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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Juan Powerblow" data-source="post: 206181" data-attributes="member: 20">I just kicked-down my engine last night after doing 1,100 kms. Told E46F about it who was quite reprehensive cos it's said in the manual that run-in period is 2,000 kms. I don't remember seeing this in the manual even tho I thot I've read it quite thoroughly.  It's at the higher revs that I miss the 2.5L in the E90 325i the most. My redline is only up to 6,250 rpms compared to 7,000 rpms in the 325i and those extra revs are sorely missed. I guess that's why it takes 8.6 secs to reach 100 kmh compared to 7.7 secs in the 325i.  I was chasing a WRX (what a laff he must have had at this slow E92!) but was at least pleased by how well the M-Sports handled the bends. There was one sweeper which the WRX and I took and for that few seconds it felt like we were taking it at the same speed. Needless to say, once on the straights, the bugger just took off. The M-Sports was well balanced and held the car pretty flat and confidently.  I've shared with some friends here that I'm only baby-sitting this E92 323i for 2 years plus and have to look for a new car then. The impending new 5er model seems like an obvious choice but now I'm contemplating the E92 M3. Heh!</blockquote>