
02-06-2012, 11:40 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by 03-turbo911 »
Love how the E90 looks sitting on the dark 18s!
Thanks! Quote: Originally Posted by Lumma »
hows the M3 compared to the merc (C63) and lexus (IS-F)?
I've driven a C63 and the C-class feels more like a regular Mercedes with a huge engine. You do not get the same feel through the steering or brake pedal as you do in the M3. The transmission also isn't on par with BMW's DCT and, of course, there's no manual option. It is, however, MUCH faster than my car in a straight line. I've seen stock C63 AMGs keep up with E60 M5s. Overall, the C63 is a great car but the M3 feels special. I have friends with both cars and when I got a ride in the C63, I was impressed with the speed; when I got a ride in the M3, I needed to have it. I have no experience with the IS F but from the reviews I've seen, it can't keep up with the German competition. I know that it beeps when you get to redline so you know to shift, has two fake exhaust tips, and its transmission won't skip gears (it has eight!), so I never bothered to drive one.
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