Bildo Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 I'm sure most of you that have been around for a while will remember my old Glanza, loved it to bits but got a good offer and off it went!It was then followed up by this Seat Leon Cupra R, which was recently remapped to 265bhp/300ft/lb torque.After something new, and RWD, I was surprised to realise how much a car I had always dreamt of having had come down in value, so I decided to look around for one that suited my (pretty bloody picky) needs.The time came this week, and I put a deposit down, going to collect it at the weekend. I honestly can't wait. Quote
Idrees Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 That was fast, you never told me you decided to get one sooner! I'm glad you bought it while the value of them has dropped due to the weather though, I bet you'd have paid a fair bit more in the summer. Absolutely beauty is that, in a stunning colour too. Quote
Starlet__SR Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 Nice car, what made you go for the SMG setup?D Quote
Raffi Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 Nice car. Congrats.Remember to check the subframe for cracks. Almost all E46 crack the subframe mounting points. Even the M3. Quote
The Toffinator Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 The smg in these is really good actually, if your going for it you can hear it clunk into gear. Lovely cars these, pull like trains, rev like fuck and handle reallly really well! Quote
Starlet__SR Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 I'd rather stick with a manual lol, the induction noise does it for me thoughD Quote
Idrees Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 Nice car, what made you go for the SMG setup?DThe SMG box is awesome, I've sat in one and it felt faster than a manual even with a good driver. I'd definitely have a SMG model, flat shifts no problem! Quote
5T4R7ET N/A Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 these M3's are great value for money now. cant get much better all round car for the money. trust me they can take a lot of abuse.the grip in the dry make you think you driving a four wheel drive. has one of the best paddle shift from that time as well. good choice and goodluck with it. Quote
Starlet__SR Posted December 6, 2011 Posted December 6, 2011 The SMG box is awesome, I've sat in one and it felt faster than a manual even with a good driver. I'd definitely have a SMG model, flat shifts no problem!I've never been in one with SMG:( only drove the manual, I did find it a pleasure to drive though:) Very nice cars thoughD Quote
Bildo Posted December 7, 2011 Author Posted December 7, 2011 That was fast, you never told me you decided to get one sooner! I'm glad you bought it while the value of them has dropped due to the weather though, I bet you'd have paid a fair bit more in the summer. Absolutely beauty is that, in a stunning colour too.Thing was I was more picky than I was worried about the money in the end. This one came up as a fully loaded example with everything except the rear blind, it's a 2004 model and has only covered 52k. I was searching and searching and to find one with an interior as mint as that and bodywork to match was very hard. I narrowed it down to 3 in the end, 1 sold straight away, I got these 2 checked out by well known people on the forums one came back as a shitter this one came back as a minter (hopefully!) He couldn't fault anything on it other than stonechips on the bonnet and the usual bubbling on the mirror, but a couple of hundred quid and according to him I'll have a perfect example of an M3.Nice car, what made you go for the SMG setup?DLots of things really, I spend more time in traffic than anywhere else these days and I have genuinely got bored of using a clutch. I could never settle for full on auto but the freedom to have that or the SMG just felt like a great choice. I'm sick of clunky gearboxes too and I've heard this is one, sometimes it doesn't like to go into 1st and can be jerky through the gears, I just couldn't be bothered with the hassle! I'm a bit of a geeky gadget freak too and this kind of thing always has an appeal to me!Plus, it looks sexier than the manual!Nice car. Congrats.Remember to check the subframe for cracks. Almost all E46 crack the subframe mounting points. Even the M3.Thanks bud, this has all been checked and given the all clear, appreciate the advice though!The smg in these is really good actually, if your going for it you can hear it clunk into gear. Lovely cars these, pull like trains, rev like fuck and handle reallly really well! Very nice mate, would love one one day The SMG box is awesome, I've sat in one and it felt faster than a manual even with a good driver. I'd definitely have a SMG model, flat shifts no problem!Good to hear that mate, I don't claim to be a great driver so I don't think I'd really see the gains from the manual that I'd be missing out on!these M3's are great value for money now. cant get much better all round car for the money. trust me they can take a lot of abuse.the grip in the dry make you think you driving a four wheel drive. has one of the best paddle shift from that time as well. good choice and goodluck with it. Thanks mate. Quote
WallaceGlanza Posted December 7, 2011 Posted December 7, 2011 Very nice mate, love the sound of that straight 6! I'm looking at getting an E46 too but just a derv for the daily drive, nothing as exciting as that! Quote
Whitecurrant Posted December 7, 2011 Posted December 7, 2011 I see the nardi money went to good use, does look smart mate. Quote
Bildo Posted December 7, 2011 Author Posted December 7, 2011 I see the nardi money went to good use, does look smart mate. Haha, yep, also partly at fault for the delay! Had a hectic week arranging everything, flying back up to Scotland just like I did for the Starlet when I got it!Thanks for all the nice comments guys, nice to see you all appreciate it! Quote
Idrees Posted December 7, 2011 Posted December 7, 2011 Forgot to ask, has the Leon gone now then? Quote
brewin Posted December 7, 2011 Posted December 7, 2011 Looks Stunning!! Hope you enjoy it!I should hopefully have one next year Quote
Bildo Posted December 7, 2011 Author Posted December 7, 2011 Iddy - Nope, saving it for emergencies during the winter, getting insurance for about £70 a month so just going to do that until Jan/Feb time then I'll be getting rid of it.Brewin - Nice taste! Quote
lew777 Posted December 7, 2011 Posted December 7, 2011 Very nice mate I wanted to buy one but needed a diesel for work so got a 320d m sport coupe instead Quote
Bildo Posted December 8, 2011 Author Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks guys, bit worried about the journey to Scotland now after hearing about the weather today but I'll have my fingers crossed for the best! Quote
Amjad Posted December 8, 2011 Posted December 8, 2011 "Advice for people heading to Scotland? Turn around" Said the BBC lolGood luck dude it looks like a clean car Quote
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