10-30-2020, 08:51 AM | #281 | |
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I'm just saying that accepting a more weird configuration in order to get the diff seems strange to me on a vehicle that's basically not going to use the diff. The B58 isn't that powerful, and it's AWD. I think that the Macan is crazy money for a daily driver that you aren't happy with.
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10-30-2020, 09:04 AM | #282 | |
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I'm waiting for it to arrive at the dealer, so I can do a test drive. They are out of 2020s and have one 2021 coming in. Edit: Ha! My Porsche dealer is selling this... https://www.porscheatlantaperimeter....gtacc6k9376168 |
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10-30-2020, 10:16 AM | #283 | |
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I mean, given what you’re looking for, I would have just gone for the X3 M40 and gotten this over with already. It just seems like better overall package vs. 4 cylinder wagon (Allroad or mythical used F31) 😀
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10-30-2020, 10:28 AM | #284 |
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100% agree with this.
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10-30-2020, 10:58 AM | #285 | |
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10-30-2020, 11:47 AM | #286 |
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What’s weird is, my dealer has quite a few new X3s in stock with the M Diff. And NOT the adaptive suspension—which you would think would be more attractive to luxury buyers.
Looking at the build sheet, I see it must have been a way for them to get their orders Priority 1. |
10-30-2020, 05:52 PM | #287 |
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My 340i xdrive puts the power down fine without a rear diff. It's been in some snow/ice; not the heaviest, but surely several inches and uncleared back roads of Quebec. It had no issues with Blizzaks on. I think it'd be a different story if it were RWD. With the low rpm torque, it would need a diff just as much if not more than the e90 and e46 m3's.
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10-30-2020, 05:57 PM | #288 | |
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10-30-2020, 10:54 PM | #289 |
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My 2 needed it for sure. Could barely turn a corner decently without it. Made all the difference in handling and putting the power down when I had the LSD installed.
Maybe I would not have noticed, if I had not had an M3? One’s expectations of what a car can do certainly mature over time, if you are lucky enough to drive good, capable cars. |
10-31-2020, 09:44 AM | #290 | |
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