Why am I looking at e92M?

[Bounce]

Originally Posted by glendog74

It's staying put - so all and sundry can see you for the numb nuts that you are

[sailorbaz]

I can't offer you any advice on the E9x M3 as I've not driven one. A few folks I know have, and V10 M5's and when they get back into a CSL from the moment the sit in those seats, it's a different experience altogether.

Obviously nowhere near as exclusive as the CSL and as such, depreciate like a bastard! (How a bastard depreciates I don't know but some clever person will be along in a bit with a suitable emoticon/smilie or something) I have wee moment where I think about the E9x M3, only the other day I was looking at 4 doors, for when little ones come along in a couple of years but I just don't think it'll cut it where the CSL does.

As has been mentioned, running costs are a bit off-putting too one thing is the RFL before throwing fuel in her. Just seems a step in the wrong direction Bryce, sorry. But listen to the lads who have tried it, and come back. They know better than me.

[derin100]

A friend of mine has had a grey manual E9x M3 and now has the DCT Alpine Edition version (incidentally he was also the former owner of that famous/infamous cat D CSL that's been for sale for a while by its current owner! He's also owned two other CSLs).

I've had a drive of both and I liked them! I think I liked the manual car more as the dct version was almost 'too easy'! Very smooth gearbox. One could imagine driving them both on an everyday basis but they weren't as visceral as a CSL. But...and it's quite a big "but"....My! They do like a drink!

[Thorney]

I love mine, even if it has gone from this:



to this:



Looking to get another one soon, unfinished business for me.

[Thorney]

As for the experience though, assumign standard car to standard car comparison:

Brakes - E92 win
Handling - CSL win
Acceleration - E92 win
Motorway speeds - E92 win
Space - E92 win
Practicality - E92 win
Track - CSL win
Noise - CSL win (nothing beats it IMO even a Lambo)
Presence - Draw, those who know the CSL appreciate it, but E92 is more impressive from some angles.

Which is better? They are different cars IMO.

[AlexGTT]

Originally Posted by Thorney

As for the experience though, assumign standard car to standard car comparison:

Brakes - E92 win
Handling - CSL win
Acceleration - E92 win
Motorway speeds - E92 win
Space - E92 win
Practicality - E92 win
Track - CSL win
Noise - CSL win (nothing beats it IMO even a Lambo)
Presence - Draw, those who know the CSL appreciate it, but E92 is more impressive from some angles.

Which is better? They are different cars IMO.

Good points John.

Or..........have one of each. Win win.

[derin100]

Originally Posted by Thorney

As for the experience though, assumign standard car to standard car comparison:

Brakes - E92 win
Handling - CSL win
Acceleration - E92 win
Motorway speeds - E92 win
Space - E92 win
Practicality - E92 win
Track - CSL win
Noise - CSL win (nothing beats it IMO even a Lambo)
Presence - Draw, those who know the CSL appreciate it, but E92 is more impressive from some angles.

Which is better? They are different cars IMO.

Neat summary! Would agree on all points within my limited experience of each! Well....apart from the track assessment...where I have no experience of either! LOL

[E46CSL]

Originally Posted by Thorney

As for the experience though, assumign standard car to standard car comparison:

Brakes - E92 win
Handling - CSL win
Acceleration - E92 win
Motorway speeds - E92 win
Space - E92 win
Practicality - E92 win
Track - CSL win
Noise - CSL win (nothing beats it IMO even a Lambo)
Presence - Draw, those who know the CSL appreciate it, but E92 is more impressive from some angles.

Which is better? They are different cars IMO.

Thanks for that.

Has anyone here had the opportunity to move from the E46 M3 CS to the E92 M3, or either way Audi RS4 to CSL/E92.

[AlexGTT]

Originally Posted by PPP

Thanks for that.

Has anyone here had the opportunity to move from the E46 M3 CS to the E92 M3, or either way Audi RS4 to CSL/E92.

I have a CSL and E90 M3. Both are great for the reasons I have them. E90 is amazingly capable and very quick. With EDC dampers, DCT and the M button set up just so there's a setting for every mood. Even the stop/start function (new to the M3) works brilliantly.

However, when I get in the CSL it's shocking how removed from the action you are in the E90. CSL is thrilling by comparison.

[northernjim]

is yours a 7 speeder too alex? I bet top gear is till 4000rpm at 80 tho