My sad sad story.....

forza1976 · 06-10-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zba

I said it before and I'll say it again: CTS-V Wagon. Fuck. Yes.

What Chad said

Hey, you are in for Bandi right?

16M4 · 06-10-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

Maybe I will go test drive one. Although, I doubt the will let me when I roll up in my 2004 Dodge Dakota.

Zba · 06-10-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by forza1976

What Chad said

Hey, you are in for Bandi right?

Wednesday, correct? If so then yes.

mattsfeir · 06-10-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

Maybe I will go test drive one. Although, I doubt the will let me when I roll up in my 2004 Dodge Dakota.

They let me test drive one when I showed up in the wife's Odyssey. Figured the Ody was better than showing up in an SRT-4.

Bimmer This · 06-10-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zba

GM engines and BMW M engines are on completely different playing fields. Back in high school I worked in a garage that had the local Post office account. I can't tell you how many postal trucks drove through for gas with NO oil in the engines at all. We could hear those Iron Dukes knocking away, would add four quarts of oil and send them on their way with no problems whatsoever.

Running a cast iron block with no oil > running aluminum block with no oil

Most GM cars no longer run cast-iron blocks. I don't see how they would be on different "playing fields". Unless BMW engines operate in a way that no other manufacture engine operate I don't see it being any different.

Zba · 06-10-2011, 01:48 PM

I've been around cars long enough to know that a mass produced GM V6 has high er clearances compared to a limited production M engine, AMG, Porsche or whatever. Mass produced cars for the most part are meant to run with minimal maintenance and care. It's the nature of the beast.
I am NOT trying to start a GM bashing, I love certain GM products, but to say you filled a Monte Carlo with oil after it had none and it ran fine therefore an M3 will be fine seems obtuse to me.

Bimmer This · 06-10-2011, 02:53 PM

I know what your saying Chad and I do agree with you. If it were my car and they didn't replace the engine, I'd be furious too. You just have to see if from an insurance companies prospective. If it ain't broke, it aint getting fixed.

Being around cars for awhile and being in the business is different. I've also worked as an autobody technician so I pretty much a have really good idea of what they will and will not do. Just sayin.

forza1976 · 06-10-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

I know what your saying Chad and I do agree with you. If it were my car and they didn't replace the engine, I'd be furious too. You just have to see if from an insurance companies prospective. If it ain't broke, it aint getting fixed

That's why insurance is a massive racket. We need it but damnit they are a pain in the rear!

Zba · 06-10-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

I know what your saying Chad and I do agree with you. If it were my car and they didn't replace the engine, I'd be furious too. You just have to see if from an insurance companies prospective. If it ain't broke, it aint getting fixed.

Being around cars for awhile and being in the business is different. I've also worked as an autobody technician so I pretty much a have really good idea of what they will and will not do. Just sayin.

When I say around cars I mean in the business; Porsche/Audi tech for close to ten years now and prior to that I was at a mom and pop garage surrounded by domestics

Bimmer This · 06-10-2011, 03:35 PM

gotcha. I wasn't doubting you.

Zba · 06-10-2011, 04:02 PM

No worries! The internetz has no inflection, as such it's kind of hard to have a normal conversation.

ar design III · 06-10-2011, 04:22 PM

My vote goes for CLK63 Black Series, or pick up a 996Turbo and slap on an EVOMS kit such as the GT700.

I enjoyed driving 996Turbo stock more than Stock E92 M3 but that is my opinion. I prefer more raw feeling in a car and be as connected to the road as possible, which is why I have owned 6 of the same cars.

Dackz · 06-10-2011, 07:15 PM

Well Sid good luck with it either way. IMO, Id get a 1m. Sure your back in a n54 but the 1m will be a collector car (production stopping at December 2011), its basically an M3 with an engine that you can tune to be a BEAST up here. Handling and power. Just a thought, didnt see it on the list here.

16M4 · 06-10-2011, 07:19 PM

Someone already mentioned the 1M, Dave. My vote is a 911

Bimmer This · 06-10-2011, 07:40 PM

I'd do a Panermera turbo!

IN54NITY · 06-10-2011, 08:30 PM

2012 Porsche Cayman R, if a Porsche. The little bro of Porsche grows up to beat up his
big brother.

raceyBMW · 06-10-2011, 09:21 PM

Definitely, if a new Porsche a Cayman R....or a 993 Turbo.

What about Lotus Evora? Unique car about in that price range.

Xiaofeng · 06-10-2011, 11:46 PM

I think if you go for the Cayman, you should see if you can get the Cayman S Black Edition, so long as your car isn't primarily for the track.

Call me soft, but I prefer my road-going cars to have air conditioning and door handles instead of cloth straps. ~_^

AlpineSwift · 06-11-2011, 12:15 AM

The seats in the caddy aren't nearly as comfortable as the bimmer. Sure, it's a rocket on wheels, but if you spend that much on a luxury performance car, you should be comfortable when you settle down.

