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09-10-2012, 12:04 PM | #89 | |
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In fact, there's no way they would do that to the "M4". Building F80 M3 is already a big development expense, they won't divide the M3/M4 into two different layout/trim. It simply doesn't make sense in their marketing/financial standpoint. |
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09-10-2012, 08:14 PM | #91 |
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I'm in the "sounds like crap" camp. It also sounds like they're shifting at about 5k rpms too. Those of us with an E9x in our garage that think this sounds like ass, it's because we hear the S65 every day (most of us), and every day I think good gawd this thing sounds amazing. So yes, the E9x owners think it sounds like crap... because it does. Hey, I just farted and it sounded better than that exhaust note.
Of course, this is still pre-production so sound can change. |
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Perhaps you've never owned a 6cyl ///M before? This may be why the appreciation fades with those who have only known the V8 ///M Very true!
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09-11-2012, 08:36 AM | #93 |
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The E46 M3 exhaust note always sucked, IMO and that of MANY BMW guys I know. The V8 was always awesome.
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09-12-2012, 01:15 AM | #94 |
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I don't even know what to say to such an asinine thing. I guess every person has their opinion. And I should point out 3-4 people =/= many. I've never heard a simple person claim the E46 M3 exhaust note sucked. You, are a first.
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09-12-2012, 09:32 AM | #95 | |
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Of course the V8 sounds awesome but, the E46 was awesome as well. That rasp of the E46 is phenomenal! Heck, my 92' 325I sounded good for what it was... It's silly to compare the two exhaust notes anyway. I guess if you don't like the new M3 and you want a good exhaust note, go get you a Mustang. |
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09-12-2012, 10:06 AM | #97 | |
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When I say many, I mean over a dozen BMW fans enthusiastic enough to go out and autocross their cars. Even a couple of M3 owners disliked the rattling sound of their own, shiny, new M3. That's not to say the engine didn't perform very well. I also know a couple of dozen long-time BMW guys from BMW forums who feel the same way. And I should add that a many of them owned the car, and in fact one who owned one new recently bought one again used because he likes the car - but still thinks it sounds terrible. You guys can say what you want. I am not making this stuff up. In fact, the comments have been so consistent over a decade and from virtually everyone I know, that I thought it was a pretty solid concensus. I am frankly shocked to hear you guys seem suprised or offended. To each his own. I can sit here and tell you and can be backed up by many who owned both, that I will take a 987S over any BMW M3 and not think about twice. And I did. I passed on buying an M3 and got Boxster S three years ago. I am sure many will disagree. And let me tell you, I LOVE BMW's. |
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My first car was a very used 190E 2.6 with an I-6, and that thing was smooth as silk all the way to redline (I know, I bet that was the only MB revved to redline). So I-6's do not have to be raspy. |
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09-25-2012, 09:28 PM | #99 |
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My 16-year-old says it sounds like a Honda with a bees-in-the-coffee-can exhaust. I can't say he's wrong.
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