03-17-2008, 12:53 PM | #1 |
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Man, that 1 vert is hot!!
I was just looking at some more pics - I love the roofline of the soft-top and that denim finish is hot!!
If it's a bit lighter and stiffer than an e46 vert, a 128 vert with the six speed and SP for just under 40 is a decent deal..... Damn, a test drive may be in the works. Ed |
03-17-2008, 08:33 PM | #2 | |
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All that said, I don't know if I'd want to live with one (1?) as a daily driver. But I could see it if I were younger and had no kids. The cockpit feels very 3 series-like. The back seat is actually doable for adults for short rides--decent leg room, but shoulder room is awkward because of the rake of the side panels. And access is tough. I imagine the 135i iteration is even more fun. And no doubt the coupe form is the best for performance. But I do think the whole series is somewhat goofy looking I also drove an e60 530i sport this weekend. It's a dealer demo. Very roomy and comfortable like our 530xiT wagon. Much more fun to drive, but less fun still than my 330i. The last test drive was an X5 with sport. Amazing handling for a truck--completely flat in the curves. No tipsy, uncertain feeling at all. The 3.0 engine is haltingly slow offline but okay once she gets moving. The TT will transform this vehicle when it arrives--either in diesel or gas form. But it's still a truck, no matter how refined. There was also an M3 sedan on the floor. Very sharp looking. Needless to say, I was not offered a test of that one. Anyway, right now I'm leaning toward some sort of e90. Maybe a 328 sedan or wagon, if we want to buy it and keep it longterm. I'm still a little suspicious of the biturbo for off-warranty ownership. |
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03-17-2008, 09:27 PM | #3 |
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1er coupe FTW (and I haven't even driven one). One day I may own one.
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03-17-2008, 09:42 PM | #4 |
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03-17-2008, 09:46 PM | #5 | |
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I'm scheduled to go to the 1 series ride and drive in Hartford on the 30th - I'll get to drive the new 1 (or, instead of rising early and driving 90 minutes, I can go to the dealer 20 minutes away anytime I'd like). Ed |
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03-18-2008, 07:45 AM | #6 |
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You should definitely drive it. But don't you have the perfect convertible as it is? In my many possibilities, I considered a CPO 2006 imola zhp convertible near DC. Just can't do another e46, even though I love mine. I've had three of them already.
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You know how it is, new model, new bits underneath (I'm on my 3rd E46 chassis), different interior.... However, I had my car out late last night and thoroughly enjoyed snaking up through the hills - everything in sync and sounding wonderful!! Ed |
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