Should I dump the M3 for a W212 E63? I could be back!!
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As much of a fan as I am of your M3 Vic, I'd get that E63 in a heartbeat. If you can get that good of a deal go for it and then dump it when the TT comes out (or get a TT M5, because you know that is going to be a sick ride).
As an aside, I'm seriously looking at an M3 ZCP for a daily and I'd REALLY like a look at the toys you've put on yours if you part it out.
As an aside, I'm seriously looking at an M3 ZCP for a daily and I'd REALLY like a look at the toys you've put on yours if you part it out.
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Found a pic of the red, its not really red and it has a f'in front plate drilled!! (this is the exact car):
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The white is better with the P030 and no pano (at least you didn't mention pano in your W212 post.) No pano is good.
But ash interior s*cks, imho. White on ash. You might as well move to Palm Springs.
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I'd love that color on you if you were in your mid 60's... 
White would be a much better fit for your mod bugs IMO. But I'm sure you'd have no problem doing something sick with that ride either
GL with the decision!
White would be a much better fit for your mod bugs IMO. But I'm sure you'd have no problem doing something sick with that ride either
GL with the decision!
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I thought it was Mars red .......... not thrilled with that Barolo red. I think the white one would be a better choice. In regards to the AMG performance package, I would say depends on the residual. I like the ltd. slip diff, steering wheel and suspension, but you and I are wheel guys so even that they are forged, they got to go 
. I didn't get that much for my BS wheels because of the unique off set, but there might be a better market for the E wheels.
BTW, the picture looks familiar ......... I guess you're talking to brother Charlie?
. I didn't get that much for my BS wheels because of the unique off set, but there might be a better market for the E wheels. BTW, the picture looks familiar ......... I guess you're talking to brother Charlie?
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I thought it was Mars red .......... not thrilled with that Barolo red. I think the white one would be a better choice. In regards to the AMG performance package, I would say depends on the residual. I like the ltd. slip diff, steering wheel and suspension, but you and I are wheel guys so even that they are forged, they got to go . I didn't get that much for my BS wheels because of the unique off set, but there might be a better market for the E wheels.
BTW, the picture looks familiar ......... I guess you're talking to brother Charlie?
. I didn't get that much for my BS wheels because of the unique off set, but there might be a better market for the E wheels. BTW, the picture looks familiar ......... I guess you're talking to brother Charlie?
So true too about wheels--- damn 19's
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I guess Mystic Red is more like Barolo Red. I was hoping you'd found something like Mars Red. Mars Red on black would be like P-car Guards Red on black, nice.
Have you seen ash interiors on MBs in person?
ps, pano is too top heavy (and noisy after a while with creaks and pops)
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Damn I think the white has an SR and no pano...
I just now saw that post https://mbworld.org/forums/4163598-post2.html
I guess Mystic Red is more like Barolo Red. I was hoping you'd found something like Mars Red. Mars Red on black would be like P-car Guards Red on black, nice.
Have you seen ash interiors on MBs in person?
ps, pano is too top heavy (and noisy after a while with creaks and pops)
I guess Mystic Red is more like Barolo Red. I was hoping you'd found something like Mars Red. Mars Red on black would be like P-car Guards Red on black, nice.
Have you seen ash interiors on MBs in person?
ps, pano is too top heavy (and noisy after a while with creaks and pops)
I had a pano on my 2004 E55 which was actually quite solid for 2 years and then it did go to squeaks!
What does Ash look like- is it dark?
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Although I LOVE your M3 and LOVE everything you've done to it, I got to agree with everyone regarding the deal on the W212 E63, it's just too good to pass on. Just make sure you get into as short a lease as possible so that when the twin turbo version comes out, you're ready to move on 
If that's not possible with the same deal, then it's probably be a good idea to wait about 8 more months or so and get the twin turbo 
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If that's not possible with the same deal, then it's probably be a good idea to wait about 8 more months or so and get the twin turbo .
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Actually my GTR interior is similar to that (maybe lighter) with black floor carpet...
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Vic..
I'm still saving to eventually one day buy your GTR once you have moved on to bigger and better things..
but honestly.. wait for the new CLS with 5.5TT.. no need to dump money on a NA motor.
M3 is a great DD and the DCT is jewel. Add the supercharger and you will be hitting 130's.
http://www.youtube.com/user/DLSJ5#p/u/13/lVOgW0lh0Co
SAVE your money for the new AMG!
I'm still saving to eventually one day buy your GTR once you have moved on to bigger and better things..
but honestly.. wait for the new CLS with 5.5TT.. no need to dump money on a NA motor.
M3 is a great DD and the DCT is jewel. Add the supercharger and you will be hitting 130's.
http://www.youtube.com/user/DLSJ5#p/u/13/lVOgW0lh0Co
SAVE your money for the new AMG!
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Sorry but the new 5.5tt aint gonna be 65k , lol.
Plus the N/A car will sound MUCH better, it will be a blast. I love the fact people in the forum still think the N/A motor is to be avoided when we have members that have achieved so much. Not to mention the fact the same plant is in the SLS , that is running low 11's STOCK.
Getting a new E63 for 65k trumps waiting two years and paying 120k for the E63 TT , sorry this car will not blow the doors off any of the current lineup. The new S63 tt tested a scant 1/10th faster, lol boy oh boy those turbo's really helped
Plus the N/A car will sound MUCH better, it will be a blast. I love the fact people in the forum still think the N/A motor is to be avoided when we have members that have achieved so much. Not to mention the fact the same plant is in the SLS , that is running low 11's STOCK.
Getting a new E63 for 65k trumps waiting two years and paying 120k for the E63 TT , sorry this car will not blow the doors off any of the current lineup. The new S63 tt tested a scant 1/10th faster, lol boy oh boy those turbo's really helped
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Sorry but the new 5.5tt aint gonna be 65k , lol.
Plus the N/A car will sound MUCH better, it will be a blast. I love the fact people in the forum still think the N/A motor is to be avoided when we have members that have achieved so much. Not to mention the fact the same plant is in the SLS , that is running low 11's STOCK.
Getting a new E63 for 65k trumps waiting two years and paying 120k for the E63 TT , sorry this car will not blow the doors off any of the current lineup. The new S63 tt tested a scant 1/10th faster, lol boy oh boy those turbo's really helped
Plus the N/A car will sound MUCH better, it will be a blast. I love the fact people in the forum still think the N/A motor is to be avoided when we have members that have achieved so much. Not to mention the fact the same plant is in the SLS , that is running low 11's STOCK.
Getting a new E63 for 65k trumps waiting two years and paying 120k for the E63 TT , sorry this car will not blow the doors off any of the current lineup. The new S63 tt tested a scant 1/10th faster, lol boy oh boy those turbo's really helped
- BMW 335 yub its slow with those turbos
- MB 600/65 yup slow with those silly turbos
- P 996/997 again turbos bah rubbish, don't want any of that!
- Audi RS6 fat vaaagen on steroids and whats this SLS no match
- GTR uuuber crap why waste time & money on a turbo car
Mod them achieve light speed and dust everything and return them to the ash from which they came
but yeah turbo's... who ever said they make a car go fast!
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