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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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Just popped into the dealer where the one I wanted to look at was being collected by it's new owner

Apparently they can't move them about between dealers either, I'm sure that's not what they said when I was looking at boring stuff

Oooooh, a red one
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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M3's are good for over 175 on the clock, 165mph on the GPS.

I'm coming around to the conclusion that they don't have a speed limiter. Or at least, mine doesn't.

However some twat has ****** stolen one of my wing M3 grilles. Pretty sure it wouldn't have fallen out on its own. Bet they're only sold in pairs.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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I'm sure you will pick it up on Ebay
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by chilled,Apr 24 2010, 10:14 PM
some twat has ****** stolen one of my wing M3 grilles.
Give Teddy a call ay SSDD Motorsport?
Excellent service.

http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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I've been doing some more hunting around, got sidetracked and started looking at Z4Ms.

I don't want one, unfortunately, because they seem to be much cheaper than the older M3s.

What's that all about then?
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Coupe?

Bet with a few suspension tweaks that would be a weapon!
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Probably due to the lack of precticality compared the the regular M3, oh, and the image

Get over it, it's a very good car
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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They're unpopular, but I've no idea why.

Although I guess it's because a lot of people think they're ugly.

I like them, but would go for the Z4M Coupe everytime.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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Mine looks just like a coupe from here

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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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Yes, the coupe.

I've got no doubt it's a great car (maybe even an improvement?) which is why I was a little surprised at the difference in prices.

The main thing that's puts me off the Z4 for this particular purchase is the lack of practicality. Perhaps I'm not alone.

I personally think the M3 is a much prettier car but if it wasn't for the above I'd probably be considering Z4s too.
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