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What would you rather buy? Mercedes C63 AMG, BMW M3 Sedan or the Lexus IS-F

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What would you rather buy? Mercedes C63 AMG, BMW M3 Sedan or the Lexus IS-F

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farabira1 - 4/16/2008 4:54:17 AM

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But the C63 AMG with it's over 450 HP is more tempting. Toyota needs to improve the ISF in it's next cycle to match the germans by lowering weight, improving handling, and using a design that does not give so much of an image of a street boy racer's car.

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993Turbo - 4/16/2008 6:37:36 AM

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I think the M3 had the best test results.

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Kraut_god - 4/16/2008 1:50:55 PM

-6 Boost

Well the lexus is the only one that will still be running 2 years later.

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Zagarella - 4/17/2008 10:05:43 PM

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Definitely the new M3. It has refinement, with confidence the best handling, and when your unleashing full horsepower the engine will just run so smoothly. It's as close to perfect as it gets... Mercedes is excellent but the handling is not as great as BMW's. The Lexus has a ton of power, yes, but is just not in the league yet...

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SenSpeed - 4/18/2008 7:20:38 PM

+1 Boost

ISF, because it has fake exhaust tips

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911gt2 - 4/15/2008 3:43:30 PM

+10 Boost

M3 w/ dct

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Carboy - 4/15/2008 3:45:17 PMView My AgentSpace

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To be honest, I would have no idea between the C63 and M3. The IS-F seems to lower than the rest. The M3 is an Army Knife and the C63 is a Ax Murderer on Wheels. I have no idea. Is there a both option?

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EnnNorak - 4/15/2008 8:19:57 PM

-10 Boost

I would rather just buy a standard S550 sedan without the overpriced AMG stuff.

kablaam - 4/15/2008 9:06:47 PM

+8 Boost

Whattttt?? S550? What hat did you pull that out of?

S4cabriofoxone - 4/16/2008 12:00:44 AMView My AgentSpace

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The S550 is only 27 inches longer and $35,000 more expensive than the M3 sedan. They compete.

Kinger - 4/16/2008 5:48:44 AM

+3 Boost

lol

ecolucci - 4/18/2008 1:35:25 PM

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S4,

That has to be the funniest comment you ever posted. I am on the floor!

carguy68 - 4/15/2008 3:47:26 PM

+6 Boost

looking at the pics the benz looks more evil so i'll go with the benz or mabe the bmw??

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GTR35 - 4/15/2008 3:49:26 PMView My AgentSpace

+5 Boost

M3

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silver1 - 4/15/2008 3:53:44 PM

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The other 2 or too fugly...So i'm going to have to go with the BMW M3 by a long shot....

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silver1 - 4/15/2008 6:03:58 PM

-4 Boost

Why I get de-boosted for picking BMW M3 and no one else above didn't and they also pick the M3?

GTR35 - 4/15/2008 7:28:02 PMView My AgentSpace

+6 Boost

Stop Whining.

rocker - 4/15/2008 9:59:48 PM

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You said Fugly. And to a Lexus on this site. I'm surprised they let you post your comment.

silver1 - 4/15/2008 3:54:41 PM

+3 Boost

The BMW M3 is clean yet fast all at the same time, without the bulkyness.

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gsh23 - 4/15/2008 3:57:20 PM

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isf? no. m3? no (335i is a better deal). that leaves C63!

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w209w114 - 4/15/2008 4:06:07 PMView My AgentSpace

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Yep, from a performance aspect both the M3 and IS-F do 0-60 in 4.9 (i think the 335i is a better deal at 5.3)

The C63 does it in 4.3, now there's a number close to the supercars.

BMW4me4ever - 4/15/2008 4:27:08 PMView My AgentSpace

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w209 ... Mercedes advertises there figures closer to what the car can actually do. BMW never does. Fastest Mercedes C63 test is 3.9 seconds ... BMW M3 quickest is 4.1 seconds .

kablaam - 4/15/2008 9:13:26 PM

+3 Boost

EHm, E92/E90 m3 is doing 12.5-12.7 sec 1/4 @ +112mph, 335i is doing it in 13.3-13.5 at 102-104mph, thats a big difference. Notice the M3 is gaining speed at the top end. The 335i has the the torque advantage(at lower revs). The price difference is a little over 10g - for the V8, LSD, big brake setup, suspension upgrade, upgraded seats, etc. the 335i is hardly a "bargain" compared to the m3.

