Newbie and Non-M3 Owner :(

Mother · 10-29-2008, 01:36 PM

Have been intrigued by the new M3 and the bug has bitten me... I crave one!

Currently, I own a 2007 Charger SRT8, KW Variant 1 coilovers and a Vortech blower pushing 8psi... those are my major mods. Anyway, I'm a huge fan of the new M3 and given the opportunity, would trade my Charger for one... I appreciate the overall abilities, build and material quality, etc of the M3; and for what I want my Charger to be in the handling department, I figured to just bump it up a notch and eventually go for the new M3 and have the warranty, amenities, etc.! AND... I have never even driven a BMW M series!

Although I'll be doing more reading than posting (as I know nothing about these cars compared to you all)... when I fail to do searches and ask the occassional lame question, please forgive.

Maybe someday I'll join your ranks!

MMMorish · 10-29-2008, 01:48 PM

SRT8's are fast, I won't deny that. I've raced one while driving an SLK55. The SRT8 lost the race by quite a bit in the top end but gave me a good run none the less in the low.

I can't speak for anyone else, but I welcome you to the forum and hopefully you decide to get an M3 some day. It truly is a great car!

Cheers!

Radiation Joe · 10-29-2008, 02:16 PM

Welcome!

Perpetrator · 10-29-2008, 02:25 PM

Welcome

The M is a great car to get into.

UltimateBMW · 10-29-2008, 02:28 PM

Welcome to the boards.

You should go out and test drive one!

ersin · 10-29-2008, 02:37 PM

You'll occasionally get the "use the search button" replies from time to time but don't worry too much about it. We were all at that stage where you were once. Welcome.

jaay11 · 10-29-2008, 02:39 PM

Welcome "Mom"

Yep, got hit by that bug myself so I know the feeling.

Mother · 10-29-2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks for the welcome folks.

BTW: The reason for my name is from another forum (MotherMopar), just shortened for here...

I'd love to test drive one, but then I'd be haunted by the car. I have yet to see one in person... and I live in the San Diego, CA area. Have to stop by a dealer for a peek I guess... I just like seeing cars on the road, to see them in motion, to get a real feel for its appearance... its all about the dynamics for me.

mkoesel · 10-29-2008, 02:53 PM

Welcome.

If you want one for a great price, you should be aware that BMW is blowing out the 08's with 0.9% financing. You can get them at invoice price also because dealerships just want them gone. The 0.9% offer is supposed to end on the 31st, however, given how many cars are still left it will likely get extended beyond then (though there's no guarantee).

Deda · 10-29-2008, 05:34 PM

congrats!

Advskier · 10-29-2008, 06:17 PM

Hey Mother,
Welcome aboard! For whatever it's worth, I've owned all kinds of high performance cars, and like my M3 the best by far. It's great from the start, but the longer I own mine the more the electronics and controls make sense. So it just gets better.

Hopefully one of our friends from your area will invite you along for a ride in one. Then you'll really be in trouble.

endofanera7 · 10-29-2008, 06:30 PM

The Charger SRT8 is a nice car but E9x M3 FTW!!!

I hope you get your new M3 in the very near future! Set up a test drive appointment and ready to be amazed by how fun it is!

M2381 · 10-29-2008, 08:37 PM

Just test drive one and you'll be sold

Mother · 10-29-2008, 09:04 PM

I just told the wife I joined this forum... Not too pleased!!! I'm a well known member/staff on a mopar site (translated into woman language: I spend too much time on that forum, on my car and planning mods/spending money) so she knows what's coming (new car fever) and is none to excited about it!

I can see the divorce papers now: "the ungrateful SOB wants an M3 now..."!!!

jamesisel · 10-29-2008, 10:09 PM

Welcome!

