c32 amg or bmw m3? which is better and why?
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Originally posted by oggle
Ahh... that figures.
But one thing did disappoint me about the SMG though. I'd thought at least I would be able to throw the gears just like a real 6-speed, but instead it was just little pushes up and down. I think if I were to get it I'd go for the manual instead of the SMG, although the 6-speed clutch does look quite ugly (it's way too long for my taste).
Ahh... that figures.
But one thing did disappoint me about the SMG though. I'd thought at least I would be able to throw the gears just like a real 6-speed, but instead it was just little pushes up and down. I think if I were to get it I'd go for the manual instead of the SMG, although the 6-speed clutch does look quite ugly (it's way too long for my taste).
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Originally posted by Viktorious
not my cousin, my good friend's cousin! Im pretty sure the town is called Richmond.... its in B.C, i know that for sure... but i think its called Richmond... Right now, he is working on an old school SL500.
not my cousin, my good friend's cousin! Im pretty sure the town is called Richmond.... its in B.C, i know that for sure... but i think its called Richmond... Right now, he is working on an old school SL500.
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Originally posted by tango
richmond.. i see.. where are you located? washington state?!
richmond.. i see.. where are you located? washington state?!
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Originally posted by oggle
Btw, when you upshift on the M3, are you supposed to lift your foot off the gas like a regular manual or do you just continue holding down the gas pedal?
Btw, when you upshift on the M3, are you supposed to lift your foot off the gas like a regular manual or do you just continue holding down the gas pedal?
BTW, on the C32 vs. M3 debate, it's not even about which car is "better". They do two different things. The C32 is a q-car and the M3 is a sports car. The M3 is very thrilling to drive, no doubt. Sometimes I wish I had one because of the handling, but 95% of the time, I made the better choice for myself.
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Originally posted by JustinTRW
You are not supposed to, but I have found that at anything less than half throttle, a very slight lift does wonders to smooth it out. At full throttle, upshifts are about perfect with no lift. You can see what it was designed for by this behavior.
BTW, on the C32 vs. M3 debate, it's not even about which car is "better". They do two different things. The C32 is a q-car and the M3 is a sports car. The M3 is very thrilling to drive, no doubt. Sometimes I wish I had one because of the handling, but 95% of the time, I made the better choice for myself.
You are not supposed to, but I have found that at anything less than half throttle, a very slight lift does wonders to smooth it out. At full throttle, upshifts are about perfect with no lift. You can see what it was designed for by this behavior.
BTW, on the C32 vs. M3 debate, it's not even about which car is "better". They do two different things. The C32 is a q-car and the M3 is a sports car. The M3 is very thrilling to drive, no doubt. Sometimes I wish I had one because of the handling, but 95% of the time, I made the better choice for myself.
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since ur not suppoesd to lift ur foot for SMG what bout doing it in the SL? my dad lifted the foot and the car felt like it was demanding to by put down agian.. this is that lame "here ur in control of the car" kinda auto, right for up**** and left for downshift.. but it does make the car more growly when we're revvin high going slowly.. lol
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Vishall,
SMG and the automatic transmission in the SL have nothing to do with each other. Drive the SL like any other automatic. If you lift right as the car is going for an upshift, you are possibly in for a jerky upshift.
SMG and the automatic transmission in the SL have nothing to do with each other. Drive the SL like any other automatic. If you lift right as the car is going for an upshift, you are possibly in for a jerky upshift.
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oops.
Vraa is Vishal and BMMS8 is Vishall. They spell their names differently.
oops.
Vraa is Vishal and BMMS8 is Vishall. They spell their names differently.
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C32 vs M3
This question has always been a no-brainer for me. The C32 is definitely the BEST of both worlds, luxury and performance. There are several other factors that I didn't notice a lot of folks touching on.
Re-sale value. Hands down goes to M-B. moot point. Look through the classifieds and pick out how many smokin' deals you can find on a nearly new BMW. Unbelievable. Great for the buyer, though!
Service. Yikes! Have you ever visited a BMW service department? How were you treated? That's what I thought.
History. The looming threat alone of a possible engine falilure is enough to keep myself and MANY others away from the M3. Add the former point I mentioned about service, and well, you get the picture.
Keep your manual transmission, and use it in good health. I'm completely satisfied.
Re-sale value. Hands down goes to M-B. moot point. Look through the classifieds and pick out how many smokin' deals you can find on a nearly new BMW. Unbelievable. Great for the buyer, though!
Service. Yikes! Have you ever visited a BMW service department? How were you treated? That's what I thought.
History. The looming threat alone of a possible engine falilure is enough to keep myself and MANY others away from the M3. Add the former point I mentioned about service, and well, you get the picture.
Keep your manual transmission, and use it in good health. I'm completely satisfied.
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Re: C32 vs M3
Originally posted by Marko
This question has always been a no-brainer for me. The C32 is definitely the BEST of both worlds, luxury and performance. There are several other factors that I didn't notice a lot of folks touching on.
Re-sale value. Hands down goes to M-B. moot point. Look through the classifieds and pick out how many smokin' deals you can find on a nearly new BMW. Unbelievable. Great for the buyer, though!
Service. Yikes! Have you ever visited a BMW service department? How were you treated? That's what I thought.
History. The looming threat alone of a possible engine falilure is enough to keep myself and MANY others away from the M3. Add the former point I mentioned about service, and well, you get the picture.
Keep your manual transmission, and use it in good health. I'm completely satisfied.
This question has always been a no-brainer for me. The C32 is definitely the BEST of both worlds, luxury and performance. There are several other factors that I didn't notice a lot of folks touching on.
Re-sale value. Hands down goes to M-B. moot point. Look through the classifieds and pick out how many smokin' deals you can find on a nearly new BMW. Unbelievable. Great for the buyer, though!
Service. Yikes! Have you ever visited a BMW service department? How were you treated? That's what I thought.
History. The looming threat alone of a possible engine falilure is enough to keep myself and MANY others away from the M3. Add the former point I mentioned about service, and well, you get the picture.
Keep your manual transmission, and use it in good health. I'm completely satisfied.
Service depends on the dealership. I used to have a 2000 328Ci and the service from my dealer was very good. They are on the same level as their neighboring HOI, where i service my car now.