TopGear - 4/15/2008 9:40:20 PM

-2 Boost

I disagree. M3 sedan is bigger(yes. both exterior and interior) and has performance tires unlike 335i which has run flat tires. With all that performance and unique look of M3 which separated it from Accord like 3-series presence on streets, M3 is better deal for money. (Except ripped off gas guzzler tax to gov)

S4cabriofoxone - 4/15/2008 11:59:44 PMView My AgentSpace

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The E90 (3 Series/M3 sedan) is three inches shorter in overall length than the E92 (coupe).

gooch - 4/15/2008 4:07:37 PM

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Errr... no. I seriously doubt that once you drive a C63 and experience the torque of that AMG V-8 or an M3 and experience its all-around brilliance that you'd go for a raw car like the Evo. It's not as raw as it used to be, but it is nowhere near as refined as the Benz, Bimmer or Lex.
If you're that concerned about money, you wouldn't be buying one of these cars anyway.

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abcd - 4/15/2008 5:08:39 PM

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gooch:
"but it is nowhere near as refined as the Benz, Bimmer or Lex."
evo has worser plastics in the cabin and stiffer suspension , but it`s definitelly more technology refined . for what me good plastics in the cabin , this are performance cars . i would also choose evo like you TheBoss becouse it`s better in my opinion , it`s more technology advanced , it has better AWD even than nissan gtr . that`s why it generated 1,01g in motor trend test and is much faster than enything with even more power and less weight e.g. bmw 135i in motor trend comparo. better car don`t mean always car with more power , in evo even 290 hp is enough . and higher price also not always mean better .


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KillBot - 4/15/2008 7:17:55 PM

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That EVO would be more expensive, after you did all that, than any of the cars here in question. Are you mental?

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C63AMG - 4/15/2008 8:46:30 PM

+4 Boost

You are an Idiot!

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gooch - 4/16/2008 6:53:07 AM

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abcd,

The money you're paying for the three V8 sport sedans buys you refinement and quality. Their technological depth is in details that aren't an alphabet soup of gee-whiz electronics that mask deficiencies or help sorry-ass drivers stay on the road. You go buy your Evo. Have fun with it. Hell, I used to sell Mitsubishis and I had fun every time I got to take an Evo out. But the Evo is nowhere near as refined to drive as an M3, and I tell you, having driven the E46 and E90 M3s, the Evo just does not stack up. The drive in the M3s left me tingling with anticipation of more. The drives in the Evo left me excited about its performance, but wishing that Mitsu went a bit further.
Or are you and the Boss the type of people who judge cars simply by numbers? Dude, it's all about how the car feels. And I've never seen an Evo post a 3.9 (C63) or 4.1 (M3) second run to 60. I know it can be done, but you'd grenade the engine trying to keep up with the Germans and the IS-F. Seriously, the Evo doesn't play in this league.

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abcd - 4/16/2008 10:54:31 AM

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gooch:
"Their technological depth is in details that aren't an alphabet soup of gee-whiz electronics that mask deficiencies or help sorry-ass drivers stay on the road."

are you trying to say that evo is riding good becouse of traction control? evo and impreza sti are only cars that are racing in FIA production car rallying(pwrc) - there can`t be many modifications , so they are rather very good engineered cars that don`t need electronic traction control to have good traction .
gooch:
"I had fun every time I got to take an Evo out. But the Evo is nowhere near as refined to drive as an M3, and I tell you, having driven the E46 and E90 M3s"

you had evo with AYC(this isn`t electronic gadget) or with simple LSD(with isn`t very good in AWD cars-cause understeer e.g. impreza sti and audi rs4 quattro have LSD) - becouse I read somewhere that in USA previous evo had LSD ? I ask becouse evo is mostly about it AWD .
gooch:
"And I've never seen an Evo post a 3.9 (C63) or 4.1 (M3) second run to 60. I know it can be done, but you'd grenade the engine trying to keep up with the Germans and the IS-F."

