It is a great car, you really won't be disappointed at all. When I drove a 2011 E90 M3 with DCT, it was a brilliant car in the way it combines great road manners, comfort, and yet has a great engine and drivetrain and the handling to match. I did think it was a bit too quiet for my preference though, I would definitely go with an aftermarket intake and exhaust, plus an enlarged intake plenum cover.

Would you go with a 6MT?

Keep your track times and dragstrip slips RCZ!

So when you do it again in the M3, you can compare them side by side...and embarrass yourself :rofl2:

I have always liked the M3, what are they planning for 2012 M3, anything new?
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I've beet to active many times and met everyone there...It's like 20 mins away from me. I've seen their cars/race cars and its all pretty impressive, but its SO expensive.

I am going with the DCT. I would like to live with the dual clutch at least once in my life. I think I'm going to love it. I love driving simulators with paddles.

As far as new things, there are a few things, but nothing CRAZY. The packages are completely different than from what they currently have on the BMW website. Now there are less packages that include a lot more options...its pretty nice, granted a little pricey.

Its a car you can track and then drive to the grocery store on your way home, which is exactly what I want. So it doesn't go as fast...I can live with that since there are many other things about it that I like. Its a daily driver and it will be way more livable and practical than the Z.

Phelan there's a N/A M3 out there running 11.9! So it can be made quick without going overboard! I'm definitely gonna keep it relatively stock except for maybe exhaust and little quick bolt on things. Maybe wheels!

Also...I'm doing european delivery...gonna drive it through all those passes in the alps and into Italy...maybe to the 'ring, etc. Its an awesome program and takes 4200 off the price of the car...plus I need a vacation!

^ i demand pictures of the car and your travels :tup:

:bowrofl: I've heard that before a few times, at least once from myself. Get back to us a year later and let us know how "relatively stock" it still is :)

CTS-V ...this is what I suggested to myself so I sold my Z last week...

Definitely. Still trying to decide on the color.

Yeah, I've said it too, but I've also learned my lesson about what's worth it and what isn't. Exhaust, intake filters, maybe a pulley that's it. I'm not messing with the tune or anything. Maybe some minor exterior mods, wheels and I'll keep my RE-11 tires.

Nice, its gone already? Did you auction it? Got a good price or not? Help me sell mine! :)

556hp/550tq is insane man...

First Jnaut, then RCZ, so many people have been selling their Z's lately that it's getting kind is sad :(

Jnaut, great choice on the cts-v, and in manual kudos :tup:

RCZ, don't you think you'll be bored driving an auto M3? You've had an STI and 370Z (both manual) why stop now?

DCTs have a lot going for them. Even our Z's true automatic 7AT is a snappy performer on the track. Perfect blips and downshifts every time without even thinking about, which still leaves lots of other things to focus on. The DCT-type transmissions are in a whole other league though. If I ever ditch my Z, it will most likely be for a DCT car of some kind.

I think I'm doing things backwards from you, RCZ. I went from my Z to an STi. :driving:

Make sure you keep us updated on your trip to pick up your M3. Sounds like a blast! Oh and this 'I'm only doing minor mods' thing? We're well past April Fool's Day buddy! Next you'll be trying to sell us the Brooklyn Bridge! :bowrofl::bowrofl:

Ah, Raul! One of the first people to start modding their Zs... ah I remember the days of JWTs placed carefully on the backdrop of beautiful floral bedding... to be young again!

Good luck with your sale and the new ride, man. :tup:

Im pretty sure an exhaust on an M3 is required - they sound AMAZING.

And the delivery option sounds awesome dude - $4200? That sounds crazy. How much to ship it back to the states when you're done, or is that part of the package also? And why is it so much cheaper to take European delivery?

Wow. Looks like European Delivery includes shipment back to the States.

European Delivery - Overview - BMW North America

Yup, the price of shipping is already factored into the price of the car even after the discount. So you don't pay extra to ship it back after driving it there. You just get the discount! Also, Lufthansa gives you buy-one-get-one-free airline ticket to Munich to pick up the car, so you can bring a friend and split flight cost. They have several dropoff locations throughout europe, so you don't have to drive back to munich at the end of your trip.

As to why it is cheaper, I am not 100% on this yet, but I would assume you are avoiding some kind of new car export tax since you arent shipping out a new car, but a used one.

AAAAnd another kicker. You can choose to have it shipped to North Carolina BMW performance center and you can go pick it up there. They pay one night hotel, days food and they let you drive a similarly equipped M3 at their test track all day with a Pro instructor..all for free. Of course then you have to figure out how to get your car home after that. In my case, a nice drive down the coastline from NC to Miami. (You can also choose to have it shipped directly to your dealer).