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    Apr 4, 2008 12:00 PM 8,274
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    2008 BMW M3, Part Three

    Why you should buy this car:
    You like power, speed and reliability all wrapped up in a compact, five-seat package. You accept no imitations. You like driving. You loved your Porsche 911, but need room for baby seats. You don't need to brag.

    Why you shouldn't buy this car:
    You're likely to ask "What do you mean it doesn't come in 'P***Y Magnet' Yellow?" You think girls are impressed by the size of your wing. You think the internal combustion engine is evil and loathe it in all of its forms, but especially the finest. You're a believer in that whole 'Speed Kills' thing.

    2008 BMW M3 Interior Details

    2008 BMW M3


    2008 BMW M3 Exterior Details

    Suitability Parameters:
    Speed Merchants: Yes
    Fashion Victims: No
    Treehuggers: No
    Mack Daddies: Yes
    Tuner Crowd: Yes
    Hairdressers: No
    Penny Pinchers: No
    Euro Snobs: Yes
    Working Stiffs: No
    Technogeeks: Yes
    Poseurs: Yes
    Soccer Moms: No
    Nascar Dads: No
    Golfing Grandparents: No

    Also Consider:
    *Audi RS4
    *Merceds C63 AMG
    *E39 M5
    *Porsche 911

    Vitals:
    • Manufacturer: BMW
    • Model tested: M3 Sedan
    • Model year: 2008
    • Base Price: $53,800
    • Price as Tested: $64,050
    • Engine type: 4.0-liter DOHC Double-VANOS V8
    • Horsepower: 414 @ 8,300 RPM
    • Torque: 295lb-ft @ 3,900 RPM
    • Red line: 8,300rpm
    • Transmission: 6-speed manual
    • Curb Weight: 3725lbs
    • LxWxH: 180.4" x 71.5" x 57"
    • Wheelbase: 108.7"
    • Tires: 245/40 ZR18 front, 265/40 ZR18 rear
    • Drive type: RWD
    • 0 - 60 mph: 4.7 seconds
    • 1/4-mile: 12.9 secs
    • Top speed: 155 MPH Electronically Limited
    • EPA Fuel economy city/highway: 14/20mpg
    • NHTSA crash test rating: n/a


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