BarnshaW
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Originally posted by Ian
I'm unable to take this thread seriously because people keep using those silly slashes before the name of the car.
 i mention this everytime there is an M3 thread , its laughable
[Edited on 11-07-2011 by BarnshaW]
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BarnshaW
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back on topic, how much does an M3 weigh out of interest?
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adiohead
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not sure how accurate these times are, but I agree with the verdict.
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Carl
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Maybe folk such as Paul should just grow up and stop racing around and having traffic light GP's. Put it this way, an M3 is plenty fast and powerful enough for public roads and general driving and the odd occasional blat when the feeling takes you.
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SetH
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quote:
Originally posted by BarnshaW
back on topic, how much does an M3 weigh out of interest?
I think the Coupe is 1577kg
11.7 to 100 iirc
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Ian
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points?
What sort of scientific verdict is that?
Has anyone other than Rich who actually owned both cars commented?
Is this the old Evo - electronics - spoilt the fun argument in the same way that Vectra VXRs understeer? Because you heard it on the telly?
M3 are bargey because they look like that when no one knows what they actually weigh?
Most people have driven neither and those who may have a bit haven't driven them back to back in the same conditions.
Excellent basis for debate there boys.
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Steve
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i own all cars mentioned in this thread and can confirm non handle as well as the Puma
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Ian
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I concur with this position.
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
Maybe folk such as Paul should just grow up and stop racing around and having traffic light GP's. Put it this way, an M3 is plenty fast and powerful enough for public roads and general driving and the odd occasional blat when the feeling takes you.
Was this aimed at me?
I was talking about track performance.
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Steve
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yes you, stfu
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Butler
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I, amongst many people in this thread can't speak from experience, but having spoken to many motoring journalists on the matter, the consensus amongst many is that the E46 M3 is one of the best all rounders available, if not the best. These are all people who have driven hundreds if not thousands of cars, and its not just coincidence.
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adiohead
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Originally posted by Ian
points?
What sort of scientific verdict is that?
I'm going more on the times and bhp/tonne figures.
The stupid points are based on track times.
fuck the points.
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Steve
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iv got 3 points on my license, rapid 
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R Lee
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I always trust Hot Version for judging on track performance 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc-cSp6GN7Q
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adiohead
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
iv got 3 points on my license, rapid
I got this today:
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Eddx14xe
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Originally posted by Jambo
As I said pub figures and motorway overtaking is what deems a car better on here.
Comparing a low revving turbocharged diesel rep mobile to an ///M car is daft. They are for different purposes and driving experiences/styles. If you can't understand past 0-60 times then I pity you tbh.
This whole thread started with 0-60 times?
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sc0ott
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Too many people expect modern day cars to be rocket ships compared to older cars, thats the problem.
they also think its all about how quick the engine is and not how good the spec of the car is.
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
quote:
Originally posted by Carl
Maybe folk such as Paul should just grow up and stop racing around and having traffic light GP's. Put it this way, an M3 is plenty fast and powerful enough for public roads and general driving and the odd occasional blat when the feeling takes you.
Was this aimed at me?
I was talking about track performance.
Possibly Sherlock, did you work it out from the fifth word or the fact that you need to grow up?
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Butler
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
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Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by Carl
Maybe folk such as Paul should just grow up and stop racing around and having traffic light GP's. Put it this way, an M3 is plenty fast and powerful enough for public roads and general driving and the odd occasional blat when the feeling takes you.
Was this aimed at me?
I was talking about track performance.
Possibly Sherlock, did you work it out from the fifth word or the fact that you need to grow up?
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BarnshaW
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Paul_Jowned
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Ian
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I was confused as well, I certainly wouldn't think Paul needs to grow up and stop having traffic light GPs given that a lot of experience is based on more than that.
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl
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Originally posted by Paul_J
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Originally posted by Carl
Maybe folk such as Paul should just grow up and stop racing around and having traffic light GP's. Put it this way, an M3 is plenty fast and powerful enough for public roads and general driving and the odd occasional blat when the feeling takes you.
Was this aimed at me?
I was talking about track performance.
Possibly Sherlock, did you work it out from the fifth word or the fact that you need to grow up?
It just surprised me, as I posted at the start of this thread asking for some opinions of a car (e46 M3) - leaning towards it's overall track use.
Then for 6 pages or so, I've not muttered a word on the thread (letting the internet warriors fight about M3's and evo's etc)...
Then all of a sudden, you walk in and say that ... it just felt a bit out of context and a completely unrelated statement to make.
Ultimately, I think you need to learn to read (and grow up yourself probably too).
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R Lee
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I thought this too ^^^
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corsa120
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how am i a warrior paul comparing and evo and m3?????? i was not the one who stated that a evo or impreza are a much better handling car and i never said they was compareable, i only used the evo as bench mark as people had stated how much better of handling car it is......
when people say they are not in the same class an fq 400 for instance is... due to it being in the same price bracket as a m3...... and im sure it does handle better than a m3 but that is as far as it goes m3 wins in every other aspect
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BarnshaW
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what do you mean it wins in every other aspect? as in speed? handling? looks (opinion based of course)
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