First drive of an E46 M3... and 997 Carrera S

[crayzayjay]

I drove my first E46 M3 the other day, it was a nice blue convertible with the gorgeous 19" alloys. Here are a few pics & vids. I must apologise for the quality of the pics as i didnt have the camera on me the first time i drove it during the day (it was unplanned) and the second time (when i did have my cam), it was late at night and i didnt really have much time, so not ideal for taking pics. Anyway, i hope you at least appreciate the sound of this gorgeous M3 as we thrashed it through Knightsbridge tunnel.

















VIDS

http://media.putfile.com/m3-023

http://media.putfile.com/M3-021

http://media.putfile.com/m3-017

http://media.putfile.com/m3-019

http://media.putfile.com/m3-024

My impressions (briefly) are that it kicks like a motherf***er once above 4000rpm and it sounds absolutely awesome, a really 'metallic' sound from the exhaust, like a mini Ferrari 360. And with the rear tyres in the state they were in, the TC light was flashing almost constantly

Anyway, it was a really fun car to drive. The first time i was in it (daytime), my friend was driving it past the Porsche showroom in Chiswick, London. I convinced him to go into the showroom and while there I blagged a test drive. So i got to drive this beast as well:

911 Carrera S Cabriolet





The test drive (yesterday) was on the M4 motorway, which was busy-ish but not gridlocked. I had the opportunity to take it up to 125mph before having to brake for cars ahead, and it was still charging very hard. Stunning car, and the sound was really throaty as the test car was equipped with the Sport Chrono pack, which gives you a slightly louder exhaust tone. Acceleration in all gears is very impressive, and although it's not quite as quick as the 360 Modena i drove a while back (click), the 911 did feel a lot torquier at low revs. Thrashing it away from traffic lights is incredible

I really fell in love with the car, now it's just the small matter of getting £70k together to buy one .

I think i'll be off to the BMW showroom next to test drive the M6

[DinanM3_S2]

///M Power

I've absolutely loved my E46 M3. Simply a great car. Its a little sad to see the end of them, but if the E90 M3 is anything like the E60 M5 supposedly is, it'll be a Porsche killer.

The 997 is an amazing car as well. I definitely wouldn't mind having one of those in my driveway. Besides the Corvette, no sports car exemplifies its country of origin like the 911. One of the oldest names in the business.

[drunken monkey]

hmm.... serial test drive blagger?

[crayzayjay]

Originally Posted by drunken monkey

hmm.... serial test drive blagger?

Guilty as charged



Everyone should do it, it's easy

[Jimster]

Turn up with a nice enough suit and you can book a drive in about anything


Though Jay didn't test drive these cars, he's only 12, his father did and the dealer gave him a free fridgemagnet. How awesome is that?

[blindside.AMG]

Last week I drove an SL65, SL55, E55, & S600.


But I will admit it would've been nice to have a clutch....

[NISSANSPDR]

Originally Posted by blindside.AMG

Last week I drove an SL65, SL55, E55, & S600. But I will admit it would've been nice to have a clutch....

At the HP numbers and speeds you'd be going in those cars...you almost dont even mind

[Jimster]

Originally Posted by blindside.AMG

Last week I drove an SL65, SL55, E55, & S600.


But I will admit it would've been nice to have a clutch....

I drove a Honda Accord diesel. Do you envy me?

[blindside.AMG]

Originally Posted by Jimster

I drove a Honda Accord diesel. Do you envy me?

Did it have a clutch???

[kman10587]

I drove a Honda Accord diesel. Do you envy me?

Actually, yes. We need more diesel power in the States.

[Jimster]

Originally Posted by blindside.AMG

Did it have a clutch???

If you showed an Italian an Automatic, they'd wonder where the fuck the clutch was. So yes, I don't think the Accord diesel even comes with an Auto option.

I'm still more or less set on getting a Passat TDI 4MOTION (With a clutch ) though.

[crayzayjay]

Stop hijacking my thread you bastards!


Oh whatever... Jimmy, what are you thinking going from a 330 to a diesel Honda!! Old man! Your sense of humour is improving with age though.... fridgemagnet... teeheehee

[Jimster]

No no, a diesel Volkswagen! The 330's too old, the diesels a sensible fun-car til I find a nice straight 993, so there! (Then it just becomes a sensible car after that)

Thanks, I made a new years resolution to become 39.86% funnier.

[crayzayjay]

Originally Posted by Jimster

No no, a diesel Volkswagen! The 330's too old, the diesels a sensible fun-car til I find a nice straight 993, so there! (Then it just becomes a sensible car after that)

A 993? I will definitely allow that, nicest 911 ever

Originally Posted by Jimster

Thanks, I made a new years resolution to become 39.86% funnier.

You are such a ... a..... accountant