G87 M2 - Page 27

robg · 11-17-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

I agree 100%. Reading/skimming is much more time efficient, and not much experience/learning is lost if the photos are also good and thorough.

Yep. I guess I’ve gotten used to it at this point. I really appreciate when reviewers but section titles at the bottom of the screen - makes it easy to skip to the part you’re interested in. As a rule I always skip the first 2 minutes if any review bevause it’s inevitably filled with boring introductions and music. Also agree with watching at 2x speed as a way to make it less boring. There are some reviewers that I really enjoy watching and savor every minute of. Jason cammissa and Chris Harris both come to mind.

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Theo · 11-17-2021, 02:23 PM

Jason is amazing. Did you watch the latest ICON about the Model S Plaid, the M5 CS and the Blackwing??

While long it was entertaining start to finish unlike a lot of reviewers.

*clyde* · 11-17-2021, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

This somewhat relates to the above (print articles), but the BMW CCA chapters are wanting to terminate the publication of the Roundel and make it online only. See the attachment from my local chapter Prez. A recent survey from HQ was distributed recently pertaining to exactly this.

I get what you're saying, but I do not see the print/online comparison as similar to text/video. It's the difference between reading a book and watching a movie. Doesn't matter if the book is read in manuscript singled sided 10 point courier from a manual typewritter, large format hardback on heavyweight paper, or small type print on cheap pulp newsprint in a pocket sized paperback, on a tablet, or my phone nor does it matter if I watch the movie in a state of the art theater in an 8k digital projection with 50 zillion channel sound, an IMAX projection, on a bedsheet in my backyard, on my home 65" OLED tv, my laptop, my tablet, or my phone.

Anyway, printed material is expensive to produce and distribute, especially compared to digital distribution.

The SCCA has a similar printed monthly magazine I get every month. I really wish they would save me the effort of moving it from the mail pile to the recycle bin. If there's anything I want to read in it, I will read it online.

But the boomers insist.

wdc330i · 11-17-2021, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/11/16/.../#slide-endcap

Ack. That would be a problem in my very tight garage...

Jeff_DML · 11-17-2021, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

Ack. That would be a problem in my very tight garage...

Not about fitting for me, thought what is good about the m2 over the m3 is the smaller size so more nimble and playful. Yeah current m3 is even bigger then e90 but still seems like a bummer it got bigger.

Also I have confused why you guys are following the non-m versions. You guys actually interested in them? unattractive with a slushy is hard for to find any interest.

lemming · 11-17-2021, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

Not about fitting for me, thought what is good about the m2 over the m3 is the smaller size so more nimble and playful. Yeah current m3 is even bigger then e90 but still seems like a bummer it got bigger.

Also I have confused why you guys are following the non-m versions. You guys actually interested in them? unattractive with a slushy is hard for to find any interest.

Spoken like a true CarMudgeon

dan · 11-17-2021, 03:10 PM

I've driven a 135 with a slushy for the last 6+ years and have enjoyed it tremendously

Theo · 11-17-2021, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/11/16/.../#slide-endcap

Good article but I noticed a reference to analog gauges. Has anyone actually seen these????

SCA · 11-17-2021, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

I get what you're saying, but I do not see the print/online comparison as similar to text/video.

I was simply making a reference to reading “written articles” in print as clearly video reviews are becoming the replacement of that.

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

I miss written articles too.

wdc330i · 11-17-2021, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dan

I've driven a 135 with a slushy for the last 6+ years and have enjoyed it tremendously

Ditto my m240 convertible (although just closing in on five years).

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