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      06-24-2015, 09:50 AM   #1
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F80 M3 Delivered

Hi all.

So I’ve finally collected my new F80 M3 in Yas Marina Blue.

Spec and my thoughts below, nothing fancy just my humble opinion on certain things.

Spec:

• Yas Marina Blue
• Black Merino Leather
• Aluminium Blade Interior with Black Chrome Trim
• DCT
• Pro Navigation
• 19 Style 437M Black Wheels PSS Tyres
• Adaptive Xenon Lights with HBA
• Head Up Display
• HK Sound System
• Speed Limit Display
• Adaptive M Sport Suspension
• Electric Seats with Memory
• Power Fold Mirrors
• Heated Front and Rear Seats
• Heated Steering Wheel

Deal:

Like many I’ve been waiting for the discounts to start and managed a decent negotiation with Lloyds in Newcastle. Received a 9% discount and big over allowance on the M135i.

Engine:

Expectations were high having come from the brilliant 335d and the equally as good M135i engines. The S55 just takes it up to the next level, it is ferociously quick. The 1200 miles service has been done so I can now unleash the full rev spectrum and it doesn’t disappoint, this is a very very quick car. The turbo whine is loud and I wasn’t keen on it at first but starting to enjoy it more now, it is massively louder than the M135i turbo.

Gearbox:

This is my first time in a DCT having had the manual version in the E92 M3 and ZF’s in the 335d and M135i. It felt a bit quirky at first with it not being a fully semi-automatic gearbox and having to give the accelerator a quick push to engage the clutch to start the car rolling but it didn’t take long to get used to this. S1 setting is smooth and you can barely feel the gear changes. Take it up to S3 and push the car up the rev range and the only way to describe it is that it feels like the gears are being slammed into place with a rather large hammer, you get a massive kick when up shifting which really does throw you back into your seat. I unashamedly love this feeling!

Steering/Handling/Suspension:

The car turns in brilliantly with pin point accuracy but still lacks a little feedback compared to the E92 M3. Comfort mode is as you expect; comfortable, Sport and Sport+ tighten everything up but are not too harsh that you can’t use for everyday driving, however the steering is a bit heavy in Sport+.

For me, these three are the big differences between a full on M car and the likes of the M135i and 335d, I’ve got so much more confidence when ‘chucking’ it into a corner or bend!

Exhaust/Noise:

I've read lots of comments on how crap it sounds and the E92 sounded much better, it’s not a V8 so is never going to sound like a V8, why make the comparison?? Personally I think it sounds great. Very loud on cold start (especially if you’ve done the actuator mod), nice burbles on the down shift and mightily loud when your pushing it, also it doesn’t sound artificial to me. I did listen to an M4 with the MPE fitted last week and could be very tempted; the carbon tips were very nice too!

Looks:

Speak for themselves really. I needed the 5 seats so the M4 wasn’t an option however I do prefer the look of the M3, the wheel arches make it look a bit more menacing than the M4 in my opinion. (The M4 I saw with the MPE fitted also had the M Performance body kit and this really made it look…….wow!)

HUD:

Still getting used to having this and still using the normal dials most of the time. It’s great when you’re using the nav but the M head up display setting (displays the rev counter) is a bit cheesy for me.

HK:

Good system in my opinion but still spending most of the time listening to the car rather than the ‘choons’.

Miscellaneous Spec:

Adaptive lights with HBA, which I had on the previous cars, are simply magic. Heated rear seats will keep all 3 kids happy in the winter and the heated steering wheel will keep me happy. Speed limit display is actually rather handy and helps in this day and age with the ever changing speed limits when you least expect them to change. Pro Nav as always is great. I was a tad worried about the comfort of the new style M seats but they are just as comfortable as the sport seats in the other cars.

Conclusion:

Quite simply this car is phenomenal.

Is it worth £20-£25k more than a 335d or M135i? I’d have to say it just about is. The M135i and 335d are great cars and I’d be more than happy to be back in either but as you’d expect the M car just takes it that couple of steps further.

