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Josh (PA) · 10-18-2019, 01:01 PM

It is an interesting site. Just out of curiosity, I selected manual transmission cars within 100 miles of my house. Outside of the usual suspects, these two are available:
Anyone want a Delorean for a weekend:
https://turo.com/us/en-us/car-rental...rchId=ilRpbHoH

How about a 1973 BMW 2002:
https://turo.com/us/en-us/car-rental...rchId=ilRpbHoH

kognito · 10-18-2019, 08:13 PM

Have you ever been to Key West?

Let me rephrase that, have you ever tried to find a place to park in Key West?

equ · 10-19-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

It is an S with a true manual. I was debating a 981 or a 718, but the fact that this one was a manual made the decision easy.

Cool, hope you enjoy it... Remember that it loves to rev. Even the S's which felt torquey 13yrs ago, when the 3.4L got started do not feel torquey these days.

John V · 10-20-2019, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Theo

That’s a very nice color combo. Is it an S? If not I didn’t know your could get sport chrono on a non S.

I will wait for impressions for sure!!

Oh wow. That's gorgeous.

Josh (PA) · 11-23-2019, 03:42 PM

Pick up was super easy, guy was nice. it has the most boomy aftermarket exhaust, which sucks. I'll post more later.

Josh (PA) · 11-23-2019, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by equ

Cool, hope you enjoy it... Remember that it loves to rev. Even the S's which felt torquey 13yrs ago, when the 3.4L got started do not feel torquey these days.

I am definitely not used to revving the heck out of an engine for power. If feels really slow compared to the 135, but I think it is more my driving style and being used to instant torque.

Josh (PA) · 11-23-2019, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by equ

Cool, hope you enjoy it... Remember that it loves to rev. Even the S's which felt torquey 13yrs ago, when the 3.4L got started do not feel torquey these days.

I am definitely not used to revving the heck out of an engine for power. If feels really slow compared to the 135, but I think it is more my driving style and being used to instant torque.

Alan · 11-23-2019, 04:19 PM

That car is hot .. how many miles are on it ? You better put the wing down or the rennlister's are gonna call you a poser ... LOL ...

Let me know your thoughts and maybe post a few more pictures !!

rumatt · 11-23-2019, 06:05 PM

Nice. And I'm with you on reving it out. It doesn't come naturally to me for a street driven vehicle.

In other news, I can't believe people let other people rent their (nice) cars.

equ · 11-23-2019, 06:36 PM

A 981S is as fast as a 135i. It's not clear to me that the 340i is faster than the 981S, it probably isn't. But one you can shift at 2500-3000 when taking it easy, the other you cannot...

Part of it is the extra inch porsche added to the 981 tire height while keeping the 987 gears and final drive; going taller yet another 4% or so.

10-18-2019, 01:01 PM	#21
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,528	It is an interesting site. Just out of curiosity, I selected manual transmission cars within 100 miles of my house. Outside of the usual suspects, these two are available: Anyone want a Delorean for a weekend: https://turo.com/us/en-us/car-rental...rchId=ilRpbHoH How about a 1973 BMW 2002: https://turo.com/us/en-us/car-rental...rchId=ilRpbHoH __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

10-18-2019, 08:13 PM	#22
kognito older fart than ZBB Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On the road again Posts: 8,897	Have you ever been to Key West? Let me rephrase that, have you ever tried to find a place to park in Key West? __________________ 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2020 Fusion Titanium

11-23-2019, 03:42 PM	#25
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,528	Pick up was super easy, guy was nice. it has the most boomy aftermarket exhaust, which sucks. I'll post more later. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

11-23-2019, 04:19 PM	#28
Alan Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,665	That car is hot .. how many miles are on it ? You better put the wing down or the rennlister's are gonna call you a poser ... LOL ... Let me know your thoughts and maybe post a few more pictures !!

11-23-2019, 06:05 PM	#29
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Nice. And I'm with you on reving it out. It doesn't come naturally to me for a street driven vehicle. In other news, I can't believe people let other people rent their (nice) cars.

11-23-2019, 06:36 PM	#30
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,583	A 981S is as fast as a 135i. It's not clear to me that the 340i is faster than the 981S, it probably isn't. But one you can shift at 2500-3000 when taking it easy, the other you cannot... Part of it is the extra inch porsche added to the 981 tire height while keeping the 987 gears and final drive; going taller yet another 4% or so.