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Old 05-17-2019, 05:49 PM   #11
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Yeah, other than having to do warranty service at a Toyota dealer, I don't see why you'd do this over an M2.


Yes, because there’s nothing better than having a Toyota tech try to figure out what’s going on with all of the BMW systems when it inevitably throws a light on the dash.
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Old 05-17-2019, 06:13 PM   #12
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Yes, because there’s nothing better than having a Toyota tech try to figure out what’s going on with all of the BMW systems when it inevitably throws a light on the dash.
yeah good point that is going to be fun. Probably better off taking to a BMW dealer
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Old 05-17-2019, 06:27 PM   #13
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Yes, because there’s nothing better than having a Toyota tech try to figure out what’s going on with all of the BMW systems when it inevitably throws a light on the dash.
Good point. That does seem like it will be a bit of a cluster for dealers- they'll have to buy BMW diagnostic computers, special tools, train their techs just for that 1 model.
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Old 05-17-2019, 11:37 PM   #14
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Good point. That does seem like it will be a bit of a cluster for dealers- they'll have to buy BMW diagnostic computers, special tools, train their techs just for that 1 model.


Probably cheaper to just hire some valets to take the cars to the closest BMW dealer
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Old 05-17-2019, 11:38 PM   #15
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yeah good point that is going to be fun. Probably better off taking to a BMW dealer


Yup
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Old 05-18-2019, 08:25 AM   #16
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I kinda like the BMW version, plus it gets better engine choices, no?

And a car this impractical needs a drop top
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Old 05-24-2019, 08:31 AM   #17
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It doesn't look quite as bad on this video?

https://youtu.be/zqxeVxFFnoQ
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Old 05-24-2019, 10:18 AM   #18
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I actually like the car. It’s not that bad looking esp in the dark blue color they offer. I like the 2 seat hatch aspect and when the manual comes out, you know there will be one, I think for the price it would be hard to resist. The aftermarket will go crazy with it and I might even own one used some day.
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Old 05-24-2019, 10:30 AM   #19
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and when the manual comes out,
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I don't see a manual being offered, no.
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