The NEW V8 M3

**Mark CSL** · 22-09-2007, 09:53 PM

I had a test drive in the new M3 V8, what a car, the engine is great lots off power and revs like a bike not a V8.

The interior is not so good, the seats are great, but i am not a fan of the dash.

Steering is not as sharp as the CSL but good.
The gear box is a bit notchy 1 to 2 gear but ok

It gets a 5/10 for looks.

would i swop it for my M3 CSL NO WAY
will i ever buy 1 i would never say never
when the e46 came out i did not like it but i do now.

Any 1 here drove it ? tell us what you think of the new M3 ?

**neil** · 22-09-2007, 10:50 PM

i fancy a run in one, one was spotted today at the rally show at castle coombe, my mate took the pics for me!

[img]http:640:480:25b51622b5]http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n7/Dave1800BDA/rallyday2007029.jpg[/img]

**Mark CSL** · 22-09-2007, 10:52 PM

looks a bit better in silver than the red 1 i tested.

**neil** · 22-09-2007, 10:53 PM

i'd choose a white one

**Mark CSL** · 22-09-2007, 10:55 PM

Eastern in edinburgh are geting a white demo but not till march 08

**neil** · 22-09-2007, 10:57 PM

may have to get down to the local dealer for a mooch

Optimus_CSL · 22-09-2007, 11:00 PM

Halliwell Jones in Warrington has a silver demo vehicle, been meaning to schedule a test drive but just been too busy!

I must admit, from what I have seen, not exactly a stop you in your tracks car on first viewing but maybe that will start to change when I get behind the wheel of one! To be truthful though, I do not expect to buy one, much more intrested i n the mooted E92 CSL as I am sure many of us E46 CSL fams are!

**neil** · 22-09-2007, 11:01 PM

ahh thats very local to me, where are you Optimus?

M5 Dan · 24-09-2007, 12:49 PM

White one would look proper hard.

**Mark CSL** · 24-09-2007, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5 Dan

White one would look proper hard.

White looks the best IMOP

22-09-2007, 09:53 PM	#1
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	The NEW V8 M3 I had a test drive in the new M3 V8, what a car, the engine is great lots off power and revs like a bike not a V8. The interior is not so good, the seats are great, but i am not a fan of the dash. Steering is not as sharp as the CSL but good. The gear box is a bit notchy 1 to 2 gear but ok It gets a 5/10 for looks. would i swop it for my M3 CSL NO WAY will i ever buy 1 i would never say never when the e46 came out i did not like it but i do now. Any 1 here drove it ? tell us what you think of the new M3 ?

24-09-2007, 12:49 PM	#9
M5 Dan S3 - On the open road Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 81 Casino cash: $250	White one would look proper hard. __________________ www.m5register.com www.financepark.co.uk

22-09-2007, 10:50 PM	#2
neil S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 934 Casino cash: $1323	i fancy a run in one, one was spotted today at the rally show at castle coombe, my mate took the pics for me! [img]http:640:480:25b51622b5]http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n7/Dave1800BDA/rallyday2007029.jpg[/img]

22-09-2007, 10:52 PM	#3
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	looks a bit better in silver than the red 1 i tested.

22-09-2007, 10:53 PM	#4
neil S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 934 Casino cash: $1323	i'd choose a white one

22-09-2007, 10:55 PM	#5
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Eastern in edinburgh are geting a white demo but not till march 08

22-09-2007, 10:57 PM	#6
neil S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 934 Casino cash: $1323	may have to get down to the local dealer for a mooch

22-09-2007, 11:00 PM	#7
Optimus_CSL S3 - On the open road Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cheshire Posts: 90 Casino cash: $250	Halliwell Jones in Warrington has a silver demo vehicle, been meaning to schedule a test drive but just been too busy! I must admit, from what I have seen, not exactly a stop you in your tracks car on first viewing but maybe that will start to change when I get behind the wheel of one! To be truthful though, I do not expect to buy one, much more intrested i n the mooted E92 CSL as I am sure many of us E46 CSL fams are!

22-09-2007, 11:01 PM	#8
neil S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 934 Casino cash: $1323	ahh thats very local to me, where are you Optimus?