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BMW 3-Series - AWD or RWD?

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What is this discussion about? BMW 3 Series, Sedan, Wagon

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#377 of 429 Re: Speaking of AWD [circlew] by roadburner

Dec 12, 2007 (9:49 am)

Replying to: circlew (Dec 12, 2007 6:04 am)
If I wanted a BMW track car, M3, please.
 
A REAL -E30- M Drei, I'd hope... And once again, I wouldn't rule out an E28 M5. Then again, as I mentioned in another topic-
Some poor sod up the road from me has a 1991 318i four door for sale. The guy spent a ton of money(rebuilt engine, clutch, radiator, and so on) on and now wants to get out of. The guy isn't mechanically inclined, didn't have it checked out, and wouldn't take any advice. The body has a few dents and the red paint is faded. I think I can get it for under $1500. I just might have found my new track rat- and
I can also let my 13 year old son drive it around the farm, and if he sideswipes a tree it will be no big deal...

#378 of 429 Re: 335i vs. 335ix [habitat1] by roadburner

Dec 12, 2007 (9:57 am)

Replying to: habitat1 (Dec 12, 2007 9:22 am)
These are opinions for goodness sakes. Just get over the fact that not everyone agrees with yours.
 
Exactly!
I don't take your opinions personally- even though you are dead wrong about the B3...
 

#379 of 429 Re: Speaking of AWD [roadburner] by fedlawman

Dec 12, 2007 (10:58 am)

Replying to: roadburner (Dec 11, 2007 10:12 pm)
"I'll keep the little beast and perhaps buy a vintage M car to tinker with, such as an E28 M5 or E36 M Coupe."
 
I would choose the e30 M3 over the E28 M5 every day of the week. I've got a thing for the E28 M5 - always have loved it. I've been tempted by a couple of clean ones over the years, but the maintenance and relative lack of factory and aftermarket support steered me to the E30 instead. I've always loved the E30 M3 too, so it's hardly a penalty box.
 
E36 M Coupe?!?! Nice car, fast and rare, but not exactly "vintage."
 
The Nissan GT-R looks way cool - if only it came with 3 pedals.

#380 of 429 Re: 335i vs. 335ix [roadburner] by habitat1

Dec 12, 2007 (10:58 am)

Replying to: roadburner (Dec 12, 2007 9:57 am)
I don't take your opinions personally- even though you are dead wrong about the B3...
 
And perhaps I'll need to revisit that opinion. I didn't realize that Alpina is more oriented towards the GT buyer (vs. the sport buyer that Motorsport targets).

#382 of 429 Re: 335i vs. 335ix [habitat1] by roadburner

Dec 12, 2007 (11:23 am)

Replying to: habitat1 (Dec 12, 2007 10:58 am)
I didn't realize that Alpina is more oriented towards the GT buyer (vs. the sport buyer that Motorsport targets).
 
It took a bit of research for me to discover that as well. In fact, BMW and Alpina have agreed that Alpina will not build Alpina editions of any M car.

#383 of 429 As I mentioned by pat

Dec 12, 2007 (11:28 am)

in another discussion I'm sure all of you read, pictures wider than the text area have to be deleted.
 
And another one bites the dust.
 
I'm sorry.
 

#384 of 429 Re: Speaking of AWD [fedlawman] by roadburner

Dec 12, 2007 (11:33 am)

Replying to: fedlawman (Dec 12, 2007 10:58 am)
I've got a thing for the E28 M5 - always have loved it. I've been tempted by a couple of clean ones over the years, but the maintenance and relative lack of factory and aftermarket support steered me to the E30 instead.
 
My years with an E24 M6 got me wired into the S38 support networks, so I would feel fairly comfortable buying one.
 
I've always loved the E30 M3 too, so it's hardly a penalty box.
 
I may yet follow Mark Jon's example and build a DTM replica. Though it might wind up being an E24 Jagermeister car.
 
E36 M Coupe?!?! Nice car, fast and rare, but not exactly "vintage."
 
One enthusiast's "vintage auto" is another's "used car"...
 
The Nissan GT-R looks way cool - if only it came with 3 pedals.
 
Agreed, but I'd still like to accumulate some seat time in one...

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