My vote? M3. Don't sacrifice if you love the car and the brand.
Even if its an E46, then you still have some cash to play with for an HPF kit and other goodies.

F82_SID · 06-11-2011, 01:07 AM

How about this? http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/04...-cherokee.html

Dackz · 06-11-2011, 01:13 AM

Its an SUV though....no more nimbleness.

16M4 · 06-11-2011, 08:05 AM

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Its an SUV though....no more nimbleness.

+1

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Zba Lieutenant 16 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2011.685 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011.5 M3 [9.74]	I've been around cars long enough to know that a mass produced GM V6 has high er clearances compared to a limited production M engine, AMG, Porsche or whatever. Mass produced cars for the most part are meant to run with minimal maintenance and care. It's the nature of the beast. I am NOT trying to start a GM bashing, I love certain GM products, but to say you filled a Monte Carlo with oil after it had none and it ran fine therefore an M3 will be fine seems obtuse to me.
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Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	I know what your saying Chad and I do agree with you. If it were my car and they didn't replace the engine, I'd be furious too. You just have to see if from an insurance companies prospective. If it ain't broke, it aint getting fixed. Being around cars for awhile and being in the business is different. I've also worked as an autobody technician so I pretty much a have really good idea of what they will and will not do. Just sayin. Last edited by Bimmer This; 06-10-2011 at 03:11 PM..
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Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	gotcha. I wasn't doubting you.
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Zba Lieutenant 16 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2011.685 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011.5 M3 [9.74]	No worries! The internetz has no inflection, as such it's kind of hard to have a normal conversation.
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ar design III Major 35 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 955 Decatur St, Unit R, Denver, CO 80204 iTrader: (2) Garage List '01 M3 [10.00] 95 M3 Turbo [9.00]	My vote goes for CLK63 Black Series, or pick up a 996Turbo and slap on an EVOMS kit such as the GT700. I enjoyed driving 996Turbo stock more than Stock E92 M3 but that is my opinion. I prefer more raw feeling in a car and be as connected to the road as possible, which is why I have owned 6 of the same cars.
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Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	Well Sid good luck with it either way. IMO, Id get a 1m. Sure your back in a n54 but the 1m will be a collector car (production stopping at December 2011), its basically an M3 with an engine that you can tune to be a BEAST up here. Handling and power. Just a thought, didnt see it on the list here.
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16M4 Colonel 131 Rep 2,978 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Broomfiled, CO iTrader: (5)	Someone already mentioned the 1M, Dave. My vote is a 911
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06-10-2011, 07:40 PM	#103
Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	I'd do a Panermera turbo!
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IN54NITY Major nutz 86 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: '09 n54 e92xi, 6mt, kw v3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Colorado, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [8.89]	2012 Porsche Cayman R, if a Porsche. The little bro of Porsche grows up to beat up his big brother. __________________ KWs - Vorshlags - APEX EC-7s - "My garage" has suspension install pictures. _____________________
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raceyBMW king of the hills 92 Rep 2,915 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 w/ESS55, 2001 540i/6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW 540i/6 [8.17] 1994 530i [9.00] 2007 335i Coupe [8.37]	Definitely, if a new Porsche a Cayman R....or a 993 Turbo. What about Lotus Evora? Unique car about in that price range.
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Xiaofeng Captain 35 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2007.5 E90 335xi Montego/Lemon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E90 335xi [0.00] 1991 325iX [0.00]	I think if you go for the Cayman, you should see if you can get the Cayman S Black Edition, so long as your car isn't primarily for the track. Call me soft, but I prefer my road-going cars to have air conditioning and door handles instead of cloth straps. ~_^ __________________
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AlpineSwift Colonel 77 Rep 2,114 Posts Drives: 2008 335Xi Coupé Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO iTrader: (3)	The seats in the caddy aren't nearly as comfortable as the bimmer. Sure, it's a rocket on wheels, but if you spend that much on a luxury performance car, you should be comfortable when you settle down. My vote? M3. Don't sacrifice if you love the car and the brand. Even if its an E46, then you still have some cash to play with for an HPF kit and other goodies. __________________ E92 '08 335Xi 6AT - Cobb AP3 Tuned by MAC Autosport, Original Prototype Xi DOCRace 6266 Single Turbo Swap, VRSF CP w/Synapse BOV, VRSF 7" FMIC, BMS Cowl, H&R Coilovers, Renn Motorsport RS-51's, Stoptech Stage 2 Slotted, xHP Stage 3, Earl's Racing Oil Cooler, Turner Boost Gauge, M3 Lip Spoiler. Standing Mile Record Holder for Xi over a mile high: 168.2MPH @ 5512'; The Colorado Mile hosted by The US Mile.
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F82_SID Brigadier General 208 Rep 3,153 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C 6mt HK Silver Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO. USA iTrader: (2)	How about this? http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/04...-cherokee.html __________________ 2011/E92/M3/MR/BB/ZCV/ZP2/EDC/2MT Last edited by F82_SID; 06-11-2011 at 01:34 AM..
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Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	Its an SUV though....no more nimbleness.
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