2006 BMW M Consumer Discussions

2008 the year of the factory performance sedans

• Re: Subaru Impreza WRX??? [s550iwish]

  Written by: stevecebu on Jul 12, 2007 1:04:43 AM

  I was thinking the same thing how could it be 40k. The 2006 is like 27k or something not 40k. I looked up the 2006 EVO IX on the Mitsu website and if you get the high end model it'll run you 36 large! Yes you can get other versions for much cheaper. The new one no one knows but to get all the fancy stuff on it is going to ... Read More

Article Comments - Sports Coupe Shoot-Out

• Depends on what you want

  Written by: beemerhead on May 30, 2007 10:03:36 PM

  I bought a Z4 3.0 sport in 2004 after test driving a 350Z and a Honda. The japanese were both good but finish was lacking and frankly driving at 8000rpm all the time (S2000) would get annoying in a Honda. I now own a 2006 M Roadster and have over 20k miles on it. A friend of mine bought a new Boxster S. I can't believe that Porsche charges you to ... Read More

BMW M6 Convertible

• re: how ugly

  Written by: kimchimofo on Apr 4, 2007 7:46:51 AM

  Yeah ... I agree that this generation isn't as attractive as previous ones. Many people I know still find the design stunning but, for the first time, I've made cosmetic modifications to a car that I owned -- I added the AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, and I think it really makes the car. I didn't do anything to my E46 M3 though. Here are some pics with the spoiler: http://www.m5board.com/photopost/data/569/MG_1979.JPG http://www.m5board.com/photopost/data/569/MG_1960.JPG ... Read More

• re: last post [kimchimofo]

  Written by: habitat1 on Mar 31, 2007 7:34:55 AM

  It appears that you've gone beyond irrational exuberance for the M6 straight to arrogant obnoxiousness. I don't really care to play that game, but perhaps you ought to get a few of your facts straight: "I took a CPO 2006 997s out and it was a rickety piece of crap." Well then, just where does that put BMW on the feces scale? According to JD Powers, Porsche surpassed Lexus in 2006 ... Read More

• re: last post

  Written by: kimchimofo on Mar 30, 2007 9:49:35 AM

  Spritinthesky ... I'm not attacking either your appreciation of BMW's, or your assesment that the Porsche is a better track car. You obviously are not a fan of the current M generation cars, and I'd be silly to say that the M6 will beat a Porsche on the track given a) the current weight of the current M cars, b) the fact that most of the fastest times on the Nuerburgring ... Read More

• Re: Lighten up on the transmission, will ya? [spiritinthesky]

  Written by: kimchimofo on Mar 20, 2007 11:04:01 PM

  Sorry ... i got the weight number just by going to the first result on a google search, which was from the car connection. But from the manual the weight is 3909 lbs. The fact that I don't know how much the car weighs shows that it's probably been much of a problem. Honestly, for a cruiser it's nice to have the spaciousness on the interior and the extra weight comes ... Read More

Article Comments - Sports Coupe Shoot-Out

• Re: Price to Fun ratio [m3guy]

  Written by: jmaroun on Oct 16, 2006 9:21:39 PM

  BTW, According to carsdirect.com..the M is more expensive? 2007 Porsche Cayman 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe Base+Sports Package: $52,875 http://www.carsdirect.com/build/options?zipcode=92128&acode=USB70PRC071A0&restor- e=false 2006 BMW M 2dr Roadster Base Target Price: $52,995 http://www.carsdirect.com/build/options?zipcode=92128&acode=USB60BMC131A0&restor- e=false just my 2 cents, Joseph San Diego, CA

• Article Comments: Sports Coupe Shoot-Out

  Written by: KarenS on Oct 10, 2006 9:04:59 AM

  Which one wins? The BMW or Porshe? Read the comparison and post your comments. 2006 Sport Coupe Shootout: BMW M Coupe vs. Porsche Cayman S

2007 BMW M3 (E92)

• Re: 2006 M3 Convertible. Good Deal? [brodsky]

  Written by: habitat1 on Sep 10, 2006 4:39:14 AM

  "What does "proper break in" on an M3 entail?" Pretty much the same thing that is required/recommended on my Porsche 911 or former Honda S2000. Namely, don't exceed certain RPM's (4,200 in the case of the 911, with a 7,200 rpm redline), don't drive the car for short distances that doesn't give the engine oil time to fully heat up and the seals, gaskets and other engine parts time to fully ... Read More

• Re: 2006 M3 Convertible. Good Deal? [brodsky]

  Written by: habitat1 on Sep 5, 2006 4:30:00 AM

  I was just in VOB BMW in Rockville, Maryland. They have a brand new red M3 convertible on their showroom floor. I wasn't interested, but when I commented that it looked nice, the sales manager said "we can make you a great deal", which I interpreted to be invoice or less. I would think you could do better on a used/demo M3, with 1,800 miles on it. At least in our ... Read More

• Re: Ques. re: Leasing [nyccarguy]

  Written by: ssoccorso on Jul 11, 2006 12:12:53 PM

  Im going to lease 2006 M3 (a.s.a.p) with silver grey metallic, cold weather pack, xenon lights, nav, harman-sound,19" rims, SMG box. *MSRP total is $67,145.00 thats paying full MSRP with out Illinois tax.I need 17,000 miles per year, I've tried 15,000 miles and I'm always over by 2,000 to 3,000 miles. I believe i can get the M3 for $65,000. **this will be my 3rd bmw lease, Ihave leased 2001 and ... Read More

• Ques. re: Leasing

  Written by: glkatz on Jun 16, 2006 7:02:37 PM

  Hello everyone. First, thanks for all the info - I'm truly learning a lot. I've always wanted a BMW and finally at the point where I can "afford" (i.e., struggle but get it) one. Here's the deal I was offered on a 2006 M3 convertible: Money factor - .0031 (i might be missing a zero but its definately .something 31) MSRP - 62,500 (I've checked on Edmunds and w/the features it ... Read More

• New Design for BMW M3

  Written by: baserunner on Feb 13, 2006 8:58:57 AM

  Does anyone has any pics for the new design M3? If you do, please post them. And when will the new model come out? I cannot get a straight answer from the dealers in Houston. They are still pushing the current models real hard. I agree with others. I do not think I should pay $65,000 for a M3 now when the new design M3 going to come out at the ... Read More

• Buying a used M3

  Written by: radox5 on Jan 22, 2005 1:00:06 PM

  Hi guys, I'm thinking about buying a 2002 or 2003 BMW M3 convertible. I found one for sale that is 2002 with 12000 miles garage kept, SMG, 19 inch wheels, Navigation system, basicaly the car has everything that you can imagin. Also the car has BMW warrany until May 2006, and maintanence warrant until May 2005. The owner is asking $45000. I have few question for you guys; 1) Is the ... Read More