BMW ///M3 E93 Convertible! - Page 2 - Team-BHP

v12 · 30th August 2008, 15:47

The other grey M3 was a coupe. This ones a hard-top convert.

GTO · 30th August 2008, 16:54

I am not too big on convertibles. To me, an M3 = Coupe. Great pictures as always, Maverick!

Maverick5490 · 30th September 2008, 17:33

Ok guys,

More detailed pics of the ///M3 Convertible.. its been sold and will be in Mumbai!

Sahil · 30th September 2008, 17:47

Nice one ! And this ones an SMG too ! Although i'd have preffered seeing it with a different finish on the alloys, quite over this fad of smoked/black alloys IMO.

GTO- The m3 convertible doesn't look much different from the m3 coupe with the hood shut.

n_aditya · 30th September 2008, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil

The m3 convertible doesn't look much different from the m3 coupe with the hood shut.

Yes. But I prefer the hard top anyday. Looks a lil bare with the roof down.

ajmat · 1st October 2008, 21:49

I saw a black one being unloaded on sunday early morning in Bangalore unless it was a coupe, was going too fast to see

toiingg · 1st October 2008, 22:00

It seems like there is actually place in the back seats for people to sit. Normally the back seats in most convertibles are just namesake.

speedy · 2nd October 2008, 00:14

Thanks for shareing Maverick. i just love the convertible, it give the best of both worlds. The convertible would feature on my list for sure. Maverick what is the price difference between the 330ci (convertible) and the M3 convertible?. Has anyone ordered the M3 sedan?
I have to agree with Sahil here, the smoked wheels are getting too much now.

kbk_75 · 2nd October 2008, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

I am not too big on convertibles. To me, an M3 = Coupe. Great pictures as always, Maverick!

In our polluted cities where most of us drive with our windows up and air-con switched on 24x7, I just don't see the lure of the convertible either. There's also the ever-present risk of having some nut puke / spit into your car and mess it up when you pass a bus! :O It adds a couple hundred kilos to the weight as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil

Nice one ! And this ones an SMG too ! Although i'd have preffered seeing it with a different finish on the alloys, quite over this fad of smoked/black alloys IMO.

GTO- The m3 convertible doesn't look much different from the m3 coupe with the hood shut.

Actually it's an M-DCT, twin clutch 'box just like VW's DSG. I used to think the convertible looked just like the coupe when the roof was up, but there are some subtle differences, for instance no boot lip spoiler (apparently it gets in the way somehow!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by n_aditya

Yes. But I prefer the hard top anyday. Looks a lil bare with the roof down.

I actually think the vert looks better with the roof down than up, when it's up all those crease lines just ruin the look of the car in my opinion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toiingg

It seems like there is actually place in the back seats for people to sit. Normally the back seats in most convertibles are just namesake.

E92 M3 has plenty of rear-seat leg-room, it's very usable for four people. The vert won't take four people's luggage if they want the roof down though, but will if it's kept up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy

Thanks for shareing Maverick. i just love the convertible, it give the best of both worlds. The convertible would feature on my list for sure. Maverick what is the price difference between the 330ci (convertible) and the M3 convertible?. Has anyone ordered the M3 sedan?
I have to agree with Sahil here, the smoked wheels are getting too much now.

Yes, thanks for the pics Maverick! For some reason BMW does not offer the E92 M3 sedan here. I just don't get the logic, it costs them absolutely nothing.

Dose · 8th October 2008, 20:28

Have any of the latest M3 or M5's been delivered with manual transmissions or are they all paddle shifters?

kbk_75 · 8th October 2008, 20:55

6MT is standard on the M3. M-DCT is an option.

liv2drv · 8th October 2008, 23:55

the M3 is the best sports car for India... But do they come with the run-flats too?

kbk_75 · 9th October 2008, 01:23

No, thankfully just Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tubeless radials, the best tyres that I have ever had on any car of mine (including the Eagle F1 GS-D3).

v12 · 18th October 2008, 23:38

Spotted the M3 in Andheri East :

Maverick5490 · 6th November 2008, 15:03

Posting a few pics of the Red ///M3

30th August 2008, 15:47	#16 (permalink)
v12 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,467 View My Garage	The other grey M3 was a coupe. This ones a hard-top convert. __________________ Enfield Cafe Racer completed. Yamaha Cafe Racer started.

30th August 2008, 16:54	#17 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 18,799 View My Garage	I am not too big on convertibles. To me, an M3 = Coupe. Great pictures as always, Maverick! __________________ GTO Work backward from your imagination, not forward from the past! Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

30th September 2008, 17:33	#18 (permalink)
Maverick5490 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 740 View My Garage	Ok guys, More detailed pics of the ///M3 Convertible.. its been sold and will be in Mumbai! Attached Images __________________ Live to ride.. Ride to live.. *Ladakh.. Been there done that!!* *Forever Michael Schumacher Fan!!*

30th September 2008, 17:47	#19 (permalink)
Sahil Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,073	Nice one ! And this ones an SMG too ! Although i'd have preffered seeing it with a different finish on the alloys, quite over this fad of smoked/black alloys IMO. GTO- The m3 convertible doesn't look much different from the m3 coupe with the hood shut. __________________ ______________ __________ ______ __

1st October 2008, 21:49	#21 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,359 View My Garage	I saw a black one being unloaded on sunday early morning in Bangalore unless it was a coupe, was going too fast to see __________________ Rice is cheaper than German Potato's

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toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 458 View My Garage	It seems like there is actually place in the back seats for people to sit. Normally the back seats in most convertibles are just namesake. __________________ Sarvagya

2nd October 2008, 00:14	#23 (permalink)
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 3,834 View My Garage	Thanks for shareing Maverick. i just love the convertible, it give the best of both worlds. The convertible would feature on my list for sure. Maverick what is the price difference between the 330ci (convertible) and the M3 convertible?. Has anyone ordered the M3 sedan? I have to agree with Sahil here, the smoked wheels are getting too much now. __________________ lots to learn so little time

8th October 2008, 20:28	#25 (permalink)
Dose BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Karnataka, India Posts: 193	Have any of the latest M3 or M5's been delivered with manual transmissions or are they all paddle shifters?

8th October 2008, 20:55	#26 (permalink)
kbk_75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 976	6MT is standard on the M3. M-DCT is an option. __________________ Racing...because with cricket, football, hockey, basketball, volleyball and golf you only need one ball! ;o)

8th October 2008, 23:55	#27 (permalink)
liv2drv BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi-Goa-London Posts: 451	the M3 is the best sports car for India... But do they come with the run-flats too?

9th October 2008, 01:23	#28 (permalink)
kbk_75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 976	No, thankfully just Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tubeless radials, the best tyres that I have ever had on any car of mine (including the Eagle F1 GS-D3). __________________ Racing...because with cricket, football, hockey, basketball, volleyball and golf you only need one ball! ;o)

18th October 2008, 23:38	#29 (permalink)
v12 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,467 View My Garage	Spotted the M3 in Andheri East : Attached Images __________________ Enfield Cafe Racer completed. Yamaha Cafe Racer started.

6th November 2008, 15:03	#30 (permalink)
Maverick5490 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 740 View My Garage	Posting a few pics of the Red ///M3 Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ Live to ride.. Ride to live.. *Ladakh.. Been there done that!!* *Forever Michael Schumacher Fan!!*

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