12-16-2014, 08:04 AM | #1 |
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I drove my MWM M3 from KY to FL a few weeks ago. The care is basically loaded minus the carbon brakes.
All I can say is I LOVE IT! It's extremely fast, sounds amazing, pulls like a demon, handles beutifully, looks freaking amazing and is just an absolutely awesome set of wheels. With the windows down, hearing the turbos spooling is Killer. I have zero complaints and I've owned 6 M3s starting with 1995 through 2005. It's better in every way than my previous M cars. The DCT is light years better than the SMG. I also had a 2007 335i Seadan. Some of the complaints I've read are almost comical. Everyone is entitled to their opinions I guess, but I can tell you the car is OUTSTANDING!! PS: Side and Top view camera are a must have if you want to protect your investment. |
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12-16-2014, 08:12 AM | #3 |
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Sadly, having a top view camera does nothing to protect you from all of the other folks without a top view camera. I'm comfortable & confident parallel parking my own car without a camera. I don't feel the same about other drivers/parkers.
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12-16-2014, 08:25 AM | #4 |
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As a guy about to take delivery its great to see some gushing praise, congrats OP on the ride and the attitude
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12-16-2014, 09:01 AM | #5 |
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Can you elaborate on why the top and side view cameras are a must have Personally, I find the rear view camera more than sufficient to parallel park a car.
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12-16-2014, 09:15 AM | #6 |
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Kind of agree here, as the back up camera along with the passenger side mirror with its ability to tilt downward to view the blindside of the car while parking is pretty much sufficient in keeping the rims looking good and the tires off the curb. Though the full view cameras can be a plus when/if you need to pull into tigh places, though I can't see most of us ever trying to squeeze our cars into anything less than a doublewide!
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12-16-2014, 09:17 AM | #7 |
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Great summary review. The F80/82 owners wouldn't have anything bad to say about the way the car drives. The negative comments usually come from those who are currently in the E9x M3s who are trying to talk themselves out of making the switch. I keep telling them they have to own one to understand and you came from 6 M3s. Boost is addicting.
I only have 1 complaint. The sound system is lousy, my company's car (2015 Nissan Altima) has better sound system compared to the hi-fi. Even the HK isn't that much better. My first BMW, 2006 330i had way better sound system compared to my F80 with Hi-Fi. I'm fixing it with BavSound Stage 1 which comes in this week. |
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12-16-2014, 09:40 AM | #8 |
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The side and top view cameras also takes away from the "clean" look, if you will, of the vehicle. I hate the black circle that you see on front bumpers with cameras!
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right on!
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I've used the side cameras when there are obstructions such as trees, bushes, or buildings blocking my view on either side of the car, particularly when turning left or right at a stop sign. |
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12-16-2014, 02:43 PM | #11 |
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I'm almost in the same boat as you. I've had 2 other m3's and a 335i N54 and this car is leagues above any car I've ever driven/owned. Loving it.
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rear view is sufficient but top view allows you to fly right into the spot with really no mistakes unless you are a complete idiot. Also great for when parking in the "end spot" and getting as close to that curb as possible so the dick in 82 Camera doesnt hit your car. You can use the mirror tilt is parking next to curb on that side but if hte curb is on the drivers side top view is a must.
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Can someone help give me examples of what you use your left and right cameras for? Thx
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I don't use them... To be honest, I can't figure out what the hell I'm looking at when they are on...
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With a black car you don't see the black circles. I agree the top and side cameras are a must. I have had this system in several cars and it just makes it easier to park in tight spaces. I can park without them but why? I will take advantage of the technology. I imagine people once said the same thing when power steering first came out.
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