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Old 13th May 2008, 17:39   #181 (permalink)
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Haha! Yeah that was me...had a movie to get to in a hurry!
I'd love to be in a hurry when driving an M3 . How is the beast treating you, KBK? Any updates for us?

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congrats kbk on the m3... i myslef am taking delivery of a white one on monday here in delhi..
Whoa...congratulations! KBK has been generous enough to share his super sedan experience with the rest of us. I hope I can look forward to your reviews too.
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Old 14th May 2008, 00:36   #182 (permalink)
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You were in a hell of a hurry, I could see that !! Your ride is sweet man, even more so in white, I love white cars. Finally got to see your M3. Usually I chase, or atleast attempt to, but last night I knew it would prove to be futile. You were flying like the customs were after you
Haha! Thanks for the kind words! I had a dude in a black Getz "chase" me today. I was actually driving quite gently (4th-6th gear most of the way), he was driving like a maniac trying to keep up. I couldn't help wonder what it was all about.

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congrats kbk on the m3... i myslef am taking delivery of a white one on monday here in delhi..
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I'd love to be in a hurry when driving an M3 . How is the beast treating you, KBK? Any updates for us?
You'd be surprised how frustrating it can also be! Having said that, I'd rather be frustrated by traffic in the M than in the Getz! It makes the few odd openings in traffic so much more fun!

Updates...well, I've run over 5,000 kms now. So far all good. I noticed a strange whining sound from the power steering when taking a tight left corner twice tonight. Other than that, loving the ///M!

One bad thing: fuel consumption. You can't expect much out of a high revving V8, but in town (and with a pretty heavy right foot) I've seen the mileage drop to just around 3 Km/L. On the highway at a steady 120 around 7 or so Km/L which is great.
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Old 14th May 2008, 00:55   #183 (permalink)
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i myslef am taking delivery of a white one on monday here in delhi..
you seem to be a BMW loyalist. Have a 7, getting one done by Arush and picking up a M. Are you getting the coupe or the convertible ?
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Haha! Thanks for the kind words! I had a dude in a black Getz "chase" me today. I was actually driving quite gently (4th-6th gear most of the way), he was driving like a maniac trying to keep up. I couldn't help wonder what it was all about.
I'll tell you what it was all about !!!

Four cylinders and an M badge Anyway give the Getz'er some credit man. He might just be someone from t-BHP. I knew I would if I were tailing you!

You should be used to it by now! Anyway glad to hear she's keeping up well. And fuel consumption, well I guess thats expected from a big thirsty V8. Happy M'ing!!
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I've seen the mileage drop to just around 3 Km/L.
Considering that I have managed to touch a low of 3.5 kpl on a friends S350 and 5 kpl on my Vtec (high revving ), that is respectable. Who cares about FE anyways?! Keep those 8 cylinders and quad exhausts singin' in full glory!
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I meant the difference between the two cars, my friend That's what it was all about.
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Considering that I have managed to touch a low of 3.5 kpl on a friends S350 and 5 kpl on my Vtec (high revving ...)
5 kmpl? Seriously...FIVE ????
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5 kmpl? Seriously...FIVE ????
Yup, on that particular stint, the car never saw 4th / 5th gear. It was only redlining in the first three.
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5 kmpl? Seriously...FIVE ????
Dude, I had a Cielo that gave me around 5 Km/L and I can assure you I was not thrashing it in 1st-2nd and 3rd!
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Dude, I had a Cielo that gave me around 5 Km/L and I can assure you I was not thrashing it in 1st-2nd and 3rd!
Cielo's and Astra's were of a different time. Anyway that was nice to know, just goes to show that the brother is surely the super-admin of a forum like this. Redline away, man!
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finaaly took the delivery of the white m3.. it has fox red leather and 19 inches wheel. did almost 180kms today... it is one crazy car to drive
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finaaly took the delivery of the white m3.. it has fox red leather and 19 inches wheel. did almost 180kms today... it is one crazy car to drive
oh dayyum. you got the 19s?? accord_masters. you need to put up pics and a review before you get banned from tbhp for not doing so the moment you got the car.

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Congratulations !! Tbhp gets its second M3 Some pics please, accord masters !!
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finaaly took the delivery of the white m3.. it has fox red leather and 19 inches wheel. did almost 180kms today... it is one crazy car to drive
Congrats and I think you should start another thread . Some pics and initial driving impression would be a good start.
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