Hi, from Australia

GeriFix · Sun, Jan-06-2008, 07:11:33 AM

Four days before Christmas I took delivery of a new E92 M3. Since then, I have clocked up about 1200km in it and I have to say, this car is something really special. I placed my order in August and since then I had read many (less than glowing) road tests, which played on me somewhat. They said things like the car "has lost its edge", "the steering feel isn't involving", and even "the steering wheel is too thick".

Bollocks to these critics. They clearly had not explored the car at all. Yes, in default "comfort" mode the car is soft and civilized and possibly less sport orientated than a 335i ... but it is also more comfortable in city traffic and on lousy pot-holed roads than a 335i as well. But, fiddle with the M-settings and the car becomes every bit as taught and responsive as an E46 M3 (I have also driven one of these), but with far more engine flexibility. This is really a car for all seasons and anyone who has one on order need not worry ... you will not be disappointed.

My baby is Alpine White, Fox Red, Titanium Shadow. The only options omitted are extended leather and the ski-bag.

OZBMW · Sun, Jan-06-2008, 08:56:14 AM

Hello and Welcome, car looks fantastic (even if I do prefer the old E30 and E36 shape)

domino_z · Sun, Jan-06-2008, 09:39:42 AM

welcome to the forum man

GeriFix · Sun, Jan-06-2008, 10:38:53 AM

Cheers guys,

The M3 forums have been a wealth of useful information and opinion to me in deciding to get this car. So many Google searches ended up yielding M3Forum posts it is shame on me for not joining earlier. May I make a big and belated thank you to all the friendly and knowledgable people on this forum.

May I also be sober for work tomorrow

tony093 · Sun, Jan-06-2008, 03:00:56 PM

Welcome to the forum

i'll be driving one of those sometime in 2010 after they work all the bugs out...

ttenneb · Mon, Jan-07-2008, 12:14:02 AM

Welcome...

lostnuke · Mon, Jan-07-2008, 09:59:53 AM

welcome

congrats on the e92 m3

MGS996TT · Wed, Jan-09-2008, 10:28:07 AM

Welcome...nice E92 M3.

BMW M3 Maniac · Wed, Jan-09-2008, 06:33:10 PM

Thanks for your feedback. I am a bit jealous now. I may look into the new model soon

Sun, Jan-06-2008, 08:56:14 AM	#2
OZBMW ///M3 S50B30 Avusblau Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 730 Reputation: 0 Location: Mooloolaba Australia	Hello and Welcome, car looks fantastic (even if I do prefer the old E30 and E36 shape) __________________ ///Matt in OZ.

Sun, Jan-06-2008, 09:39:42 AM	#3
domino_z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 1,267 Reputation: 0 Location: Australia mate	welcome to the forum man __________________ Bilstein H&R WORK OEM CSL Random Tech AFE Tekarbon Umnitza RoyalF1 Grafxwerks Raybrig Borla (coming soon)

Sun, Jan-06-2008, 03:00:56 PM	#5
tony093 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 589 Reputation: 0 Location: Linden	Welcome to the forumi'll be driving one of those sometime in 2010 after they work all the bugs out...

Mon, Jan-07-2008, 12:14:02 AM	#6
ttenneb ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,068 Reputation: 0 Location: Oblivion	Welcome... __________________ 06' M3 Alpine White / Cinnamon Mods:Rogue SSK with WSR, Rogue Rasp pipe, Dixis Ti Exhaust, UUC TME, UUC SS Clutch Line, TMS Rear Subframe Reinforcement Kit, TMS Adjustable Rear Camber Arms, TMS Pulleys, TC Kline D/As(550/600), Powerflex RTABs, Brembo 355/345 BBK, 19" RAC Monolite RG4s, 18" RAC RS110s in Gunmetal, AFE CAI, Sharked... Official M3 Boobies Club: Boob #52

Mon, Jan-07-2008, 09:59:53 AM	#7
lostnuke dont talk to me Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 98 Posts: 4,815 Reputation: 0 Location: where you live	welcome congrats on the e92 m3 __________________ Chris - 06 silver grey/imola

Sun, Jan-06-2008, 10:38:53 AM	#4
GeriFix Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 0 Location: Sydney	Cheers guys, The M3 forums have been a wealth of useful information and opinion to me in deciding to get this car. So many Google searches ended up yielding M3Forum posts it is shame on me for not joining earlier. May I make a big and belated thank you to all the friendly and knowledgable people on this forum. May I also be sober for work tomorrow

Wed, Jan-09-2008, 10:28:07 AM	#8
MGS996TT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 115 Reputation: 0 Location: Melbourne	Welcome...nice E92 M3. __________________ 2004 M3 SMG Individual (Daily Driver) 2001 996TT, UMW ECU, UMW-Forge BOV, GT3RS FlyWheel / Sach Race Clutch, Europipe, X73 Suspension, 997 GT3 Wheels (Weekender) 2006 Territory Turbo (Wife) 2007 1098 (When the Sun's out)

Wed, Jan-09-2008, 06:33:10 PM	#9
BMW M3 Maniac Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 40 Posts: 961 Reputation: 0 Location: Dallas	Thanks for your feedback. I am a bit jealous now. I may look into the new model soon __________________ Richard

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