that looks like a randomized plate lol

 

I have no doubt that they are sequential plates... but I mean come on!

I would love to see the poor schmuck that got "4SSH013" plates for their car.

 

You're so right that it's not even funny! I have never been a HUUUUGE BMW fan, I've always thought they were good cars and really liked the E46 M3, as well as the new 135i TT... Then a few weeks ago I got to drive an almost brand new M3 owned by an old friend from HS. Holy hell that thing was amazing! Just a fine machine that felt like it was on rollercoaster rails. It's hard to explain how wonderful that car is... I love my STi and it does everything I want it to, but compared to that M3 the car felt "sloppy" in a sense, and you'll only understand what I mean when you drive one. It's not the power, or the handling, its everything combined together... From the interior to the sound deadening. It's just a fine machine that is beyond smooth. Maybe almost too smooth? I drove it for about 2 hours total and loved every bit of it.

I've also driven the new M5 and that was also a great car, but not nearly as cool as the M3 was.

 

Hahhahah! Too true... I went through a whole tank of gas. I think the tank is pretty small to compensate for the weight balance so it can maintain 50/50.

 

Daniel - I agree with you 110% regarding the new M3. Did you drive the 6 speed manual or 7 spd dual clutch? I also drove my friends a while back & it's amazing. He has the 7 spd DCT tranny & using the paddle shifters is epic win. Not having to let off the gas in between shifts is badass. Power is very linear up to the 8400 rpm redline. It will be my next car one day....or the GT-R lol

 

True that Preston, it was the 7 speed which took some getting used to since I'm using to my 6speed manual... But after a few mins I was fine with it and I went MOBBING. What a great car!

In return I let him drive my car and he said that he liked it a lot. He said it was very rugged and you could just toss it around anywhere you wanted, He did mentioned that it was a bit rough, but he liked the "rally car" inspired ruggedness.

When asked to compare, he said he couldn't. He said they were totally different cars and he's 100% right. My STi isn't stock, it has exhaust and an access port tuned by GST as well as some suspension mods done so his car wasnt THAT much faster then mine... Who am I kidding, his car was faster then mine.

But like we both agreed, two totally different cars that you really can't compare in any way other then the fact that they have 4 wheels and a steering wheel. Everything inside those parameters is totally different.


I would really like to get an M3... Maybe cash out my stocks and buy one? Or should I wait till the market gets back up to normal and buy a GT3?

Hmmmm, I wonder which I;d like better, a new M3 or new GT3? What do you think.

 

E92 M3 is a sick car. I test drove a 6spd M3 at the dealership a while ago when they first came out. The overall package of that car just feels right. Power, handling, brakes, steering, etc. BMW really got it right this time.

When I first started it up and heard the engine, it reminded me very much of the E39 M5. All the power and torque but in a lighter, better handling chassis. The car really comes alive when you turn on the M-Dynamic mode. Night and day difference in response and power delivery.

However, compared to a Porsche...guess who wins.

 

Not photoshopped, I actually know the guy. The DMV actually let that through.

 

^^ I HAVE SEEN THAT! so doppee

 

Just tell them it stands for "St. Francis University".

 

I've seen this one too suprised DMV let this one through