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      06-24-2015, 10:03 AM   #2
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Love the car, Nice spec and a great right up!

I see you're not far from me. would be nice to see the car in person one time!
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      06-24-2015, 11:14 AM   #3
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Congrats! fantastic choice of colour too!
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      06-24-2015, 12:58 PM   #4
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Fantastic car and spec mate. Get some black grilles on, will make the front look so mean.

Literally counting the days until i can get my hands on my M4 now!!
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Yep mandatory to blacken the chromes is a must...

also bits of CF in the rear does help make it look mean...
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Agree with Yas, the black rear spoiler and diffuser also looks incredible on YMB !
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Love the car, Nice spec and a great right up!

I see you're not far from me. would be nice to see the car in person one time!
Thanks Mike!

Its been a while since Ive had some doughnuts from Shields beach so any excuse haha. Im in Iraq at the minute and back in August but defo up for a meet some time.

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Thanks Mike!

Its been a while since Ive had some doughnuts from Shields beach so any excuse haha. Im in Iraq at the minute and back in August but defo up for a meet some time.

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We're planning to do a meet in Gaydon - UK BMW owner's largest meet on 16th August.

Let me know if you're interested, I'll provide the details!
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Thanks for the complements guys!

It will definately be de-chrommed in the coming weeks. Not sure about the full MP kit yet, but if I go for the MPE then I suppose it would be rude not to.

It doesnt help with me continually looking at Yasmarina's MPE thread!!

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We're planning to do a meet in Gaydon - UK BMW owner's largest meet on 16th August.

Let me know if you're interested, I'll provide the details!
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Yas, id be interested. let me know
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Pls PM me for those interested, I'll provide contact details!
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We're planning to do a meet in Gaydon - UK BMW owner's largest meet on 16th August.

Let me know if you're interested, I'll provide the details!
I'm definatley up for that. Got some family in Leamington so two birds with one stone!
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Thanks Mike!

Its been a while since Ive had some doughnuts from Shields beach so any excuse haha. Im in Iraq at the minute and back in August but defo up for a meet some time.

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Haha, Sounds good! I'm Away working till end of august but free after that!

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Sitting outside Lloyds Newcastle for a 9am signing for an M4 in Tanzanite Blue. Probably the worst deal of my car life having trading up from a 435d less than a year old, but I don't care, life's too short to worry about money when there's an M car at stake. Pics to follow.
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Sitting outside Lloyds Newcastle for a 9am signing for an M4 in Tanzanite Blue. Probably the worst deal of my car life having trading up from a 435d less than a year old, but I don't care, life's too short to worry about money when there's an M car at stake. Pics to follow.
Welcome! Great choice! Also a fellow Geordie! You won’t be disappointed.
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Sitting outside Lloyds Newcastle for a 9am signing for an M4 in Tanzanite Blue. Probably the worst deal of my car life having trading up from a 435d less than a year old, but I don't care, life's too short to worry about money when there's an M car at stake. Pics to follow.
YOLO!! Looking forward to the pics!!
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Great write up - oh my, it is sooooo tempting to put one of these fellas on my wish list.

If only I can get the wife to go double full time.
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Great car and congratulations on the new toy
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Paul845,

First of all CONGRATS on your new baby! Stunning looks but then again I am a bit biased

Post more pics if you do any mods, great write up and again CONGRATS!
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Great car and congratulations on the new toy
Thanks J!

Dont think it will ever look as 'bold' as yours (I secretly love what you've done but not got the balls to do it). There may be a few minor mods and the MPE is top of that list!

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Paul845,

First of all CONGRATS on your new baby! Stunning looks but then again I am a bit biased

Post more pics if you do any mods, great write up and again CONGRATS!
I very nearly never noticed the car with that incredible back drop. Think I may have to go for a drive and find something a bit more scenic than my driveway. The drive up there must of be superb?

Great looking car, by far the best colour (Im biased also) and thanks for the comments!

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