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Replying to: jb_shin (Jun 15, 2007 5:19 am) Wasn't the block for the I6 in the M3 made out of a big'ol hunk of iron? Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Jun 15, 2007 5:36 am) Indeed, apparently for strength and compactness. |
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Replying to: topspin628 (Jun 15, 2007 4:56 am)
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I didnt finish the sentence about the lexus. I meant to say that on a sliding scale starting with sporty to luxury, the bimmers are on the left with the mercs in the middle and the lexi on the far right on the side of luxury, isolation,numbness and boredom.
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Replying to: richardga73 (Jun 15, 2007 12:49 pm) Three years ago I wanted the S Class as I felt it was the best looking and riding car out there. Reliability, lack of expected tech features and a lease that was about 400 per month sent me to Lexus for the LS. Great car but boring and numb. Regarding the 535, for fun I researched an old review on the M5 here on Edmunds and they said it was basically the best car money could buy at that time. Looking at most of the performance specs, the new 535 is equal or better in most categories and for a lot less $. The last gen M5 was around 75K back then. Oh and the mileage is much improved on the 535 vs the old M5. Interesting uh?
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Replying to: topspin628 (Jun 15, 2007 4:35 pm) I am a former Lexus owner and because I admire the brand, will probably buy another in the future. BUT, owning my last Lexus, the SC430 made me extremely bored with the car. It felt both heavy and numb at the same time, not a good combination. I became disillusioned to the point that I went back to German cars and my third BMW was just ordered this past week, a 535. This will replace my 3 Series lease which expires in late Aug.
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Replying to: carnaught (Jun 15, 2007 6:45 pm)
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Replying to: topspin628 (Jun 16, 2007 4:32 pm) Thanks for your wishes. On the car I got steptronic, premium pkg., premium logic 7 HK stereo, comfort access and Sirius sat. radio. After this exterior and interior freshening, more of a change is due either as the 2009 or 2010 model. This will be just in time for this car's (24 mo. ) lease expiration. After having the sport's pkg. (S.P.) on a 540, I've been happier without it on my current 3 Series. I found the sport seats hard & more confining and the ride is softer on the non-sport. Also, I'm not crazy about the summer tires which wear quite readily. Most BMW-philes say to never get a BMW without the S.P. The S.P. is great but just doesn't work as well for me.
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Replying to: carnaught (Jun 16, 2007 7:15 pm) Thanks
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Replying to: topspin628 (Jun 17, 2007 5:43 am) Lease was 24 mo., 18,000 mi. per year with tax, license + fees first payment, then $930/mo. Admittedly, this was not the best posssible lease out there but my mileage and 24 mos. (I get bored of cars if I keep longer) cost me. Also, if a better deal comes within the next 90 days, I will get it. |
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