RichTT Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Im thinking of changing my M3 coupe for a M3 convertible. Anyone done this,any issues with the convertible. I assume the handling is not as good as with the coupe. Also how easy is it to swop the hardtop with the soft top.Or does the hardtop just go over the soft top. It will be an SMG,how does this compare with the manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 SMG is far better, but everything else from there is downhill imho. I love the M3 coupe, I hate the M3 cab. Make sure you take one out for a long test first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiPartner Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread. I'm getting an M3 soon. I want a convertible cos I'm a poser, and I want a manual cos I thought SMG was guff. Perhap's I need to do some more research!! Re. the convertible, I was quite impressed with it. Good with the roof up and obviously nice with it down. Hard top is a two person job but very easy. Hard top goes on with soft top down. Why you changing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 [ QUOTE ] SMG is far better, but everything else from there is downhill imho. I love the M3 coupe, I hate the M3 cab. Make sure you take one out for a long test first. [/ QUOTE ] Come on Guy it's (SMG) not better, just different!! The SMG v Manual debate is entirely down to personal taste and driving styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I would have bought the coupe, glad i didn't now..last couple of evenings driving home from work with the top down..lovely even if i do look a tosser. Also think that it looks slightly more muscular than the coupe with the hood up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiPartner Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Also think that it looks slightly more muscular than the coupe with the hood up [/ QUOTE ] Ditto. And better looking from the rear, esp. with the hard top on. So you a manual boy or an SMG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] SMG is far better, but everything else from there is downhill imho. I love the M3 coupe, I hate the M3 cab. Make sure you take one out for a long test first. [/ QUOTE ] Come on Guy it's (SMG) not better, just different!! The SMG v Manual debate is entirely down to personal taste and driving styles. [/ QUOTE ] Of course, but surely everything we say on here is just our own personal opinion?? We shouldn't need to put "I think....." in front of every sentence or "....in my opinion" at the end?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 In your opinion, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkzz Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 i agree with gizze, SMG rocks, manual, well... i test drove a SMG E46, (unfortunatly after i bought my manual) and much preferred the SMG. I too like the vert's.. but then i like coupe, cos i have had both, i think i would go for another convertible. I aint a petrol head that tracks car's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 [ QUOTE ] In your opinion, of course [/ QUOTE ] Hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] SMG is far better, but everything else from there is downhill imho. I love the M3 coupe, I hate the M3 cab. Make sure you take one out for a long test first. [/ QUOTE ] Come on Guy it's (SMG) not better, just different!! The SMG v Manual debate is entirely down to personal taste and driving styles. [/ QUOTE ] Of course, but surely everything we say on here is just our own personal opinion?? We shouldn't need to put "I think....." in front of every sentence or "....in my opinion" at the end?? [/ QUOTE ] Just pulling your plonker Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 AP, you're clearly a rear man too! Mines SMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiPartner Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 [ QUOTE ] AP, you're clearly a rear man too! [/ QUOTE ] Well that's all the others see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichTT Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Well Ive driven the convertible with the sMG-couldnt get the roof down as it was spitting with rain. I peronally didnt like the smg,also roof was creaky with the roof up. So Im going for a manual again,just need to drive one with roof down now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Every M3 convertible over 6 months old I have been in creaked loads. You need the SMG for a good day to decide if you like it, I would have had the CSL in manual if there had been a choice, but after having the SMG for a couple of days I would never choose manual again given the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiPartner Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 [ QUOTE ] You need the SMG for a good day to decide if you like it, I would have had the CSL in manual if there had been a choice, but after having the SMG for a couple of days I would never choose manual again given the choice. [/ QUOTE ] Test drove an SMG this morning, a coupe. Quality! The salesman drove it first and when he planted the loud pedal, man that car moved. The car felt much quicker than the last one I drove - a manual convertible. I only drove the car for about 20 minutes but I liked it. It was jerky at times, which I didn't notice when he was driving (does it take getting used to?), but overall I liked it. The point that the salesman made as we parted was that when he's put in a manual M3 he feels almost cheated. Where is all the modern technology that is put in to the SMG??!! I'm open - I liked the SMG and would buy one, but I also still like the idea of the manual. I'm happy to have either which has widened my choice. Cool. And he also said that the SMG changes gear in 0.7 seconds. Even the best of manual gear changes he said takes 1 second. Perhaps just salesman talk, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Never driven a manual. Suspect there's a case for it over SMG, but I'm happy with SMG, gives you more options on how to drive the car. So you leaning towards a coupe from a cab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiPartner Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Not sure. I think I still prefer the cab but if it was the right coupe then I'll still be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 The SMG has 6 settings, 1 is the slowest smoothest changes and 6 is the fastest most agressive changes, also you can only put it in S6 when you turn the traction of compltely. What mode did you have it in?? I actually found S1 and S2 far too slow and jerky almost like all power cuts out during the change, which is probably what does happen, but it is not good. For normal driving I used to use S4 most of the time, this seemed to change nice and quick without too much transmision slam so actually seemed to be the smoothest of settings to use. Also if you lift off very slightly as you change gear you can get it so it isn't even noticable as a passenger, this comes pretty quickly. Then when you put it in S6, or even S5, it is awesome, lightning quick gear changes that you don't have to lift off for, they slam you in the back as you go through the gears and it just seems to suit the car perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 I have the car in S5 all the time. Dont dare do S6... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I have the car in S5 all the time. Dont dare do S6... [/ QUOTE ] well only once eh?? and never again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I have the car in S5 all the time. Dont dare do S6... [/ QUOTE ] well only once eh?? and never again!! [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 S6 used to scare me shitless to be honest, if I had had the car over the summer I would have pobably used it more, but for every day keep the traction on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 [ QUOTE ] S6 used to scare me shitless to be honest, if I had had the car over the summer I would have pobably used it more, but for every day keep the traction on. [/ QUOTE ] Is S6 the extra one that lights up when you switch DSC off? I haven't tried it, or launch control yet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Yeah, it is the fastest gear change, but you need to turn all the traction off to use it, not great on a cold, damp Autumn road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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