First-time M3 owner

lakehoustonnative wrote

Like the title says, I bought a new to me 2013 M3 e93 last week. Single owner with 32000 miles and garage kept. I’ll probably get some chirps from people that don’t consider these true M cars. I read one person refer to it as a “tanning bed on wheels”, which actually gave me a good chuckle. However, my daily driver is an F150 so this car is plenty quick and agile enough for me. Plus my kids love riding with the top down.

As far as I know, the only mod that the prior owner made is the M Performance exhaust. That V8 sounds amazing when it opens up. I plan on getting it tuned. Any other recommendations are appreciated.

I’ve been reading through the forum a lot over the past week and it’s awesome that there’s still a thriving community for this gen. Thank you to everyone that keeps this page going.

bake wrote

Welcome to the E93 M3 club! I also have a 2013 and despite the extra weight, it is a very fun and capable car - top up or down!

Pappas Fritas wrote

Welcome to E93 life lakehoustonnative! Beautiful car!

Make sure to keep that origami top in tip top shape! Here’s a DIY i posted on keeping the mechanism lubricated and seals conditioned:
https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1819261

lakehoustonnative wrote

Like the title says, I bought a new to me 2013 M3 e93 last week. Single owner with 32000 miles and garage kept. I’ll probably get some chirps from people that don’t consider these true M cars. I read one person refer to it as a “tanning bed on wheels”, which actually gave me a good chuckle. However, my daily driver is an F150 so this car is plenty quick and agile enough for me. Plus my kids love riding with the top down.

As far as I know, the only mod that the prior owner made is the M Performance exhaust. That V8 sounds amazing when it opens up. I plan on getting it tuned. Any other recommendations are appreciated.

I’ve been reading through the forum a lot over the past week and it’s awesome that there’s still a thriving community for this gen. Thank you to everyone that keeps this page going.

pbonsalb wrote

Do most track days allow convertibles? Hardtop up, I assume?

DukeofAlexandria wrote

Whoever said a vert isn’t an M car can go fuck themselves. Period.

-Duke

2one3E90 wrote

i needs cloth seats, manual transmission, single hump, and manual seats to be a M car. period.

brandoch wrote

says the guy that has no m car.

2one3E90 wrote

It needs cloth seats, manual transmission, single hump, and manual seats to be a M car. period.

johnxm3 wrote

Sooooo how are you liking ownership so far!?

VR1 wrote

I see you're in Houston. We have a Houston E9x WhatsApp group. Send me a DM if you want me to add you!

djschmitt wrote

This thread doesn't see a ton of activity but with more people comes more opportunity!

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403227

Also, do a track day with the car, then you'll have pushed your M further than most people who say a 'vert isn't a real M 😜 I really do enjoy the drop top...a blast on the track and tons of compliments anywhere I go.

pbonsalb wrote

Do most track days allow convertibles? Hardtop up, I assume?

2one3E90 wrote

It needs cloth seats, manual transmission, single hump, and manual seats to be a M car. period.

lakehoustonnative wrote

That’s at the top of my to do list! A family friend just built a track up around Dallas. I hope to get out there sometime soon. The track record was set recently by a guy with an e92. Beat the owners Ferrari