first driving impressions

chitownMpower · Mon, May-19-2003, 02:52:29 AM

Well... I've put 150 miles over the past few days and I'm simply blown away by the car. SMG is the greatest option ever on the M3. It's amazing. I find myself playing with all the programs most of the time. DVD Nav is excellent. I use it almost everytime I drive. Car feels very poweful, solid and quiet on the inside. Love that fat steering wheel, interior finish and all gadgets. Only downfall: HK. It simply sucks. And that infamous front speaker rattle. HK in my E36 was a nightmare and although this one is much better than the old one, BMW should've done a much better job.

kris7485 · Mon, May-19-2003, 02:58:23 AM

have you gunned it yet?

MaxxM3 · Mon, May-19-2003, 03:00:27 AM

what do you find wrong with the HK system... is it just the rattle or is the quality of sound not good???

chitownMpower · Mon, May-19-2003, 07:02:05 AM

Is there anyone on this forum that is satisfied with HK sound?

scottM3 · Mon, May-19-2003, 11:17:14 AM

Once I figured out how to minimize the speed sensative volume I liked the H/K a lot better. As I did not want someone ripping apart my car felt the H/K was worth it. But I have no speaker rattles, That should be fixable.

rleven · Mon, May-19-2003, 11:49:13 AM

I just sent you a PM. I am in Chitown.

Sly1 · Mon, May-19-2003, 12:05:48 PM

Only downfall: HK. It simply sucks.

I have a good friend who runs an aftermarket car stereo business. He tells me that about 60% of his business comes from new Porsche and BMW owners. As a matter of fact he has an arrangement with several of these dealers whereby he installs his stereo upgrades as part of their dealer preparation before delivery.

It's apparent that Germans do not put much emphasis on stereo systems. The only thing that amazes me is that some posters think HK is great. And I use to think that M3 buyers were a discerning lot.

rleven · Mon, May-19-2003, 12:10:29 PM

We should do a poll of who thinks the HK is great, fine whatever and link it to their age.
Bob

C5&M3 · Mon, May-19-2003, 12:55:27 PM

Here's a sad tale...........I had to spend about $800 to get my C5's BOSE system to sound decent (Eclipse head unit, Eclipse rear speakers leaving only the BOSE amp and subs in the doors). And, the HK in our M3 still sounds better and the price of the HK upgrade was about what we spent to 'improve' the Vette. The HK is better than the upgraded system that had in our previous S4 (that one had two 8" subs in the rear as I recall and they were too boomy and obnoxious/artificial sounding). Guess everything is relative.

DMS · Mon, May-19-2003, 12:56:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chitownMpower
Is there anyone on this forum that is satisfied with HK sound?

NO!

Mon, May-19-2003, 02:52:29 AM	#1
chitownMpower sold my M Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,064 Reputation: 0 Location: Windy City	first driving impressions Well... I've put 150 miles over the past few days and I'm simply blown away by the car. SMG is the greatest option ever on the M3. It's amazing. I find myself playing with all the programs most of the time. DVD Nav is excellent. I use it almost everytime I drive. Car feels very poweful, solid and quiet on the inside. Love that fat steering wheel, interior finish and all gadgets. Only downfall: HK. It simply sucks. And that infamous front speaker rattle. HK in my E36 was a nightmare and although this one is much better than the old one, BMW should've done a much better job. __________________ 2003.5 LSB Coupe

Mon, May-19-2003, 02:58:23 AM	#2
kris7485 Crazy Fast Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 835 Reputation: 0 Location: Chitown	have you gunned it yet? __________________ "Man, ill beat your car in reverse!"

Mon, May-19-2003, 07:02:05 AM	#4
chitownMpower sold my M Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,064 Reputation: 0 Location: Windy City	Is there anyone on this forum that is satisfied with HK sound? __________________ 2003.5 LSB Coupe

Mon, May-19-2003, 11:49:13 AM	#6
rleven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,062 Reputation: 0 Location: PA and FL	I just sent you a PM. I am in Chitown. __________________ '07 E93 Sparkling Graphite, Coral Ordering '09 E93 M in Sept

Mon, May-19-2003, 12:10:29 PM	#8
rleven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,062 Reputation: 0 Location: PA and FL	We should do a poll of who thinks the HK is great, fine whatever and link it to their age. Bob __________________ '07 E93 Sparkling Graphite, Coral Ordering '09 E93 M in Sept

Mon, May-19-2003, 03:00:27 AM	#3
MaxxM3 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 810 Reputation: 0 Location: NY	what do you find wrong with the HK system... is it just the rattle or is the quality of sound not good???

Mon, May-19-2003, 11:17:14 AM	#5
scottM3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 254 Reputation: 0 Location: ma	Once I figured out how to minimize the speed sensative volume I liked the H/K a lot better. As I did not want someone ripping apart my car felt the H/K was worth it. But I have no speaker rattles, That should be fixable.

Mon, May-19-2003, 12:05:48 PM	#7
Sly1 Performance Car Connoisseur Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,718 Reputation: 0 Location: Monkton/Md	Only downfall: HK. It simply sucks. I have a good friend who runs an aftermarket car stereo business. He tells me that about 60% of his business comes from new Porsche and BMW owners. As a matter of fact he has an arrangement with several of these dealers whereby he installs his stereo upgrades as part of their dealer preparation before delivery. It's apparent that Germans do not put much emphasis on stereo systems. The only thing that amazes me is that some posters think HK is great. And I use to think that M3 buyers were a discerning lot.

Mon, May-19-2003, 12:55:27 PM	#9
C5&M3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 66 Posts: 149 Reputation: 0 Location: Delaware, Ohio	Here's a sad tale...........I had to spend about $800 to get my C5's BOSE system to sound decent (Eclipse head unit, Eclipse rear speakers leaving only the BOSE amp and subs in the doors). And, the HK in our M3 still sounds better and the price of the HK upgrade was about what we spent to 'improve' the Vette. The HK is better than the upgraded system that had in our previous S4 (that one had two 8" subs in the rear as I recall and they were too boomy and obnoxious/artificial sounding). Guess everything is relative.

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