Traded in the Z. Didn't get a Corvette. Here's what i got.

[keepittrill]

One last pic of the Sdrive30i.

The Z4 was, to put it kindly, too slow. Plus, two seats was just VERY impractical. The Corvette wa blazing fast, but also impractical. So after about 6 months, I was able to get into a Mineral White 2011 E93 M3.

 

[Half Colin]

Nice!

 

[Maniac]

I love the idea of an M3 but with fuel prices in the uk being what they are (almost the most expensive anywhere) it's a non starter.

 

[andysat]

Nice exchange! Love the pic of the zed

 

[Swiftly]

Very nice

 

[RJS-Z4]

Not jealous. Not jealous at all.

Lovely!

 

[si-forks]

Very very nice

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[SUUNTOBOB]

Very very nice

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+1

 

[aquazi]

Corvettes are good on paper... And on long straight roads. But the M3 will give you a smile every mile


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[keepittrill]

Thanks all! And I am currently getting about 16 miles per gallon. Much better than the E63 M6 and E60 M5 that I drove. Those were set at about 9-10 mpg. I can probably get better mileage, but I have been driving like a maniac! The 8300 redline is just an experience, no other way to describe it. It takes some time to get used to, because I want to shift at about 7000 every time. But the shifts lights do help with that!

Here's hoping they make a Z4 M with a V8 before they retire the E89. (Wishful thinking, of course. NA engines are going :thumbsdown: )

 

[shortfuse 2]

spot on

 

[cesela]

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[keepittrill]

The DCT is simply wonderful as the 35i/35is owners know!

 

[Transmat]

Brilliant choice well done!

 

[keepittrill]

Brilliant choice well done!

Thank you!

 

[vanilla]

I love the idea of an M3 but with fuel prices in the uk being what they are (almost the most expensive anywhere) it's a non starter.

^^

but yours look great! Are you enjoying it?

 

[keepittrill]

I am LOVING it. It needs an exhaust, as much of what you hear is engine and intake noise. I'm not complaining though!

 

[mcbeee]

I am LOVING it. It needs an exhaust, as much of what you hear is engine and intake noise. I'm not complaining though!

The people you pass hear the exhaust....especially if you back off a little, just in front of them.

 

[keepittrill]

I am LOVING it. It needs an exhaust, as much of what you hear is engine and intake noise. I'm not complaining though!

The people you pass hear the exhaust....especially if you back off a little, just in front of them.

The blips on the downshifts are HEAVEN. Those I can hear for sure!

 

[mcbeee]

try to keep some rubber on the back tires, it's very hard to do ..

enjoy