"I always advise to my M-Drivers..." (another first impression)

[myzmak]

Originally Posted by IMrMark

"...that they should test drive with the throttle open."

Very well written. Nice work.

(but, uh, how was the boot space compared to the M5? )

[SOM3]

Originally Posted by JoeFromPA

My .02 on this front is to both read what BMW likes to stress and read the rest of the technical description of how they are doing this.

There is a reason they have spoken like politicians around this.

I can agree on that furthermore according to the article the sound is actually piped in from exhaust and not the engine. I stand corrected.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by myzmak

Very well written. Nice work.

(but, uh, how was the boot space compared to the M5? )

Myz go ask the guy who went to the dealer just to measure it go pack right for the ed.

I laughed so much that morning, and I don't like being mean.

[stressdoc]

So as a looong time Bimmerphilenatic, I have some issues burned into neural memory. In my 1600 ti (with twin Webers !) I would a) turn off A/C, and b) eject all passengers whenever I wanted to accelerate quickly. Same thing with my 2002tii, 323, and even now with the 335.

But these guys, and several of the other 'first drive' reports, take a test with a non-broken in perhaps cold engine, three adult occupants, perhaps Auto A/C, maybe a dead alien in the trunk (the Repo Man kind), 91 octane in the tank, etc. and the thing still screams!!!

[GBPackerfan1963]

Originally Posted by myzmak

Very well written. Nice work.

(but, uh, how was the boot space compared to the M5? )

....and where's my damn flashlight?

[Lups]

Originally Posted by GBPackerfan1963

....and where's my damn flashlight?

..and can you match it's color with the car?

[myzmak]

Originally Posted by Lups

Myz go ask the guy who went to the dealer just to measure it go pack right for the ed.

I laughed so much that morning, and I don't like being mean.

Honestly, if I were married to anyone who packed that much for a trip......

[IMrMark]

Originally Posted by smashhell

Great writing style. You must be a professional writer. Great read, thank you.

Originally Posted by Lups

@IMrMark what do you do for living? I only ask, because when I rule the universe you are going to be forced to be a reporter.

Originally Posted by myzmak

Very well written. Nice work.

(but, uh, how was the boot space compared to the M5? )

Thank you for the kind words!!! I'm actually in IT support ... but for a time, I wanted to jump ship and go into writing. Never came across a good part time opportunity to get my feet wet, and no formal training outside of school, so the only people who benefit from my "style" are the people who read my ticket reports!

As for the boot, I could fit at least three bodies in there, so more than enough room. Anything more and I'd just be considered a monster.

Originally Posted by stressdoc

So as a looong time Bimmerphilenatic, I have some issues burned into neural memory. In my 1600 ti (with twin Webers !) I would a) turn off A/C, and b) eject all passengers whenever I wanted to accelerate quickly. Same thing with my 2002tii, 323, and even now with the 335.

But these guys, and several of the other 'first drive' reports, take a test with a non-broken in perhaps cold engine, three adult occupants, perhaps Auto A/C, 91 octane in the tank, etc. and the thing still screams!!!

I know exactly what you mean with the A/C!! At one point I actually turned it off in the M3 just to see about mid-way through If it made a difference, we definitely couldn't feel it (at least not in that short amount of time). Turned it right back on and didn't give a second thought to it. Can't. Wait.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by myzmak

Honestly, if I were married to anyone who packed that much for a trip......

Yep, I'm leaving for a month and I need a pack pack. Actually, I could probably fit all my clothes on this continent to one suitcase a carry on.

People just love carrying shit around, I have no idea why and no desire to find out.

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by Money2536

In other words, some people, like me, will be deleting it as soon as there is a solution and aftermarket exhausts are available. Although, I really like the 911 solution with their Sound Symposer. I guess we'll see. My dealer just send me a text to let me know their launch cars just showed up. I'm torn on whether I want to go see it or not.

Go see it. I promise it won't ruin your experience. It will make your thoughts non your decision much more concrete. Thank me later.

[Money2536]

Originally Posted by jc05e46m3

Go see it. I promise it won't ruin your experience. It will make your thoughts non your decision much more concrete. Thank me later.

I may do it tonight.

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by Money2536

In other words, some people, like me, will be deleting it as soon as there is a solution and aftermarket exhausts are available. Although, I really like the 911 solution with their Sound Symposer. I guess we'll see. My dealer just send me a text to let me know their launch cars just showed up. I'm torn on whether I want to go see it or not.

Originally Posted by Money2536

I may do it tonight.

Let me know what you think!

[IMrMark]

Originally Posted by Money2536

I may do it tonight.

Yeah, ultimately will just get you more excited probably Now I'm insufferable.

[myzmak]

Originally Posted by Lups

Yep, I'm leaving for a month and I need a pack pack. Actually, I could probably fit all my clothes on this continent to one suitcase a carry on.

People just love carrying shit around, I have no idea why and no desire to find out.

Because what if I NEED 4 pairs of capris along with my 3 pairs of shorts and 5 different pairs of pants????

[accce]

Pictures of the sunroof wold have been nice.

[dhoggm3]

I surely hope the F8X sounds better than the V10 M5 I'm getting rid of - at least inside the cabin. I've never liked the sound. Outside, it's a totally different story, with full F1 sound effects.

[IMrMark]

Originally Posted by accce

Pictures of the sunroof wold have been nice.

yeah, sorry man, I should have but just didn't really think of it. There weren't any detailed lines up top other than what you'd expect with a sunroof, I was more focused on how well the color showed the lines of the body itself. From the inside there was actually plenty of headroom, and my friend made the comment of caring f all about having CFRP roof - he loved the sunroof as an option. Personally, I think on the M3 it's not really a detractor because that whole car is just mean regardless. On the M4, I wouldn't be so sure, but haven't seen that in person so hard to judge. Not to imply the M4 doesnt have its aggressive quality, I just think that style fits the CFRP roof much more directly.

[IMrMark]

Originally Posted by myzmak

Because what if I NEED 4 pairs of capris along with my 3 pairs of shorts and 5 different pairs of pants????

wait, is that not normal???

[KevinM]

Nice write up - thx.

[myzmak]

Originally Posted by IMrMark

wait, is that not normal???

If you have birth to me or my children, it might be.

No, even they wouldn't do that.....

[IMrMark]

Originally Posted by myzmak

If you have birth to me or my children, it might be.

No, even they wouldn't do that.....

lol I am going to have to talk to the lady tonight and have us agree on our packing plan for when we go to Munich. One backpack each carried on the flight maximum! Think we'll make it? :P

[GBPackerfan1963]

Originally Posted by IMrMark

lol I am going to have to talk to the lady tonight and have us agree on our packing plan for when we go to Munich. One backpack each carried on the flight maximum! Think we'll make it? :P

Good luck with that.