Article Comments - Is the 2008 BMW M3 the Best M Car Ever?

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Is the 2008 BMW M3 the Best M Car Ever? - The mission? To find the greatest BMW M car of all time. The car that represents the very pinnacle of the M Division's achievements. Not the fastest, but the best. (more)

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#10 of 39 The newer the car, the worse the steering feel. WHY? by smedin Oct 17, 2007 (8:14 pm)
I don't really understand. I know that as the newer cars get more powerful and bigger, all the components need to get beefier. But why the loss of steering feel? Steering feel is SO important to the sporting experience, perhaps moreso than the speed and actual handling prowess. Can't the manufacturers simply harden up all the rubber bushings between the steering wheel and the front tires? This has bugged me deeply for years. I think a special feature story is in order!
#11 of 39 TURBOCHARGED??/ by audiphile Oct 17, 2007 (8:43 pm)
How long is it going to take these guys to correct their mistake - e30 M3 was never a TURBO!!!!!
#12 of 39 Re: Has M lost its Mojo? [fedlawman] by roadburner Oct 18, 2007 (7:19 am)
Replying to: fedlawman (Oct 17, 2007 7:12 pm) I always had a soft spot for the E24 M6 and E28 M5. The new M3s are very similar to those cars in terms of size and weight. If I get an M3 sedan I'll consider it to be a new iteration of the revered E28- but if I want a real M3 I'll buy one built before 1992. Flame suit on... Replies to this message: tides (Oct 18, 2007 11:19 am) fedlawman (Oct 18, 2007 8:38 pm)
#13 of 39 Re: Article Comments - Is the 2008 BMW M3 the Best M Car Ever? [KarenS] by m3guy Oct 18, 2007 (10:30 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Oct 17, 2007 7:58 am) how bout a E46 M3 / carbon black with BBS LMs
#14 of 39 Re: Has M lost its Mojo? [roadburner] by tides Oct 18, 2007 (11:19 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Oct 18, 2007 7:19 am) "If I get an M3 sedan I'll consider it to be a new iteration of the revered E28- but if I want a real M3 I'll buy one built before 1992." I'd have to agree. Oh I wanted one in college . . a bit out of my means though at the time though. The original M3 was where it's at . . does a new M3 mean anything anymore these days? It's definitely not unique anymore, whereas you had to be an enthusiast back in the day to know about the M3. Replies to this message: fedlawman (Oct 18, 2007 8:38 pm)
#15 of 39 Re: 1st Gen M Coupe? [fedlawman] by bennetpullen Oct 18, 2007 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: fedlawman (Oct 17, 2007 12:05 pm) I'm talking about the Z3 M Coupe. The official name of that car was just "M Coupe", where as the E30 M3 would have been "M3 Coupe" right? Replies to this message: fedlawman (Oct 18, 2007 8:43 pm) roadburner (Oct 25, 2007 8:32 am) fedlawman (Oct 25, 2007 4:02 pm)
#16 of 39 Where are the stats? by blueguydotcom Oct 18, 2007 (2:30 pm)
So is this article complete? Where are the lap times?
#17 of 39 Re: Has M lost its Mojo? [tides] by fedlawman Oct 18, 2007 (8:38 pm)
Replying to: tides (Oct 18, 2007 11:19 am) Yes, I love the E28 M5 and was surprised it wasn't mentioned in the article. I've always wanted to own one, but the lack of factory or aftermarket parts support, and the lack of a large enthusiast following, has kept me away. I love my E30 M3, but I must admit that there are other, more modern cars, that offer a similar driving experience. The Honda S2000 and Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX are two cars that I think would satisfy me if I ever decided to part with my baby (which I won't).
#18 of 39 Re: 1st Gen M Coupe? [bennetpullen] by fedlawman Oct 18, 2007 (8:43 pm)
Replying to: bennetpullen (Oct 18, 2007 2:09 pm) Yes, I figured you were talking about the Z3 M Coupe. It's a great sports car and it has a large enthusiast following too. It also should have been included (or at least mentioned). As for the E30 M3 - no it's not really known as "M3 Coupe." It's just the "M3." You can also call it the "original M3," "E30 M3," or "real M3." Replies to this message: roadburner (Oct 25, 2007 8:32 am) fedlawman (Oct 25, 2007 4:02 pm)
#19 of 39 Aha! by elbee Oct 24, 2007 (4:54 pm)
I thought this article seemed a little too well writen for Edmunds. Then I found it was excerpted from the latest issue of EVO.