Posted by Henry on Jul 13, 2009 in
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The BMW M3 is the epiphany of touring cars, with pure torque and extreme power it’s like a land rocket. Every new model they bring out blows all the competition into the stars. Surely nothing could be wrong, could it?Well there is. It’s been made a complete softy, the lines are too curved, too bulged and frankly deformed. But you think again once you get inside. The one we road tested had a sharp red finish to the interior with just about all of the latest gadgets. I also have to aplaud the fantastic six speed gear-box which changes gear without the clunk of the old alternative, possibly better than the brand new Mercedes C63′s.
That signature beat of the world famous v8 draws you in, like the smell of a freshly baked loaf. Has the German sensibility finally worn off to give way to the Brittish or Italian style brawn. Though the electronics definitely weren’t worked on by a man in shed in the middle of Yorkshire. It’s so complex that there’s over 1 mile of wiring and more than one motor?!
Overall it is a stunning car, but they could really have sharpened lines. Thankfully it wasn’t all German and a bit of fun shone through.
Score 8/10
Posted by Dan on Jul 11, 2009 in
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Some people say cheap. Some people say adorable. I personally think it is the greatest mass produced car ever. Apart from a lot of other cars, but the best from the 40′s! The comfortable leather seats and the chuffing sound of the four cylinder engine beating its heart out just to achieve its top speed of 40 mph. It’s a pleasurable place to be. It reminds me of Winston Churchill, a hard worker but a soft character, back when he used to be behind the power of all Britain and its empire. Though however, the Ford Model T is a Ford, which clearly proves that it is American, which entirely ruins my point.
Performance-wise, it wasn’t exactly a supercar. With 2 gears, each with set speeds of 10 and 40 mph, it was a bit of a loose cannon. Possibly one of the most dangerous mass produced cars ever designed. But luckily in those days, with less cars on the road it would be a little less a liability. Possibly one of its highest flaws, was the wrist start. Most people in their lifetime with a motor car, broke their wrists, almost on a regular basis.
Despite its downs, its a marvellous little automobile.
Score – 9/10