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      05-21-2013, 11:01 AM   #3
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Drives: Z3, E46, G80
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I am anticipating the new M3 with high hopes, and I have driven the e9X M3 a few times.
Two things that I have raised eyebrow on....
1. Throttle response, with multiple turbos. dread any hint of turbo lag.
2. Revs to redline. if it tops out at 7000, I will be bummed.

I have a 330i sport MT, M54; a Z4M with S54; and have driven an e90 sedan M3 MT, and DCT sedan, plus an e92 Coupe M3 MT. And must say the V8 sings, but I had to wring it out (happily). I felt like a hooligan behind the wheel. up to about 70 as I recall in second gear. The linear throttle response and willingness of the engine at all rpms belies the ~3700 lbs.
Just to hear the roaring, soaring revs close to 8000, it was great fun. I preferred the feel of the coupe.
I then got back into my 330i (Dinan 3, UUC TSE3) and was expecting to be depressed. To my surprise the throttle response in city driving was similar, but obviously lacking the power at the higher revs. The 3200 pounds of the e46 helps it here, not to mention the Dinan stuff.
I have debated to no end, to snap up the S65 or .... wait....
My wife has been patient as I mull it over. Thing is, I don't want to part with the z4M or the E46. First world problems for sure.
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