Re: M3 test-drive

[Khan Klatt <khan@mediaaccess.com>]

>Why? Did you like my review? Are you thinking about one, too?
>
>The brakes are incredible. All the magazines raved about them, and I 
>see why.  Only two factory cars (until recently) can outbrake the M3 
>- both from 60-0 and 100-0. Both are Ferraris.
>
>There is a little play in the pedal prior to engagement, but I did 
>not find it disconcerting. Bobby commended my control of them (he 
>used to race), stating that one other friend he let drive the car 
>had them lurching at every stop. I'm a variable-pressure braker, not 
>an all-or-nothing like some, and there was good brake feel and 
>response throughout the throw of the pedal. Not at all catchy or 
>spasmatic, rather quite consistent.
>
>It's a very stable and responsive car, from the revving (or should I 
>call it furious growl) of the engine and the brisk acceleration, to 
>the quick turn-in or lane-change, to the rapid deceleration. 
>Beautiful BMW balance!

We're talking about the conservatively styled M3 Coupe, right, and 
not the M Coupe, which looks quite a bit more aggressive... same 
thing as the M roadster, but without the hardtop. The entire M line 
of cars from BMW are nice sportscars from what I've seen-- the 
primary problem I'd have with it is the lack of 4WD, but that's my 
own preference...

Ideally, you'd buy a RWD sportscar for the summer months, and have an 
AWD with some decent clearance for the winter months. ;)

-Khan
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Khan Klatt                                         khan@mediaaccess.com

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