hmmm... aren`t you playing with the numbers? haven`t you seen top gear where clarkson in old evo fq400 was racing with lamborghini murcielago awd , and won . guess which car is "the best sport saloon" according to clarkson("heaven and hell" and also different) - lancer evo . clarkson can value engineering of this car . and had you read track times in motor trend comparison bmw135i(less weight ,more power) with evo x . and compared to track times in motor trend M3 , C63 , is-f comparison :
evo x-152,92sec
M3-154,2sec
135i-156,34sec
c63-158sec
is-f - 158,6sec
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sports/112_0805_bmw_m3_lexus_is_f_mercedes_c63_amg_comparison/photo_16.html
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0806_bmw_135_mitsubishi_evo_mr_comparison/photo_12.html

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gooch - 4/16/2008 4:34:45 PM

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abcd

Again, it's all about feel. And are the FQ Evos available in the US? Negative. I don't give a crap about what Clarkson thinks -- he's a Brit and his driving reality is not like mine here in the US.
It's cool that you'd choose an Evo over these cars, but don't pretend that you're getting "more" for the money. You're not. The Evo's performance is not readily accessible to people who don't know what they're doing. And even if you spend a bunch of dollars modding it up, it's far more likely you'll grenade your engine or screw up your suspension and you still won't get close to one of these three on a track (at least with a driver who's worth a crap).
Spend that modding money on driver training and it's more likely you'd be able to beat these cars on a racetrack with an stock Evo. Now that's money well-spent.

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abcd - 4/16/2008 5:16:32 PM

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gooch:
"And even if you spend a bunch of dollars modding it up, it's far more likely you'll grenade your engine or screw up your suspension and you still won't get close to one of these three on a track"

you don`t need to modify to go faster around the track:
" evo x-152,92sec
M3-154,2sec
135i-156,34sec
c63-158sec
is-f - 158,6sec
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sports/112_0805_bmw_m3_lexus_is_f_mercedes_c63_amg_comparison/photo_16.html
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0806_bmw_135_mitsubishi_evo_mr_comparison/photo_12.html "

you don`t believe motor trend track times ?

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Zagarella - 4/17/2008 10:13:16 PM

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Hey Boss shut up, what an idiot. Dont say something unless it's smart and actually relative to the topic being discussed.

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w209w114 - 4/15/2008 4:03:52 PMView My AgentSpace

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The M3 is still the best "all around". However, its not about what's best sometimes but rather the feeling the car evokes in you. Personally a C63 for me :)

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07G35J - 4/15/2008 4:06:32 PM

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M3 Sedan, hands down.
The C63 looks good, but it doesn't push my buttons the way the M3 does. The IS-F, uuhhh... no. Just no.

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gooch - 4/16/2008 6:58:16 AM

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The list was C63, M3, IS-F. Nothing else.

07G35J - 4/17/2008 11:17:26 PM

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Realist0000: "Trying to fit in with the rest of these Fan Boy Losers by choosing a German brand, Infiniti guy?? What about the M45?? or G37?? "uh..no" what a dork!"

I believe the question on this article was very clear. It asks if you'd rather buy one of three very specific cars: the M3, C63 or IS-F. I don't think Infiniti made any of those.

I do like Infiniti. That's why I drive one, but that doesn't mean it is the only car I like. I happen to appreciate other brands.

I didn't choose the M3 because I want to fit in with anybody. I chose it because, in my opinion, it is the best out of the three. Choosing an Infiniti model on this thread when none is included in the list would make me an Infiniti fan boy, don't you think?

bmwfan1513 - 4/15/2008 4:09:48 PM

+2 Boost

M3 Convertible. (When it comes out.)

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MattB - 4/15/2008 4:18:44 PM

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I'd really have to drive them all first. My first impulse is to go with the Mercedes, but the other two are amazing in their own right so it would all come down to which just felt right for me after a test drive.

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answer - 4/15/2008 4:22:04 PMView My AgentSpace

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I'd take the Merc.

All are awesome, but the Benz is the most subdued in appearance.

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fatboi - 4/15/2008 4:23:19 PM

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the selection between them will be based on the shape of the skull! people with long head " such as mango " will go for the m3 because it matches their head style.
mid age men with bold skull will Definitely go for the C63.
would like to know what kind of skulls will IS-F gonna attract.

