please dont be smart and try to be harsh. I was just curious because I want to know what the difference is so I can do the difference to my BMW. thnx!
2006-08-18 13:55:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
The m3 is the supreme model or extra sporty or turbo models of the other 3 series bmws also like the m5 is the turbo models of the 5 series, but really a m3 is bmws all supreme super car true its not that super but BMW really is not super. i mean for that price get a porsche or better, really there is no worth on getting a m3 i mean just get a 330ci there like identical cars just the airintakes, engine size, peformace specs, etc..... but trurly forget it if you really want a really fast sports car just go to a real sports car corp like porsche get a boxster for that or cayman or a pre owned almighty 911 i mean thats way faster then the m3 and porsche 911 is truely rated the worldesr safest high peformance vechile so do not worry and 911s are very very realible now not like they were in the 80s or early 90s. i mean they are so realible they are way more realible then vw and even volvos also they are the most realible high peformance cars. so really its smarter to get a 911 owning one of these truely has the EGO that says that " Hey I am not lazy, I actually successed in my life and have a beautiful German mad PORSCHE" i mean if a guy asks what you drive bam you say Porsche and they have envy and really think you are successful. Also(this happens to me) when you go to a Fast food place Like "subway" and they see the porsche emblem keys in you hand or when you are in a restarant and you put your keys down the waiter sees you porsche keys and bam they stair at them wishing they owned one also many people come by and say nice porsche. alot of times when a porssche comes into a parking spot then the children say WWWWOOOOWWWW NICE PORSCHE. REALLY A PORSCHE IS A DREAM CAR, CHILDREN DRIVE OF IT ALL THE TIME AND EXSECTIVES DREAM OF THEM THE DAY THE GET THE MONEY TO AFFORD ONE ALSO IMAGINE WHEN YOU TELL YOU PARENTS THAT YOU BOUGHT A PORSCHE THEY WILL BE SO HAPPY FOR YOU THEY WILL THINK THEY THEY WERE GOOD PARENTS BECAUSE YOU ACTUALLY SUCCEDED IN YOUR LIFE AND BOUGHT AND NOW HAVE OWNERSHIP OF A PORSCHE 911 CARRERA. ALSO YOU DAD WILL PROBLY GO OUT SIDE TO SEE IT AND BEG YOU TO LET HIM DRIVE IT BECAUSE THET WAS HIS DREAM CAR WHEN HE WAS YOUNG OR EVEN NOW
ALSO IF I WERE YOU AND WHEN YOU DECIDE TO SELL THE 911 I WOULD GIVE IT TO YOUR FATHER REALLY HE WILL APPRECIENT IT AAAALLLLLLLOOOOOOOTTTTT!!!
AND REALLY THINK YOU CAR ABOUT HIM
2006-08-19 21:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To be honest, it would probably cost more to upgrade your car to M3 spec that it would to just buy an M3 when you factor in things like cost of parts and labor. The M3 takes a 3 series coupe and first uses light weight aluminum panels to reduce weight. The suspension is completely reworked, including the driveline. The transmission and rear end are upgraded. The engine is perhaps the biggest upgrade in the car. You could take a regular 3-series engine and upgrade it to produce similar levels of power though. BMW's are great cars to begin with, and any improvements you make will only make a great car better, good luck
2006-08-18 22:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by bigdog82000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The M3 is the high powered version of the 3 series. The M3 has a reworked 6 cyl motor - although the 2008's will have an 8 cyl for the 1st time.
The suspension is also reworked and the tires and wheels are larger to provide better handling. There are also air vents in the fenders to cool the brakes (I think that's what they're for) and ground effects.
2006-08-19 10:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by scourgeoftheleft 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man I cannot believe these answers. This is like heracy. the bmw M series is BMW's performance series. This goes back to teh renowned 1986 M3 which was also used to race in european GT class racing. Ever since then BMW has made an M series care for all tehre classes M3, M5, and recently teh M6. The car has a racing grade engine which much more horses and performance suspension.
2006-08-18 21:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by Briggs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is depends on what generation you are talking about. M is BMW racing line so they just take regular BMW and install racing parts. The engines (S series) are geared toward speed so acceleration is faster. Shocks and springs are usually the same, but usually M cars comes with stiffer sway bar or completely redesigned sway bars. Visually the side skirt and side mirrors are different. Also the with of front and rear tires are wider to be able to take faster turns. Other than that, it shares the most of the characteristics with standard M5x engines.
2006-08-18 23:13:31 · answer #5 · answered by Sang K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A M3 is just one of many different models of BMW cars.
2006-08-18 21:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by bombhaus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the M3 has better suspension and tire package then the regular 3 series. I think due to the high top speed rating the M3 is design differently to justify the high price.
2006-08-18 21:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by Calvin the Bold 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would add the following to the excellent comments above about the difference in suspension, tires, brakes, and engine:
The S-series engines are built *entirely* by hand, whereas the "normal" engines in most BMW's are built at least partially by robot. This will give you better build quality overall in the engine department.
2006-08-19 18:10:48 · answer #8 · answered by J K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the same. M3 is inside BMW . That is BMW M3...Bye. Hope this helps!!!
2006-08-18 21:07:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
an M3 has a better engine, a better suspension, a better exhaust system, the list grows on....it would be better (and cheaper) to get an M3
2006-08-18 22:07:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