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04-14-2006, 09:16 AM | #67 | |
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04-14-2006, 09:20 AM | #68 | |
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if you honestly think engines are BMW's weak point there's more to an engine than HP number, and you'd know that if you'd actually driven and compared the two why do you think BMW wins tons of those Ward's engine awards every year, it's probably because they suck and are underpowered |
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04-14-2006, 09:38 AM | #69 |
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....must... ....unsubscribe!.... now.....
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04-14-2006, 09:54 AM | #70 | |
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The 3 series chassis is so nice and well composed and capable that it can handle more power, which you can have, but you need to pony up the dough and pay for the aforementioned. Many BMW owners/drivers want to believe that their series should be able to beat any other car on the road. That's a nice desire, and you can have nearly that if you buy an M car. But, the reality is that other manufacturers can build faster straightline performance, yet their chassis do not perform at the same level. Overall, engineering for the masses is a compromise in every aspect. The less compromises one is willing to accept the more one needs to pay. Too many BMW supporters want no compromise even though their finances dictate otherwise. |
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04-14-2006, 10:04 AM | #71 | |
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I disagree. If performance is soley what they want, then one could find a low mileage E46 M3 for cheaper than what they paid for their e90s, even an E90 325. Or they could buy an E46 and plop in a super charger for $5k and outperform everything out there. Finances has nothing to do with it. Bottom line is, the BMW e90 is faster than MOST of the cars out there in its same class. There are exceptions such as the IS350 which I believe is the fastest production sedan out there. Other than modified versions of the Audi, Golf, Subaru, and maybe a few others, there aren't that many that can outperform the e90. I agree that BMWs are not the supreme kings of the road, but it does rank quite high up there in terms of performance. and we have a joke over on the e46 forums, for whatever cars that can beat us off the line, we will get them in the twisties |
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04-14-2006, 10:21 AM | #72 |
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1) Inline sixes trade power for smoothness and free-revving...V6 are always more powerful all things being equal.
2) Stop trying to belittle the E90 by categorizing it with cheap ass tuner cars like the Civic (BTW those of you that try to turn BMW's into tuner cars just ruin the marque) 3) Some of you need to get over your egos. BMW has one of the most prestigious images out there. That's not enough for you. One of the best handling packages on the road...not enough for you...most beautiful, smooth award winning engines...not enough....Your egos dictate that not only do you want to arrogantly drive around in a BMW but you need to dominate the road in every category...GET OVER YOURSELVES BOYS....If you want to dominate off the line go get a Chrysler shit box with a HEMI and leave the rest of us who realize what a great car really is alone . |
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02-21-2011, 05:03 PM | #74 | |
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02-21-2011, 05:23 PM | #76 |
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talk about reviving of a thread from the past...
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02-21-2011, 05:29 PM | #77 |
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And it wasn't even a noob who brought this thread back from the dead.
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I have exhaust and an intake... Last edited by Bakeme521; 02-21-2011 at 06:22 PM.. |
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02-21-2011, 05:39 PM | #78 |
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wow...arent you a little late to reply to someones statement
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02-21-2011, 05:48 PM | #79 |
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holy thread revival batman!!
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02-21-2011, 08:09 PM | #83 |
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I see people doing this occasionally, either I'll smile and nod back, or I'll mash the throttle and have some fun with it. Don't take everything so personally.
I once had a guy like you in front of me and when I floored it under the overpass my exhaust echoed everywhere (I do this every time I go under an overpass and never fails to make me smile) and as I broke left to turn left (at a light) the guy gets caught up in traffic, 20 seconds later he goes by me hanging out his window and screams "WHAT ******!?", apparently he was so self absorbed he actually thought I was trying to piss him off or something. *edit* Wow, I just realized this is from 2006!
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02-21-2011, 08:17 PM | #84 |
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I wonder if OP is still on these boards!
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