And for the searching.... use google, enter the question you have followed by site:m3post.com

MrHarris · 10-30-2008, 02:36 PM

Welcome! This car is an awesome daily driving performance car

10-29-2008, 01:36 PM	#1
Mother New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2007 Charger SRT8, FI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	Newbie and Non-M3 Owner :( Have been intrigued by the new M3 and the bug has bitten me... I crave one! Currently, I own a 2007 Charger SRT8, KW Variant 1 coilovers and a Vortech blower pushing 8psi... those are my major mods. Anyway, I'm a huge fan of the new M3 and given the opportunity, would trade my Charger for one... I appreciate the overall abilities, build and material quality, etc of the M3; and for what I want my Charger to be in the handling department, I figured to just bump it up a notch and eventually go for the new M3 and have the warranty, amenities, etc.! AND... I have never even driven a BMW M series! Although I'll be doing more reading than posting (as I know nothing about these cars compared to you all)... when I fail to do searches and ask the occassional lame question, please forgive. Maybe someday I'll join your ranks!
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MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	SRT8's are fast, I won't deny that. I've raced one while driving an SLK55. The SRT8 lost the race by quite a bit in the top end but gave me a good run none the less in the low. I can't speak for anyone else, but I welcome you to the forum and hopefully you decide to get an M3 some day. It truly is a great car! Cheers!
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ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	You'll occasionally get the "use the search button" replies from time to time but don't worry too much about it. We were all at that stage where you were once. Welcome. __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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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 Bug Welcome "Mom" Yep, got hit by that bug myself so I know the feeling.
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10-29-2008, 02:45 PM	#8
Mother New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2007 Charger SRT8, FI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the welcome folks. BTW: The reason for my name is from another forum (MotherMopar), just shortened for here... I'd love to test drive one, but then I'd be haunted by the car. I have yet to see one in person... and I live in the San Diego, CA area. Have to stop by a dealer for a peek I guess... I just like seeing cars on the road, to see them in motion, to get a real feel for its appearance... its all about the dynamics for me.
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10-29-2008, 02:53 PM	#9
mkoesel Moderator 7515 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	Welcome. If you want one for a great price, you should be aware that BMW is blowing out the 08's with 0.9% financing. You can get them at invoice price also because dealerships just want them gone. The 0.9% offer is supposed to end on the 31st, however, given how many cars are still left it will likely get extended beyond then (though there's no guarantee).
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Deda Major General 564 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	congrats!
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10-29-2008, 06:17 PM	#11
Advskier Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (0)	Hey Mother, Welcome aboard! For whatever it's worth, I've owned all kinds of high performance cars, and like my M3 the best by far. It's great from the start, but the longer I own mine the more the electronics and controls make sense. So it just gets better. Hopefully one of our friends from your area will invite you along for a ride in one. Then you'll really be in trouble.
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endofanera7 Major General 514 Rep 5,392 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	The Charger SRT8 is a nice car but E9x M3 FTW!!! I hope you get your new M3 in the very near future! Set up a test drive appointment and ready to be amazed by how fun it is!
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M2381 Major 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: E92 M3, GTI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Just test drive one and you'll be sold __________________
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Mother New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2007 Charger SRT8, FI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	I just told the wife I joined this forum... Not too pleased!!! I'm a well known member/staff on a mopar site (translated into woman language: I spend too much time on that forum, on my car and planning mods/spending money) so she knows what's coming (new car fever) and is none to excited about it! I can see the divorce papers now: "the ungrateful SOB wants an M3 now..."!!!
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jamesisel Major 17 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: '09 Jerez/Fox Red E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wisconsin/ Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Welcome! And for the searching.... use google, enter the question you have followed by site:m3post.com __________________ Eisenmann Race Performance/VRS front lip 1x1/VRS type II diffuser 1x1/VRS single side trunk with Fade/19" HRE C90's/RE SSK/H&R Sport springs /35% tint/Painted reflectors/Painted side markers with dark tint LED's/Tinted tail lights/Front grilles/Hardwire V1
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