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VISO - 4/15/2008 4:31:52 PM

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Flat!

Bored - 4/15/2008 6:10:21 PM

+1 Boost

Dammit, fatboi, did you have to remind me of my age!?

C63 AMG for me.

tysonjacques - 4/15/2008 4:24:45 PM

-1 Boost

At first I didn't want to be that guy, but can I say Audi RS4? 420hp, 4.1L V8, 0-60 in 4.8 sec, Quattro. It's a bit more expensive at $67k, but come on...I had to.

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simmonsdp - 4/15/2008 4:30:41 PM

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I would take the C63 all the way, it is better built,durable and will last longer over the years, hell it's the weakest of the AMG 63 series which tells me the motor would last a lifetime and has alot of room for more power when wanted and Mercedes is the king of torque.........

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bclemans - 4/15/2008 4:31:13 PM

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It will be helpful to use performance figs from Car magazines rather than the offical figures (often conservative). Consider the BMW 335 coupe hits 60 in 4.8 and so does the Lexus IS350, so the M3 and ISF can't be slower, right? Here are some #s from C&D and R&T

Mercedes C63 3.9
BMW M3 4.1
Lexus IS-F 4.3

BTW, BMW 135 hit 60 in 4.7 seconds. I know all the above provides better handling, but is any of them worth an additional $20,000 large. I would rather a BMW 135 or 335 and use the extra for a motorcycle.


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kablaam - 4/15/2008 9:19:36 PM

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It's funny how they say the IS350 = 335i in terms of straight line speed. I like the interior of the IS, Navigation blows the bmw away(plus you can play movies), but my cousins IS has never gotten closer than 3 car lengths @ 115+mph. I say up to 60mph we are neck to neck, then it starts to pull away slowly. He weighs a good 30 lbs less than me too.

Both cars have over 10k miles.

bimmer - 4/17/2008 11:32:33 AMView My AgentSpace

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@kablaam

OMG... I can't play movies in a BMW ???!!! I will switch for some other car that can do that... Seriously, What's wrong with you ?

bimmer - 4/17/2008 11:39:14 AMView My AgentSpace

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... and I forgot about the BMW's iDrive. I don't know if you are aware that in EU and Canada (soon in US too) you have internet access and as such you can actualy write an address to go to in the browser, using the iDrive controller. I guess that (soon enough) your TOYOTA IS350 will have little keyboard in the glovebox...

kablaam - 4/17/2008 9:11:18 PM

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Bimmer:
I own an M5 and 335i and I will be the first to tell you that Lexus has a better navigation and stereo system.

Idrive is fine once you get used to it, but its very slow even with the latest update. It takes about 30 seconds to load up after starting the vehicle, probably another 30 seconds if your bluetooth phone syncs it's contacts with the system.

So please, give credit where credit is due.

P.S. IMO Acura has the best Nav system I have ever tried, haven't tried the new C/S Mercedes Command system, heard it's very intuitive as well.

kablaam - 4/17/2008 9:13:32 PM

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Bimmer:

I don't own an IS350(although it is IMO a very nice vehicle-rear is too cramped) my COUSIN DOES!!!!!!

LexusKindaGuy12 - 4/15/2008 4:35:57 PM

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id definately take the C63. monster engine, monster class, talk about ballin'

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fatboi - 4/15/2008 4:37:57 PM

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bclemans

C&D figure are based on cars with slicks! With stanard tyres it will different.


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onyx82 - 4/15/2008 7:19:33 PM

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4.7 was also obtain by Motor Trend in there comparison against the Evo

gooch - 4/16/2008 7:19:16 AM

+2 Boost

What
in
the
hell
are
you
smoking?

kthor - 4/19/2008 11:40:40 PM

+2 Boost

Buff magazines do not mount cars with slicks to test them.

VolkswagenPower - 4/15/2008 8:32:25 PM

-1 Boost

I'll take the EOS.

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VolkswagenPower - 4/16/2008 9:21:40 AM

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That's not possible, she died in a hit and run when some arrogant BMW driver ran into her, but I'm available sweetie!

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drew630 - 4/15/2008 4:46:46 PM

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CTS-V..... again. Wasn't this same discussion posted a couple months ago??

