M3 = Track....Yes or No?

jaay11 · 10-14-2008, 07:30 PM

Okay, I'm sure we've discussed this but humor me since I have not seen it here.

I've read several times the advice that "if you don't plan to track the M3, then purchase a 335." So.....how many of you own a M3 and have not placed it on a track? I know the car begs for a track but I'm wondering how many of you use it as a touring, non-track car. Is it worth the investment (or would you advise against the purchase) if you don't plan to race the car.....your opinion?

lucid · 10-14-2008, 07:32 PM

You need to turn this into a poll and ask people how many track days they've had with their since they got it.

BIGNTASTIE · 10-14-2008, 07:36 PM

i use it as a daily driver ! its great lol trust me you'll regret not gettin the m3 when ur at a stop light and a m3 pulls next to you =P

J08M3 · 10-14-2008, 08:42 PM

I have yet to drive mine on a track and have no plans to in the near future. This car is great on the street, but it does beg me to take it to a track and let it rip.

valeram · 10-14-2008, 08:45 PM

It is my daily driver but will be tracking it at least twice a year.

mikey19 · 10-14-2008, 09:00 PM

no money for gas lol
apparently i did not read the big 14/20 MPG numbers on the window sticker HAHAHAH

im jk

but yeah not planning to track. i did drive a 335i white sedan. its got the low end torque, but once ur rev the engine up, it looses all its fun

rzm3 · 10-14-2008, 09:07 PM

owned since april. tracked twice. and my daily driver.

flyinggonzo · 10-14-2008, 09:10 PM

Not yet in this car, but plan on doing so next year once the season starts again.

pittsy · 10-14-2008, 09:34 PM

daily driver, tracked 2 weeks ago, again this weekend

Damage Inc · 10-14-2008, 09:37 PM

I normally track all my cars however this one's a little expensive for me to mess up. Maybe after I've owned it a couple years...

man02195 · 10-14-2008, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rldzhao

owned since april. tracked twice. and my daily driver.

owned since july, tracked in september, tracking in november

masmole · 10-14-2008, 10:05 PM

Had it since July with every intention to track it. It is replacement for my previous "track car" but unfortunately, I've been so busy that by the time I finished the M3's break-in period, I had already missed all the remaining local track events for the season. Now track season is over in my area so the M3's cherry will not be popped until the first track event this coming March at the earliest.

icemang17 · 10-14-2008, 10:14 PM

I've had mine since June and so far 1 track day...... M3 + track is ADDICTIVE...in a bad bad way.....M3's were designed for the track..& it shows in how they perform....

However if you do not plan on tracking an M3, I mean never ever....then you would be better off with a 335i...save the $20k, insurance and gas...... Yes the M3 looks better than the 335 and is more exclusive....but only to a trained eye (think by someone like us) everyone else just thinks its a BMW

With that said I will not be tracking my M3 again anytime soon....why...because I just bought a dedicated track car.....but if I didn't the M3 would be on the track A LOT next year....

lucid · 10-14-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MojorisinM3

I normally track all my cars however this one's a little expensive for me to mess up. Maybe after I've owned it a couple years...

Buy track insurance.

rzm3 · 10-14-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucid

Buy track insurance.

or just have a tow truck ready to get your wrecked car onto a road...

Blake · 10-14-2008, 11:30 PM

do it!

Hellride · 10-14-2008, 11:38 PM

Owned mine since July, have tracked twice and will autox this weekend hope to track again Nov and again in December. Even so, no plans to track should not keep you from this car. At all.

e46e92love · 10-14-2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucid

Buy track insurance.

How much? Who supplies it?....info, info, info

Also, I was told that if its classified as a HPDE course, then your regular insurance does cover it?

.....sounds not right to me, but wanted to confirm.

sayemthree · 10-15-2008, 02:10 AM

yes

armyav8tor · 10-15-2008, 06:23 AM

The 335i is more than enough car for the road. I personally would not have gotten a M3 if I didn't plan on tracking it.

MTROIS · 10-15-2008, 06:42 AM

I have not tracked it yet and will now have to wait until 09 as most the driving events in my area are over. What I am really looking forward to when going to the track, is to LEARN how to drive and not simply to drive fast on a track. I will probably start with the M driving school especially now that the BMW CCA membership provides a hefty 20% discount!!!!

lucid · 10-15-2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e46e92love

How much? Who supplies it?....info, info, info

Also, I was told that if its classified as a HPDE course, then your regular insurance does cover it?

.....sounds not right to me, but wanted to confirm.

Some of them say they do, but when faced with a major claim, funny things happen. Some of them flat out say no.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152124

There is info on where to get insurance here:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156969

Several track day organizations have links to their website, so they must be legit. I use them. There are no run off areas at my local track and even a minor spin can result in major damage.

