My LP640 - "The eagle has landed, (or in this case, the bull)"

[ecksreturns]

Originally Posted by GoodDevil

ecksreturns--- Why you no longer use your Skoda as your escort car... like i see you had been using CRV for past few weeks... is it hard for skoda to keep up to your porshce?

I guess you really haven't read up on me .. I do not use the Porsche . It is being driven by my younger brother since the past 1 year. His escorts are the Skoda/ CRV. I drive my CR-V (new gen) every day and drive the LP occasionally .

[GoodDevil]

Originally Posted by ecksreturns

I guess you really haven't read up on me .. I do not use the Porsche . It is being driven by my younger brother since the past 1 year. His escorts are the Skoda/ CRV. I drive my CR-V (new gen) every day and drive the LP occasionally .

Actually, i am not that much of a good reader.. I never read things completely.... saw the car pics and thought that you were the one driving it..

Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid...typing...like...this. Thanks.

[Musavi 27]

Hey eckreturns, i hope my advice changes your mind. Forget about the m3 and wait for the 2010 camaro that releases march of next year. It will release in the european market so no issue of a RHD. In the earlier models, no right hand drives were made. I am surely getting one down once it releases..

Whatsay?

[spawnofsatan]

Originally Posted by Musavi 27

Hey eckreturns, i hope my advice changes your mind. Forget about the m3 and wait for the 2010 camaro that releases march of next year. It will release in the european market so no issue of a RHD. In the earlier models, no right hand drives were made. I am surely getting one down once it releases..

Whatsay?

Are you serious? A camaro over the M3? that is just sacrilage.

[kbk_75]

Originally Posted by ecksreturns

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The M3 would be the perfect blend of comfort , 4 seats , V8 sound and performance ( 0 -62 mph in 4.6 seconds with the M DCT!) ...

I'd recommend you stick with the 6MT. I've heard conflicting reports about the DCT, with some owners waiting for a software update to the DCT. 6MT FTW!

[ecksreturns]

Originally Posted by kbk_75

I'd recommend you stick with the 6MT. I've heard conflicting reports about the DCT, with some owners waiting for a software update to the DCT. 6MT FTW!

I so wanted a second opinion. What tranny do you have?

[Akshay1234]

Originally Posted by ecksreturns

I so wanted a second opinion. What tranny do you have?

he has the MT. the DCT hadnt been launched when he got his m3 isnt it kbk?

[ecksreturns]

Originally Posted by Musavi 27

Hey eckreturns, i hope my advice changes your mind. Forget about the m3 and wait for the 2010 camaro that releases march of next year. It will release in the european market so no issue of a RHD. In the earlier models, no right hand drives were made. I am surely getting one down once it releases..

Whatsay?

That isn't a bad idea at all brother. But to quote information from LeftLane.com :

"Whatever the case, GM has some time to think about it as the Camaro coupe won’t hit the European market until early 2010 with the convertible following a year later."

So that means it would arrive in UK in 2010. Had they said it would be a 2010 model, then I would reasonably assume it would be in the UK by 2009. What say?

[ecksreturns]

Originally Posted by kbk_75

I'd recommend you stick with the 6MT. I've heard conflicting reports about the DCT, with some owners waiting for a software update to the DCT. 6MT FTW!

Originally Posted by akshay1234

he has the MT. the DCT hadnt been launched when he got his m3 isnt it kbk?

In that case I really wish to know whether the stick shift is a wise call. Have you noticed any short comings till now? And also, I think you have the Alpine White M3 , yes? Does it have a near Pearl White effect or is it possible for me to give BMW a sample ? ( I forgot to ask that to the Sales Rep btw) .. I actually opted for Jerez Black with Fox Red Ext. Interior. but am having a double take on that and liking white as a better option.

[Musavi 27]

Originally Posted by ecksreturns

That isn't a bad idea at all brother. But to quote information from LeftLane.com :

"Whatever the case, GM has some time to think about it as the Camaro coupe won’t hit the European market until early 2010 with the convertible following a year later."

So that means it would arrive in UK in 2010. Had they said it would be a 2010 model, then I would reasonably assume it would be in the UK by 2009. What say?

It is definitely going to release early 2009. According to me its releasing march 09 and the convertibles are releasing end of 09. Its on the official chevy site- 2010 camaro most anticipated car of 09. Check it out. Cant wit for it to release..

[aniguchisan]

Badman, you ought to put some vids up. High time, innit? I don't believe they've been put up yet. If they have, my bad.

[kbk_75]

Originally Posted by ecksreturns

I so wanted a second opinion. What tranny do you have?

6MT for me!

Originally Posted by akshay1234

he has the MT. the DCT hadnt been launched when he got his m3 isnt it kbk?

Yes, that's correct, but to be honest I don't think I would have bought it with the DCT even if it was available at launch. I like three pedals and complete control over the car, even if it means I'm 0.2 secs slower to 100 Km/h from rest AND lose a couple of tenths of a Km/L.

Originally Posted by ecksreturns

In that case I really wish to know whether the stick shift is a wise call. Have you noticed any short comings till now? And also, I think you have the Alpine White M3 , yes? Does it have a near Pearl White effect or is it possible for me to give BMW a sample ? ( I forgot to ask that to the Sales Rep btw) .. I actually opted for Jerez Black with Fox Red Ext. Interior. but am having a double take on that and liking white as a better option.

Yeah, my car is Alpine White, extended Fox red interior. The Jerez with Fox red will be very nice as well, but as with any black car it will need to be kept squeaky clean to look its best. Alpine White is the most popular colour for the E92 M3. The only slight complaint I have with the 6MT is that the shift from 1st -> 2nd is slightly notchy. You get used to it though, I just compensate by using more force when I'm shifting hard from 1st to 2nd. I've heard that the DCT cars won't let you aggressively down-shift over certain rpms.

Edit: You can ask for any colour you want if you order through BMW individual, but I would probably avoid that because getting the paint for the inevitable paint jobs will be a time-consuming and costly affair.

[kbk_75]

Here are some pics for you...Jerez Black with extended Fox red interior!

[Sahil]

Do they offer the interlagos blue on the m3?
IMO, thats the best color BMW has, unfortunatly they don't offer it on the regular 5 series only the m5 or else i would have gone for it in a heart beat.

[kbk_75]

Yes they do.........