Manheim Request for M5??
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I guess we all have our opinions of interiors, lol.
I drove a 528i around for a while, and although the fit and finish was good, the materials in the E60's interior didn't hold a candle to the E IMO, especially in the little details. It is sportier, so I can see how some prefer that. I prefer the elegant and quality inside of the E.
I drove a 528i around for a while, and although the fit and finish was good, the materials in the E60's interior didn't hold a candle to the E IMO, especially in the little details. It is sportier, so I can see how some prefer that. I prefer the elegant and quality inside of the E.
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WTF 
you said you miss SMG??? I've never herd that before. Everyone I know hates SMG, only people I know that like it are those who dont or dont know how to drive stick. Its totally numb and drives more jerky than actual manual. And I dont want to hear the excuse of, it shifts faster than manual......SMG = S****y automatic
Get a RS4, and I guarantee you everyone will support that one. Thats a real driving machine.
you said you miss SMG??? I've never herd that before. Everyone I know hates SMG, only people I know that like it are those who dont or dont know how to drive stick. Its totally numb and drives more jerky than actual manual. And I dont want to hear the excuse of, it shifts faster than manual......SMG = S****y automaticGet a RS4, and I guarantee you everyone will support that one. Thats a real driving machine.
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I guess we all have our opinions of interiors, lol.
I drove a 528i around for a while, and although the fit and finish was good, the materials in the E60's interior didn't hold a candle to the E IMO, especially in the little details. It is sportier, so I can see how some prefer that. I prefer the elegant and quality inside of the E.
I drove a 528i around for a while, and although the fit and finish was good, the materials in the E60's interior didn't hold a candle to the E IMO, especially in the little details. It is sportier, so I can see how some prefer that. I prefer the elegant and quality inside of the E.
Test drove the M5 again today and the high revving engine is just fantastic! But again it was just lacking in the torque department
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WTF you said you miss SMG??? I've never herd that before. Everyone I know hates SMG, only people I know that like it are those who dont or dont know how to drive stick. Its totally numb and drives more jerky than actual manual. And I dont want to hear the excuse of, it shifts faster than manual......SMG = S****y automatic
Get a RS4, and I guarantee you everyone will support that one. Thats a real driving machine.
you said you miss SMG??? I've never herd that before. Everyone I know hates SMG, only people I know that like it are those who dont or dont know how to drive stick. Its totally numb and drives more jerky than actual manual. And I dont want to hear the excuse of, it shifts faster than manual......SMG = S****y automaticGet a RS4, and I guarantee you everyone will support that one. Thats a real driving machine.
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When first SMG hit on the M3 I was all about it. I was like WOW, this is awesome. But then the whole new exicitement wore off after driving it for a few days. Even when I had a friends M6 for a little, I found myself using the shifter and not the paddles. I struggled to find the best setting and best way to drive it smooth. Off gas, shift, on gas = Jerky. On gas, shift = Jerky. Downshifting.... okay thats nice because sometimes I under or over rev to get the perfect rev match when down shifting, espeically while coming into a corner. I also didnt like the powerband of it, everything was top end, which I know is norm for BMW. My overall experience with it was dissapointment, but trust me I went into it excited and wanting to like it. I love the active sterring and handling though.
But hey, this might be some peoples perfect car in which they are totally happy with, so variety is always good. To me I still prefer the REAL manual.
Emoving; Lucky guy, that car is a blast to drive.
But hey, this might be some peoples perfect car in which they are totally happy with, so variety is always good. To me I still prefer the REAL manual.
Emoving; Lucky guy, that car is a blast to drive.
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Cylinder Head: Where did you get that gif in your sig? And what is the name of that movie? Because I totally remember always watching that movie as a kid.
If I remember right, its the bruce lee wanna be guy who is quite and people mess with him and his parents store right? They have a dance or something at the end and then fight with those weird laser bang star wars like ka-bangs and stuff right?
If I remember right, its the bruce lee wanna be guy who is quite and people mess with him and his parents store right? They have a dance or something at the end and then fight with those weird laser bang star wars like ka-bangs and stuff right?
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All other complaints are sourced from the jerk in the driver seat
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Cylinder Head: Where did you get that gif in your sig? And what is the name of that movie? Because I totally remember always watching that movie as a kid.
If I remember right, its the bruce lee wanna be guy who is quite and people mess with him and his parents store right? They have a dance or something at the end and then fight with those weird laser bang star wars like ka-bangs and stuff right?
If I remember right, its the bruce lee wanna be guy who is quite and people mess with him and his parents store right? They have a dance or something at the end and then fight with those weird laser bang star wars like ka-bangs and stuff right?
The distinguished gentleman in the .gif is "Shonuff", the Shogun of Harlem. He is, in fact, the Master.
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I rocked my SMG as CH said- function over comfort for me. But the DCT is a whole new ball game with the M car and GTR and I can never go back. I actually brings some civility (if you are making an SMG vs. DCT comparo) to the shifts.
Its not really a jerk IMHO when you are exceeding triple digits but more a short voilent thud...
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Not to hijack, but so many of the youngsters in the office would stare at me with a blank face if I asked them about Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon.