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jaay11 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2012 550i Dinan 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	M3 = Track....Yes or No? Okay, I'm sure we've discussed this but humor me since I have not seen it here. I've read several times the advice that "if you don't plan to track the M3, then purchase a 335." So.....how many of you own a M3 and have not placed it on a track? I know the car begs for a track but I'm wondering how many of you use it as a touring, non-track car. Is it worth the investment (or would you advise against the purchase) if you don't plan to race the car.....your opinion?
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lucid Major General 374 Rep 8,033 Posts Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	You need to turn this into a poll and ask people how many track days they've had with their since they got it. __________________
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BIGNTASTIE Lieutenant 35 Rep 589 Posts Drives: white/red 08 M3, 05 Rangerover Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: queens, NY iTrader: (0)	i use it as a daily driver ! its great lol trust me you'll regret not gettin the m3 when ur at a stop light and a m3 pulls next to you =P
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J08M3 Major General 286 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	I have yet to drive mine on a track and have no plans to in the near future. This car is great on the street, but it does beg me to take it to a track and let it rip. __________________
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valeram Major 37 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: 992 TTS, 991.2 GT3 T, F80 M3 C Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH iTrader: (0)	It is my daily driver but will be tracking it at least twice a year.
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mikey19 n00b 14 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 / White / 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	no money for gas lol apparently i did not read the big 14/20 MPG numbers on the window sticker HAHAHAH im jk but yeah not planning to track. i did drive a 335i white sedan. its got the low end torque, but once ur rev the engine up, it looses all its fun
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rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	owned since april. tracked twice. and my daily driver.
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flyinggonzo Private First Class 5 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (-1)	Not yet in this car, but plan on doing so next year once the season starts again. __________________ 2008 BMW E90 M3 - Interlagos Blue/Silver Covillo - no mods yet! 2004 VW Touareg V8 - Blue Silver Metallic/Black - no mods yet!
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pittsy Captain 60 Rep 860 Posts Drives: Jerez...E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	daily driver, tracked 2 weeks ago, again this weekend __________________ 08 E92 M3 Jerez Black \| Bamboo \| 6MT \| 18s \| 5% tint \| No iDrive \| Heated Seats \| V1 hardwire \| ///M Alu Pedals \| Matte Black Grills \| Painted Reflectors \| CF Roundels \| GP Thunder 8500k \| Remus Race Exhaust \| VMR V701 18s Matte Black
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Damage Inc Lieutenant Colonel 790 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	I normally track all my cars however this one's a little expensive for me to mess up. Maybe after I've owned it a couple years... __________________ Current: 17 OG M2 / R8 Performance Past Performance Cars: 01 M3, 05 M3, 06 M5, 08 M6, 08 M3, 11 M3, 13 M3, 15 M3, 911 C4S, 911 GTS, 17 M2,R8 V8, R8 RWS
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masmole Captain 266 Rep 770 Posts Drives: blue, gray, brown cars Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Had it since July with every intention to track it. It is replacement for my previous "track car" but unfortunately, I've been so busy that by the time I finished the M3's break-in period, I had already missed all the remaining local track events for the season. Now track season is over in my area so the M3's cherry will not be popped until the first track event this coming March at the earliest. __________________ 2021 A6 Allroad, 2020 SQ7, 2019 M5 Comp, 2011 GT3 past: A4, S4, X5 4.8is, SLK55, E60 M5, RS4, ML63, E92 M3, Q5, Touareg TDI, Escalade, SQ5, RS7, Velar FE, Q7
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icemang17 Captain 41 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockton CA iTrader: (0)	I've had mine since June and so far 1 track day...... M3 + track is ADDICTIVE...in a bad bad way.....M3's were designed for the track..& it shows in how they perform.... However if you do not plan on tracking an M3, I mean never ever....then you would be better off with a 335i...save the $20k, insurance and gas...... Yes the M3 looks better than the 335 and is more exclusive....but only to a trained eye (think by someone like us) everyone else just thinks its a BMW With that said I will not be tracking my M3 again anytime soon....why...because I just bought a dedicated track car.....but if I didn't the M3 would be on the track A LOT next year.... __________________ Brian 2008 E92 M3, MR, DCT, extended BB leather, loaded! 1988 Porsche 928S4, Guards red/Champagne leather 1989 Porsche 928S4 track beast!!!
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Blake Banned 755 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	do it!
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Hellride Private 2 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Owned mine since July, have tracked twice and will autox this weekend hope to track again Nov and again in December. Even so, no plans to track should not keep you from this car. At all.
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sayemthree Major General 597 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3mC ‘20 Raptor ‘04 X3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa so cal , AZ iTrader: (0)	yes __________________ Fore Sale Rare 6 speed manual X3 3.oi silver over grey. PM me
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MTROIS Major 188 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: on the wrong side of the Ocean Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	I have not tracked it yet and will now have to wait until 09 as most the driving events in my area are over. What I am really looking forward to when going to the track, is to LEARN how to drive and not simply to drive fast on a track. I will probably start with the M driving school especially now that the BMW CCA membership provides a hefty 20% discount!!!! __________________ 2019 M2C MT (ED + PCD) \| 2008 M3 Coupé MT \| 1995 M3 LTW MT \| BMW CCA HPDE Instructor
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