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| Hello, I have a 2004 M3 and having problems with my speakers/stereo. The music/sound tends to fade by itself randomly. The fade is subtle but noticeable, very annoying. Any ideas or solutions? Thanks! | |
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After years of waiting, anticipating, discussing, considering...it arrives. 14 mpg $70k Sticker .. no thanks It took me less than 5 minutes to conclude, Meh. The 335i looks cleaner and lighter. This M3 is what the M5 should be and the M5 is what the M6 should be. Actually, the M6 shouldn't be, IMO. A more aggressive 335i with slightly larger inline 6 + bi-turbos is what this M3 should have been. BMW should take example from 911TT and GTR rather than join the V8 bandwagon with Audi's RS4 and Merc's C63AMG. To think I waisted so much time researching this car!! Joseph San Diego blog: http://www.carspace.com/blogs/enthusiastsdilemma08
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Replying to: jmaroun (Mar 07, 2008 7:23 pm) $70k Sticker .. no thanks I just "built my own" M3 on BMWUSA's website. The MSRP came out to $56,720. My M3 sedan's only options are heated front seats, power glass moonroof, & SIRIUS Radio (can't live without HOWARD). I'm sure this M3 is a V8 in part because of competititon, but there is only so much they could wring out of the Inline 6. They wanted to keep it naturally aspirated, so the next progression is a high revving V8. The V8 is what makes the M3 special. If it were just a 335i with bigger wheels, a sharper suspension, and more power from the same Twin Turbo Inline 6 BMW couldn't justify the price jump. The 335 is one amazing car. I think a lot of the world's problems would be solved if more cars have the N54 under the hood  Good luck with your car search.
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Replying to: nyccarguy (Mar 07, 2008 8:00 pm) Having said all that, I'd love to see BMW build something with the character of the original E30 M3- edgy, responsive, and covered with a thin veneer of civility. Sad to say, the market would probably be very limited since today's typical BMW buyer thinks trailing throttle oversteer is a band that used to open for Kansas- and even M Car buyers wet their pants at the thought of taking their car to a high speed driving event(shudder). Those individuals should be forced to drive Lexus LS sedans for the rest of their miserable lives.
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I'll never go anywhere near 150mph..EVER. I'd bet most M3 owners won't as well. Why not build a street M3 version with a speed limiter at say..100mph. (no, the 135i is not it) Then, the car can be much lighter, and design optimization can be done for lower, more legal speeds, while maintaining great fuel efficiency? Who told BMW that the driving experience is all about driving 90mph over the speed limit?? Hmm..I should get paid for such ideas.  Joseph San Diego blog: http://www.carspace.com/blogs/enthusiastsdilemma08 |
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Replying to: jmaroun (Mar 31, 2008 4:28 pm) It's called a Solara. |
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 08, 2008 10:26 am) Why don't you just buy an E30 M3 already and be done with it. You know you want too. How about some pictures of mine to give you a little nudge... Timeless styling with plenty of back seat and trunk space for the family (well, a smallish family anyways)...  Quiet, smooth, economical, and reliable 4 cylinder engine (OK, maybe not so quiet, smooth, or economical)...  Plush leather interior with ergonomically designed controls and power everything (By 1980's standards anyways)... 
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Replying to: fedlawman (Mar 31, 2008 7:39 pm) Thanks for the "help"...  I have been checking the inventory of this place, which is only a couple of hours away. It's recieved good reviews at S14.net, the only caveat is that their asking prices are pretty high. In adition to several E30-E36 M3s, they have a 318ti fitted with an S52 engine and other appropriate upgrades. All I'd need to do is stick a "316d" badge on the back and I'd be good to go... |
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Replying to: jmaroun (Mar 31, 2008 4:28 pm) I would almost be willing to pay you to stop coming up with your ideas or opinions. For someone that has repeatedly expressed his dislike for the new M3, you seem very obsessed with commenting on the car. Why don't you just move on and post on the 335 thread. Sure all of you can have a grandeous time pointing and snickering at the M3 owners and tell each other how for 10K worth of mods you can almost be as fast as an M3 and still have a couple K left over.
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Replying to: snck (Apr 01, 2008 6:59 pm)
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