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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 08:06 PM
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Thumbs down Drove my friend's M3 SMG

test drove my friend's 03 M3 conv. SMG.......Not as fast as thought it would be, the SMG shifts pretty rough,

After my friends drove my C32, he came back and told me
"damn, that thing is FAST, now i admit C32 is faster" cuz before we always fight about whether C32 or M3 is faster.....
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 08:44 PM
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Own both.

M3 SMG is quicker, not much

C32 is better package, though.

SMG is way too rough unless you are on the track or shifting at 7K every time.


I would take a 6 speed m3 over either
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 08:47 PM
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Oh! You said cabriolet!



C32 is quicker then, especially from roll on.
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 08:54 PM
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hey instuh, dont forget to check the Events and Gathering forum. Boston area meet, we have a lot of interest.
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 10:50 PM
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I actually felt like the M3 SMG felt quicker than my C32, but it could have been because I was using the car in a closed environment in S6 mode (DSC off), with the sport button depressed.
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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 03:10 AM
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The C32 is most definitely faster than the M3 Convertible... no question.
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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 03:16 AM
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Yup the M3 is ONE ROUGH ride!
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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 03:39 AM
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Originally posted by dNA3D
The C32 is most definitely faster than the M3 Convertible... no question.
Yep, i've burned a few myself.

also drove my friend's new M3 SMG coupe. It does felt quicker off the line. other than that the C32 has more torque to pull around.

verdict: SMG is fun, i'll take the M3 to go with my C32 if i have $$. one for weekend and the other one for daily driving.
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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 04:26 AM
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If you already have a C32 and would have enough money for a weekend car, the M3 is bad choice. Go for something undriveable Mon - Fri. Think Lotus 340R.
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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 07:12 AM
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If you already have a C32 and would have enough money for a weekend car, the M3 is bad choice. Go for something undriveable Mon - Fri. Think Lotus 340R.
or a convertible NEW Beetle
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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 12:14 PM
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u say ull take a 6 speed M3..yet u have TWO SMG M3s.lol
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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 02:01 PM
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I'm 16! No money for a 55K car! I don't decide! LOL

I did pick the C32 too though.
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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 02:16 PM
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I'm 16! No money for a 55K car! I don't decide! LOL

I did pick the C32 too though.
Wha?? You have 2 M3's and a C32 AMG's? Damn!!
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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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Wha?? You have 2 M3's and a C32 AMG's? Damn!!
he probably meant "in the family"...which is still.....
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Old Dec 26, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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Originally posted by FrankW
he probably meant "in the family"...which is still.....
Exactly!! I mean wtf?!?
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 02:42 AM
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SMG faster than C32? what? Ive raced the SMG coupe and beat it. Its not faster than the C32. It might have felt faster but the torque on the C32 really murders off the line.
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Old Dec 28, 2002 | 03:04 AM
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SMG faster than C32? what? Ive raced the SMG coupe and beat it. Its not faster than the C32. It might have felt faster but the torque on the C32 really murders off the line.
this arguement is getting old already. You don't see people with E55 and M5 argue about who's faster and what not. They are all great cars. Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 03:03 AM
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sometimes people are insecure.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 03:07 AM
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Originally posted by shahin
sometimes people are insecure.
On forums like these I see people deciding which car to buy solely on which is faster, even if it comes down to tenths. LOSERS!
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 03:10 AM
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yah, last time i checked, M3 and the C32 arent Drag cars. Mustang Cobra will smoke us both and for 15 grand less.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Yea, selling the M3 for the C32, though.

Picking up a Cl500 tomorrow and the C32 Tuesday.


I just got my permit! And I get to drive the C32 home..Can't wait
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 02:25 PM
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32 and just got your permit.
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 02:26 PM
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well his parents didnt want to start him off with the MCLAREN you know. Might be too dangerous for the lil fella
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 02:48 PM
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from what i noticed, ppl in the bmw forum now are facing the truth that c32 is quicker than m3 but then they say m3 has better handling

this is OT but do you guys think a 330 vs a g35 which one will win...?
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 02:51 PM
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g35. and thats all around not just 0-60! And I drive a BMW
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