Autumnpuma 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2007 Glad to have you posting again, Russ! I've just realised I don't much like modern cars. Too much elastic trickery for my tastes. The original M3 is the one to have. Raw. You and me both. Every modern car looks artificial. I can't explain it better than that. Have to admit hankering after a M-B 190E 2.3-16. Proper motor. But if you really want kicks, an Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite. Now there's purity of purpose. Love the Sprite, but hard to find here in Cali. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2007 I hear the E90 M3 will be 0.2sec quicker than the RS4 0-100.That should give it a 4.3sec 0-100... Heres some stats: 4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine Adaptive Xenon Headlights Carbon Fiber Roof SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC 18″ M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dribbler 6 Report post Posted March 22, 2007 Have to admit hankering after a M-B 190E 2.3-16. Proper motor. But if you really want kicks, an Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite. Now there's purity of purpose. Purity of purpose? It was a b@stardisation of A35 suspension components, Minor mechanicals and only had half leaf springs. It handled like a drunk pony and had a face like Bonnie Langford. I agree about the Merc' though. Great Cossie engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted March 23, 2007 Purity of purpose? It was a b@stardisation of A35 suspension components, Minor mechanicals and only had half leaf springs. It handled like a drunk pony and had a face like Bonnie Langford.I agree about the Merc' though. Great Cossie engine. Ah. My meaning was that it's purpose was to provide fun. Not to be at the cutting edge of technology. As for the handling, I quite enjoyed it. Sort of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2007 How much will a BMW M3 cost in England? There is no official price available, I could only find one site which says in USA... Full house M3 would set you back around $62 000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2007 There is no official price available, I could only find one site which says in USA... Full house M3 would set you back around $62 000. I tend to use the price of the car in England as the indicator as nearly every car worth buying is sold in England. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2007 I tend to use the price of the car in England as the indicator as nearly every car worth buying is sold in England. True... Both the South African & American market values can be rather misleading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ykickamoocow 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2007 True... Both the South African & American market values can be rather misleading. I know. To buy a new BMW in Australia you are probably going to pay $10000 US less than you would if you bought it in Europe. I have no idea why Europe is so expensive but it is still a good indicator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferrariphile 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 I hear the E90 M3 will be 0.2sec quicker than the RS4 0-100.That should give it a 4.3sec 0-100... Heres some stats: 4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine Adaptive Xenon Headlights Carbon Fiber Roof SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC 18″ M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Player(1) 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 I prefare new cars because they will have much superior chassis, suspension, balance and much smoother and efficient (at creating power) engines...weight can be seen as an issue with cars getting fatter but then again my idea of a real car is............... Radical SR8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
