M3 from the alps
03-06-2007, 05:05 PM
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all the new bmw's look like the overweight relatives of former superstars. think anna nicole's family.
and why don't the taillights line up? ghey.
p.s. I drove an 04 330ci before i went rotary. And I've never been happier.
and why don't the taillights line up? ghey.
p.s. I drove an 04 330ci before i went rotary. And I've never been happier.
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03-06-2007, 05:38 PM
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幹他媽!
not exactly my color of choice, but i do like the overall shape & curves... it's the meanest looking m3 to date, but with a lofty pricetag to match, no doubt. the problem i've always had with the m3 is that it seems like they're everywhere and expensive to upkeep. still, a very attractive work of art though...
03-06-2007, 06:15 PM
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I have mixed feelings about it. There are some views that look a bit clunky to me, and the rear looks very busy. Overall though, I think it looks good and I'm sure it will grow on me and probably look better in other colours. The bare carbon fibre roof and the side mirrors are the hotness, and the side profile looks great.
03-06-2007, 06:26 PM
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Blame Bangle 
(Why couldn't he design Buicks instead?)
He is gone but his damn influence is still alive and well.
And BMW is on the road to loosing the plot all together.
It is frustrating thinking that by the time I can swing a proper car, no proper cars would be made
They will all have super clever electronics managing 600hp hybrid engines sending power to awd drivetrains through completely electronic transmissions
while the car steers itself.
Utterly devoid of any feedback or of that “getting it right feeling".
LONG LIVE THE ELISE
(Why couldn't he design Buicks instead?) He is gone but his damn influence is still alive and well.
And BMW is on the road to loosing the plot all together.
It is frustrating thinking that by the time I can swing a proper car, no proper cars would be made
They will all have super clever electronics managing 600hp hybrid engines sending power to awd drivetrains through completely electronic transmissions
while the car steers itself.
Utterly devoid of any feedback or of that “getting it right feeling".
LONG LIVE THE ELISE
03-06-2007, 07:42 PM
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415-420hp, my pops sold hes E46 M3 in Jan, it was sad to see it go, but the value is going to drop like crazy!!
I dont like the new front facia, those cravices looks kinda wierd on the front bumper, but overall I think it looks pretty good as far having an aggressive shape and demeanor. Its going to be a monster for sure. starting at 55k, its realistically a 60k car after taxes and tags and a few usual options. a 7k hike in price from the E46.
I dont like the new front facia, those cravices looks kinda wierd on the front bumper, but overall I think it looks pretty good as far having an aggressive shape and demeanor. Its going to be a monster for sure. starting at 55k, its realistically a 60k car after taxes and tags and a few usual options. a 7k hike in price from the E46.
03-06-2007, 08:23 PM
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幹他媽!
420 hp in a 3,527 lb car is not too shabby... that almost DOUBLE what we gotz... and we're what- 3,200 lbs? <sob>
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03-06-2007, 08:42 PM
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it looks ok.. very aggressive from an angle, but from straight on, it honestly looks like the car has had too much collagen injected into the bumper... if you know what i'm saying..
03-06-2007, 09:29 PM
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it looks a bunch like the 335i coupe, and it really is one of those much more beautiful in person deals. Plus if you get a 335 following ya during the day with the lights on it looks like a floating skull bearing down on ya, very fearsome very awesome halo effects on the lights.
03-06-2007, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris_Bangle
^ Do you have a limited slip on your Cayman. Nice car btw.
Thanks!
Nope, no LSD. One of the complaints with the Cayman S. It is already 8 secs faster around the 'Ring than the 997 so if it had the LSD (which it should) it would be encrouching on the 997S times. And that would mean alot of pissed off 911 owners, and it just isn't going to happen right now. I know that Farnbacher Loles have an aftermarket LSD for sale. They developed it for their Cayman race car.
Car could use an extra 50hp stock also and could probably handle an extra 100hp stock....again ain't going to happen.
Best overall car I have ever driven. Traded in a 996S for it and couldn't be happier. It did need the mods though and they didn't come cheap
But now I have it where I want it.
Love BMW's just not the price