The BaT thread for the cars we won't buy, but kinda wish we would

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by equ

Drool, drool, drool... So much want (and it's in Virginia, someone's home state!).

e38 SWB sport, check.
S62 refreshed, check
6-speed & diff, check
Caramel interior, check.

Basically an "M7".

Ooof. But it's not BaT, it's Petrolicious and it's not even on sale:

https://petrolicious.com/articles/th...mw-never-built

very nice car, I would just swap on some M-parallel for a bit more stealth.

[equ]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

very nice car, I would just swap on some M-parallel for a bit more stealth.

Agreed, that wheel poke is way too much for my taste.

Originally Posted by JST

It’s the same guy that built the e39 wagon with the 7.0 liter V8 that was on BaT.

I hadn't noticed his previous project. Without having driven one, I'm biased against the LS-swap-all-things mantra so I probably filtered it out. I'm fine with engine swaps within the same manufacturer, but crossing OEM boundaries is akin to inter-species reproduction, creating something like a mule. Not for me.

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by equ

I hadn't noticed his previous project. Without having driven one, I'm biased against the LS-swap-all-things mantra so I probably filtered it out. I'm fine with engine swaps within the same manufacturer, but crossing OEM boundaries is akin to inter-species reproduction, creating something like a mule. Not for me.

you see this 996 LS swap?

[JST]

Originally Posted by equ

Agreed, that wheel poke is way too much for my taste.




I hadn't noticed his previous project. Without having driven one, I'm biased against the LS-swap-all-things mantra so I probably filtered it out. I'm fine with engine swaps within the same manufacturer, but crossing OEM boundaries is akin to inter-species reproduction, creating something like a mule. Not for me.

I don't necessarily disagree. But this goddamn thing is a work of art.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-bmw-528it/

I mean. Listen to it.

[equ]

It just doesn't work for me. Coyotes and wolves could mate with dogs and I'm sure some of the puppies would be adorable. But it is still WRONG (imho).

[wdc330i]

Here's a donor car if someone wants to try it themselves. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho....php?t=1101913

[JST]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

Here's a donor car if someone wants to try it themselves. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho....php?t=1101913

No seat warmers? WTF?

[Theo]

What about keep my car and we get a third cheepish fun roadster?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...m-roadster-12/

S52 should keep the price down.

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by Theo

What about keep my car and we get a third cheepish fun roadster?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...m-roadster-12/

S52 should keep the price down.

sounds brilliant to me. 3 car households is the new Tesla of the 'mudgeons board.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Theo

What about keep my car and we get a third cheepish fun roadster?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...m-roadster-12/

S52 should keep the price down.

Yes. But go with a Boxster.