RS4_Barry Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Guys after having a go in an M3 gotta have one. Should I go manual or SMG2? Apparantly SMG2 is supposed to be fab way better than the first one and equally as quick as the trad 6 speed manual. The one I test drove was an SMG and it took a little while to get used to but felt pretty good (nice blip on the downchanges etc) I'm also slightly favoring the cab at the moment but I ask myself do we really get the weather? Opinions please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Barry, you're worse then me, you also want to change every 5seconds and have a problem finding the right car but you take it one thousands steps further you actually do it every time mate, don't get a M3, go buy a 993 GT2, you'll be happy forever!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Barry, if i was to get another M3 to replace the one i have then i would probably go for the SMG box, the manual box has a long throw on the gear change and the clutch is very hard work in traffic due to the long pedal travel. SMG Cabs seem to be popular at the moment so might be the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS4_Barry Posted March 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Well went and drove the M3 again and decided nah not for me. My problem is that since the RS4 no car has really impressed me that much soooo I bought a Cooper S to potter about in until I really make my mind up and I'll sell the RS6 privately! Roll on the 240bhp conversion ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison1379134007 Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 hahaha bazza... i FEAR not your will for buying new cars! when are you gonna share the secret of dodging the deprecation though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS4_Barry Posted March 15, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2003 If you buy the right car and keep it only for a little while - while there is still a waiting list depreciation ain't a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 [ QUOTE ] do we really get the weather? Opinions please? [/ QUOTE ] Its bad enough down here mate, with the weather, but having owned a TTR, as long as its dry, it doesn't matter how cold it is really! My personal best was -5 degrees from Lincoln to London early one winters morning, with the roof down. (Just get a good hat, and have the heaters and heated seats on full bollocks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insurance Jon Posted March 18, 2003 Report Share Posted March 18, 2003 Barry how do you define irony, I'm thinking of selling your old car to buy an M3! any takers RS4 low milage, one carefull owner (one completely reckless one eh barry?) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS4_Barry Posted March 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 thinking about another rs4 now too! Smith knight and fay have an 02 plate rs4 with only 1900 miles...... not shy with the price though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insurance Jon Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 Whats the spec of your RS4 jon, fancy a swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS4_Barry Posted March 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2003 His RS4 is my old one AMD Remap Milltek Cats and exhaust Good quick car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 Knew it was yours, just getting itchy feet in my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insurance Jon Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 Could be interested, give me a ring, you know the number! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 only problem is mine is on finance mate, what the insurance like compared to my M3? around the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insurance Jon Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 mine is too, but I can refinance it at 3% flat rate! same insurance group, what colour is yours? ring me at home tonight on 01977 603279. was gonna get a 330ci sport due to p/ex values. here's a piccy of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 it's just like swapping card on a playyard Boys don't grow up, the toys only get bigger!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted March 28, 2003 Report Share Posted March 28, 2003 [ QUOTE ] Its bad enough down here mate, with the weather, but having owned a TTR, as long as its dry, it doesn't matter how cold it is really! My personal best was -5 degrees from Lincoln to London early one winters morning, with the roof down. (Just get a good hat, and have the heaters and heated seats on full bollocks) [/ QUOTE ] Top man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobySimon Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 Judging from what i see at the local racetrack (Zolder, Belgium), I only have 1 piece of advice: Stay away from the SMG boxes: they break down all the time. Often 2-4 E46 M3s there, usually the ones with SMG get towed, and the manuals stop coz they get scared prolly... Brake upgrade is a good idea BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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