M3 Competition Package

[Shyatic]

I'll have to see... I still have a while before I place the order and I'll see how much cash I'm saving vs spending, and make my decision based on that price. Every $1000 the car goes up will be ~$30 more a month, so you're talking about $120 a month more for the comp package. I don't know if that's worth it... but like I said, we'll see.

 

[Dunbar]

Ya, but you're talking about what, a $60k car? I'd say if you can afford that $120 extra a month is nothing. Doesn't seem like a bad deal for what you're getting. If you spend a lot of time on the track it's definitely worth it.

 

[randomlinh]

if you must buy that... get the 6sp manual! and i hope you auto-x better than the guy in the m3 taht even i beat in my mazda3 🙂 we're both n00bs tho.

 

[Shyatic]

Originally posted by: lnguyen
if you must buy that... get the 6sp manual! and i hope you auto-x better than the guy in the m3 taht even i beat in my mazda3 🙂 we're both n00bs tho.

Yes, I autocross the RX-8 I own now, and I do pretty well. I beat most of the M3s because they are more weighty than my car 😀

I don't know, I guess I'll have to read some more reviews about the comp package and see what's what.

 

[purbeast0]

when I turn 25, if my Jetta makes it that long (its about a year and a half), i'm going to buy a 2001 M3.

i love those cars.

 

[PrelateBishop]

If you truly enjoy the art of motoring and plan on a track day here and there, then I think the $4K is worth it. If the car is merely a means of conveyance or a part of your image, then don't. Simple.

A quick rundown of what the Comp Package entails:

- More aggressive wheel/tire combo.
- Retuned suspension.
- Enhanced steering.
- Addidtional DSC setting (M Track Mode).
- Better brakes.
- Optional SMG gearbox or conventional manual...you choose.
- Alcantara steering wheel.
- Aluminum interior trim.
- Optional Interlagos Blue exterior color.

"...I mean, granted you get nicer brakes but aside from that, there's nothing..."

I count a total of 8 "nothings" in addition to the brakes, so I disagree with your statement.

 

[mchammer187]

for 4K yes

i thought it was like a 8-10K option

for 4K though you defintely should

 

[Shyatic]

If it was for my image I definately would 😀

I dunno, just trying to stick to a budget that's all 🙂 There has to come a point where I say "dammit stop!" and not waste money. I'm trying to be responsible and enjoy myself as well. I will be starting a new job in a month and the salary bump is HUGE... so I am already finding ways to waste my money 😀

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: PrelateBishop
If you truly enjoy the art of motoring and plan on a track day here and there, then I think the $4K is worth it. If the car is merely a means of conveyance or a part of your image, then don't. Simple.

A quick rundown of what the Comp Package entails:

- More aggressive wheel/tire combo.
- Retuned suspension.
- Enhanced steering.
- Addidtional DSC setting (M Track Mode).
- Better brakes.
- Optional SMG gearbox or conventional manual...you choose.
- Alcantara steering wheel.
- Aluminum interior trim.
- Optional Interlagos Blue exterior color.

"...I mean, granted you get nicer brakes but aside from that, there's nothing..."

I count a total of 8 "nothings" in addition to the brakes, so I disagree with your statement.

I count 7 in addition to the brakes. The optional SMG or manual is no different from standard, right?

 

[PrelateBishop]

Apex, you are correct. The SMG is an option on all M3's, not just ones with the Competition Package...my bad. Still, 7 "nothings" in total. Although arbuably 8 as I think you get some additional bodywork (i.e. ground effects + spoiler) over the standard M trim, but I am not certain.

Nevertheless, I am still of the opinion that $4K is good value for money in this particular case.