E92 m3

[Jaw_F430]

Anyone drove the new V8 M3? How do they compare to the CSL?

[SMD]

I have! Very nice car. Will be next after the CSL i think.

I will go for the DCT in white or grey!:beer:

[terryb]

Anyone drove the new V8 M3? How do they compare to the CSL?

I drove one before a CSL - had one on order from main dealer and withdrew the order after driving it. If you like the hardcore and raucous nature of the CSL then I don't think the new M3 will be as enjoyable.

However for an everyday proposition it is probably better than the CSL.

But I doubt it would be anywhere near as fun on the track...

[Andyk]

As above really...very fast car and a great everyday drive...but not as involving as a CSL...didn't give a big smile like the CSL either......such a shame there will be no CSL version.

[bryce]

Driven one. Build quality is far better, V8 pulls awesome, noise is OK.

Not a patch on a CSL though. It has no character. Its just a 3door E60M5 IMO.

[md23]

I looked before getting the CSL and drove one back to back with an E46 M3 and they are like night and day. The E9x is undoubtedly a great car with a phenomenal engine.

Totally different proposition to the CSL though.

IMO the saloon is the perfect compromise if you need 4 doors.

Mark

[2bar boost]

I looked before getting the CSL and drove one back to back with an E46 M3 and they are like night and day. The E9x is undoubtedly a great car with a phenomenal engine.

Totally different proposition to the CSL though.

IMO the saloon is the perfect compromise if you need 4 doors.

Mark

Am loving the 4dr in Silverstone ii :thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

Like Terry, I had one on order as well but cancelled it and stuck with the CSL. It would have replaced the CSL but it wouldn't have been the same thrill. Great car and I would have one for every day driving.

Might get a 4 door M3 when the time comes to change my 335i Touring.

[Jaw_F430]

Cheers guys, have seen a few lately and was thinking about swapping the CSL for one. When my car goes in for service I might see if they will lend me one to try:thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

Sorry Jaw missed this thread .. been hectic over the last few days..

Anyhow when my CSL was in for 3/4 months I had one as loan car :banana::snakeman:

Its a lovely car, but would not have one over a CSL , it needs to be as well as , if like me you cant afford both , do like me , and keep the CSL till its paid off , then its yours to keep and buy an M3 as a day to day car... :thumbs:

It wasnt that good on track (compared to the CSL) :whistle::whistle:



OOOPS !!:smt047:smt047

[bryce]

Nice one Daz, drive it like you own it :hahaha:

Ugly beast if you ask me, M3s boggin too... :whistle:

[DazBlackCSL]

Nice one Daz, drive it like you own it :hahaha:

Ugly beast if you ask me, M3s boggin too... :whistle:

This was a week or so after ...:whistle:

Honestly the sat Nav kept making me take the same bends and roundabouts over and over again !! :hahaha:

[Jaw_F430]

Sorry Jaw missed this thread .. been hectic over the last few days..

Anyhow when my CSL was in for 3/4 months I had one as loan car :banana::snakeman:

Its a lovely car, but would not have one over a CSL , it needs to be as well as , if like me you cant afford both , do like me , and keep the CSL till its paid off , then its yours to keep and buy an M3 as a day to day car... :thumbs:

It wasnt that good on track (compared to the CSL) :whistle::whistle:



OOOPS !!:smt047:smt047

LOL ( don't buy that black one then:hahaha

Well I bought the CSL to be my sensible car:hahaha:. I wanted a car that was quick without modding it as I kept my Bmw Mini Cooper S (which is fairly modded) when I bought the CSL:thumbs:I will be fitting the next stage of mods soon on the mini which will make it silly fast (removing the supercharger and fitting a turbo amongst other things, should take it from the the current 270+bhp upto 350-400bhp:drool

[DazBlackCSL]

LOL ( don't buy that black one then:hahaha

Well I bought the CSL to be my sensible car:hahaha:. I wanted a car that was quick without modding it as I kept my Bmw Mini Cooper S (which is fairly modded) when I bought the CSL:thumbs:I will be fitting the next stage of mods soon on the mini which will make it silly fast (removing the supercharger and fitting a turbo amongst other things, should take it from the the current 270+bhp upto 350-400bhp:drool

Sweet, sounds like that'll be nippy !!:drool:

[karbonkid]

I drove a mates White convertible E92 before testing the CSL. The E92 is a stunning but practical car. Too practical infact! a lot quieter than the CSL too. Good for posing around town. Rather have the CSL, a born thoughorbred indeed made for the job. does exactly what it says on the tin! :thumbs: