04-12-2017, 11:10 AM | #41 |
lawn boy
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Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer
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I like the ATS-V. Would definitely buy if it fit my needs - but I would pretty much go straight to a body shop to paint/wrap all the chrome. Ugh
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04-12-2017, 11:27 AM | #42 |
No more BMWs
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The latest Benzes look awful. But Benzes of the last twenty years or so have been pretty ugly.
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04-12-2017, 11:29 AM | #43 |
dogged
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Apparently the look is going over big in China: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=972523
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04-13-2017, 07:02 AM | #44 |
Western Anomaly
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current gen M3 (as long as the powertrain fits the bill for you).
although it's a little pricey for a daily driver. the main problem with any M3? it's not a sports car. it's like playing running in Gore-Tex Hiker Shoes. when you want //More motorsport it's only 'okay'. it still prefers to be living life (even in F80 guise) as a 3 series.
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04-13-2017, 07:49 AM | #45 | |
dogged
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I haven't really pushed it yet (because I work from home, the break in period is interminable), so it probably has a bit more to give in Sport+ mode (most nannies off and e-diff activated.) But in congested ATL, not sure where I can enjoy that. Top down, I can enjoy every pleasant day. |
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04-13-2017, 01:22 PM | #46 | |
Solving problems
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Plus, I've got my Miata, which is easily the most fun car I've ever owned. So right, now a very late F80 is my penciled in answer. |
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04-13-2017, 02:07 PM | #47 |
Old Fart
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My buddy is trying to swap his lease on his F80 M3. Not cheap but not sure what the going rate is.
Bren should like the config. http://www.swapalease.com/lease/details/?salid=1122058 |
04-13-2017, 02:30 PM | #48 | |
Crazy Old Man
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That can't be the stock ride height. I like the cloth. Not so much the DTC.
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04-13-2017, 02:50 PM | #49 | |
lawn boy
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Of course, there's no chance I'm paying $900/mo to rent a car without a significant life changing financial windfall. |
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04-13-2017, 02:57 PM | #50 |
Old Fart
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