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Old 02-26-2008, 11:15 AM   #11
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Congrats! Sounds like fun.

In due time please compare to your 330i.
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:16 AM   #12
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I guess I was just expressing my expectation and prejudice more than anything else. Does that make me a tire bigot?
No, it makes you a carmudgeon.
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:19 AM   #13
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No, it makes you a carmudgeon.

More specifically, a tiremudgeon.

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Old 02-26-2008, 11:19 AM   #14
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I think they suck - at least the ones I've had.
Some contis do suck (contiextreme e.g.) but e.g. contisports are ok, not great but ok. However, those of you who haven't experienced runflats have no idea how bad it can get. They are massive suckage.
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:23 AM   #15
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I'm enjoying the carcinogenic ketonic ethers leeching from all the plastics too. Nothing like that new car smell.
I know that's right!
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:30 AM   #16
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In due time please compare to your 330i.
Let me handle this one for him.

RWD: Roxors

FWD: Suxors
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:32 AM   #17
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Let me handle this one for him.

RWD: Roxors

FWD: Suxors
I do appreciate the succinctness.
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:44 AM   #18
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Let me handle this one for him.

RWD: Roxors

FWD: Suxors
Nah, you guys who get fixated on the FWD vs RWD thing miss the point of a car like the Mini.

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Old 02-26-2008, 11:45 AM   #19
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Nah, you guys who get fixated on the FWD vs RWD thing miss the point of a car like the Mini.

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If the MINI was RWD, the point of the car would remain the same.
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:47 AM   #20
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