05-29-2019, 10:06 AM | #41 |
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05-29-2019, 10:24 AM | #42 |
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https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=470
The sticky threads have all the update info (or should, IIRC). As far as the wheels, I hope you like them because they are a PITA to clean. 2017 changes: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1271973 2018 changes: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1392922 There were more non-publicized tuning/suspension tweaks in the later years though. Last edited by FC; 05-29-2019 at 10:37 AM. |
05-29-2019, 02:36 PM | #43 |
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Sadly the '06 convertible sold already. Not surprising giving the price and the fact that it looked to be in nice shape with a desirable spec.
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05-29-2019, 04:29 PM | #44 |
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It's kind of prying but I never fully understood. Who drove the golf R and who drove the Model 3? From the sound of it, it sounds like the Tesla is for Mrs JST and the Golf R was for JST? Hence the shopping? How many miles per year?
I don't see how an e46 m3 convertible will replace a golf R or be a suitable long trip car (except for the once a year kind of thing that makes it all about the sorta retro car). And even if BMW > VW in some ways maintenance, an 06 vs. a recent Golf R for less headache??? It's more of a boxster replacement. Perhaps the same speed or a touch faster on a straight. Worse handling, older design, more space for 4. |
05-29-2019, 04:31 PM | #45 |
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An E46 M3 convertible doesn't make any sense, really, except that one was basically the spec I would have ordered back in the day so it was tempting. |
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05-29-2019, 05:16 PM | #47 |
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OK, the orange '16 appears to have M adaptive suspension, heated rear seats, and a variety of other random stuff, but it doesn't look like any of the packages? No moonroof, which is kind of a bummer.
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I thought about him over the weekend since I was in Santa Barbara and drove past the BMW dealer a couple times. Hopefully he will get his new employer to sponsor an Alfafest.
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05-29-2019, 05:27 PM | #49 |
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The M6 Gran Coupe could be had with a manual: https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/m-mo...fications.html
I thought that was still in production, but it doesn't show up on the build page.
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05-29-2019, 05:36 PM | #50 |
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Thread inspired me to do a little poking around at what is available locally with 4 doors and manual.
This is quite a unicorn: https://www.sonicautomotive.com/used...5af70b0ec2.htm If it is an actual manual. I find the flappy paddle transmissions are often categorized as manuals.
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