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 01:04 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 cost. I still think a BMW is a better bet. The EVO X will have ... Read More...

Article Comments - 2008 BMW M3 First Drive

A four door Porsche?

Written by: evanl3 on Jul 10, 2007 07:08 PM

I agree with KarenS regarding the recent test drive report of the up coming 2008 M-3. I own a 2006 M-3 and unlike other sports car I have purchased new, including a 1974 Jag roadster, a 1991 911, I have had more fun driving my M-3 than those - considering the time frames concerned. One of the favorite things I enjoy with my M-3 is the sound it makes and the gentle pulse ... Read More...

Article Comments - Sports Coupe Shoot-Out

Depends on what you want

Written by: beemerhead on May 30, 2007 10:03 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 put their own logo on the hood! ... Read More...

BMW M6 Convertible

re: how ugly

Written by: kimchimofo on Apr 04, 2007 07:46 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 ... Read More...

re: last post [kimchimofo]

Written by: habitat1 on Mar 31, 2007 07:34 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 ... Read More...

re: last post

Written by: kimchimofo on Mar 30, 2007 09:49 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 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 in ... Read More...

Article Comments - Sports Coupe Shoot-Out

Re: Price to Fun ratio [m3guy]

Written by: jmaroun on Oct 16, 2006 09:21 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- ... Read More...

Article Comments: Sports Coupe Shoot-Out

Written by: KarenS on Oct 10, 2006 09:04 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 Read More...

2007 BMW M3 (E92)

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

Written by: habitat1 on Sep 10, 2006 04:39 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 ... Read More...