Recent content by JoeHow

So I went down to ADG and had a chat with Alistair this afternoon, spend a good time looking around a car, aside from the paddles feeling a bit odd it felt a wonderful place to be and certainly the place to go after my M3. I have an idea of spec so it's just a case of waiting till all the...

Trying to get involved as I learn here but if it's anything like SMG I imagine being decisive is key. It makes small manoeuvres stressful but does save the clutch on the BMW anyway. This whole moving a long in traffic thing is nuts though, why do you need to put it in N if the clutch is...

Thanks Outrun brilliant advice from someone who has made a similar jump. I agree on mileage and I'm not afraid of owners either if it's been sold through reputable dealers. A low mileage one owner car is too much of a potential money pit if it's suddenly going to be used. I'll be looking for...

It seems the GS is only 42mm wider than the M3 so it should go in the garage easily especially with power fold mirrors! No excuses not to throw myself into the search now!

Brilliant really helpful! I shall read and digest! Exceptionally helpful welcome, quite rare in a modern day car forum so thank you

Thanks for the advice the M3 has the OEM 19s on it with a polished face so I'm well versed in staying away from the kerbs.

Thanks guys! Yeah I really want to get in one and have a drive / passenger ride.

Thanks MrCoop yours looks the colour combo of love. The one at VVS is my perfect Italian spec but at £34k it's way out of my reach!

It's all relative from what you come from. I bet in isolation that CL600 feels like an A380 at speed.

Part of the fun I guess! None of this boring DSG rubbish! Thanks for all the welcomes - can anyone link me to a buyers guide / spec options sort of thread?

I have had the chance to grow up around some nuts stuff but I know what you mean! First time I had the M3 in the ice winter it was a bit touch and go. My uncle has just bought a 996 GT2... The widow maker one and that is genuinely terrifying. I find its all about respect and learning how...

Ah okay! I have CSL mapping on mine as well, I guess something I'll have to see let's the car down too much. It sounds as if the whole reverse thing is a bit odd.

A full geo setup when the car is purchased is a must I think and then a new set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports - they are an unbelievable tyre and bring so many chassis up to date. Yeah I don't expect it to be as raw as the e46 but to hear it still feels good is a positive, EVO seem to love...

Hi enzo, I think the E46 M3 will be quite a bit more expensive to run than the Audi sport range. I've got a mate with an RS4 and bar fuel its 'cheap' For example an E92 is cheaper to run than an e46 aside from the fuel. Due to the nature of the s54 lump and the fine tolerances it really is a...

Thanks. The thing I'm keen to understand is how flustered it will get at 8/10ths where the M3 really excels. I imagine it won't be quite as good but will make up for it in looks, noise and that general feeling?