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How BMW themselves rate the competition... (997)

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Old 07-18-2007 | 05:47 PM
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This whole BMW M3 promotion is really showing that the new M3 is "all show and no go!"

So many contradictory statements:
-"all about efficiency" yet no DFI/FSI!
-"cutting weight" yet the new M3 weighs more than the old one!
-"It can beat a Carrera S around the 'Ring" but the BMW speaker can only hint at a time of 8:10!

I'm sure its a great car, but please say what it really is, and leave the poor sales tactics at the dealership!
 
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Originally Posted by Mpowered
The 335i also beat the RS4 in a track test according to another magazine comparison...

Does this mean 335i > RS4 > M3?

I have to agree
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 09:05 AM
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And it turns out they used 3 different drivers, so I'm not so sure if the car is faster or the driver
point is, these comparison tests are unreliable and there are usually too many uncontrolled factors.
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Mpowered
point is, these comparison tests are unreliable and there are usually too many uncontrolled factors.
Some, not all.
 
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Old 07-19-2007 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by L8Apex
I would love to see what BMW says about the new C63. It would probably sound like this

"On paper and the road the C63 is the most powerful completion here. Unfortunately, the only opportunity that we had to view the C63 was from the rear. "Which by the way looked horrible" says Chris Bangle. We will report more as soon as we can catch it....when it stops."
 
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and then there was x
 
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Just like the retail salespeople, they will say whatever they think will help them to sell their cars.

If you really needed a backseat, you wouldn't even be shopping for a 911. The comment about engine advancements, yeah, individual throttle bodies is way more advanced than direct injection now being adopted by many manufactures including Porsche.

Stupid.
 
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BMW's need to lighten up their cars to even begin thinking about comparing to 911's
 
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Damn...I guess I will have to get an M3! The 911 does not have enough luggage space!!! LOL
 
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