Usually im dishing them out, but last night got my ass kicked twice. First one, a white wrx that is modified. Upped boost, bov, exhaust, and a fmic. I made sure we went from a roll, so I would have the advantage, but by 90 he pulled 2 cars :( ,so I was extremely sad. Second time i lost to a 99 m3 cab. It was not a bad feeling to go down to a fellow bimmer, but I have yet to lose to an e36 m3, all my other races with them i won. This goes to show, how big of a difference driver makes. He drove his car very well, and obliterated me, 4 car lengths. Anyway, I think its about time to jump ship. I test drove a c32 today, and am thinking of trading in the bimmer next week, i have had it for 2 years already :)

ahhh what i would do for any of the above named cars:bawl

You gonna leave BMW? I mean dont get me wrong the 32 AMG is a wicked ride, but I rather have a E46 M3! Although the four doors may be more practical for you, I dont know. Either way, give the E46 M3 some thought before falling over board.

ditto.. don't forget about an M3... or an M5 if you're looking for 4 doors..

Anyone know if they still sell dinan bmw's direct from dealership anymore?

Originally posted by sticky2
[BSecond time i lost to a 99 m3 cab. It was not a bad feeling to go down to a fellow bimmer, but I have yet to lose to an e36 m3, all my other races with them i won. This goes to show, how big of a difference driver makes. He drove his car very well, and obliterated me, 4 car lengths.[/B]

Hmmm, that's very odd. The E36 M3 cab is a good deal slower than an E36 M3 coupe. You lost by 4 car lengths to the cab, but beat E36 M3 coupes? Something doesn't add up.

Originally posted by Rel44 M3


Hmmm, that's very odd. The E36 M3 cab is a good deal slower than an E36 M3 coupe. You lost by 4 car lengths to the cab, but beat E36 M3 coupes? Something doesn't add up.


Exactly, that is why I said what a huge difference a good drive can make.

Originally posted by SilverSS
You gonna leave BMW? I mean dont get me wrong the 32 AMG is a wicked ride, but I rather have a E46 M3! Although the four doors may be more practical for you, I dont know. Either way, give the E46 M3 some thought before falling over board.

The 4 door practicality is not what I am after, it is the aftermarket potential. There are multiple c32's running around with 400+ hp. The same can not be said for the m3, great car, but I want aftermarket potential in a german car.

You're not going to mask poor driving with 400hp are you? :(

always mask poor driving with TQ!!!! ;)

Yeah, but the C32 can only be had with a wussomatic...

Originally posted by sticky2



Exactly, that is why I said what a huge difference a good drive can make.

Yah but that's a HUGE difference. I'd like to think most M3 owners can drive moderately well. Maybe that cab was supercharged?

Do you have steptronic?

Originally posted by b0rf
Do you have steptronic?

Yes I do.

Originally posted by SilverStreak
Yeah, but the C32 can only be had with a wussomatic...

Silverstreak, your always putting down automatics :( We all know how great a manual car is for vigorous driving, and it really makes a driver connected to the car. However, as a drag racer, you can recognize the benefits an automatic brings. As I am sure you know, with a forced induction vehicle + automatic tranny, making boost at the line is VERY easy. This allows an extremely hard launch a manual will not duplicate. I am also in southern california, and comfort during long commutes is a priority for me, so I believe the c32 would be the best overall choice. I want a vehicle capable of 12's, that is a luxury car, comfortable, has aftermarket potential, and is around the 50-65k range. If you have any other car ideas, feel free to voice them, but it seems that the c32 is the only car that meets that criteria.

Auto's just aren't my thing. Even as a drag racer. I personally enjoy rowing the gears. It's a preference for me, not for everybody. The fact that AMG only has auto's in their car is the very reason I won't even go for a test drive- but that's for ME, not everyone else.

That being said, if you prefer an auto, I'd have to encourage you to look into a C32, I'm sure it's an awesome car, I know it's nice looking and most likely of very high quality. And there is also the M3 SMG, which is really a manual sans the 3rd pedal and shifter, but can be set in an auto-mode, if memory serves. Probably similar in price to the C32.

If you need a 4 door, the C32 wins, obviously. Personally if I was ever to go the AMG way, I'd go for the SLK32, myself.

I meant no offense, just expressing a personal opinion of what I want in my choice of a performance car. :)