as comfortable as a standard 3 Series, just a lil harder ride. __________________ 2005 Alpine White E46 M3 SMG BBS 19" Ch's, Eibach Pro Kit, K&N Intake , MagnaFlow Exhaust.... More to Come
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Masheen Major 116 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Hills in Lyngen iTrader: (0)	My previous car was an e46 M3. I did not use it as a every day car. The roads where I live are to damn bad! The suspension on the M3 is very hard.
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hknite Bimmer Addict 17 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Msport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	it was a bit too rough as a daily driver for me. i just sold it and now waiting for my new 330i.
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MBChariot HESSEN///M3 10 Rep 225 Posts Drives: TIag E46 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Belton, Texas iTrader: (0)	My M3 is my daily driver, not too uncomfortable for me but then again I came from an Integra Type R and that was really uncomfortable. I can say that when I get into the 330i, it really shows me how rough the M3 is. __________________ MB 330i ZSP Sport PKG TIAG/Imola E46 M3/OEM ZCP wheels "A6 direction Saarbrücken"
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ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	2002-2005 M3s __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	the jury is still out on that question, thats why i say a yr or two when it comes out. I will have a sense if its within forced mean$ or get an older M. Im really worried about the new M3 design too. __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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