M3 nearly here...

[Steve_C]

I know you lot won't be too interested in the arrival of an M3 but I've had confirmation that the car will be available on Wed next week.

Rather than get it delivered I've opted to fly to Glasgow so I can use the drive home to run it in. Apparently its takes 1200 miles to fully run it in and you're not allowed to exceed 5500rpm during that time. .

So, I'll post my thoughts next week on how it compares generally to the RS4 but it'll be a few more weeks before I can compare the performance properly.

[Steve_C]

Oh, forgot to ask. Anyone know of any speed cameras to watch out for on the M74/A66/A1 between Glasgow and Nottingham?

[PJC]

Will be interested in your thoughts, as its a lease car do you really have too run it in?, or does the computer tell all?

[EAndy]

Having had 2 E46 M3s' (Manual & SMG-II) and a E90 M3 be interesting to see your thoughts mine are /were...

M3 more fun to drive, in the winter and especially the snow / ice it's absolutely useless though as in 30 minutes to get onto my drive because of a small slope, the handling of the M3 I found I received more feedback from.

From the RS4 point of view though amazing car defo the right one for me in terms of practicality anyway, as said both fantastic cars.

[HYFR]

cheers Steve, keep us updated ... im keen to hear more

and btw, fcku that ! running it in? erm ... hellloooooooooooo ? it has manufacturer warranty and after 2 years your chucking the keys in their face

drive it like you stole it for 2years!!!

[bam_bam]

A74M? - Awesome road and no cameras that I know of (last time I was on it was 2.5 months ago), I would've had a letter by now as I did most of it in the triples...

[PJC]

My thoughts exactly, two year hire car.

[PetrolDave]

or does the computer tell all?

The computer on the M3 tells all... it logs ALL "transgressions" and not obeying the running-in instructions is seen as a transgression which will void the warranty and COULD lead to the lease company holding you responsible for any future (expensive?) failures.

Unless you have a pot of money to burn, run it in.

[PJC]

Thanks Dave, I thought it would.

[Boggle73]

Hi,

Just watch for the cameras on the bridges between Motherwell/Hamilton - south.
Usually there at peak times for about 20 miles or so.

Jay.

[scottie1979]

Im not 100% sure but dosent the M3 need a service after the 1200 mile run in? My Z4M coupe did, not sure if the more modern M cars do or not? Anyway it is a free service and they just change the oil. If you don't have it then your warranty is void.

I would be very careful from the Dumfries and Galloway sign until you leave Scotland. There are regularly mobile camera vans on the bridges. The day i sold my Z4MC the guy who bought it got done by one of them driving south. I know this because i obviously got the ticket, but promptly passed it onto him.

You may find this link useful - check the daily camera locations. Very obliging of them i have always thought

http://www.dgsafetycameras.co.uk/index. ... cleid=9645

Oh and I am interested to hear about the M3 and your experience in leasing - always stayed clear myself but for the kind of price you paid I find myself keeping an eye on the various websites now. Something for the misses im after of course!

[DazN]

The A90 is supposed to be a trap for M3 drivers, I remember reading this when I bought my E46, just made me want one even more:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3030327.stm

[Mr V10]

Your going to love it, I'm sure, I honestly think BMW make a much better product then Audi 90 % of the time. I'd always dismissed BMWs in favour of Audis. It was a big mistake. I've got a big soft spot for Audis, and it pains me to admit it. But BMW really are THAT good. The first thing you'll notice is how feckin connected the steering wheel feels, you won't have to be kaning it down a country road at 100 mph to feel this, just general country lanes... even roundabouts. You may never come back to Audi, and I wouldn't blame you.







*ducks for cover*

[lengster1]

Sit and twiddle the steering all you like while your waiting for a tow truck in the winter

[Steve_C]

Having had 2 E46 M3s' (Manual & SMG-II) and a E90 M3 be interesting to see your thoughts mine are /were...

M3 more fun to drive, in the winter and especially the snow / ice it's absolutely useless though as in 30 minutes to get onto my drive because of a small slope, the handling of the M3 I found I received more feedback from.

From my limited experience, that's what I think also. I have the DCT which apparently is alot better than the SMG box?