11-18-2016, 04:32 PM | #25 |
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Will give it a go, willing to try anything at the mo..
I was even at the point of trading the m4 in for a 435d GC
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See, I was sort of in a similar position ...... I had a brand new 530d given to me for 9 weeks while the M3 was in on the diff recall. I was so I impressed with it. Thought it was quick around town and up to 60, but once you push on it was lacking a little, but it is a heavier car than the 330d. The handling was really good and really balanced and I was amazed for a big car how good it was. Now, a few years ago the M cars I guess we're streets ahead of the cooking models. This made them stand out and well worth the extra. But these days, the non M models are so good, it's sometimes difficult to justify an M car. I can absolutely see why Guy has done the improvements to his car and I bet is so much better than standard. The M3/4 is a brilliant car, but there isn't a massive gap between this and normal cars like there was. I bet these days the 340i probably isn't that far behind in performance from how owners describe them. And they are a bit more comfortable lol!
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The M is so much more aggressive and raw. If you want quick, comfy and refined go *40i If you want a beast go M!! |
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Andy, totally get where you are with the 530d and yes when you push on I am sure if feel heavy an no where near as good as the m but I guess the question is how many time do you push it that hard?
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Not done any exercises, just persevered with the seat and changing positions, and I think we've there!!
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This is an interesting conversation regarding M3 ownership, think I'm going to start a new thread on this with my own thoughts......
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Other than a new shock nothing as yet
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I have had this lately, I first noticed it when rear has passed over speed bump and seemed to come from nearside. I have heard it 3 times since and usually on uneven surfaces. Does sound exactly like the exhaust is knocking underneath but will definitely take mine in to get it checked.
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Both BMW and the dealer have been very good at helping me resolve this
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Mine is booked in for tomorrow, see what they say
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Mine was in today for the recall diff oil change and I demo'd a couple of rattles, including very slight knocking from the rear. They couldn't really see much wrong but decided to order a new shock anyway. Takes 5 days to come from Germany.
The BMW M technician at my local dealership was superb, we went out for a demo of the rattles and had a great chat. He is a real M car enthusiast and has an M5 ... Although this is going as he's getting an M4 CP soon.
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Yes Scott, I'd mentioned I'd heard of people like yourselves having issues but he did not indicate it was something that was common - or maybe they dont see many M3's in the dealership, dunno.
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When I went out with Scott with it the other night we couldnt hear it on the roads we were on, but when I took the tech guy out in it we could hear it. My guess is visually the shocks are all fine so I assume just to be on the safe side, they are ordering one in. It may not cure the rattle of course, if its not the shock!
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