12-24-2007, 01:07 AM | #11 | |
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12-24-2007, 01:25 AM | #12 |
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It's not necessarily that I hated the light clutch so much, it's just really light compared to the e36 clutch and it's not what I am used to. I prefer to be able to feel what's going on with the clutch more then I could with my test drive, but I can't really feel what's going on with any BMW clutch. The e36 is generally better (imo) then it's progeny, but my clutch has 208k on it and it's tough to feel anything with it other than the car did actually start to move.
When I had the 2001 330 and was test driving e36 M3s, the first thing I did after every test drive was try and put the 330 clutch through the floor. It was ridiculously light in comparison. We went back to the dealer today so my wife could try a test drive. As a passenger, it's just another car. The ride was nice and everything and there are vents in the back to play with, but I didn't get the same feeling of suprise and mild excitement that I did when I drove. Oh yeah - considering how much crap I have shoved the e90s way in the past, I sort of posted this as an invitation to slam me for inconsistency. Like I said . . . I take most of the bad things back. The nav system and i-drive still suck though. |
12-24-2007, 02:38 AM | #13 |
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Well, I am amazed at how little I feel compelled to complain about my E90. While it fails to inspire passion, it also very good at being what it is. It is a highly satisfying and comfortable daily driver/commuter car. I have a list of complaints, but they're all relatively minor.
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12-24-2007, 05:40 PM | #15 |
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rwg, if you think a e46 clutch you need to drive something like a civic |
12-24-2007, 08:05 PM | #16 |
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No E90 complaints from me. Knock on wood.
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12-25-2007, 04:17 PM | #17 |
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you don't drive the car enough to really establish any complaints...
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12-26-2007, 07:53 AM | #18 |
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12-27-2007, 12:43 PM | #19 | |
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