Ben G
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Originally posted by big eck
Well I've driven my fair share of real "sports cars" and the way people wank off over the M3 it better be the best thing on 4 wheels when I get my go in one.
would they be that popular if they weren't any good? i see loads nowadays, can't be that bad.
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3i_gaz
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Originally posted by Fro
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Originally posted by Fro
No need to lift off unless you want it to change up a gear. in which case you just lift it up about e.g if you are at desired speed.
Should just go through the gears if you plant the pedal.
If it's like DSG (pretty sure it is) Will have normal auto, sport auto and then 'manual' for the paddles.
[Edited on 09-05-2012 by Fro]
There nothing like a DSG you can't compare the 2
They both have automatic and manual shift modes as I was stating?
Internally they are very different I agree with the DSG apparently being better in all ways other than you can't skip gears.
The speed a dog box changes why would you want to skip gears.
DSG has to be one of the best "auto" boxes on the market twin clutch is effortless and so efficient it's untrue.
SMG are old technology now and even in their day were never the best, rather a manual over SMG anyday
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taylorboosh
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Can't deny my pals a3s dsg is great... Smg is better though
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3i_gaz
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In what way is it better??
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taylorboosh
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Dsg is better at slow driving..
Smg is better at fast...
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3i_gaz
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Deluded.
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taylorboosh
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It is by a mile
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3i_gaz
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Jerky horrible old technology.
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taylorboosh
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Meehhhh im a ///M convert
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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M3's are shit mate
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taylorboosh
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taylorboosh
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any decent bmw forums apart from cs?
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Fro
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Location: Rainham, Essex Drives: A3 2.0TDi Sport
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m3cutters is good, and bimmerforums isn't too bad either. Lots of knowledge on both.
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taylorboosh
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may have to join both
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pow
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Thought you had a kid on the way?! 
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Jambo
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Originally posted by 3i_gaz
Jerky horrible old technology.
You obviously have not driven one for any length of time. They are not jerky whatsoever if you know how to drive one.
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taylorboosh
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Originally posted by pow
Thought you had a kid on the way?!
its practical honest  more so than a two seater imp thats in bits
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CORSA NUT
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You'll be cursing putting a baby in the back mate, it's hard enough with 5 doors sometimes wriggly little buggers babies
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taylorboosh
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lol it really is just a sunny day toy or for use if mrs has the note
note for family buisiness - m3 for fun
we are both insured on each so can be flexable
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taylorboosh
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Pick the car up 4pm btw
Bought a reg to hide age:
M666 JPD - john paul davison wanted m3 jpd but its long gone
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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You will love it. If you are really worried about expensive repair bills then you can get aftermarket warranty for about £700 a year and they come & inspect the car beforehand etc.
To be honest yeah mine is costing a bit to fix but as you have bought a manual the engine is the only bit that can cost loads, and they really are good engines I've just been unlucky and suffered component failure. It's so rare for them to go wrong. Just enjoy it and don't worry
Keep out the for sale section on m3cutters if you don't want to spend a fortune though
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Graham88
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Just realised you bought SMG, ok that's expensive too but you should have bought a manual ;-)
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taylorboosh
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Its an SMG mate..
Im not worried about repair bills, i could buy an astra vxr and the engine blow up, still looking at ££££ to repair...
Providing nothing catastrophic happens like yours I will be fine.. the car wont be driven super hard or tracked so high stress isnt an issue.
TBH Id rather save the £700 to use if anything does fuck up
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taylorboosh
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Na I liked the smg... lovely..
Car has been well serviced and that will continue... couple little touches and thats that mods wise
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Graham88
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That's what I said John if nothing had happened I'd feel like I've thrown £700 away lol. It's motoring it's always a risk we're just not able to pop to the breakers to get an engine for £50.
Once you get on some open B roads the car will make more sense
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