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utahnkid - 4/15/2008 11:23:17 PM

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Wrong segment.
It's funny because you tried to pay the CTS-V a compliment but instead you insulted it by suggesting that cars in a lower class are fit to compete with it.

09CTSVforMe - 4/16/2008 1:44:22 PM

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I'll take another CTS-V over these as well. Funny, in most other threads it gets compared to these AND the bigger boys. I'll take it over any German car...'cept an R8.

LexSucks - 4/15/2008 4:55:59 PM

+5 Boost

No one interested in the IS-F. I'm predicting poor sales.

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kthor - 4/16/2008 4:58:49 AM

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Don't worry. The contributors here aren't the purchasing demographic of the these cars.

AgentOrange - 4/15/2008 4:57:17 PMView My AgentSpace

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M3

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0to60 - 4/15/2008 4:59:45 PM

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M3, not a fan of MB or Lexus

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cl0wn - 4/15/2008 5:00:53 PM

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dual clutch M3 coupe or C63... checked out the IS-F at a dealer and it just didn't seem to be "all there" with the other two... ricey/blah exterior and bland interior... have not driven any so just going off what I know

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MrGunFun - 4/15/2008 5:15:47 PMView My AgentSpace

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Why is IS-F even on the list?

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xj13 - 4/15/2008 7:56:06 PM

+3 Boost

Tell me why is this ricer is even here in the same class,why?????????????Good question.

Willis - 4/15/2008 5:21:38 PM

+5 Boost

I'd be happy with anyone of these in my garage.

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S4cabriofoxone - 4/15/2008 5:23:26 PMView My AgentSpace

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M3 Sedan with M-DKG, no doubt, and that could be what I end up with in real life.

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S4cabriofoxone - 4/15/2008 9:19:12 PMView My AgentSpace

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Now I'm doubting myself, because I saw that great C63 ad. It makes me want one.

Johnlocke - 4/15/2008 5:25:31 PM

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E92 M3 6MT AW Fox Red

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Mate - 4/15/2008 5:30:40 PM

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IS-F

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lexusrox123 - 4/15/2008 5:39:39 PM

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i might choose the is-f, but the c63 (in the picture above, especially) looks the coolest imo. i like the is-f's back end (ok, maybe not the tailpipes), but i like the mb's front end. m3 is just plain, and dull. the is-f's lower grille needs work.

but isnt this thread just plain redundant?? everybody knows that whoever chooses the m3 or the c63 will be boosted up, and whoever chooses lexus will be deboosted. whats the point???????????????????

stash84 - 4/16/2008 3:55:04 AM

+1 Boost

blk/blk isf

xlr8 - 4/15/2008 5:48:48 PM

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I would chose the c63...then I could pretend im lewis hamilton on my drive to work =P

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Rupert - 4/15/2008 6:06:58 PMView My AgentSpace

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C63.

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lexusis350 - 4/15/2008 6:08:11 PM

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I would get the IS F because everyone wants the M3 so the IS F would be less common. But don't get me wrong, the M3 is nothing to sneeze at.

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kthor - 4/17/2008 11:28:57 PM

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Don't let other people dictate your decisions. A few more or less strangers driving certain model cars around won't have any impact on your enjoyment of the car YOU choose.

MZauto - 4/15/2008 6:35:51 PM

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I may go with C63. I liked the M3 like begining, but the more I see, the more I feel its kind of boring. However, all those three are great choices. But, the gas prices these days is killing my interests.

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EL34 - 4/15/2008 6:38:38 PM

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With all honesty I would get the Mercedes 451, but I would test drive the M3 as well.

Oh, I would go to Wal*Mart and get the IS~F matchbox :-/

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Willis - 4/15/2008 7:26:32 PM

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Um, the C class and 3er have great interiors. You should spend more time inside them and you will notice that. There's a difference between CHEAP and BLAND. The C class and 3er interior might look bland but they're certainly not cheap.

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xj13 - 4/15/2008 7:54:07 PM

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"IS-F looks Ricier than a typical Ricer. Has best looking interior, use high grade materials and has most refine engine/tranny"

Sorry but thats the funniest thing I'v heard, what a joke.

And you call yourself theboss , should be "the no idea"

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