Thinking of selling my 328i aswell!

I don't regret buying the M and Eamo is right about the torque but as  Ludo said above, the M only starts to come on song at 90+. But then Eamo also sold his and moved back to an E30 so its not all about the bhp.

I reckon if you've got a desire to own an M Power machine then go for it.

If you do move from 328 and particularly one thats as sorted on the suspension as yours (suspension and LSD were the biggest differences that I noticed - not the power) I'll be interested to hear how you find it.

So I suppose if I lived in Germany and had the use of proper roads then the M would be the car of choice, but for a bit of crack on regular roads, getting the tail out without killing someone there's not much between them - especially as the M has a lot more grip.

Just giving you my perspective and not running down the M power machines as I love them, but hopefully getting accross the point that the 328 is a spectacular car and in my opinion very underestimated

BM Fan wrote: I don't regret buying the M and Eamo is right about the torque but as  Ludo said above, the M only starts to come on song at 90+. But then Eamo also sold his and moved back to an E30 so its not all about the bhp. I reckon if you've got a desire to own an M Power machine then go for it. If you do move from 328 and particularly one thats as sorted on the suspension as yours (suspension and LSD were the biggest differences that I noticed - not the power) I'll be interested to hear how you find it. So I suppose if I lived in Germany and had the use of proper roads then the M would be the car of choice, but for a bit of crack on regular roads, getting the tail out without killing someone there's not much between them - especially as the M has a lot more grip. Just giving you my perspective and not running down the M power machines as I love them, but hopefully getting accross the point that the 328 is a spectacular car and in my opinion very underestimated

I sure did. The e36 m3 was savage quick in a straight line but looks wise was a bit boring and every boy racer that passed me in civics and the like had m3 mirrors which annoyed me even more!

Anyone can drive fast in a striaght line but going quick around tight twisty bends is a different story altogether. The e30 is awesome in this are and the rawness of the car and the fact that it is driver involving made me go back.

Thats not to say that I wouldnt buy another e36 - I would. There just 2 different cars and you cant compare like for like.

But Martin has had a 328 and an M3 and is offering sound practical advice.

But I'd still buy an m3 over a 328 anyday and prices are on a par anyways.

PS @ Eamo... maybe I'll put standard E36 mirrors on to buck the trend

Go for it TJ, M power is the only way to travel

BM Fan wrote: TJ - Haing made the change and gone from a standard 328 to an M and I hate to have to say this but I'd buy another 328 before I'd buy another E36 M..... Flame suit now on!

For curiosity sake, was the M3 much sorer on juice than the 328?

What sorta of mpg did you get for each ?

Thanks

Thats not too bad, my best from the scoobie turbo was 27mpg this week cos of a trip down to Limerick, but is normally only about 22mpg with a mixture of town and country driving.

? waja talking 'bout, Eamo?

Buying an S2k? (Or my 328? )

 

Good - M3s are alot quicker than 328is!!!  No matter what I do, I need to shift the 328i ASAP. that's my conclusion.

I'm regretting the stress and anxiety I'm feeling @ the mo trying to sell the 328i to get my butt back in one of those seats... that's what I am! Such tasty seats...

The 328i with ACS suspension has the match of it cross country (though a completely different feel - not edgier but a little lighter on its feet and slightly softer sprung), but in terms of straight line overall pace the M is noticably quicker alright, no matter what gear or revs. It's linearity means after a bit you'd get used to it, but bouncing between M3s and 328s yesterday, you feel the power difference alright.

In summary, yes!